Flathead County Library

10/16/2026

It’s spooky season! 👻 Whether you love a good ghost story, chilling thrillers, creepy classics, or something a little less scary, we’ve got staff picks for every kind of reader!

Looking for something new or ready to revisit an old favorite? Your local FCL library has plenty of spooky reads waiting for you!

Share your favorite spooky-season reads in the comments!

Libraries support a wide range of reading interests and perspectives. The titles shown here are the personal selections of participating staff members and do not constitute library endorsements or recommendations.

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist
Coffin Moon by Keith Rosson
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Canas
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson
Carrie by Stephan King
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
The Legend of Sleepy Hallow by Washington Irving
Dracula by Bram Stoker
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole
The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa
The Deep by Nick Cutter
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
The Late-Night Witches by Auralee Wallace
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
The Bride Collector by Ted Dekker
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Bat Eater And Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker
The Inguami Curse by Seishi Yokomizo
Misery by Stephan King
Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman
A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez
Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven
The Unheld by Luke Larkin
Abarat by Clive Barker

10/15/2026

Storytime is in full swing at the Bigfork Library! ⁠
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Join us for an hour of stories, songs, and hands-on activities every Wednesday, Tuesday, and Friday at 10:30!

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Calling all gamers and cosplay fans! Grab your favorite cosplay, warm up those Smash skills, and get ready for an afternoon of friendly competition, fun activities, and snacks at the library. Whether you’re here to battle or show off your look, there’s a place for you! For teens in grades 6-12.

Kalispell Library Teen Zone: Saturday, October 31, 1 - 3pm

Calling all gamers and cosplay fans! Grab your favorite cosplay, warm up those Smash skills, and get ready for an afternoon of friendly competition, fun activities, and snacks at the library. Whether you’re here to battle or show off your look, there’s a place for you!

10/14/2026

Important update for MTG Teens!

MTG Teens is moving to the 2nd Saturday of every month in the Kalispell Teen Zone, starting Saturday, November 14, from 3–5 PM.

Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, come sharpen your skills, tackle exciting challenges, and make new friends through friendly competition and guided play.

We hope to see you there!

10/13/2026

Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, did you know we have a regional map collection for checkout at all Flathead County Library locations? Plus we have USGS Quad maps for NW Montana that detail public lands, elevation, and up-to-date access roads on the 2nd floor of the Kalispell library.

Stop by any Flathead County Library location and explore our map options today!

10/13/2026

Holds Pick-up is back at Marion School! Now you can select Marion School as your pick-up location when you place a hold in our catalog. Pick-up hours are Tuesday-Friday from 8am-4pm.

10/12/2026

Welcome to Montana Mondays, our weekly series dedicated to uncovering the rich and rugged history of Montana!⁠

In 1917, the demand for copper rose greatly, both to support the war effort and to expand electricity domestically. The Granite Mountain Mine in Butte was one of many mines that operated around the clock to meet this demand. On June 8, 1917, 410 miners were lowered into Granite Mountain for their usual night shift. Before the night was over, 168 miners had lost their lives.
The Granite Mountain-Speculator disaster remains one of the most tragic mining incidents in U.S. history.

Earlier that day, an electric cable being installed for a sprinkler system had fallen into a 2,500-foot-deep shaft, and four men were sent to inspect the damage. During their inspection, a carbide lantern accidentally ignited exposed paraffin paper insulation. The fire spread rapidly through the mine, filling the tunnels with flames and toxic smoke within minutes.

Many miners survived by following passages to other mine entrances, while others barricaded themselves in an effort to keep the smoke and heat at bay. A massive rescue and recovery effort saved more than 30 men without the loss of a single rescuer. In all, 168 miners died.

Today, a public memorial at Granite Mountain honors the heroes and lives lost in the disaster. Dedicated in 1996, the memorial offers panoramic views of the Highland Mountains, the Continental Divide, and the remnants of Butte's once-prosperous mining industry. Plaques recount the people, events, and uncertain times surrounding the tragic fire.

For more Montana history, please check out the 978.6 section of the library!

10/12/2026

Every month, the Flathead Quilters' Guild displays a stunning new quilt in the Kalispell Library. This month's whimsical piece, "Midnight Garden," was made and quilted by Cathy Calloway. The concept was to make a scappy garden of flower blocks with dark backgrounds. She added a few forest friends and set it under a starry sky. We think it is pure magic.

Come see for yourself! This piece is on display through October.
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Interested in learning more about quilting? Check out our collection of quilting related books in the 746.46 section of the library.

10/11/2026

Check out this week's programs for Kids & Teens! Join us for Storytimes, Switch Days and more at all three Flathead County Library locations. For more information go to flatheadcountylibrary.org/events-calendar/