Summer Programming Break
Children’s and Teen programming will be on pause to give our Youth Services and Teen teams time to prepare new activities for this school year. During this short break, our children’s department will have a variety of interactive activities setup for you to stop by and explore. Switch Days and Scene for teens will continue to be offered during the break. Programming for all ages will resume with the start of the Summer Experience on September 5th.
Summer Programming Break: Aug 14 – Sept 3
Sensory Play Saturday
Sink your hands into a spectacular tub of fun! Mix, measure, pour or possibly search for tiny treasures. All ages welcome!
Kalispell: Saturday, September 23, 10am-5pm
Early Literacy Classes
Choose the program that best suits your child’s age and development.
Kalispell
ImagineIF Kalispell Children’s Department
Toddler Storytime: Mondays, 11:00am
Sing, dance, read and explore while also building social and emotional skills. This fun and interactive program is for toddlers and preschoolers who love to move! Caregiver participation encouraged. Especially for ages 2-4.
Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays, 11:00am
Enjoy longer stories and musical activities that promote listening skills and following directions. Following storytime, children can explore activities that highlight math, art, dramatic play and science. Especially for ages 4 and 5.
Baby Storytime: Wednesdays, 11:00am
Make connections with other parents and learn fun techniques for using books, songs, and rhymes at home. Rhythm and repetition will guarantee your little one recognizing and requesting favorite songs. Especially for ages birth to 24 months.
Bigfork
Ark Building (Future Home of ImagineIF Bigfork)
Toddler Storytime: Thursdays, 11:00am
Sing, dance, read and explore while also building social and emotional skills. This fun and interactive program is for toddlers and preschoolers who love to move! Caregiver participation encouraged. Especially for ages 2-4.
Columbia Falls
ImagineIF Columbia Falls
Toddler Storytime: Mondays, 11:00am
Sing, dance, read and explore while also building social and emotional skills. This fun and interactive program is for toddlers and preschoolers who love to move! Caregiver participation encouraged. Especially for ages 2-4.
Preschool Storytime: Thursdays, 11:00am
Enjoy longer stories and musical activities that promote listening skills and following directions. Programs will include hands-on activities that highlight math concepts and science exploration. Especially for ages 4 and 5.
NEW! Baby Storytime: Fridays, 11:00am
Make connections with other parents and learn fun techniques for using books, songs, and rhymes at home. Rhythm and repetition will guarantee your little one recognizing and requesting favorite songs. Especially for ages birth to 24 months.
Kids After School Activities
Especially for kids in grades K-5. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Lego Club
Join us to build fantastic LEGO structures and new friendships. Try a fun LEGO challenge or just build whatever you want!
Kalispell: September 6 & 20, 2-5pm
Columbia Falls: September 13, 2-5pm
Bigfork (In the BACC Gallery): September 15 & 29, 3:30-5:30pm
Game Day
Do you love to play games like Spot It! and Connect Four? Drop in for 1 game or 5 with fellow game enthusiasts and lots of laughs!
Kalispell: September 18, 2-5pm
Columbia Falls: September 27, 2-5pm
STEAM Space
Come explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) inspired activities with us. This is your chance to create art, tackle an engineering challenge or learn a new craft.
Kalispell: September 13 & 27, 2-5pm
Columbia Falls: September 6 & 20, 2-5pm
Bigfork (In the BACC Gallery): September 8 & 22, 3:30-5:30pm
Online Resources for Kids
Virtual Early Literacy Classes & STEAM Activities
Check out our Facebook and YouTube pages for weekly virtual Early Literacy classes and STEAM activities. Watch your favorite library staff in videos featuring stories, songs, art projects, and science you can do at home. (ages 0-5)
ImagineIF Facebook: www.facebook.com/imagineiflibraries
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/ImagineIFyoutube
Social Media
Families are encouraged to stay tuned to ImagineIF’s Facebook and Instagram pages for online early literacy and youth programming. Our children’s librarians will offer play, art, sensory and STEAM ideas for families to do at home. Stay tuned for special online editions of storytimes with your favorite ImagineIF librarians!
Creativebug
Creativebug.com has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Get unlimited access by creating an account today! Just enter your library card number and email address.
TumbleBook Library
Animated, talking picture books that teach young children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love. Use your library card to log in.
