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This week we have a couple of non-fiction books and a number of novels from some of our patrons’ favorite authors. In “Decorating with Plants” Baylor Chapman walks readers through everything they need to know to bring houseplants into their...

The regular meeting of the library board of trustees is held today, May 29, at 4:15 P.M. in the library meeting room. The Summer Reading Program kicks off tonight with “The Universe of Stories” Family Fun Night. Children from Preschool through...

Now that school is out kids can start participating in the Summer Reading Program. Our Summer Reading Programs will officially kick off Monday June 3, 2019. But kids can start reading anytime. We have fun programs and events for children of all...

The Summer Reading program “ A Universe of Stories” kicks off with Family Fun Night May 29, from 6:00 to 7:30. All children from preschool to junior high and their families are invited to attend for a time of stories, activities, and snacks....

Children can start signing up for Blaine County Library’s Summer Reading Program after school gets out on Friday. Our Summer Reading Programs will officially kick off Monday June 3, 2019. We have fun programs and events for children of all ages....

It’s time to start getting excited about Summer Reading at the Harlem Public Library! Our theme this year is “A Universe of Stories,” and it’s all about space. We have something for readers of all ages. We will kick off our Summer Reading...

It’s time to spring into reading! We have a great selection of new titles ready for check out. “Lost Children Archive” is a novel by Valeria Luiselli. This work takes readers into the lives of one remarkable family as they make a journey from...

(HELENA) --- On April 13, 2019, at the 107th annual Montana Library Association conference held in Helena, the Blaine County Library received the 2019 Excellent Library Service Award (ELSA) from the Montana State Library (MSL) Commission. The ELSA...

The library board of trustees meets today at 4:15 in the library meeting room. The online book club is reading “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan. You may join at www.facebook.com/groups/harlempubliclibraryonlinebookclub. If you have completed the Bo...

Please join us for the next Learn at the Library program “Do’s and Don’ts of Tree Care” Tuesday, April 23, 7 P.M. Our guest presenter is Juli Snedigar from the Blaine County Extension Service. Everyone is invited and refreshments will be...

The library staff is attending state library conference this week so the library will have shortened hours. On April 10 and 11 and library will be open from 12:30 - 3:00 and on April 12 it will be open from 10:00 - 12:00. Thank you to the volunteers...

Be sure to stop in this week and help us celebrate National Library Week. We have door prizes! National Library Week is also the time we learn the top 10 most challenged books of the last year. The 2018 list has 11 books instead of the usual 10 and...

The library will have special hours next week as the staff will attend state library conference. On Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11 the library will be open from 12:30-3:00. On Friday, April 12 the library will be open from 10:00 to noon.... Full story

Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has dedicated her life to achieving transformational improvements in the health and prosperity of families, communities and societies. Now she will lend her support to advocate for our n... Full story

The Harlem Library Board of Trustees meets today for their regular monthly meeting at 4:15 in the library meeting room. You have only a few days left this month to “Buy a Bag O’Books” for only one dollar. Fill a grocery sack with used books...

Free People Reading Freely Book Club will meet Monday April 8th at 7:00 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend. We have a list of banned books to choose from. If there is a banned book a participant would like to read that the library doesn’t have, we...