Mary Oliver Film comes to the Library

Published on 10/19/26

Friday, Oct. 23 at 6 pm the film “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World” will be the second installment of the Library’s Friday Night Poetry Gatherings.

Sponsored by Whitefish Library Association, the film explores the life, work, and legacy of the Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet.

The Community Room’s door opens at 5:30 and the film starts promptly at 6 pm. As usual, the event is free and open to the public. Mary Oliver 8211 American poet

Holiday Closure

Published on 10/12/26

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. Montana Room quiet reading area

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. Picture of Mark Gibbons 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. handmade gingerbread 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!

watercolor supplies

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. Kids playing in rice at a sensory table

Trustees-in-Training

Published on 08/31/26

Story time reader and young listeners 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. hands painting on wooden table