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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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It has been so much fun watching everyone come in to sign up for Summer Reading this week. Registration is open and the programs begin on June 7th. Reading in the summer may have a huge effect on the “summer slide” where children fall behind on the skills they have practiced during the winter months. There are many fascinating studies on the slide, which causes some students to fall behind several months by the fall. The same studies show that those who read during the summer may start their studies months ahead of others. The Library joi...
Congratulations to A. J. Latta, winner of the Friends of the Library logo contest. He was awarded the $100 first prize. His logo, which features the Whitehall mountain landscape, will be on just about everything having to do with the library. Do not forget the library will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 31. Regular hours apply during the rest of the week. Summer Reading registration is open and the programs begin next week. The weekly calendar will basically be the same with special...
We have begun the countdown to Summer Reading! The program begins June 7th and continues until July 31st. It is for all ages and there are prizes, special programs, new books to read, and more. The theme this year is “Tails and Tales” so there will be lots of outdoor themed programming for all ages. We are also happy to announce “Sweet Tea Tales” is back on the calendar for June 10th at 3:00 p.m. This is a great chance for all of our amateur chefs to bring their favorite summer cooler recipes to be tasted and judged for prizes. May 31st is...
One of the signs of spring is when our Tuesday night Watercolor Class turns from an actual class to free painting. The Library provides the paper, watercolors, brushes, and other supplies but the class is open to everyone as a free paint. So, come join the fun at 6:00 p.m. every Tuesday night and let your creativity flow! Kyle Joyner will be presenting a program on Telehealth on Tuesday, May 18th at 1:30 p.m. in the basement. This will include the mechanics of doing a teleconference over a...
May is traditionally the Library’s month to prepare for Summer Reading. We will have many of our regular programs but this is the transition for staff from regular programs to all of the wonderful things we have planned for teens, children, preschoolers, and adults. May calendars are out and available at the front desk. Our Government 101 programs will conclude on Wednesday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. with our own Mary the Mayor Janacaro-Hensleigh. She will be discussing the different responsibilities she carries as the mayor of Whitehall, as well a...
This week the Government 101 program will explore the differences and responsibilities of the Jefferson County Library Board and the Friends of the Whitehall Community Library Steering Committee. Diane Ward and Vaia Errett will be representing the Library Board, while Lorie Steerman and John Moulton will be here for the Friends Steering Committee. They serve different functions for the Whitehall Library but both are essential to the Library being able to provide the many services available to the public. The program will be at 6:30 p.m. on...
After a year of wearing masks, it is time to come celebrate the unmasking of Jefferson County! This year Black Tie & Blue Jeans is celebrating with a "Masquerade Ball" on Saturday, May 15, 2021, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Copper K Barn. This historic building was constructed in the late 1800's by the Parrot Silver and Copper Mining Company so there will be plenty of room for all. As in past years, there will be prizes for best dressed so come decked out in your most elegant evening wear. If...
I had some fantastic news this week! The Whitehall Community Library has been chosen as one of five libraries to participate in the Entrepreneurial Support in the Library Small Cohort! This means that the Library will become a resource center for area businesses as well as those who are thinking about beginning a business of their own. I will take five weeks of classes to learn and understand the materials we will be providing to the community, as well as online discussions with the Montana State Library and Accelerate Montana Rural Innovation...
The Friends of the Library asked me to remind everyone that all logo contest entries are due by 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 15. The judges decide on a winner and award them the $100 prize in a few weeks. The logo will then be placed on all things the Library does in the way of promotion, programming, publications, and more. Thank you in advance to everyone who participated in the contest, the Friends have already received some great entries. This week our guest lecturer for Government 101 is...
I hope you all had a happy holiday weekend. The Library was able to make Easter a little brighter thanks to the Love, INC. organizations in Dillon and Whitehall. They provided 50 Easter baskets for the Library to pass out to children and their parents last week. Candy, games, toys, and more awaited the little ones during story time and after school. Thank you again to both groups! April 4-10 is National Library Week! This year’s theme is “Welcome to Your Library” and Natalie Portman is the honorary chair. The award-winning actress has just...
The schedule is set for our Government 101 presentations in April. Each program will feature the director of a different department or an elected official on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. Seating will be limited so we are asking people to sign up who are planning to attend. The schedule is as follows: April 7: Leonard Wortman (County Commissioner), April 14: Bonnie Ramey (Clerk & Recorders Office), April 21: Terri Kunz (County Treasurer), April 28: Vaia Errett and Diane Ward (Jefferson County Library Board) with Lorie Steerman and John Moulton...
Spring is a great time to update and give the Library a new look. The Friends are holding a new logo contest for the Library and offering a $100 first prize. The winning logo will appear on everything library related: publications, information pamphlets, calendars, etc. The rules are simple, and the contest is open to anyone. Submissions will be accepted March 15-April 15 at the Library. To enter just make sure you meet the following criteria: first everything must be an original hard copy and no electronic files will be accepted; the entry mus...
Our Flower Pressing and craft workshops with Emily Dickerson will start March 20th. The adult workshop will be at 9:30 a.m. and the children’s craft class with flowers will be at 11:00 a.m. All materials will be provided so we ask that you call in to reserve your spot. If this session is a success, we will be planning more crafting times for adults and children on Saturday mornings, so bring your ideas! The question of this week has been, “What are you doing about Dr. Seuss?” The short answer is we have moved the books to the circulation desk...
Interesting things always seem to find their way into the Library! Someone has turned in a 1938 Recreational Equipment Inc. Cooperative pin into us. If this belongs to you, just stop by the front desk, give us a quick description and claim this lovely memento. Deanna Mydland from PBS has left the Library 50 children’s game kits to give out. All you need to do is stop by and fill out a five-minute survey and claim this bag full of fun. This is a chance for parents of preschoolers through elementary age children to test a series of games for P...
We have had a little change of plans for the Flower workshops due to scheduling conflicts. It is now on March 20th and Emily Dickerson from Lewis & Clark Caverns, will be sharing “Flower Pressing and Crafts” at 9:30 a.m. for adults and then a special 11:00 session for children. If you are interested in attending, please call the Library at 287-3763 and let us know so we will have enough supplies for everyone. I have had a lot of questions from young and old alike about how elected officials accomplish different things. In view of that, the Lib...
Spring is in the air and the library is getting ready for spring programs in March! For those of you who have enjoyed several programs by Emily Dickerson, you will be happy to know she is coming back! On March 13th she will be sharing “Flower Pressing and Crafts” at 9:30 a.m. for adults and then a special 11:00 session for children. If you are interested in attending, please call the library at 287-3763 and let us know so we will have enough supplies for everyone. Our friend from PBS, Deanna Mydland, will be here on March 5th at 9:30 a.m. for a...
It is book club week at the Library next week. Due to the way the February calendar fell, all three book clubs will meet the week of February 22-26. The History Book Club starts us off on February 22 at 6:30 p.m. They will be sharing a reader’s choice this month on any fiction or non-fiction book dealing with a person or period in history. On Tuesday, February 23rd the Mystery Book Club will be sharing their latest reads at 5:00 p.m. The Holocaust Discussion Group will meet on Thursday, February 25th at 6:00 p.m. They will be sharing different...
One of the really great things about working in the Library is the chance to meet so many new residents in Whitehall. We have had people from all over the country coming to Montana and bringing their talents and willingness to share their skills with the Library. I am currently working with one such person in creating a music and movement class for toddlers and preschoolers after Storytime on Fridays. This would be a terrific program to teach younger children about music and how many fun ways there are to move to music! Watch for more details....
So many fun things going on this week and next, I almost don't know where to start! Thursday, Sept. 17 is Sweet Tea Tales at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to submit their favorite "Fall Fun Feast" recipe. Just remember that servings must be individual, and prizes will be awarded at the end of the tea. If you would just like to come and taste, you are more than welcome. Saturday, Sept. 19th at 10:00 a.m. , Emily Dickerson from Lewis & Clark Caverns will be here to share tips on photographing...
This week we will have two great PBS programs! Wednesday, August 26th at 10:30 a.m. Deanna Mydland will be here to do a special Story Time with all her wonderful PBS centers. On Thursday, August 27th, she will be back to do Odd Squad Math camps at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Families are invited to come play games and explore the wonderful world of mathematics and how different types of math work in the real world. The first two weeks of September are going to be slow for us. We are welcoming a new...
Black Tie/Blue Jeans roared in front of the Covid-19 shutdown to raise $27,900. The annual event is sponsored by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce and the Jefferson Valley Community Foundation. Each year the proceeds are divided between the Chamber and various nonprofit groups within the Whitehall School District with some monies returned to the JVCF endowment. This year was a special year as Mayor Mary Janacaro Hensleigh and her husband Nick pitched in to cover some of the smaller requests....
Come down your "Giggle Water", "know your onions", "dump your mazuma" and jump on "the trolley" at the greatest 1920's party in Whitehall this year! Black Tie & Blue Jeans is celebrating with a "Roaring 2020 Prohibition Party" on Saturday, March 14, 2020 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Whitehall Community Center. This is the 16th anniversary of Black Tie & Blue Jeans according to Kristi Wilson, one of two event coordinators. Started by Bill Brown, it has involved multiple agencies and...
The Library staff would like to give a big thank you all the wonderful people that made last week so much fun. First to Lily, Cooper, and Kari Montgomery for sharing their sheep with us, as well as Zane Downey and his mom Cori who brought Big Head! We also want to thank Kaleena Miller from the MSU Extension Office; Maloi and Meagan Lannon from Varney Creek Livestock, for sharing such a terrific program on soil and animals. Second, to the Jefferson Valley Search and Rescue who provided such a gre...
What a beautiful fall we are having! To celebrate this great time of the year Hal Stearns, historian, storyteller, and guide will be presenting his program "Montana Towns: Then, Now, Tomorrow" at the Library at 6:30 p.m. on October 24th. According to the Montana Conversations webpage, the following is a description of the program: A state of extremes with high mountains, great plains, half the population in five communities and ten others with another one-third of our residents. What about the o...
This is the last month to view the Kimono exhibit at the Library. For those of you who have already enjoyed this beautiful exhibit, Keiko will be presenting a program on their history as well as showing everyone how they are worn. The program will be on Thursday, October 4th, at 6:30 pm in the Library. Don't miss this chance to see the kimonos before they are sent to the east coast for permanent display. The Library will be closed on October 8th for Columbus Day. Enjoy the holiday with friends...
