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Regular Journal readers may recall about this time last year I wrote about Sherry's and my visit, while dog-sitting in Seattle, to three of the five trolls created by Danish environmental artist Thomas Dambo. Dambo said his goal is to build at least one sculpture in every U.S. state. In early 2023, during a seven week visit to the Pacific Northwest, Dambo, with some help from his professional crew of builders and many local volunteers, built five trolls. The trolls average about 20 feet tall....
The countdown is on, and Christmas will be here soon. If you need a break from all the hustle and bustle, stop in and take home a book to relax with. We have a nice selection of holiday books on the display table. Friday December 20th at 1:00 p.m. we will have a special Christmas movie. We will be serving cocoa and cookies, so be sure to send your kids, or come watch the movie with them! The library will be open from 10:00 to 3:00 on Tuesday December 24th. We will have Story Time for the little ones. We will be open regular hours December 26-27...
The Book Challenge for December is to read a book published in 2024. When you have completed the challenge, please notify the library to have your name entered into the drawing for a gift certificate from a local business. After School Squad will meet today, December 18, at 4 P.M. Lego Club will be held tomorrow, December 19 at 4 P.M. Children’s programs will take a break for the next two weeks and begin again the first full week of January. Storytime will meet again Tuesday, January 7, 10 A.M. for littles ones age 0-5 and their parents/caregiv...
Although Montana Actors' Theatre (MAT), with sponsorship from Gary and Leo's IGA, opened with a production of The Sound of Music this past weekend, there are additional opportunities to see the show on December 13-14 and December 19-21. at 7:30 p.m. The curtain will also rise for matinee performances on December 14 and 21 at 2:00 p.m. at the theatre on the campus of Montana State University-Northern. Based on the book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, The Sound of Music traditionally features...
It is hard to believe that we are already in the month of December and soon it will be Christmas! Elle has a nice variety of Christmas books on display just waiting to be taken home. New this week is “Christmas in Bethel” by Richard Paul Evans, a novel celebrating the life-changing power of the holiday spirit. The library will be hosting a Christmas movie in coordination with the Chinook Senior Center on Tuesday December 17th at 1:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. Refreshments will be served! If you are not looking for a Christmas book, we...
Deepest thanks to everyone who so generously supported the Friends of the Library Wine and Cheese Fundraiser! I would like to especially thank the Friends of the Library executive board, the library trustees, and staff for all their hard work. What a great community we live in! The Book Challenge for December is to read a book published in 2024. Be sure to stop by the library the evening of the Christmas Jubilee, December 12 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. The Domestic Engineers will be holding a bake sale including hot drinks. Take a photo with Santa! Warm...
Chuck Palm recently gave a book talk at the Hoover Institution on November 7. Interested readers can find the talk online at "YouTube" by searching under "Hoover Institution Library and Archives" or search from "Hoover's Event Page." Chuck is a graduate of Chinook High School, class of 1962. He is the Deputy Director Emeritus of the Hoover Institution located on the campus of Stanford University. His book released in 2024, "Documenting Communism," is based on the agreement he negotiated in 1992...
Tonight is the Friends of the Library Wine and Cheese fundraiser “Karolee’s Kandy Kane Kristmas” from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the library. The library is closed today in preparation for the event. There will be no After School Squad today. The Book Challenge for December is to read a book published in 2024. If you have completed November’s Book Challenge, please notify the library. Thanks to everyone who loaned a star quilt to display during the month of November, Native American Heritage Month. Also thanks to Jeremy and Denton who so kindly...
Hello Harlem! Time to start celebrating the Christmas season here in Harlem! Mark your calendars and share the news with family and friends. Come out and support your town with great food, friends and fellowship. Wednesday, December 4: The Wine & Cheese Fundraiser, “Karolee’s Kandy Kane Kristmas,” will be held at the Harlem Public Library from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Tickets are now available, so get yours today! Cost is $15.00 at the door. Come out for a great evening of fun and support our library! Friday, December 6: The White Clay Immer...
Happy Thanksgiving! The library will be closed Thanksgiving Day, but we will be open Friday, November 29. The Friends of the Harlem Library Wine & Cheese Fundraiser “Karolee’s Kandy Kane Kristmas” is set for December 4, 6 - 8 P.M. Tickets for adults over age 21 are on sale at the library for $10 in advance and $15 at the door. There will be silent and live auctions, musical entertainment, delicious food, wine tasting, door prizes and 50/50 raffle. The library will be closed December 4 in preparation for this event. The Book Challenge for Novem...
Blaine County Library will be closed Thursday, November 28th for Thanksgiving. There will be no Home School Hour on Wednesday November 27th. Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November. Stop in and look at the display of books Elle put together and check a few out to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Elle also has a display of books to help you learn or refresh your knowledge about the United States Government. There are several new titles in this display. “Pictures of You” by Emma Grey is the story of a young woman str...
Today, November 20, the Harlem Library Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting at 4:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. The Book Challenge for November is to read a book set in Montana. The library will be closed Thanksgiving Day, November 28. We will be open Friday, November 29. The Book Club is currently reading “Great Circle” by Maggie Shipstead. We meet Monday afternoons at 4 P.M. The Friends of the Library annual Wine & Cheese fundraiser will be Wednesday, December 4, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. This year’s theme is “Karolee’s Kandy Kan...
Join us Thursday November 21st at 6:30 p.m. at the Blaine County Library for the next book club meeting. We will be discussing the book “Waltzing Montana” by Mary Clearman Blew. Refreshments will be served. Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November. Stop in and look at the display of books Elle put together and check a few out to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Elle also has a display of books to help you learn or refresh your knowledge about the United States Government. There are several new titles in this dis...
FUN was had by all who attended! There were several teams in attendance for the 1st annual Murder Mystery weekend, whose purpose is to BOOST OUR LOCAL MERCHANTS. The theme for this one was the 1970's. Several participating merchants have told us how much fun they had participating in this one. A wonderful Prime Rib Dinner, with all of the trimmings was prepared by our friend, Doug Mitchell and a Death by Chocolate Dessert table was prepared by Ginger Hansen! A huge thanks to all participating...
This month the library is celebrating National Native American Heritage Month. Tonight, November 13, at 6 P.M. join us for an evening featuring speakers John Stiffarm, who will share about Native American Storytelling, and Renita Longknife, who will talk on Traditional Plants. Refreshments will be served. Also stop by the library to see the star quilts that are on display this month. Everyone is welcome! Book Club members are encouraged to pick up their copy of the new book “Great Circle” by Maggie Shipstead. The first discussion will be Mon...
Join us Thursday November 21st at 6:30 p.m. at the Blaine County Library for the next book club meeting. We will be discussing the book “Waltzing Montana” by Mary Clearman Blew. We have copies available for checkout if you are interested in participating in the discussion. The museum also has copies for purchase. You can call or stop into the museum or the library or send us a message on Facebook and let us know that you are interested in participating or if you have any questions. We have one non-fiction book ready for checkout. In “The Messa...
On Monday, October 21, Turner Public School students attended the second performance in the Big Sky Series curated by the Northeastern Arts Network. The group traveled to Dodson to hear The Lucky Valentines (TLV). TLV feature a husband and wife duo, native Montanans Shaun and Jamie Carrier, who currently reside in Fort Benton. They have written over eighty songs and use a mix of folk melodies, country sounds, and tight harmonies to fulfill their motto: "making sad things beautiful." Their...
The Book Challenge for November is to read a book set in Montana. If you have completed October’s Book Challenge be sure to notify the library to have your name entered to win a gift certificate from a local business. November is National Native American Heritage Month. In celebration the library is hosting a display of star quilts on loan from community members. You may still bring your quilt or quilts marked with your name to the library to add to the display. The library will host a Native American cultural evening November 13, 6 P.M. w...
Veteran's Day is celebrated on November 11. It is a day to honor all of the men and women who have bravely served in our nation's armed services. There will be a special celebration for all veterans from Harlem and the surrounding communities on Monday November 11 at Harlem High School. Veterans and their families are welcome to attend with a continental breakfast beginning at 8:30 am in the library followed by small group sessions with the students who have been preparing some questions for the...
The Harlem Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting today, October 30 at 4:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. The Book Challenge for November is to read a book set in Montana. If you have completed the October Book Challenge please let the library staff know. The library will be closed November 5 Election Day. The Friends of the Harlem Library group is currently holding its annual membership drive. This non-profit, tax-exempt organization supports library causes and services. It also works to support the library...
8 Chinook Men's League Champions. Hub Insurance. Miles Werk, Denton Cornell, Michael Kinsey, Brandon Trottier. 2nd Place team for the 2024 Chinook Golf League Finley's Food Farm. Jeff Finley, Matt Williams, Chris Adkins, Jay Eslick....
Thanks to everyone who attended the Friends of the Library membership meeting. If you were unable to attend, you may still join as we are in need of new members. You may pay the ten dollars annual dues at the library or send dues to Valerie VanVoast, Box 172, Turner, MT 59542. The Book Challenge for October is to read a book with antonyms in the title. When you complete the challenge please notify the library and your name will be entered to win a gift certificate from a local business. Take advantage of “Buy a Bag O’Books!” during the month...
The Blaine Conty Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, October 28, at 4:30 p.m. Join us Tuesday October 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the Blaine County Museum for the next book club meeting. We will be discussing the book “Wild Inside” book 1 in the Glacier Park mystery series by Christine Carbo. We still have copies available for checkout if you are interested in participating in the discussion. We will be checking out the second book that evening. Our second book will be “Waltzing Montana” by Mary Clearman Blew. You...
The Friends of the Harlem Library will be hosting their annual membership meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 6 P.M. at the Harlem Library. There will be a free soup supper followed by the business meeting. All current members and prospective members are invited. The Friends are seeking new members so please come and support your local library. Annual dues of ten dollars may be paid at this meeting. The Book Challenge for October is to read a book with antonyms in the title. During the month of October stop by and “Buy a Bag O’Books!” For only...
The Play That Goes Wrong May 23 – June 8 When the accident prone, inept troop of actors attempts to perform a complicated 1920’s murder mystery play, chaos breaks loose. Actors forget lines, set pieces collapse and equipment tumbles. Everything that can possibly go wrong does so, to hilarious effects ending in complete and total happy disarray. Rock of Ages June 13 – June 29 This show is all about the music featuring iconic 80’s classic rock hits by Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Styx and many others. This five-ti...
