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There was such a positive response to the Teen Mental Health First Aid Training that we are going to offer it again in May. The eight-hour training will be from 8 AM to 5 PM on Friday, May 6 at the Library. Lunch and snacks will be provided and the training is free to any adult who has contact with teenagers or children. It covers different mental health issues, how to identify them, and what to do next. There are also sections on suicide and addiction. With all of the pressures young people...
We are having a great time visiting cultures around the world this month with the 21st Century students. This week we will finish Africa, then on to Germany, India, and South America. Everyone is learning about art, crafts, food, and folklore for each area. The programs meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:45 PM. The kindergarten thru 3rd grade is meeting on Tuesdays, and the 4th thru 8th grade meet on Thursdays. Everyone is welcome to come and join us even if they are not in the school program....
One of the best things about spring and summer is the new book explosion. In the last few weeks, I have ordered new books by Jacqueline Winspear, Fern Michaels, Lisa Scottoline, Kate Quinn, Janet Evanovich, and more. Summer blockbusters are always a parade of bestselling authors writing about their favorite characters or creating new ones. The books have started to come in so stop by and pick out your favorite. On Wednesday, March 30th at 1 PM. Diane Ward and Glenna Waltee will be in the Library to share their expertise in gardening in...
One of the most enjoyable things about working in libraries is sharing wonderful educational programming for all ages. The staff has started a series of programs on different countries for children from grades K-8 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:45 PM. We will be studying Japan, Germany, India, Africa, and South America. The programs include looking at cultural practices, discovering folklore and crafts from different countries, trying foods, and hearing from people who have lived there or visite...
This is the last call to sign up for the Teen Mental Health First Aid class on Saturday, March 19th from 8 AM to 5 PM. Lunch will be provided and the materials are free, as is the class. If you work with middle and high schoolers, have some of your own or just want to learn more about how to spot the signs of mental health issues in young adults this is the class for you. Mental Health is critical now more than ever as everyone is feeling the pressure of modern life. If you would like to join...
All of my confirmations are in, and the March calendar is printed and on the front desk. Sometimes it takes a little longer for busy people to get back to me about dates and times for presentations. We have some great programs coming up so get ready to mark your datebooks! Our hard-working 2nd and 3rd graders will be presenting a puppet show full of fairy tales and fun at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9th at the Library. They have been practicing their lines and finishing their puppets for this...
It’s March and the leprechauns are invading the Library! One has decided to take up residence in the building, and we need your help in finding him! Anyone who finds our leprechaun and turns him into the front desk will receive a prize. He is a slippery little thing and seems to escape as soon as he is caught so we will need lots of help finding him! March calendars are out; look for some great new programs. We will be focusing on spring this month with ideas for yards, gardens, hiking, and more. Watch for details next week! Our children’s sect...
With all of the physical illnesses going on currently, it is difficult for people to take the time to do a mental health check on themselves and others. Financial worries, winter storms, illness, isolation, anxiety, and other things just seem to be piling up on people all over the country. To help combat these conditions and give our patrons the tools to deal with the stress of modern-day life, the Library is hosting the second mental health workshop in March. The Library will be hosting a...
The Whitehall Community Library will be hosting a special session of Youth Mental Health First Aid on March 19th from 8 AM to 5 PM. The trainers from Helena will be here to help anyone who works with youth or young people to understand mental health issues and how to help. The program is free and open to the public. We just ask that anyone interested in attending call or drop by the library so we have an accurate count for supplies. The library’s number is 287-3763. This training is part of a series of mental health first aid programs, and w...
Last Thursday we had a truly extraordinary program as Cindy Buscarow shared her family's Holocaust history with a full audience. There was silence as she spoke of her family's attempt to rescue her grandparents and great-grandparents, followed by their realization that they could not escape. They were fully aware of what was happening to the German Jews in 1943 and what their fate would be. Cindy shared heart-breaking letters as they said goodbye to their children and wished them the best. It wa...
This week is full of programs dealing with history. On Thursday, January 27, at 6 PM, the Holocaust Project will be open to the public for a very special program. The child of two survivors will share the story of her family as they immigrated to safety, were taken to the camps, and the effects of the Holocaust on future generations. Next Monday, January 31, at 6 PM the History Book Club will meet. This month was the reader’s choice and everyone selected a book about any historical period they were interested in. There are so many different t...
This week Sweet Tea Tales will meet on Thursday, January 20th at 6:00 p.m. This popular program lets budding chefs of all ages bring their food creations to enter into the taste test of the month. Prizes are given for the top three winners. This month’s theme is “Sweet Beginnings: Appetizers and Hors d’oeuvres” so bring your favorite little treats to share. Everyone is welcome to come and try the goodies so stop by and vote. Next week the Holocaust Project will be holding a special program...
It is so nice to see the sun shining after our winter storm. It makes me want to spend as much time as possible outside enjoying the warmer weather. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a chance to do just that as the library and other government agencies will be closed on January 17th for the Monday holiday. King was a Baptist minister who became a civil rights leader. He led the fight against racial segregation through nonviolent methods until he was assassinated in 1968. The holiday was established in 1983 and was observed three years later. The...
What a great day to wake up to a winter wonderland! I usually write my column on Mondays, in case any of our programming changes, so imagine my surprise at seeing actual snow on the ground! It reminded me that the library will be closed this Friday and Saturday for Christmas and next Friday and Saturday for the New Year holiday. We will be emptying the book drop during the weekend, so feel free to return materials. We still have a few coats and socks left from the Winter Wear Giveaway. If you or someone else in your family needs winter wear, st...
What an amazing weekend! Congratulations to the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Lorie Steerman and Rhea Armstrong for such a wonderful event. The library hosted 770 adults, youth, and children in seven different programs during the day. Our counter said 680 people came in on Saturday to enjoy a variety of activities. I want to thank my incredible staff, volunteers, Deanna Mydland of PBSKids, Friends of the Library and our own beloved Santa Claus. This year Santa had two elves, Kay Crusch and...
The Christmas Stroll is coming, and the Library will be packed with special events all day. December 11th will see the Library open from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the Friends Book Sale. Everything will be on sale for 10, 20 or 25 cents. There will be loads of bargains and different things to choose from. Then at 9:00 a.m., Deanna Mydland from PBSKids will be teaching a cookie-making workshop for children and their parents. Everyone will explore the wonders of easy holiday baking and take home a...
I can't believe it is already the beginning of December. To help everyone get in the holiday spirit, the staff is hosting a "Decorate the Library Party" on Friday, December 3rd, at 3 PM. Everyone is invited to help decorate the library for Christmas by putting up trees, decorating the windows, hanging swags, and more. There will be treats and fun for everyone as the library gets decked out for the season! December will bring our Crafts4Christmas programs which will give everyone a chance to...
Please mark your calendar for our Thanksgiving holiday hours. The library will be closed on November 25th and 26th then we will be open regular hours during the rest of the month. Enjoy the holidays with your families and remember to stock up now on new books and videos for the long weekend. On Friday, December 3rd, at 3:00 p.m. the staff will be hosting a Decorate the Library Party. Everyone is invited to help decorate the library for Christmas by putting up trees, decorating the windows, hanging swags, and more. There will be treats and fun...
We are in full Fall mode this week and there is no better way to celebrate the changing of the seasons than with Sweet Tea Tales on November 18th at 6:00 p.m. This month’s theme is Comics and Cheese. Enter your favorite cheese dish and bring a favorite comic or graphic novel to discuss. The contest is open to any budding chef and there are prizes for the winners. Please mark your calendar for our Thanksgiving holiday hours. The library will be closed on November 25th and 26th then we will be open regular hours during the rest of the month. E...
The Whitehall Community Library is very much in the news this month. If you would like to see the three different stories our friends at KXLF (CBS) have posted about our various programs and events, just go to their website at: https://www.kxlf.com/search?q=Whitehall+Community+Library to see interviews with local students, children and more. The library will be closed on November 11th for Veterans Day and then on November 25th and 26th for Thanksgiving. We will be open regular hours during the...
This Thursday, October 28, at 6:00 p.m. will be our second Holocaust Project program. Team leaders will meet at 5:00 p.m. for committee reports and planning then the program will open to the public at 6:00 p.m. Due to some scheduling changes we will be discussing everyone’s books for the last two months. Our speakers are coming in November and dates will be announced in later columns. Our little Reader’s Theater group will be giving its performance at 3:45 p.m. on November 4th at the Library. These 2nd and 3rd graders have worked hard to learn...
Just a reminder that school will be out Thursday and Friday of this week, so there will be lots of little ones on their way to the library. Please watch out for those crossing both streets by the library as our bike riders are not always aware of how fast cars are traveling! There will be no Art Camp on this Wednesday, and no Reader's Theater or STEM Camp on Thursday due to school being out. All programs will resume next week at their usual times. We will be having a special musical story time...
Beginning this Wednesday, October 6th, at 6:00 p.m. we will be running our next section of "Spotting Fake News." If you are interested in taking these next three sessions on discovering how to authenticate websites, track sources through lateral reading, and discover who is behind the information you are seeking, this is the class for you. Please call the library at 287-3763 to sign up. Family Game night will be Thursday, October 7th, at 6:00 p.m. Bring your family, friends, and favorite games t...
The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are falling, and everyone is starting to think about indoor activities. On Thursday, September 30th, at 5:30 p.m. the Library is hosting a family and friends game night. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite board games, snacks, drinks, and friends/family members to enjoy an evening of fun. This is open to all ages and patrons may choose whichever game they would like to join. The Library has several shelves of board games which will also be available to use. Our painting classes are back in full...
Our “Spotting Fake News” class still has a few openings for those who would like to discover how to authenticate web sites, learn about lateral reading and native sponsorship, navigate fake sites to learn the tells which let you know what information is accurate or not, and more. You may bring your own computer or use one of the Library’s but please let us know if you plan to attend. For all of you who have awaited the return of “Sweet Tea Tales,” this is your week! Our popular baking contest will have its first tasting on Thursday, September 1...
