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In the good old summer time it’s great to stop at your community library! Are you looking for a new book or magazine to read? How about an audio book for that trip? Mobile hotspots connect you with the internet wherever there is cell service. The library has puzzles and games available for check out. We offer free Wi-Fi 24/7. Just come in and sign up to receive the password. The library provides all these services and more! Summer Reading programs conclude the third week of July. The final Story Time in the Park will be July 20 at 10 A.M. E...
Alert readers may be familiar with the phrase "Will it play in Peoria?" The "will it play" expression dates to the 1920's-30's when vaudeville producers gauged the potential success of a new show by taking it to Peoria, Illinois. If a vaudeville production was received well in Peoria it was believed the touring show would be successful across the nation. About a month ago my wife, Sherry, and I visited Peoria. We drove to Grand Forks, North Dakota, picked up our son and headed to Peoria (just...
Beat the heat at the library! Come into our cool space and relax by reading a newspaper or magazine, looking over the new selection of books and DVDS, using our free Wi-Fi, or trying your hand at the coloring table. Summer reading is quickly winding down. Are you keeping track of the books you read? Children can earn gift certificates from local business as well as chances to win the grand prizes at the conclusion of the program. Teens and adults may enter their names each time they finish a boo...
Blaine County Library will be closed Monday July 5th in observation of Independence Day. Regular programs will resume Tuesday July 6th. Rebecca Stroh will be our Summer Reading guest and will be talking to the kids about being a Rodeo Queen. Thank you to Mitchel Smith for sharing his experience being a Navy Sailor last week. The kids were really interested in Mitchell's stories and videos. A shout out to Kylee Minnis who talked to the kids about being a firefighter yesterday. We are so thankful...
The Harlem Library Board of Trustees will meet today at 4:15 in the library meeting room. The majority of this meeting will be spent in online training about the state library. The library will be closed Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. If you have completed the June Book Challenge be sure to contact the library to have your name entered to win a gift certificate from a local business. The July Book Challenge is to read a book featuring an animal. We have a selection of books...
Actors' Theatre held auditions for actors and actresses interested in a role in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the 2021 Youth Show with anticipated show dates in July and August. The cast list was announced on Tuesday, June 15. Although no one from Blaine County will star in the show, Jonah Nixdorf, the step-son of former Zurich resident Kimberly (Chilton) Squires will play the lead character, Charlie. Several people in the age range of 11-20 years gathered at the former Creative Leisure Building between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a chance to...
Everyone is invited to take part in the summer reading program “Tails and Tales.” Children of all ages may participate. To register come to the library with a parent/guardian and adopt a stuffed animal to read to this summer. Earn gift certificates from local businesses for books read and also enter to win grand prizes at the conclusion of the program. Books read may be logged using the ReadSQUARED app or paper and pencil. Story Time in the Park is held every Tuesday at 10 A.M. Children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver and bring a bla...
Children are invited to join in the "Tails and Tales" summer reading fun! Registration is still open for children of all ages and the Stuffed Animal Adoption event will continue through the month of June. Children are asked to bring a parent/guardian to the library to sign up and set a goal for the number of books they will read this summer. They earn prizes of gift certificates from local businesses as they reach goals, and they also earn chances to win the grand prize at the end of summer read...
We had a nice turnout for our first Tuesday Summer Reading Program. A shout out to Deputy Kokkeler, who came and talked to the kids about his job, read a book and handed out some fun swag, courtesy of the Blaine County Sheriff's Office. Last week we had Rob Buhman and Connlin Brown come and talk about bees. This week Clinton Brown came and talked about being a cowboy. Next week Mitchel Smith will come talk about being a Navy Sailor. We are so thankful that community members have agreed to take...
June 15 is National Smile Power Day, and what better way to start the day than with a smile? Most people think that we smile because we feel happy, but it can go the other way as well: we feel happy because we smile. In fact, the simple act of smiling, whether forced or genuine, spurs a chemical reaction in the brain, which releases dopamine and serotonin. Many people know those two neurotransmitters by different names; serotonin is often called the happiness hormone and dopamine the feel-good...
Montana Actors’ Theater is offering a performing arts summer camp experience for children ages 5-15. The team invites Blaine County youth to sign up for this KidsMAT experience, which will take place in Chinook from July 5-8. According to Youth Activities Director, Angela Pratt, campers will learn all aspects of theater production, including story and script development, costuming, and technical aspects. Interested individuals can register online at mtactors.com/kidsmat/. Camp fees include a t-shirt and water bottle. Hours are M...
Everyone is invited to take part in the Summer Reading program “Tails and Tales!” Children may register at the library with a parent/guardian and adopt a stuffed animal friend and receive a free book. Throughout the months of June and July they may earn prizes for books read. Grand prizes will be awarded at the end of the program. Every Tuesday at 10 A.M. children may come to Story Time in the Park. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and bring a blanket to sit on. The next Sidewalk STEAM for elementary students will be June 16...
The Harlem Public Library invites readers of all ages to join in our Tails & Tales summer reading program! Registration will begin this week and the entire program will run until August 6th. We will kick off our summer with a stuffed animal adoption event. In collaboration with 21st Century and Aaniiih Nakoda College Library, children may come to the Harlem Library during operating hours during the month of June and choose a stuffed animal to adopt. When they choose their pet, they will set a goal to read so many books to their new friend throu...
Our Summer Reading Programs officially began yesterday! Children of all ages are invited to join the Blaine County Library’s Summer Reading Program and attend the fun programs and events we have planned. Children who join the summer reading program keep their minds active and enter school in the fall ready to learn and ready to succeed. Kids can sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge anytime. For every two hours read, they will be able to enter their name into our Summer Reading prize drawings. There will also be small prizes awarded for e...
Children of all ages are invited to join the Blaine County Library's Summer Reading Program and attend the fun programs and events we have planned. Children who join the summer reading program keep their minds active and enter school in the fall ready to learn and ready to succeed. Kids can start signing up for the Summer Reading Challenge after school on Friday, May 24th. For every two hours read, they will be able to enter their name into our Summer Reading prize drawings. There will also be small prizes awarded for every two-hour entry and...
Given residual concerns about the pandemic in Montana, the music festivals that are typically held in twelve districts each spring, followed by State Solo and Ensemble Festivals, which also populate school calendars this time of year, were conducted differently in April and May. However, the Chinook High School music programs did hold their Spring Concert on May 6 in the Lloyd Sweet Auditorium. Due to a directive issued by the Montana High School Association, all district music festivals were held virtually this spring, and those performances...
Have a great time at the library this summer by joining the Summer Reading program “Tails and Tales.” All ages are invited to participate by tracking the number of books read between June 1 and August 6 to earn prizes. Summer Reading will kick off the week of June 1-June 4. Children may come to the library with a parent/guardian to register and to choose a stuffed animal to adopt that comes with a free book. You may also register anytime during the summer on the READsquared app. Story Time in the Park will be held for younger children in the...
We have one non-fiction book available this week. "Killing the Mob” by Bill O’Reilly is the tenth book in the Killing series and it focuses on the Mob and the FBI’s fight against it. “Finding Ashley” is the latest from Danielle Steel. It is the story of two strong, brave women turning wrenching loss into reconnection, and a family reunited after bringing dark secrets into the light. “A Distant Shore” by Karen Kingsbury is a high stakes love story of danger, passion, and faith. John Grisham takes you to a different kind of court in “Sooley,...
Check out the gardening books we have on display at the library. Time to start thinking about getting busy in the dirt! The Book Challenge for May is to read a book set in Montana. We have a great selection in our Montana fiction section. Be sure to let the library know if you have completed the April challenge so you can be entered to win a gift certificate from a local business. Two new WWII novels are ready for check out. “The Kitchen Front” is by Jennifer Ryan, the author of “The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir.” With the war on, the BBC radio is...
The Montana Actor's Theater (MAT) invites local actors and actresses to Save the Date, May 8, as audition day. The former Creative Leisure Building at 417 First Street in Havre will be the audition venue for youth and adults interested in a role in A Midsummer Night's Dream, one of William Shakespeare's most popular plays. The auditions will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. In A Midsummer Night's Dream, residents of Athens interact with fairies from a local forest, and soon four young Athenians...
We have one non-fiction book and several thrillers available this week. In "On the House: A Washington Memoir" John Boehner, former Speaker of the House, shares colorful tales from the halls of power, the smoke-filled rooms around the halls of power, and his fabled tour bus. "When the Stars Go Dark" by Paula McLain is a thriller that entwines fictional crime with real cases and is guaranteed to keep readers up all night. "The Other Emily" by Dean Koontz takes readers on a twisting journey of...
Today, Wednesday, April 28, the library board will meet at 4:15 P.M. in the library meeting room. If you have completed the April Book Challenge to read a book in a different format than you usually do, please contact the library so your name can be entered to win a gift certificate from a local business. The Book Challenge for May is to read a book set in Montana. Virtual Story Time is over for the year. Thanks to all who participated! Summer Reading is just around the corner. The theme this year is “Tails and Tales” and will explore the exc...
Take part in The Book Challenge for April by reading a book in a different format that you usually read. For instance, you may wish to read a digital ebook or listen to an audio book. You may want to try a graphic novel or a large print book! We have a display for you to choose from and we can get you started on MTLibrary2Go. The library board of trustees will hold their regular meeting April 28, 4:15 P.M. in the library meeting room. The members of the board include Jack Young, Valerie VanVoast, Teresa Cornell, Lori Owens, and Linda Tangen....
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, April 26th at 4:00 p.m. In the library meeting room. We have 2 new non-fiction books available this week. “The Agitators” by Dorothy Wickenden is the story of three friends who fought for abolition and women’s rights. “Every Day is a Gift” is the remarkable story of U.S. Senator and Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth. New fiction this week includes: “Northern Spy” by Flynn Berry, “Good Company” by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeny, “Eternal” by Lisa Scottoline, “Th...
Tomorrow, April 15, the sixth graders at Meadowlark Elementary School and a small group of guests will gather for the annual Medieval Feast. The Medieval Feast is the culminating event of a unit of study in which students learn about the everyday life of people living in Europe from around 500-1500 A.D. After engaging in lessons about the social hierarchy, jobs and economy, castle life, and the advancements of the time, the Feast allows the students to celebrate. To represent the historical period, students transform the school’s gymnasium into...
