Harlem Library

A total solar eclipse will take place April 8 in parts of our country. Although in our area it will only be a partial eclipse the library will celebrate this memorable event. On Friday, April 5 Carly will be outside the library (weather permitting) passing out information about the eclipse as well as protective viewing glasses. On the day of the eclipse, Monday, April 8, local expert Eva English will be at the library shortly after we open at 11 A.M. to share information, answer questions, give demonstrations, and livestream the event from other parts of the country experiencing a total eclipse. The event begins when the edge of the moon touches the edge of the sun at about 11:44 a.m. The eclipse maximum will occur at about 12:46 p.m. and will conclude at 1:49 p.m. Stop by the library and join our viewing party!

The Book Challenge for April is to read a book about outer space, astronauts or aliens.

Don’t miss “Friends and Fun!” happening each Wednesday from 1:00 -3:00 P.M. All adults are welcome for a time of socializing, games and snacks.

The Book Club’s new selection is “The Stone Sister” by Caroline Patterson. You may pick up your copy now. The first discussion will be April 8, 4 P.M. in the library meeting room.

The library, along with the Montana Library Network, is hosting the virtual program “Rockhounding with Neil Maier, Hellgate Mineral Society” April 10, 6:30 -8:00 P.M. Neil will fascinate you with his adventures, complete with pictures of his abundance of rock finds. He will also discuss the best tools, safety tips and rockhounding hotspots. You may watch on your own device via Zoom by registering at https://Bit.ly/Rockhounding or join us at the library for a watch party.

If you would like to support the upcoming Summer Reading Program you may see our Summer Reading Wishlist for 2024 at https://tinyurl.com/SRP24 to donate.

Stop by to see the new titles ready for check out. New suspense thrillers include “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston, “The Boy Who Cried Bear” by Kelley Armstrong, “Lone Wolf” by Gregg Hurwitz, and “Past Lying” by Val McDermid.

Other selections include “Mockingbird Summer” by Lynda Rutledge, “Home to Texas” (large type) by Todhunter Ballard, and “The Summer Book Club” by Susan Mallery.

If you are not a registered voter, you may begin the process at the library using the Western Native Voice kiosk.

The library will close at 12:30 on Tuesday, April 16 so staff may attend training.