Kalispell is for book lovers

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with 406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, Blackstone Realty Group - brokered by eXp Realty RRE-BRO-LIC-75443

I left for my first Montana morning jog a few days ago, and decided to try a nearby trail that runs along the road. Imagine my happiness as I ran past mules, horses, cows and acres of beautiful land. The air smelled great, and I was looking around and taking it all in. And then I saw it!

 

Kalispell is for book lovers!

I am an avid reader, and love to spend some time enjoying a good story. I've only been in Kalispell, Montana for a few days and haven't yet found the library. I just finished reading a book and knew I was going to have to hunt out a new one. So imagine my surprise as I ran down the road and saw a free roadside library!

 

After I ran back to the campground (no house yet!) I showered and then jumped in the car to drive back to the little library, take a photo, leave a book and get a book. Of course I had to get a Montana-themed book since that's where I am now located. I'm looking forward to turning the pages of Balsamroot, a memoir by Mary Clearman Blew.

 

So my message for any like-minded Kalispell book-lovers... head on out to Helena Flats Road, right down the road from Helena Flats School. Bring a book you're ready to get rid of, and pick up a new one! And if you get there soon, you might be able to figure out which book was mine. Maybe.

 

And if you know where any other roadside libraries are located, please let me know! You never know when that information might come in handy.

 

I am so happy to find out that Kalispell is for book-lovers!

 

 

Originally posted at thehousekat.com.

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Kat Palmiotti, The House Kat

Licensed Broker, CBR®

 

Blackstone Realty Group - brokered by eXp

P.O. Box 10458

Kalispell, MT 59904

 

email: kat@thehousekat.com

www.thehousekat.com

 

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Comments (16)

Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Kat. How very neat. I love to read as well and have always enjoyed seeing these little libraries too.

Aug 26, 2019 06:39 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, Blackstone Realty Group - brokered by eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

I loved seeing that little library! It truly made me smile. I couldn't wait to come back and check them out.

Aug 26, 2019 06:40 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Lucky you Kat that you were running on that trail to discover this little library.  I bet they will be glad to have new books from you!

 

Aug 26, 2019 06:44 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Kat Palmiotti - that is awesome.  Before long you will be writing about happy trails and readings in Montana.  You really are in beautiful Big Sky Country.

Aug 26, 2019 06:45 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, Blackstone Realty Group - brokered by eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

Will Hamm - Actually, it looks like we'll only be in this particular location for a few more days so I'll have to find new locations!

Grant Schneider - I already did my first hike and am planning a blog in the near future! This place is soooo gorgeous.

Aug 26, 2019 06:46 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hope you can start your own little library on another trail in Montana.  What a unique way of trading books!

 

Aug 26, 2019 07:00 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, Blackstone Realty Group - brokered by eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

Will Hamm - Maybe on a walking trail. I doubt anyone would think of bringing a book on a hiking trail... But you never know!

Aug 26, 2019 07:09 AM
Brian England
Vacasa - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Well, I am not much of a reader, so I might not have as much fun there as most.  It still sounds like a wonderful place though!

Aug 26, 2019 07:17 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kat,

What a lovely moment from Kalispell, Montana, you have shared with us. Montana is lovely.  When are you moving there?  A

Aug 26, 2019 07:30 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Nice that you spotted a mini-free library on your very first run. We have quite a few in our neighborhoods in San Francisco, and it's always a delight to spot a new-to-me one.

Aug 26, 2019 08:31 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hello Kat - it seems you are quickly getting familiar with your new city.  As for the free libraries that are quite evident in many cities across the country, it's good to see a plug for one in Kalispell.  Happy Reading!  Happy Exploring!

Aug 26, 2019 12:36 PM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Hi Kat- looks like you're having fun exploring the area. We have a Little Library where we walk as well and have left books there for others. It's fun following you on your adventure. 

Aug 30, 2019 06:46 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Kat Palmiotti - you're like a little kid in a candy store discovering everything your heart desires! Finding the little library with a book exchange was a good fortune! Opportunities are knocking down every road you take and you are feasting your eyes on new beginnings!

I'm sooooooooooooooooo happy for you! You are living proof that dreams do come true!!!

Sep 05, 2019 03:19 PM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, Blackstone Realty Group - brokered by eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

Brian England - for me it was like finding treasure!

Ron and Alexandra Seigel - I arrived nearly two weeks ago. I'm here for good now!

Lottie Kendall - I don't remember ever seeing one in NY so it was quite a treat.

 

Sep 05, 2019 03:19 PM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, Blackstone Realty Group - brokered by eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

Michael Jacobs - I was proud of myself today since I had a bunch of errands to run and I did them all without GPS. Whoo hoo!

Thank you Kathy Streib - I hope I don't start becoming boring - I'm just so excited about all my new finds!

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP - I am feeling exactly like a kid in the candy store! haha, funny you should say that. :-)

 

Sep 05, 2019 03:26 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Kat Palmiotti - always remember, "When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are, anything your heart desires will come true to you, if your heart is too extreme, when you wish upon a star, as dreamers do, fate is kind, she brings to those who love, the sweet fulfillment of their secret longing like a bolt out of the blue, suddenly, it comes to you, when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true!!!"

I wish you bright stars and magic all the days of your life!

 

 

 

Sep 05, 2019 03:33 PM

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