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How do you value your library, or what do you most value about your library? We'd love to know! If you have a library story, please email us at: harlemlib@live.com. The library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19th. Please mark your calendars for an exciting virtual program. In partnership with the Montana Library Network, the library will host "Big Sky With NASA Ties" on Monday, January 26th, at 6:30 pm. Two engineers with Montana connections,...
It’s hard to believe that another year has passed and a new one is upon us. Carsey’s book display for January is “New Year/New Hobby” and is full of a wide variety of crafts and activities to help you move forward and learn something new. We have a couple of non-fiction books ready this week to guide you in your quest for self-improvement. “The Joy of Solitude: How to Reconnect with Yourself in an Overconnected World” by Robert Coplan is a science-backed guide exploring how solitude can enhance mental health, creativity, and relationshi...
Happy New Year from the Harlem Public Library! Help us kick it off by joining The Book Club, a weekly adult reading group that meets Mondays at 4:00. They’re currently reading The Girl Who Wrote In Silk by Kelli Estes. It’s not too late to join! Also this week, with support of Aaniiih Nakoda College, we will host a basic computer skills class on Thursday, January 8th, at 6:00 pm. No prior knowledge needed, and the class is free. Contact the library to sign up, 353-2712. Our weekly children’s programming will continue with After School Squad on...
9 was a year full of milestones, achievements, and memorable moments across Blaine County. From Chinook to Turner, Harlem, and Hays-Lodge Pole, communities came together to honor tradition, celebrate accomplishments, and embrace both local history and the future. Below are the top two most read stories of each month in 2025. January 1, 2025 Milk River Churches of Chinook Celebrated Joint Christmas Eve Worship By Steve Edwards The Milk River Churches continued their joint Christmas Eve tradition at Chinook Methodist Church. Led by Certified...
The library will be open normal hours today, 12:00-6:00. Closed tomorrow and Friday. Here's the 2026 Book Challenge for those who want to be involved! All ages may participate, simply read the category of book for each month and let the librarians know when you've completed each task. Also, we will be hosting a beginner's computer class, set to take place on January 8th. Keep an eye out for more information. Have a safe and healthy New Year! Carly Vauthier Harlem Public Libra...
Following a week of rehearsals, the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) supported nearly 40 local students in presenting The Jungle Book, an original musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic. Directed by MCT Tour Actor/Directors Alex Webster and Pablo Fulbrook, the cast performed in Chinook High School's Lloyd Sweet Auditorium on Saturday, December 13. Giving life to the story, the local cast consisted of several colorfully reenacted characters. Bentley Hallett played the role of Mowgli...
The library will have special holiday hours the rest of the week. Today, we'll be open 9:00-2:00; Closed Thursday and Friday. And next week we'll have regular hours Monday-Wednesday, then will be closed Thursday and Friday. We want to wish our communities happy holidays! We are grateful for you!...
The library staff would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The library will be open from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday December 24th and will be closed Thursday December 25th in observance of Christmas. We will be open regular hours on Friday December 26th, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We have a nice assortment of holiday themed books on the display table, so whether you like mysteries, romances, or something in between you will find a book to enjoy. We have a variety of new books available this week. A Bloom of Bones...
The art teacher Rhawnee Hopkins at Harlem Elementary school made a backdrop for their Christmas program. There are homes, shops, the Empire State Building, McDonalds among many others. They then hung lights all across them to make it look even more like a city....
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a librarian looks like? Let me list a handful of things I’ve done so far today: -I filled out a claim -Notarized 2 separate documents for 2 different patrons -Kept the library open for access to computers and printers -Checked on where my order was for our next batch of books -Scanned & emailed a document for a patron -Took 2 separate sales calls -Worked on a flyer And those were just the things I got done between checking books in and out, and not to mention all the work Ireland has done t...
A man named Bob May, depressed and brokenhearted, stared out his drafty apartment window into the chilling December night. His 4-year-old daughter Barbara sat on his lap quietly sobbing. Bob's wife, Evelyn, was dying of cancer. Little Barbara couldn't understand why her mommy could never come home. Barbara looked up into her dad's eyes and asked, "Why isn't Mommy just like everybody else's Mommy?" Bob's jaw tightened and his eyes welled with tears. Her question brought waves of grief, but also of anger. It had been the story of Bob's life....
ritten using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) program. Visiting our family in Washington state I learned some about Artificial Intelligence. I asked my grandson-in-law, Avery, if he would show me how to use AI to write a story. The following story is based on a one paragraph request I made online with only minimal details about the people and the event. To me this new technology is amazing...and scary. WOODINVILLE, Washington. - Thanksgiving morning dawned cold and bright in Woodinville, as...
Thank you to any and all who helped or participated in any way during the Friends’ Wine & Cheese Event! Stop by the library tomorrow evening any time between 4:30-7:00, we will be open during the Jubilee. A reminder that we will be taking breaks from After School Squad and Lego Club until January. December’s book challenge is to read a book involving some sort of game. Christmas books featured this week include: Miss Winter in the Library With a Knife by Martin Edwards The Christmas Stranger by Richard Paul Evans A Sea Glass Christmas by Dav...
With the month of December full of holidays and cold weather, our book display includes all things winter. Come find a cozy winter mystery or a happy Christmas tale, including new books by Karen Kingsbury and Richard Paul Evans. For those readers who enjoy a little more “shiver” come check out Patricia Cornwell’s new book Sharp Force. This is the 29th book in the series, following Kay Scarpetta investigating a serial killer known as the Phantom Slasher. Another exciting new book is Return of the Spider, which is a companion novel to James Patte...
In a week-long residency from December 8 through December 13, the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) Red Truck Tour will be in Chinook to stage a performance of The Jungle Book. Auditions will be held on Monday, December 8 beginning at 4:00 p.m. in Chinook High School’s Lloyd Sweet Auditorium. Those auditioning should plan to stay for approximately two hours. Some of the cast members may also be asked to remain for a rehearsal immediately following auditions. With approximately 50-60 roles available for local students, youth in grades K-12 are...
Happy December, all! Tonight is the night of the Wine & Cheese Event, hosted by the Friends of the Library. No more tickets will be sold, but you may purchase them at the door tonight at 6:00 for $15. Next week, we have the Jubilee coming up on Thursday, December 11th, from 4:30-7:00. Stop in the library to warm up and possibly visit a special guest. The Book Challenge for December is to read a book that involves some kind of game. When you’ve read a book in that category, let us know, and we’ll put you in the drawing for a $10 gift cer...
Happy Thanksgiving week! We have tons of good things for you to gobble up at the library. We will be closed tomorrow, 11/27, and Friday, 11/28. But there are ways to access our resources straight from home. First, check out our website at www.harlempubliclibrary.org. You’ll find all of our programming information, our services provided, and other beneficial resources at your fingertips. Download and read/listen to ebooks/audiobooks from the Libby app. You simply need your library card number, and 1000s of books are ready to be consumed. For fre...
We’d like to thank everyone who attended the Chris La Tray program last week, as well as the Blaine County Museum and MAPS Media Institute, and Chris himself. We’re happy to bring intelligent, relevant speakers to our area. Mark your calendars! The Friends of the Library’s Wine & Cheese Event will take place Wednesday, December 3rd, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Adults ages 21 and older can pick up their tickets for $10 at the library beforehand. Otherwise, they will be $15 at the door. The theme for this year is “Believe.” Join us for a fun evening o...
The Blaine County Library is collaborating with the Blaine County Museum and the Chinook Senior Center to bring author Chris La Tray, to Chinook on Tuesday November 18th. Chris La Tray is an Anishinaabe/Métis storyteller and citizen of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians, as well as Montana’s 11th poet laureate (2023–2025). A descendent of the Pembina Band of the Red River, he is the author of the multi-award-winning One-Sentence Journal, Descended from a Travel-worn Satchel, and his latest book, Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indi...
Remember to stop by MAPS Media Institute on Tuesday, November 18, at 5:30 PM for a community feed, reading, Q & A, session, with Mtis Storyteller and 11th Montana Poet Laureate Chris La Tray. This event is free, and everyone is welcome! A super exciting platform now available to our patrons is Kanopy, a streaming service using your library card. It's similar to Libby (if you use Libby), you type in your library and your card number, and you can access 1000s of movies and tv shows for free. And...
Thanks to everyone who came to our Halloween Party. We had a spooktacular time! November is Native American Heritage Month. The book display for November features books about Native American history, culture, and stories. We are specifically focusing on the 12 tribes in Montana. Meadowlark School Library will have their annual Scholastic Book Fair Monday November 10th and Tuesday November 11th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. This will be a great opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping. It’s also a great way to support the school library as this...
Blaine County Library would like to welcome all the kids to join us Friday October 31st from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Creep on over for a costume fashion show, spooky games, and delicious delights! We will open the doors between the Library and the Senior Center, so the members at the Senior Center can enjoy the festivities in the meeting room. Following our party the Senior Center will be handing out goodies for the kids from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Kids can travel down the 400 block of Indiana from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for Trick or Trunk festivities. We have two...
Today at 4:30, the library board of trustees will hold their monthly meeting. Public is welcome to attend. Because of the meeting, there will not be any After School Squad, and there will be no Lego Club tomorrow. Ireland will be at the Harlem Elementary School’s Trunk or Treat. Stop by her vehicle and see what goodies we’re giving out! The library will also be the place to be for the civic association’s pumpkin decorating contest tomorrow evening. Stop by and cast your vote for your favorite pumpkin! A little further in your calendar, save...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday October 27th at 4:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. Blaine County Library would like to welcome all the kids to join us Friday October 31st from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Creep on over for a costume fashion show, spooky games, and delicious delights! We will open the doors between the Library and the Senior Center, so the members at the Senior Center can enjoy the festivities in the meeting room. Following our party the Senior Center will be handing out...
Tonight is our Friends of the Library general membership meeting soup supper! Free to all, new members needed and welcome. Please join us! Remember to let us know about any book you read in October that takes place during your favorite season. We’ll put your name in the drawing to win a $10 gift certificate from a local business. Next week is the monthly board of trustees meeting at 4:30 on Wednesday, October 29th. The public is welcome to attend. See attached agenda. New (to us!) books featured this week include: -Mission Driven by Mike H...
