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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Blaine County Library will be partially closed to the public effective 3/19/2020-3/31/2020. All programs were suspended until further notice on 3/16/2020. Staff will be working, but our door will be locked. Checkout of materials, including Inter Library Loans will continue to be available. Patrons can call 357-2932, email at blcolib@itstriangle.com or send a Facebook message regarding the materials you wish to checkout. Staff will have the items ready and will do curbside delivery. Check the website at...
The 71st Annual Montana Seed Show took place this past Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Harlem High School. Despite a severe winter storm affecting travel up and down the Hi-line, organizers managed to put on a quality show for those in attendance. The oldest, continuous 'Seed Show' in the country again featured a little bit of everything from quality baked goods to wool and wheat, quilts of all kind and to classic cars and tractors for the auto enthusiast. The gymnasium was again filled...
For the next three weeks, March 13-14, 19-21, and 26-28, area residents are in for a theatrical treat with evening showings of Mamma Mia, a Montana Actors' Theater (MAT) production directed by Angela Pratt and featuring three individuals with Blaine County roots. Bonnie Ortner will play the role of Rosie, Jay Pyette will personify Harry, and Michelene Edwards will sing in the choir. The two characters will be joined on stage by the following cast members: • Donna – Angela L Murri • Tanya – Rac...
Every year March is designated Women's History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women's contributions in American history. Women's History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California. The Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women planned and executed a "Women's History Week" celebration in 1978. The organizers selected the week of March 8 to correspond with International Women's Day. The movement s...
Columnist's note: A couple of years ago I read about the annual March 16 celebration of St. Urho's Day in Butte. St. Urho Day celebrations occur in regions of the U.S. where Finnish immigrants live. The fact that it is celebrated the day before St. Patrick's Day is not coincidental. The idea of a St. Urho's Day celebration began when a Finnish American was chided by a friend of Irish descent who said, "Too bad the Finns don't have a saint they can celebrate." That remark resulted in Richard...
There will be NO After School Squad this week. Elementary students are invited to join us on March 11 from 3:30-4:30. Storytime for little ones ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers meets on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. Lego Club is held on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30. The Book Club members may pick up the new selection “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah March 9-13. The first discussion will be March 16, 4 P.M. The library will be closed March 13 for the Seed Show. See you there! In March the library is celebrating the well-loved children’s author, Theod...
Free People Reading Freely Book Club will meet Monday March 16th at 6:30 p.m. We will be discussing the book “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky. We have books available for checkout as well as an audio book. Everyone is welcome to join us. Monday March 16th will also be family movie day. We will be showing the movie Playing with Fire starting at 3:30 p.m. It is rated PG and runs for 95 minutes. We are pleased to announce a new program at the library. “Move it at the Library” is a fitness program offered at many librari...
One thing that you can count on every year is that basketball fans will be out in full force supporting their local teams. Many fans of basketball will show up just to enjoy the game. The girls and boys teams from Chinook, Harlem, Hays and Turner can always count on strong support from their own community. Schools that win and advance will pick up more support from the other schools within the county as they move forward in the tournament. The Harlem and Chinook boys as well as the Harlem,...
The First and Second grades of Turner School celebrated 100 days of learning this past week. They had a few activities throughout the day including some good reading as they count forward to the ending date in May. The are shown here with celebration hats and glasses....
A new cookbook has arrived: “Mediterranean Instant Pot” from America’s Test Kitchen. This book is full of healthy recipes that explore the “authentic flavors of cuisines ranging from Greek to Turkish to North African.” Liz Moore is the author of “Long Bright River.” Two sisters, Kacey and Mickey, once were inseparable. Now they don’t talk. Kacey, an opioid addict, lives on the streets of Philadelphia. Mickey walks those same streets on her police beat. A mysterious string of murders begins and Kacey disappears. Risking her job, and maybe the w...
We are pleased to announce a new program at the library. “Move it at the Library” is a fitness program offered at many libraries across the nation. After reading about the program in the Great Falls Library, Ellen Savage contacted the staff and inquired about starting a program here. Ellen will be leading the aerobic exercise sessions Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. There are still a few days left in February, which is Library Lover’s Month. Stop in and let us know why you love your libra...
On March 2, Chinook Junior High School will host the Music District 7 East Junior High Band Festival. Attended by more than 200 students from Big Sandy, Box Elder, Chinook, Fort Benton, Havre, and North Star, the Festival will culminate with a concert at 6:30 p.m. on Monday night in the Floyd Bowen Gymnasium at Chinook High School. The student group will form two bands: an Intermediate Band, directed by the local band directors; and an Advanced Band, under the direction of guest conductor Susan Walker. A retired music teacher, Walker has been...
Show how much you love your library! February is “Love Your Library” month and we invite you to color a heart to add to our quilt. The Book Challenge for February is to read a book that reminds you of someone you love: maybe a book by a loved one’s favorite author; a quilting book because your mom or grandmother was a quilter; or how about a gardening book for a family member who grew flowers or vegetables? The “Circle of Security” parenting classes continue on Thursday, February 20, 6:00-7:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. Involve y...
February is “Love Your Library” month! Stop by to take part in the “Color Like You Mean It” passive programming activity. Help us build our quilt by coloring a heart if you love your library! The Book Challenge for February is to read a book that reminds you of someone you love. The library will be closed Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents’ Day. The “Circle of Security” Parenting Class meets again Thursday, February 13, 6:00-7:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. Census 101: Every 10 years, the results of the census are used to rea...
Family Movie Day is today at 3:30 p.m. We will be showing the movie The Secret Life of Pets 2. It is rated PG and runs for I hour and 26 minutes. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday January 27, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. Free People Reading Freely book club met Monday January 13, 2020. The group discussed "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Della Owens. The next book club date will be Monday...
The “Circle of Security” parenting class series begins this week on Thursday, February 6, 6:00-7:30 P.M. This five part series will be instructed by Jake Strissel from the Havre Bullhook Community Health Center. There is no charge for the series and child care will be provided. Call the library at 353-2712 to register, or for more information. The library will be closed Friday, February 7 so staff may attend training. The Book Challenge for February is to read a book that reminds you of someone you love. Contact the library if you have com...
Today, Wednesday February 5th a Census 2020 representative will be at the library from 12:00 to 4:00 taking employment applications for the upcoming Census. In Blaine County the Census jobs will pay $17.00 per hour and 58 cents per mile. If you are looking for a part-time job, plan to stop in and fill out an application. February is Library Lover’s Month. Stop in and let us know why you love your library. February is also the month for romance. The display table will be filled with romances to check out. We have a variety of new books available...
The Turner 2019-2020 homecoming was held this past Wednesday at the Turner School. The festivity was kicked off with float presentations from grades 7-12. Children in grades K-2 pulled the float "wagons" for the classes presenting. Following the floats, a spaghetti supper was held in the school cafeteria followed by a community Pep Rally. Short skits to music were done by various High School students. It was a fun evening watching the students of all ages....
The library board of trustees meets today for their monthly meeting at 4:15 in the library meeting room. This is the last week to participate in the library word cloud activity. Stop by the library and give us a word that describes our library. At the end of the month we will put all the words together to make a word cloud about our library. If you have completed the January Book Challenge to read a book with an ugly cover contact the library so your name can be entered into the drawing to win a gift certificate from a local business. The Book...
Wednesday February 5th from 12:00 to 4:00 Kirk Mills will be at the library to do Census training. In Blaine County the Census jobs will pay $17.00 per hour and 58 cents per mile. If you are looking for a part-time job, plan to attend! You will be seeing a new face at the library. We welcome Charley Anderson to our team as our Library Clerk. Stop in and say hello. Maleficent Mistress of Evil and The Addams Family are new movies available this week. This week we have a number of historical fiction novels ready for checkout. “Light Changes E...
Be sure to take advantage of the special used book sale during the month of January. You can “Buy a Bag O’Books” for only one dollar. The library board of trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, January 29, 4:15 P.M. in the library meeting room. The library will be hosting the Parenting Class Series “Circle of Security” beginning in February. Stay tuned for more information. The Book Challenge for January is to read a book with an ugly cover. When you have finished your book contact the library so your name can be entered t...
Family Movie Day is today at 3:30 p.m. We will be showing the movie The Secret Life of Pets 2. It is rated PG and runs for I hour and 26 minutes. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday January 27, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. Free People Reading Freely book club met Monday January 13, 2020. The group discussed “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Della Owens. The next book club date will be Monday February 24th at 6:30 p.m. The group decided to mee...
Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of The Emperor’s New Clothes will be held at Monday, January 20, at 3:30 p.m. in the Meadowlark Gym. There are roles for students in Kindergarten through grade 12, plus a need for additional Assistant Directors who will aid in rehearsals throughout the week and take on essential backstage responsibilities. Because these will be group auditions, no advance preparation is necessary. However, local school officials offer this advice to potential youth actors and actresses: listen to th...
Start off the year with a new book from the Harlem Library. “Ice Cold Heart” is a Monkeewrench novel by P.J. Tracy. In the bitter winter of Minnesota Detecives Magozzi and Rolseth are called to the gruesome homicide of Kelly Ramage. When evidence leads to a year-old murder that is the mirror image of Kelly’s the tech-geniuses in Monkeewrench Software are called in to assist. What is revealed is an insidious conspiracy. Bestselling author Max Lucado’s latest is “How Happiness Happens.” Lucado shares how to find “lasting joy in a world of comp...
Start off the year with a new book from the Harlem Library. “Ice Cold Heart” is a Monkeewrench novel by P.J. Tracy. In the bitter winter of Minnesota Detecives Magozzi and Rolseth are called to the gruesome homicide of Kelly Ramage. When evidence leads to a year-old murder that is the mirror image of Kelly’s the tech-geniuses in Monkeewrench Software are called in to assist. What is revealed is an insidious conspiracy. Bestselling author Max Lucado’s latest is “How Happiness Happens.” Lucado shares how to find “lasting joy in a world of comp...
