
A New Library for Bigfork
Dear Library Lovers,
Great towns have great libraries. They are a hallmark of a healthy, successful community and reflect a commitment to education and prosperity.
Bigfork is a great town- a wonderful place where we’re proud to live, work and play. That’s why in 2017 we embarked on the journey to bring Bigfork a library befitting of our community. Through resilience, joy, and generosity, we completed a $3.2 million capital campaign and opened the doors to the new Bigfork Library on August 6, 2024.
The generosity of 421 individual donors and the tenacity of ImagineIF Library Foundation helped us bring the newest treasure to our beloved town.
A great library will ensure that Bigfork is a great place to grow up, grow older, to discover yourself and to realize your full potential. And we can’t wait!
In gratitude,
Al Logan and Andrea Goff
Capital Campaign Committee Co-Chairs
Expanded early literacy classes for ages 0-7
Expanded STEAM-focused Summer Experience programs for teens and tweens
A widely expanded collection of books, DVDs, games, music, and more
Self-directed learning opportunities, salon-style lectures, and peer-to-peer mentorship opportunities for all ages
A new library for Lifelong Education
A free, public meeting room
An open, flexible floor plan to accommodate events
ADA-accessibility
Intergenerational programs where people share knowledge and experiences
Expanded collaboration with educators, child-care providers and local agencies
A new library for a Connected Community
Access to office, presentation, and creative resources
Ample public parking and communal outdoor spaces
Access to high-speed internet and one-on-one technology instruction
Programs that cultivate the 21st-century skills that employers are seeking