Flathead County Library — Kalispell
🏢 Flathead County Library · KALISPELL, Montana
Flathead County Library — Kalispell
Flathead County Library's Kalispell location anchors library services for the largest city in Montana's Flathead Valley, sitting at the gateway to Glacier National Park amid the Rocky Mountain peaks of northwest Montana.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 247 1ST AVE EAST, KALISPELL, MT 59901
Phone: +14067585820
Website: flatheadcountylibrary.org
Plus Code: 85W75MWQ+FG (KALISPELL, MT)
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📖 About Flathead County Library — Kalispell
Flathead County Library — Kalispell is the main branch of a three-location system serving Flathead County, Montana's most-visited gateway county and home to the city of Kalispell (pop. ~26,000). The library operates at 247 First Avenue East in downtown Kalispell, within walking distance of Depot Park and just over an hour from Glacier National Park's west entrance. Previously branded as ImaginIF Libraries, the system returned to the Flathead County Library name to reflect its public-county identity. The library is currently conducting a capital campaign for a new Kalispell facility to meet growing community demand. Collections include books, audiobooks, DVDs, board games, maps, and science tools, and the library connects patrons to Montana's statewide digital network through Libby/OverDrive. A homebound delivery service ensures housebound residents remain connected to the library's resources. The Friends of the Library and ImaginIF Library Foundation continue to support programming and capital development.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Gateway community library for Glacier National Park visitors and Flathead Valley residents
- Seed exchange program — borrow seeds for your garden each spring season
- Science Tools collection — STEM equipment available for checkout
- Homebound delivery service for patrons unable to visit in person
- MT Talking Books audiobook program for patrons with visual impairments
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Flathead County Library card unlocks Montana Library2Go — the statewide Libby/OverDrive collection — plus databases and digital resources at no cost.
📚 Services
- Book, DVD, audiobook & board game checkout
- Seed exchange (seasonal)
- Science Tools & STEM equipment checkout
- Meeting room reservations
- Tech support appointments
- Homebound delivery service
- MT Talking Books (audiobooks for visual impairment)
- Public computers & Wi-Fi
- Printing services
- Library tours
🎸 Programs
- Toddler & baby storytime (sing-alongs, rhymes, social-emotional skills)
- Teen gaming events (Nintendo Switch Days)
- Teen after-hours glow parties & obstacle courses
- Adult book discussions & cultural events
- Summer Reading Program
📍 Nearby Libraries in Montana
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to ImaginIF Libraries — is it now called Flathead County Library?
Yes. The system previously marketed itself as 'ImaginIF Libraries' but has returned to the official name Flathead County Library to reflect its public county identity. The website has moved to flatheadcountylibrary.org. The three branch locations in Kalispell, Bigfork, and Columbia Falls remain the same.
Does Flathead County Library have a seed exchange program?
Yes. The Kalispell library hosts a seasonal seed exchange where patrons can borrow seeds for their home gardens at no cost. The program typically runs in late winter and early spring ahead of the Montana planting season — check flatheadcountylibrary.org for current availability.
How do I access Montana Library2Go eBooks and audiobooks with my Flathead County card?
Download the free Libby app on your phone or tablet, select 'Flathead County Library' (or any Montana public library), and sign in with your library card number. Montana Library2Go is a statewide shared OverDrive collection — you can borrow eBooks and audiobooks from the entire Montana catalog.
Is there a homebound delivery service for patrons who cannot visit the library?
Yes. Flathead County Library offers homebound service for patrons who are unable to physically visit the library due to disability, illness, or mobility limitations. Contact the Kalispell branch at (406) 758-5820 to arrange delivery of library materials to your home.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
🌱 This library has a seed library. See how library seed libraries work — borrow free seeds, grow them, and save some to return — and find other libraries with a seed library seed libraries by state.
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