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    Colleen Brommer|Mar 30, 2016

    The new Book Club selection “Whistling Season” by Ivan Doig may be picked up April 6, 4 P.M. in the library meeting room. Call the library to let us know the book you read for the March Book Challenge. For April you are challenged to read a book your friend loves. Two new books to help reach your goal to become a more healthy you are “Eat Fat, Get Thin” by Mark Hyman, MD and “Fast Metabolism Food Rx” by Haylie Pomroy. “Flight of Dreams” by Ariel Lawthon is a work of historical fiction that brings the fateful voyage of the Hindenburg to l...

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    Colleen Brommer|Mar 23, 2016

    Don’t miss the upcoming Learn at the Library “Fused Jewelry Class” presented by April Fox on Tues., Mar. 29, 7 P.M. You will make your own pendant! The class is limited to 15 participants so call the library at 353-2712 to reserve your spot. There is a $10 fee to cover the cost of materials. Contact the library with title of the book with a green cover you read for the March Book Challenge. A gift certificate from a local business may be yours! The regular meeting of the library board will be Monday, Mar. 28, 9 A.M. in the library meeti...

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    Colleen Brommer|Mar 16, 2016

    Triangle Communications is hosting an Internet Security and File Sharing Class Tues., March 22, 6-8 P.M.at the library. You may register at itstriangle.com/free-training or by calling Angela at 394-2862 or the library at 353-2712. The next Learn at the Library will be a Fused Jewelry Class instructed by April Fox. This will be held Tues., March. 29, 7 P.M and is limited to 15 people. Please call the library to reserve your spot so you can make your own pendant. There is a $10 fee to cover the cost of materials. Three new nonfiction titles...

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    Colleen Brommer|Mar 9, 2016

    The Harlem Library will be closed Friday, Mar. 11 because of the Seed Show. Hope to see you there! Events to mark on your calendar are an Internet Security workshop presented by Triangle Communications on Tues., Mar. 22, 6 P.M. in the meeting room. April Fox will lead a jewelry making workshop for the next Learn at the Library program Tues., Mar. 29, 7 P.M. There will be a small fee to cover the cost of materials. Books and Babies and Lego Club will take a break until the first week of June. Story Time continues to meet on Fridays at 10 A.M....

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    Colleen Brommer|Mar 2, 2016

    The Book Club is starting a new book “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese. You may pick up your copy today at 4 P.M. in the library meeting room. Get in touch with your inner leprechaun and read a book with a green cover for the March Book Challenge! You may win a gift certificate from a local business. Books and Babies will not meet again until May 31 and Lego Club will take a break until June 2. There are some great new “reads” for you at the library. Stop by and pick up a few (or more!) The latest installment of Karen Marie Moning...

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    Colleen Brommer|Feb 24, 2016

    The library has great new selections for you to read. Stop by and pick up one of these titles. “The Girls She Left Behind” is by Sarah Graves. A forest fire rages near the town of Bearkill in northern Maine. Teenager Tara Wylie, who has a history of running away, has disappeared again. Kidnapper and rapist, Henry Gemerle, has escaped from prison and may be hiding out near Bearkill. Sheriff’s deputy, Lizzie Snow, teams up with her boss and state policemen to try and save an innocent and to stop a monster. Someone else is also on the hunt for Tar...

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    Colleen Brommer|Feb 17, 2016

    Be sure to come to the next Learn at the Library program Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7 P.M. Undersheriff Frank Billmayer will present vital information to protect against identity theft and scams. This timely and important presentation is one you don’t want to miss. Refreshments will be served. It has been fun to find out patrons’ “Literary Valentines” as we celebrate Library Lovers Month. Do come in and complete a heart with the name of your favorite book character. Your name will be entered to win a door prize awarded at the end of the month. The Boo...

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    Colleen Brommer|Feb 10, 2016

    The next Learn at the Library program will be presented by Blaine County Undersheriff Frank Billmayer Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7 P.M. He will give timely and vital information on protecting yourself against identity theft and scams. You will not want to miss this important presentation. Refreshments will be served. The library will be closed Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of President’s Day. The regular meeting of the library board will be Monday, Feb. 23, 9 A.M. in the library meeting room. “A good book is the best of friends, the same today and for...

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    Colleen Brommer|Feb 3, 2016

    February is “Love Your Library” month. To celebrate you are invited to fill out a heart with the name of your Literary Valentine (a book character you love!). Your name will be entered into a drawing for a door prize to be given away at the end of the month. Our next Learn at the Library program will be Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7 P.M. when undersheriff Frank Billmayer will present a program on protecting yourself from identity theft and scams. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss this important information. Are you aware you may check our catal...

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    Colleen Brommer|Jan 27, 2016

    February is Library Lovers Month! When you stop by the library fill out a heart with the name of your Literary Valentine ( a book character you love!). Your name will be entered into a drawing and you may win a basket of fabulous prizes! Did you finish your all-time favorite book for the January Book Challenge? Contact the library with the title and we will enter your name into the drawing for a gift certificate from a local business. The challenge for February is to read a young adult novel. The library has a great selection of young adult...

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    Colleen Brommer|Jan 20, 2016

    You are invited to join the Harlem Library Book Challenge for 2016! Each month we challenge you to read a certain type of book. When you finish the book contact the library with the title and your name will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate from a local business. This is a fun way to read more and varied books. January’s challenge is to read your all-time favorite book! Copies of the challenge may be picked up at the library or you may access it on the library website at http://harlempubliclibrary.org. Don’t miss the first Lea...

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    Colleen Brommer|Jan 13, 2016

    The “Basic Internet and Email Class” presented by Triangle Communications is scheduled for this evening at 6 P.M. This class will cover internet addresses, browsers and search engines as well as email functions including sending, forwarding and replying. The Book Challenge for the month of January is to read your all-time favorite book. When you have finished contact the library and your name will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate from a local business. In 2015 we had 66 entries in the Book Challenge and we hope to surpass tha...

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    Colleen Brommer|Jan 6, 2016

    Triangle Communications will present a free class on Basic Internet & Email on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. at the library. This class will cover email functions such as setting up an account, sending, forwarding and replying. It will also give instructions on internet addresses, browsers, and search engines. If you plan on attending, please contact the library at 353-2712 by Jan. 11. Please join in the Book Challenge for 2016. For January we challenge you to reread your all-time favorite book! When you finish, contact the library with the...

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    Colleen Brommer|Dec 30, 2015

    Happy New Year from the Harlem Public Library! The Harlem Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and we will be closed New Year’s Day. The regular programming schedule will start up again next week. Books and Babies meets Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 10 a.m. at the library, Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. at Turner’s Big Flat Grocery, and Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Aaniiih Nakoda College Library. The Lego Club meets on Thursday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. in the library meeting room. Story Hour will be held Friday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m....

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    Colleen Brommer|Dec 23, 2015

    Merry Christmas from the Harlem Public Library! The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. We will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Book Challenge for December is to read a play. Let us know the title of the play you read and your name will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate from a local business. Keep watching for the new book challenge for 2016. The used book sale continues through the month of December. Remember the proceeds support the children’s summer reading progr...

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    Colleen Brommer|Dec 9, 2015

    Today, Dec. 9, the used book sale kicks off at the library from 12:30-7 p.m. The Harlem Civic Association will be giving away fresh popcorn from 4-7 p.m. during the Country Christmas. The book sale continues through the month of December. Story Hour for children will meet Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. Then all children’s programming will take a break until the first week of January. The Book Challenge for December is to read a play. We have collections of plays to choose from. A big thank you goes out to everyone who made the third annual Holiday Wine a...

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    Colleen Brommer|Nov 25, 2015

    The Usborne and More Book Fair is being held at the library through Dec. 4. Stop by the library and look over the great selection of books and more for children from toddlers to teens. There will also be a special with $5 bargains! You may also order from the catalog or shop online at https://n4768.myubam.com/Event/175672. A portion of the proceeds will come back to the library. If you have questions please contact Sheena Pursley, Usborne Educational Consultant at 353-4274. Don’t miss your chance to come to the third annual Holiday Wine and Che...

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    Colleen Brommer|Nov 18, 2015

    Get in the holiday spirit and join us for the Harlem Library Creative Christmas, Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the meeting room. Sherry Edwards will demonstrate how to make ‘rag’ angel decorations and attendees will have a chance to make their own if they wish. Refreshments will be served and all ages are welcome. Bring a friend to this fun-filled evening. The Friends of the Library Holiday Wine and Cheese Festival fundraiser will he held at the library Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the library with only 50 to be sol...

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    Colleen Brommer|Nov 11, 2015

    There are many exciting events coming up at the library! Get those calendars out and mark these dates: The Book Club is starting its discussion of the new book “Light Between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. in the meeting room. We are meeting on Thursday this week because the library is closed on Wednesday for Veterans Day. During the afternoon of Nov. 19, representatives from Sweet Medical Center will be at the library to assist with sign-up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act Health Care Marketplace. If you ha...

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    Colleen Brommer|Oct 21, 2015

    This week the Harlem Library is participating in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record campaign by sharing the children’s book “Not Norman: A Goldfish Story” by Kelly Bennett. This is the 10th anniversary of the campaign that generates public support for high-quality early learning and literacy. The library staff will join in the world’s largest shared reading experience by reading “Not Norman” during our children’s programming. Bring your children to Books and Babies on Tuesday at 10 a.m. or Story Hour on Friday at 10 a.m. so they can take part i...

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    Colleen Brommer|Oct 14, 2015

    Have you taken advantage of the wide selection of magazines available at the library? There are titles that cover a variety of interests including cooking, home decorating, health, news and finance, sports, family, and hobbies. We also have magazines especially for young people in the children’s area. Magazines can be checked out for one week. The LEGO Club starts up again this week on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the meeting room. Other programs for children include Story Hour on Fridays at 10 a.m. and Books and Babies on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. There a...