Summer Reading Experience encourages children and teens to enjoy books, explore science, and discover new adventures all summer long. There is no cost to participate.
Starting June 10th, 2024, children and teens can pick up a gameboard at any library location. Summer Reading Experience ends August 10th.
Click the links below to learn more.
Summer Reading Experience for Kids
Kids Summer Reading Experience Gameboard
Stop by the library to pick up an official gameboard, including a sticker activity sheet to accompany the gameboard.
View the Kids Summer Experience Gameboard
View a list of Kids Summer Programs
Library Workshops for Kids
Join us at Kalispell and Columbia Falls locations for fun-filled, STEAM programs all summer long!
Dates, times, locations and ages:
Early Learners (3-5 years old)
Kalispell: Monday & Tuesday, 11am
Columbia Falls: Monday & Tuesday, 11am
Kids (6-10 years old)
Kalispell: Wednesday, 3pm & Thursday, 11am
Columbia Falls: Wednesday, 11am
Summer Experience For Teens
Teens, get ready for a summer adventure with our Teen Gameboard featuring Cat Villains! Starting June 10th, pick up a gameboard at any library location and take on a series of reading and learning challenges, and stay up-to-date on all the exciting teen summer programming happening at the library.
Complete your gameboard by August 10th to earn an epic reward.
Teen Workshops
Quick Printmaking
Have you heard of the art process of printmaking? In traditional printmaking you create a design on a template and then print it, and reprint it, onto textiles. In this Quick Printmaking workshop we’ll experiment with this process. We’ll provide all the supplies (including baseball caps, tote bags, bandanas and more!) so just bring yourself and your ideas!
Kalispell Teen Zone: Wednesday, July 10 & July 31, 3:30-5pm
Columbia Falls Teen Zone: Friday, June 21, 3:30-5pm
Make Your Own Bubble Tea
Bubble tea is a popular Taiwanese drink made with chewy tapioca pearls and milk tea. Experience this treat for yourself by cooking your own boba and mixing up a custom flavor blend!
Kalispell Meeting Room: Wednesday, June 19 & July 17, 3:30-5pm
Columbia Falls Teen Zone: Friday, August 2, 3:30-5pm
Wall Scroll Art
Turn blank canvas into personalized wall art! We’ll first sketch the designs onto Optical Drawing Boards, and then finish with alcohol markers from our SCENE kits. Plan on bringing your phone, tablet, or a cool photo to use as reference for your design. After the workshop, drop by our Teen Zones any time to add finishing touches to your masterpiece!
Kalispell Teen Zone: Wednesday, June 26 & July 24, 3:30-5pm
Columbia Falls Teen Zone: Friday, July 19, 3:30-5pm
Teen Events
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
Battle it out to see who’s the ultimate at our Super Smash Bros. Tournament! Enjoy snacks and crafts while cheering on your friends. *Must enroll by 1:15 p.m. day of to participate in the tournament.
FVCC Library: Saturday, June 15, 1pm
Grades 6-12 and FVCC students.
Download Teen Summer Experience Gameboard
Click Here to Download Teen Gameboard
Summer Experience is possible because of our generous sponsors:
