Bigfork library temporarily closes for move to new building
TAYLOR INMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 6 months, 2 weeks AGO
The front of the new Bigfork branch of Flathead County Library. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle)
Taylor Inman covers Glacier National Park, health care and local libraries for the Daily Inter Lake, and hosts the News Now podcast. Originally from Kentucky, Taylor started her career at the award-winning public radio newsroom at Murray State University. She worked as a general assignment reporter for WKMS, where her stories aired on National Public Radio, including the show “All Things Considered.” She can be reached at 406-758-4433 or at tinman@dailyinterlake.com. | July 2, 2024 12:00 AM
The Bigfork branch of Flathead County Library will be closed for a month while staff move into their new Bridge Street building.
A release from Flathead County Library on Monday said the Bigfork branch, currently located inside the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center, will be closed starting July 6.
At a recent Flathead County Library Board meeting, trustees approved a closure for the branch that will run until Aug. 6. Library Director Teri Dugan said the next four weeks will be busy for staff as they move materials and equipment into the new library building.
The last day to pick up holds or return library books at the current Bigfork library location is July 5. After that date, patrons can pick up holds at other Flathead County library locations until the new Bigfork library opens.
The Bigfork branch will reopen in August at the newly remodeled building located at 186 Bridge St.
Officials encouraged library patrons to keep tabs on the Flathead County Library website at imagineiflibraries.org and the library’s social media accounts for updates on a grand opening celebration.
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