Since 1984, the Friends have been there for Flathead County’s public libraries.
Our Mission
To work for the benefit, improvement, enhancement, and welfare of Flathead County Library.
Our Goals
Preserving the ImagineIF Spirit by:
Cultivating a culture of literary appreciation and love of reading.
Promoting our library’s services and celebrating library staff.
Helping to ensure our communities have access to books and other resources.
Membership Tenets
As members of Friends of Flathead County Library, we value and support:
Principles of public librarianship, including:
Free and open access to information
Freedom of speech
Intellectual freedom
Right to privacy and confidentiality
Library staff and their expertise in managing libraries and serving their communities
Guidelines and accreditation standards issued by the American Library Association
Our Board
Jill Carlberg, President
Jill started volunteering with the Friends in 2018 with a deep appreciate for public libraries and the lifelong learning and sense of community they promote. Recently retired from a 34-year career in financial services, she enjoys newfound time with her husband and dogs, gardening and cooking, reading, and all sorts of outdoor activities.
Kaysee Sklany, Vice President
Kaysee started volunteering with the Friends in 2022. As a young mom of two and lover of books, she knew that she had to get involved, after learning about the Friends Of Imagineif Libraries and all that they do! She enjoys reading, writing and going on adventures with her family.
Laura Hill, Treasurer
Laura is a voracious reader and life-long patron of libraries and bookstores. She is delighted to be a part of the Friends of Flathead County Library family.
Janice Kalvig, Secretary
Janice has loved libraries and reading since childhood. As a result she obtained a Masters of Librarianship and was hired at the Flathead County Library (now ImagineIf) where she worked for 38 years. Upon retiring it seemed natural to join the Friends so she could continue to be involved in her library.
Community Partners
Friends work closely with Flathead County Library and their staff in Kalispell, Bigfork, and Columbia Falls and with our sister organization, ImagineIF Foundation. For more information, check out their Websites: