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Whitefish Community Library is in need of a special volunteer for a special project: an inventory, pruning, and possible repotting of the Library’s collection of plants. Our former Plant Magician left our plants in excellent condition, but we know they need some extra nurturing to continue to nurture patrons and staff at the Library. If this sounds intriguing to you, call 406-862-9914 or stop in, and ask for Mary.
Due to an expected severe weather event, Whitefish Community Library will delay opening until 12pm on Thursday, March 12. We want our patrons and staff to be safe.
We may be delaying opening until later or not open at all, so please look for updates on this website before you travel to the Library, or call 406-862-9914. If we don’t answer, you can be fairly certain that we are not open.
Stay safe!
Welcome to March!
While we don’t know what wacky weather March has in store, we do know what the library’s calendar holds. You may be surprised at some new things on our schedule.
Check out our handy calendar and the following page that describes our offerings. We’re working on having something for everyone at your library.
Click here for March 2026 calendar.
Wnter Sowing – a hands-on DIY session, is on March 10th. Find out more.
Our second and final book discussion of ONE BOOK MONTANA’s selection Becoming Little Shell A Landless Indian’s Journey Home” by Frenchtown author Chris La Tray occurs Tuesday, February 17, at 1 to 2:30 pm. The discussion will be led by Whitefish librarian Mary Drew Powers.
The Whitefish Library Association generously purchased copies of the book to give to those who signed up for the book discussion and there are three (3) left as of this post. Many people bought their own or shared their copy. However, you don’t have to sign up to attend.
There will be a display of books and articles mentioned in the memoir as well as the discussion.
The Flathead Valley will also be treated to another visit by Chris La Tray. He will be at the FVCC Library on the evening of Feb. 23 from 6 to 8 pm. This event is free and open to the public.
The Library will be closed on Saturday, February 7 during Winter Carnival, and will reopen on Monday, February 9 at 10 a.m.
The Library parking lot will also be closed by Police order. Note that all entrances/ exits to the Library are blocked by the Parade and its preparations for several hours and thus the parking lot must be closed.
We hope your Winter Carnival will be a safe and pleasant one.
1,000 Books before Kindergarten is a reading challenge that promotes reading and literacy to our youngest patrons. It fosters a love for reading while laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is free and available for children who haven’t started Kindergarten yet, and no library card is necessary. Read books with your child and tally them, and soon they’ll be adding their own leaves to the 1,000 Books tree in the Library’s Childrens’ area.
Pick up a packet to get started at the Circulation desk.
As Dr. Seuss once said, “You’re never too old, too wacky, to wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.”
Whitefish Community Library will be closed Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Library will reopen Tueaday, January 20, at 10 a.m.
”...I have also decided to stick with love…hate is too great of a burden to bear.”
- Martin Luther King, Jr. from a speech August 16, 1967.
