Between the Stacks: 2/22/2023

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 be placing preorders for many favorite authors. Until then don't forget the Friends of the Library book sale which is open during regular library hours. Paperback books are for sale at ten cents a book while hardbacks are only twenty cents a volume. The Friends are always looking for volunteers to help sort donations and organize the shelves so buyers can easily find what they are looking for. If you would like to help sort and organize the book sale, please stop by the front desk and let us know.

The staff has begun planning the Summer Reading Program. This year our theme is "The Great Library Treasure Mystery" and clues will abound. We are excited about the programs revolving around solving the mystery and looking for clues everywhere. It should be a fun summer of detectives, fingerprinting, clue-solving, and special guests.

The STEM campers had a wonderful time making lava lamps with Miss Brandi. This program takes place every other Friday and is open to anyone. They explore all types of science, technology, engineering, and math through practice experiments and projects. Parents are always on hand to help with the younger ones so it is a great time for all.

The Holocaust Project will meet on Thursday, February 23. The coordinators will meet at 5 PM to finalize plans for several projects and then the book discussion group will meet at 6 PM. Everyone is welcome to come and join the discussion group, teens and adults alike. If you would like more information about the project just call the Library at 1-406-287-3763.

The History Book Club will meet Monday, February 27, at 6 PM. We are discussing different aspects of ancient Egypt through biographies and Egyptian history books. The History Book Club meets on the last Monday evening of the month and different time periods are chosen every month. If you would like to join us, just attend a meeting and discover great discussions on the great people and events throughout time.