Whitefish Community Library will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day. The Library reopens on Tuesday, October 13 at 10 a.m.
Holiday Closure
Published on 10/12/26
Welcome to October!
Published on 10/01/26
Highlights in October are our two Friday Night Poetry Gatherings and the continuation of Whitefish Community Craft Night hosted by The Making Place.
Montana’s 10th Poet Laureate, Mark Gibbons, visits again on Friday, October 9 at 6 pm. Come and enjoy a relaxed and convivial program as Mark reads from his new book, Word Salad.
Our second gathering on Friday, October 23 at 6 pm features the new documentary about Mary Oliver, “Saved by the Beauty of the World.” The 90-minute film explores the life, work, and legacy of the Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet. Lively discussion and optional writing will follow led by librarian Nikki Reed.
October also brings two sessions of Community Craft Night on bi-weekly Mondays. Each Monday features a different “edition,” but attendees are always welcome to bring the craft or art project of their choice. October 5th is the Coloring Pages into Cards edition – in time for the upcoming holiday season – and October 19th is All Crafts Edition – all mediums are welcome.
All of these programs are Free and Open to the Public! Call the Library at 406-862-9914 for more information.
Monday, Sept. 21: Community Craft Night; 6 pm closure
Published on 09/18/26
The Library will close an hour early on Monday, Sept. 21 at 6 pm, but Community Craft Night (5:30-8:30) is still on.
This Community Craft Night is a “Fiber Edition,” meaning that supplies will be available for those who would like to learn basic crochet starting with a simple bow, or you can bring any ongoing project to work on. There is plenty of room to spread out and good company. Community Craft Night is brought to you by The Making Place. Come check it out!
Story Circle this Friday is Cancelled
Published on 09/17/26
We apologize that due to illness our Story Circle for Friday, September 18 is cancelled.
We’ll be back next week with Books and Babies on Wednesday at 11, and Story Circle on Friday at 11.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Trustees-in-Training
Published on 08/31/26
The Irish Program by long-time volunteer Kathy Borchers.
Are you interested in working on a Board that pulls together to get things done, has efficient meetings, and understands the value of libraries? You might be a good candidate to be a Trustee-in-Training for the Board of Trustees for Whitefish Community Library. Read More…
Community Craft Night – Paint Edition
Published on 08/24/26
Come do some painting at the Library with The Making Place!
The Making Place provides watercolor, acrylic and oil pastels to give you a taste of the medium of your choice., as well as paper and brushes. Craft night host Noel will get you started in the right direction.
If you have another craft project to work on, you’re welcome too, at Whitefish’s Community Craft Night, free and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Whitefish Community Craft Night runs from 5:30 to 8:30 pm every other Monday in the Library’s Community Room.
Summer Reading has come to an end
Published on 08/19/26
With mixed emotions, I am announcing that Summer Reading 2026 has come to an end. The ice cream has been served. The tickets have been counted. And the prize winners have been notified.
Although I am sad to see it come to an end, I am ecstatic to announce that there were 545 participants who contributed to the 3,386 stickers that were placed on the Making Place banner. That is $3,386 earned for The Making Place! That is $536 more than last year. WOW! A HUGE thank you to the Whitefish Credit Union for sponsoring this program again! Signed: Gina, Youth Services Librarian.
