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“Let’s Celebrate!” Stop by the library Wednesday, August 16 any time from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. for an open house. This event is celebrating 112 new high-quality children’s books we received through a grant from The Pilcrow Foundation. The Pilcrow Foundation supports rural public library communities through the Children’s Book Project. The Friends of the Library partnered as local sponsors of the grant by donating one third of the funds used to purchase the new books. These additions to our children’s collection include picture books, early reade...
In the spirit of trying something new for the coming theater season, Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) will hold a Company Audition on Saturday, August 26 from noon until 5:00 p.m. in the MAT Theatre on the campus of Montana State University–Northern. This is an opportunity for people across the Hi-Line to audition for multiple shows at one time. A troupe of actors performing regularly in a particular theater is referred to as a company. And according to MAT’s Marketing and Development Director, Andi Daniel, under the influence of this first time...
Our Summer Reading Program is winding down. Kids will have until 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 4th to turn in their time logs. Prizes will be drawn before closing that day and the lucky winners will be called. The student with the most hours read will win an after-hours pizza party at the library for him/herself and up to 5 friends. Don’t forget about the prize drawing for High School students and adults! Every chapter book read by students and adults allows them to enter their name into the drawing for a book bag, thermal mug, and gift c...
Come hang out at the library! Enjoy the cool comfort as you read a magazine or newspaper, work on the puzzle, browse through the stacks or use a computer. Families are encouraged to enjoy the children’s section with building blocks, puzzles, magnetic tiles, puppets, and of course books! The Book Challenge for August is to read a book set in a school. If you have completed the July challenge be sure to notify the library so your name can be entered to win a gift certificate from a local business. Just a reminder there will be no children’s pro...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday July 31st at 4:30 p.m. This week will be the last of our Summer programs. Teen Scene for grades 9-12 will be tonight from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at 1:30 p.m. will be the final LEGO Club for the summer. The July challenge of building a boat that will float using 100LEGOs or less will be judged. Entries will be judged on creativity, looks and whether it floats on water. Kids will have until 4:00 p.m. August 4th to turn in their time logs. Prizes will be...
First Lady Gianforte Announces Imagination Library of Montana Statewide Expansion Partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will provide free books to children from birth to age five in every zip code HELENA, Mont. – Advancing her initiatives as Montana’s first lady, Susan Gianforte today announced the launch of the Imagination Library of Montana statewide program in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to boost early childhood literacy by providing free high-quality, age-appropriate books to Montana children. “Litera...
Ginger Hansen recently became Director of the Chinook Senior Center. Last week she helped facilitate the first "international meal" at the Center. She explained, "I wanted to shake things up a bit with some new dishes and different taste experiences for our diners." The first international menu was Greek, a salute to Mary Pyette who is a regular at the Center for meals and activities. Mary's never bashful about sharing her Greek heritage from language to the baklava she brings regularly to share...
Alert readers may recall my wife, Sherry, and I lived in Whitlash (north of Chester in the Sweet Grass Hills) while she served as pastor of the Presbyterian Church there. We lived in Whitlash from December, 2018 to July, 2020. All during that time, even before moving to the Hills, I heard people talk about the Devil's Chimney. The site is one of the most discussed places in the Hills (right up there with the Bears Den) and many locals as well as visitors from foreign countries have explored the...
We have two non-fiction books ready this week. “The Menopause Reset” by Dr. Mindy Pelz is a guide to help you get rid of your symptoms and feel like your younger self again. “No-Sew Love” by Ashley Johnston has 50 fun projects to make without a needle and thread. We have a couple of thrillers ready to go this week. “The Only One Left” by Riley Sager is a twisty and addictive story about a young caregiver assigned to work for a woman accused of a Lizzie Borden-like massacre decades earlier. “Zero Days” by Ruth Ware is about a woman in a race...
This is the last week for Summer Reading programs. Please bring in your reading logs by July 21 to earn prizes and chances to win the grand prizes. Adults and teens are reminded to notify the library of books read by July 21 to be entered to win a $50 gift card. Drawings for grand prizes will take place the week of July 24. There will be no children’s programming during the month of August. Thanks to everyone who participated in the “All Together Now” Summer Reading program. The Book Challenge for July is to read a book set on a plane, train...
We have two non-fiction books ready this week. “The Book of Charlie” by David Von Drehle is full of wisdom from the remarkable life of 109-year-old Charlie White. “Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents- and What They Mean for America’s Future” by Jean M. Twenge, PhD. is a groundbreaking, revelatory portrait of the six generations that currently live in the United States and how they connect, conflict, and compete with one another. The United States is currently home to six generatio...
Stop by the library this week to see the new titles available for your reading pleasure. “Seven Girls Gone” is by Allison Brennan. In the small bayou town of St. Augustine, Louisiana, women keep disappearing and turning up dead. Police detective Beau Hebert’s investigation goes nowhere due to a corrupt police department. He calls in reinforcements from the FBI’s mobile response team. But in a town where talk gets you killed and secrets stay buried it will take an entire team to unravel the truth. Jacqueline Winspear is the author of “The Wh...
It's been said that northern states celebrate summer better than its southern counterparts. Long winters and cool springs make Northerners antsy to get the grill out and start cooking. For many, school gets out just before Memorial Day and immediately the family heads out on a little getaway. Families and friends will continue to find reasons to 'getaway' for the weekend, heading out as early Friday afternoon as they can and coming back as late Sunday afternoon. Locally, campers will often head...
The Fourth of July is one of the most popular holidays by far and for many the opportunity to get together and celebrate with good food, friends and an adult beverage or two is a no brainer. While Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter bring families and friends together they lack the carefree all-in attitude of a barbecue in the summer heat. In addition, July is National Grilling Month. The population on the Hi-line and North Central Montana is small compared to the rest of the world but it would be fair to say we would hold our own when it comes...
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Celebrates 200 Millionth Book Milestone Dolly’s gifting a special bookmark to seven children in her Imagination Library program as part of “200 Million Reasons to Celebrate” SEVIERVILLE, Tenn., June 27, 2023 - Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is turning over a new chapter in The Imagination Library legacy - celebrating 200 million books gifted globally since inception in 1995. The early childhood book-gifting program mails a high-quality, free book each month to children from birth to age five and is now ex...
We have one non-fiction book ready this week. “Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents- and What They Mean for America’s Future” by Jean M. Twenge, PhD. is a groundbreaking, revelatory portrait of the six generations that currently live in the United States and how they connect, conflict, and compete with one another. The United States is currently home to six generations of people: -the Silents, born 1925–1945 -Baby Boomers, born 1946–1964 -Gen X, born 1965–1979 -Millennials, born 1980–1994 -...
This past week, June 26-29, Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) has been hosting a local KidsMAT youth summer camp in Chinook at Sweet Memorial Park. Additional camp opportunities for area adolescents will be available in Harlem or Havre from July 10-13. KidsMAT is a unique performing arts summer camp experience for children ages 5-15. While attending camp, these youth not only practice essential teamwork and leadership skills but learn all aspects of theatre production, including story and script development, acting, costuming, and technical a...
Today, Wednesday, the library board of trustees will hold their regular meeting at 4:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. The Book Challenge for June is to read a book that celebrates friendship. When you complete the challenge please notify the library to have your name entered in a drawing to win a gift certificate from a local business. The Book Challenge for June is to read a book set on a plane, train or ship. The summer reading program is in full swing. Children may still sign up to participate to earn prizes by reading books/minutes....
The 12th Annual Blaine County Cruise is slated for this weekend. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Blaine County Fairgrounds’ Commercial Building on Friday, June 23, and Cruisers will depart Chinook at 9:00 on Saturday morning, June 24. In addition to registration on Friday evening, other events scheduled are a Scavenger Hunt when participants will respond to clues, return with their proof of participation, and earn points towards their overall score with challenges on the Cruise route. At each stop on the Cruise, participants engage i...
Summer is a great time for reading! At the lake, in the camper, in your easy chair, on the tractor, or driving down the highway…audio books and ebooks are available for free through your state library on MontanaLibrary2Go. Just download the Libby app or go to libbyapp.com to access a world of reading. All you need is your library card number. Contact the library for more information. Of course, don’t miss the great titles ready for check out at your local library. “The Devil You Know” is by P. J. Tracy. LAPD detective Margaret Nolan investigate...
Summer programs have officially begun and will run through July 28th. Mondays will be Hangout for grades 7 & 8 at 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays we will have Summer Story Time for kids ages 5 and under, which will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Each week we’ll read stories, sing songs, and have activities or crafts. Summer Story Time is tailored to the needs and interests of a younger age group and is a great opportunity for younger children to get involved with our Summer Library activities. We will have a Summer Library Program every Tuesday a...
Anyone seeking out summer fun should consider this weekend's Renaissance Faire. On June 9-11, Montana Actors Theater (MAT) will be holding their Ren Faire featuring William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at the Eagles Campground in Havre's Beaver Creek Park. Chinook resident Chad Zuelke joins the cast as Andrew Augecheek. Event organizers are still seeking interested vendors, demonstrators, and activity hosts. The Ren Faire will open on Friday, June 9 at 4:30 p.m. with a performance of Twelfth...
Harlem, MT - In 2022, after meeting virtually for several months, MAPS Media Institute facilitated an intensive one-week film workshop hosted at Aaniiih Nakoda College in the Fort Belknap Indian community of north central Montana. Students interviewed tribal and cultural leaders, parents, and one another to start a community conversation about a topic affecting past, present, and future generations. The product of this collaboration is the film "Blood Quantum" which premiered on April 29, 2023,...
There is a lot of water melting off and going over or washing out roads all over the county, so be careful. We have respite funds available, to find out if you qualify contact Karyn at 406-357-2648 or come to the Senior Center to pick up a form. Are you a caretaker for your spouse? or a neighbor? or a friend? Do you drive someone to doctor appointments out of town? If so, call Karyn about Respite. 406-357-2648 Cribbage is played every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Connie Stanley was last week’s winner, players wanted, will teach anyone who would like t...
Celebrate the month of March by reading a book with a green cover or spine for The Book Challenge. You may win a $10 gift card from a local business! Also during March you may Buy a Bay O’Books! Fill a grocery sack full of used books from our Reading Room for only one dollar. There is NO After School Squad today. Lego Club will meet Thursday from 3:30 – 4:30 for all ages. Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult. The library now has a Pay Pal account that patrons may use to pay for copies, faxes, etc. You must have your own Pay Pal...
