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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The Library was filled with the sound of young chefs as the 6th-grade orientation class visited on Monday and Tuesday to learn how to make their own nutritious lunches. Thanks to the Friends of the Library, students were able to make a variety of dishes for lunches including ham/turkey wraps, chicken & fruit salad, trail mix, and apple snacks. Rockhounding will meet on August 21 at 5:30 PM. This is a great time of year to get out and explore the wonders of the Treasure State. If you are...
It feels like fall, smells like fall, and looks like fall but I am still not ready for the seasons to change. To help me get in the mood for September, I have almost finished the September calendar. There are programs for everyone and here are a few of the highlights set for next month: • Rodger Richmond of Richmond Appraisal Service is doing a four-week antique appraisal for anyone who would like to discover what their treasures are worth. He will be in the Library from 5 PM to 7 PM on T...
This summer is flying by, and I can't believe that Summer Reading ended this week. We will still have prizes from the store available through the middle of August for our readers who are on vacation. It was so much fun to create our own program that we decided to do it again next year. The ability to tailor the programs, themes, and crafts to our readers is a better fit for us than a national program. Brandi and I met with our friends at the school and set times and themes for Friday morning...
I can't believe we only have two weeks of summer reading left! Where did this summer go? On Wednesday, July 19th, at 10:30 AM Kyle Graves will be here for our annual magic show. Then on Wednesday, July 26th, at 10:30 AM we will have our end-of-the-summer reading program party and store for everyone who participated in the summer reading program. It will be a great time for everyone. If you have worked in libraries as long as I have, you may be lucky enough to discover a patron who loves your...
The Rockhounding Group will meet on Monday, July 17th, at 5:30 PM at the Library. Somehow it didn't make it on July's calendar, but they are ready to get back at it and plan great things for those who love geology, mineralogy, and just finding beautiful rocks and crystals. The group is open to anyone who loves rockhounding and patrons may join at any time. The Friends will be meeting this Thursday, July 13th, at 5 PM. They have had a busy summer with lunches, summer reading, and the book sale....
I don’t know about you, but all this rain has caused a huge influx of birds in my yard. Since my ability to identify birds ranks up there with my cooking talent, we are having a special summer reading program on Wednesday, July 12, at 10:30 AM. The Mystery of Birds will be presented by the newest VISTA volunteer at the Lewis & Clark Caverns, Kenslee Jory. Come and learn all about the different bird varieties in Montana and the Whitehall area. On July 13th at 2 PM Miss Brandi will be opening up her mad laboratory to explore the secrets of c...
This Thursday at 5 PM the Whitehall Community Library will hold Middle Teen Madness for any young person who likes to play games and is 12 years of age or older. There will be snacks and all types of board games. This is a great chance for new residents and old, to come and meet new friends or just spend time with old ones. The Library will be closed on the Fourth of July for the holiday but open on Monday and Wednesday for regular hours. We are having a special guest on Wednesday at 10:30 AM for Summer Reading as a friendly wizard is stopping...
Have you ever wondered what murders and mysteries lay unsolved in the Whitehall area? Arlene Weber of the Jefferson Valley Museum will be at the Library on Thursday, June 22, at 6 PM to share a great night of historical mysteries and mayhem. This program is for families, adults, and anyone who delights in local history. The History Book Club is meeting at their regular time on Monday, June 26, at 6 PM. Our history buffs will be discussing great events of history and the books that detail them....
Our Summer Feeding program began on June 12th, but I wanted to remind everyone that there are free lunches at the Library every day, Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. This year Action, Inc. has included breakfast snacks as well as lunch in the bags. Just stop by and pick up breakfast and lunch for any child under the age of 18. Next week will be a busier week than usual at the Library. Monday starts us off with Curiosity Untamed at 1 PM and Rockhounding at 5:30 PM. The Rockhounders will be discussing their field trip from last...
Summer Reading registrations are pouring in and next week's Wednesday program will be Rhea Armstrong and "The Mystery of Montana Animals" at 10:30 AM. The rest of the month will include the annual puppet show on June 21st and a Detective Kit Making Workshop for future crime fighters on June 28th. The Summer Reading theme this year is "The Great Library Treasure Mystery" and everyone from 0-120 is invited to sign up for programs, crafts, special events, and prizes. For every 15 minutes read, or...
The Great Library Treasure Mystery is open for registration at the Library on June 1st. The rules are simple: readers receive prizes for every ten footprints completed. In order to fill in a footprint one must read for 15 minutes to someone else or to themselves. The program is open to anyone birth to 120 years old and registration sheets are for the entire family this year. This will save parents or guardians of multiple readers from having to fill out individual forms. The calendar is all set...
Summer Reading is almost here, and we are celebrating with a mystery. Readers from birth to 120 may sign up at the Library for a summer of free lunches, prizes, programs, and great books. We are going to sign up families together so those with multiples will not have to fill out forms for everyone. The program begins on June 5th and the June calendars are available at the front desk. The Great Library Treasure Mystery will run until July 27th, and anyone may sign up anytime during June or until July 27th. We understand that many of our...
The Library will be closed on Monday, May 29, in honor of Memorial Day. We will be open regular hours the rest of the week. One question I get asked every summer is: Will the Library be open different hours? Our schedule is set for the year according to when we have the most patrons in and what times are best for different programs. We are open 48 hours a week, which is more than many libraries our size. Current hours for the Library are as follows: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 AM to 7 PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 AM to 7 PM; Fridays...
I just finished reading James Patterson's new Women's Murder Club novel, "The 23rd Midnight" and it started me thinking about why mysteries are so popular after decades of different authors and titles. The first reason patrons tell me they are such mystery fans is almost all mysteries are series with anywhere from 3 to 40 different books. The familiarity with the settings, characters, and type of mystery gives them comfort that the next book will be like meeting old friends for a new adventure....
It was quite the Arbor Day celebration here on Friday, April 28! We had 159 preschoolers and elementary children here for some great activities with Deanna Mydland from PBSKids. Everyone was sporting nature crowns, bird feeders, and miniature working lung machines. It was a wonderful day and we loved having Deanna here! This week is National Children's Book Week and in honor of Cinco de Mayo, we will be having a special story time on Friday with international tales and treats! Then on May 12,...
This Friday is our celebration of Arbor Day with Deanna Mydland! We are so excited to have her come as she spends the day doing all three story times and extra programming for the older kids in the afternoon. Feel free to stop by at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, or 1 PM for Story Time or anytime in the afternoon until 4 for older children. Homeschoolers may bring their families all together during any of the programs. As always, craft supplies will be provided, and the programs are free to everyone at the Library. May will be a slower month at the Library...
By the time you are reading this, I will be in sunny Los Angeles with our Holocaust Project teens. They have been busy preparing for the Survivor/Rescuer Fair on April 20th. The evening will begin with a presentation by Cindy Busarow at 6 PM on her family's journey from Germany and those who did not escape. The Holocaust Project teens will represent a survivor or rescuer from the Holocaust and tell their stories as visitors stop at each exhibit. The program is free and open to the public...
With all of the controversy surrounding libraries these days, I thought it would be nice to let everyone know how the Whitehall Community Library serves the public and why. First, our goal is to make lifelong learners of everyone from birth to 140. Reading is a portal into thousands of different stories, no matter if it is for escape, education, entertainment, or just curiosity. Our readers have the option of books on CD, paperbacks, online audio and print books through Montana2Go, hardbacks, graphic novels, board books, and non-fiction referen...
Curiosity Untamed is moving from Thursdays to Mondays starting April 3rd. They are also changing their meeting time to 1 PM. This is a permanent change so more people will be able to join Diane Jensen as she leads the group in memory activities, new skills, and even Marco Polo adventures. This adult program helps with memory retention, memory skills, and more. If you would like to join the group, please call the Library at 287-3763. The Holocaust Project will meet on Thursday, March 30. The coordinators will meet at 5 PM to finalize plans for...
This Friday is PBSKids Storytime with Deanna Mydland, our own special word wizard. She always comes with multiple crafts, stories, games, and other activities for our youngest readers. Storytimes will be at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 1 PM. We are always excited to see all the great things she has to do. One of the most interesting things about authors is how they can completely change their writing styles and assume other identities when exploring different genres. I was recently told to read the...
Mike Dennison will be here on Wednesday, March 15th at 1 PM to discuss the Holocaust and its Effects on Modern Media. Mike retired from a successful journalism career here in Montana and now is on the Humanities Montana Speakers bureau list. We are very pleased to be able to present this program, which is open to the public. I attended the Broad Valley’s Federation meeting this week for the libraries in our area. It is always great to see other librarians and swap ideas. One of the really fun things I discussed with the librarian in Dillon i...
The Library received a lovely donation from the St. Teresa Parish CCW Women's Auxiliary this week. Bonnie Brown, Jayne Dean, Dannette Simon, and Celeste Shepard dropped by to share the proceeds of their hard work with us and take a tour of the Library. Thank you so much for the gift! Montana news reporter, Mike Dennison, will be here on March 15th at 1 PM at the Library to discuss the Holocaust & Modern Media. Mike Dennison, a former chief political reporter for the Montana Television Network,...
With all of the discussion about fake news and the influence of the media, the Library will be hosting a program with Mike Dennison, whose specialty is Montana politics and state government. As part of the Holocaust Project, he will be at the Library on Wednesday, March 15 at 1 PM. He will be discussing the effects of the media on the Holocaust and other modern events. This program is free and open to the public. The first notices for summer blockbuster books are starting to come in and I will...
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you all had a chocolate treat for me! Speaking of holidays, this upcoming Monday, February 20, the Library will be closed for President’s Day but will be open the rest of the week at regular times. Homeschool Roundup will meet at 1 PM on Tuesday, February 21 for crafts, networking, and idea exchanging. All homeschoolers and those thinking of homeschooling are invited to come and participate. This Friday the STEM Camp group will meet at 2:30 PM. Miss Brandi always has great projects to teach our young sci...
Our last Alzheimer’s /Dementia class will be this Wednesday, February 8th, at 10 AM. Julie will be discussing the financial aspects of having a loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia and where to get assistance and the many financial costs of both conditions. She has left a wealth of information at the Library, and we would be glad to share it with everyone. The Friends will be meeting at 5 PM on Thursday, February 9th at the Library. If you would like to join in the fun and support the Library at the same time, please feel free to just com...
