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Remember the library is now operating on a new schedule: Mondays 11-7, Tuesdays and Fridays 9-2, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-6. The Book Challenge for September is to read a book written by two authors. We have a selection on display for you to choose from. There are all kinds of opportunities to become involved at the library. The Book Club, a book discussion group for adults, meets on Mondays at 4 P.M. You may also take part in the On-Line Book Club through our Facebook page. Programs for children include Storytime for ages 0-5 which meets on...
It's been a while since we have thanked patrons for donations. A big shout out to the following people who have donated to the library: Kylie & Tyler Kropf, Edith Bilger, Ann Davies, Travis Simpson, Mary Pyette, Julie Klingaman, Millie Hall, Donna Murdy, Patricia Hofeldt, Krita Drugge, Wilma Mellville, Gary & Millie Smith, Colleen Overcast, Amber Brinkman and Nancy Boyce. Thank you for your generous support of the library. Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to...
On Tuesday, September 10, Jamie Ford will be at the Blaine County Library for an author Meet, Greet, and Eat. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by a presentation by the author at 7:00 p.m. After his presentation, Ford will not only be autographing books but will have books available for purchase. Ford is perhaps best known for his debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, which spent two years on the New York Times bestseller list and went on to win the 2010 Asian/Pacific...
Don’t miss the visit from bestselling author Jamie Ford on September 9! A meet and greet with a taco bar served by The Book Club will be held from 6:00-7:00 P.M. with Ford’s presentation at 7:00 P.M. His novels include “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” “Songs of Willow Frost,” and “Love and Other Consolation Prizes.” These books will be available for purchase and signing and there will be photo opportunities with the author. Ford will be presenting at Blaine Co. Library in Chinook Sept. 10 and at Havre-Hill Co. Library Sept. 11. See t...
Plan to join us Tuesday September 10th when will be hosting Montana author Jamie Ford. We will have a meet, greet and eat at 6:00 p.m. and Jamie will begin his presentation at 7:00 p.m. He will have books available for sale and he will gladly autograph his books. His debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, spent two and a half years on the New York Times bestseller list and went on to win the 2010 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. Recently, that same novel has been optioned for a stage musical, and also for film. His...
Check out these pictures from the Harlem 100 year All Class Reunion....
In addition to all the activities going on uptown, the Brew-fest, Color Run, Car Show, etc. The 100 Year Harlem High School All-Class Reunion offered plenty of opportunities for alumni to enjoy competitively. Don Richman hosted a golf tournament at the Harlem Golf Course with the format being determined the morning of the event and dependent on the number of duffers ready to play nine holes. Myron Hoops organized a 3 on 3 basketball tournament Friday afternoon at the elementary courts for the ar...
After an absence of more than 30 years, the one-mile race/walk down Havre’s Fifth Avenue immediately preceding the Festival Days Parade has been revived. The race will begin at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, near Spud’s Grub Hut and finish near the vacant lot adjacent to the Havre Fire Department. CASA of Hill County, a non-profit organization of court-appointed special advocates, also known as guardians ad litem, is reprising the 5th Avenue MADD Dash Mile under its own auspices. The purpose of the CASA 5th Avenue Mile race, jog, walk, stroll is...
The library will be open special hours during the Harlem High All Class Reunion this weekend for visitors to view the displays of memorabilia and to visit with friends. Please stroll down Memory Lane Friday, August 30 from 1-4 P.M.; Saturday, August 31 from 1-4 P.M. and Sunday, September 1 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Thanks to everyone who brought in items for display. Starting in September the library will have NEW HOURS of operation: Monday 11 A.M. -7 P.M., Tuesday and Friday 9 A.M. -2 P.M., Wednes...
Story Time will begin Tuesday September 3, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Middle School Hangout will be Tuesday September 3rd at 3:30 p.m. LEGO Club will begin Thursday September 5th at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday September 10th Blaine County Library will be hosting Montana author Jamie Ford. We will have a meet, greet and eat at 6:00 p.m. and Jamie will begin his presentation at 7:00 p.m. He will have books available for sale and he will gladly autograph his books. His debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and...
Congratulations to all the participants in a successful Summer Reading Program! The grand prize winners of tablets were Jacob Pursley, preschool – first grade; Juliann Tomaskie-Hawley, grades 2-6; and Dana Azure, teens and adults. Hannah and Izzy VanVoast tied to win the prize for reading the most books in grades 2-6. Oz Baker was the top reader in the preschool – first grade group. A total of 1768 books were read! Thank you again to all who supported the Summer Reading Program by giving donatio...
ld their regular monthly meeting Monday August 26, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. Tuesday September 10th Blaine County Library will be hosting Montana author Jamie Ford. We will have a meet, greet and eat at 6:00 p.m. and Jamie will begin his presentation at 7:00 p.m. He will have books available for sale and he will gladly autograph his books. His debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, spent two and a half years on the New York Times bestseller list and went on...
The library has been approved to be open five more hours per week! We need your input to set our new schedule. Please fill out the hours of operation survey on our Facebook page, the website harlempubliclibrary.org, or at the library. The new hours will take effect in September. We also are conducting a community survey to better serve you. Please complete the survey on our Facebook page or at the library. Thank you! The Book Challenge for August is to read a book with a question for the title. You may win a gift certificate from a local busine...
Our Summer Reading Program has official ended. We had 87 kids register to participate and a total of 687 hours of reading logs were turned in. Cynnloch Gibson was the winner of the Alien Conquest LEGO Kit. Bridger Billmayer was the winner of the Space Shuttle LEGo kit, Space Explorer and Tin Can Robot. The Refractor Telescope winner was Charley Nissen and the NASA backpack winner was Ashton Kokkeler. Laura Danley was our top reader, so she will be the recipient of the after-hours pizza party. Congratulations to all the participants and the luck...
South of the Border, Column No. 25 Columnist's note: A camper from Cut Bank staying in the campground just west of Whitlash, told me several weeks ago, "If you are looking for an interesting story about this area, check out the Grandview Cemetery. Everyone buried there was less than five years old." Asking around I was given the name of Sharon Lerum as a contact for information. She's a ranch wife who lives just south of the cemetery and is the volunteer caretaker for the two-acre plot. We met...
Children who participated in the Summer Reading program have until August 9 to return their reading logs. Drawings for the grand prizes will take place August. 12. Thanks to all who joined in the fun this summer! The library will be closed August 12 for carpet cleaning. The Book Challenge for August is to read a book with a question for the title. We have a selection for you to choose from. The library will be open five more hours per week starting in September. We would like your input concerning our hours of operation. We also invite you to...
Kids who are reading and turning in time logs will have until Friday August 9th to turn in time logs. We will draw for prizes after 5:00 on the 9th and contact the winners. The reader with the most hours will win an after-hours pizza party. Accelerated Reader tests for Chinook schools and Zurich can be taken until school starts. We are excited to announce a special program coming in September. Tuesday September 10th Blaine County Library will be hosting Montana author Jamie Ford. Ford will be talking in Harlem on Monday evening and Havre on...
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Summer Reading program. We appreciate all the wonderful readers! A big shout out to all the businesses, organizations and individuals who generously donated to the Summer Reading program. Children have until August 9 to return reading logs. Harlem students may also take A.R. tests until August 9. Teens and adults have until August 2 to let the library know what books you have read/listened to. The drawings from grand prizes will take place August 12. Le...
This is the final week of activities for our Summer Reading Program. Kids who are reading and turning in time logs will have until August 9th to finish. We will draw for prizes on the 9th. The reader with the most hours will win an after-hours pizza party. Accelerated Reader tests for Chinook schools and Zurich can be taken until school starts. We have several thrillers available this week. "The Whisper Network" by Chandler Baker is a Reese Whitherspoon Book Club Pick. Sloane, Ardie, Grace, and...
The Harlem Library Board of Trustees meets today, July 24, 4 P.M. in the library meeting room. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for hosting the "Hawaiian Get-Away" appreciation event. Thanks, also, to everyone who attended this fun evening. The Summer Reading programs conclude this week. Congratulations to Sekoya Messerly who was the lucky winner of the gift certificate from the Buzz Zone. This drawing was to encourage children to participate in Summer Reading by returning their reading...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday July 29th at 4:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. Next week will be the final week of activities for our Summer Reading Program. Kids who are reading and turning in time logs will have until August 9th to finish. We will draw for prizes on the 9th. The reader with the most hours will win an after-hours pizza party. Accelerated Reader tests for Chinook schools and Zurich can be taken until school starts....
Tonight, July 17, at 6 P.M. the Friends of the Harlem Library are hosting a “Hawaiian Get Away.” This event is in appreciation for members of the Friends and other supporters of the library. The event includes a free meal. Please joins us for a fun evening. The Summer Reading program continues through the month of July. The Read to Me program meets for the last time Tues., July 23, 10 A.M. The Readers Club will hold its final meeting Thurs., July 25, 1 P.M. Children have until Aug. 9 to return their reading logs to earn prizes and be ent...
The Summer Reading program continues through the month of July. Children should bring in their reading logs to earn prizes and chances to win the grand prizes. Teens and adults can also win a grand prize by contacting the library with every book read or listened to. The grand prizes this year are Kindle Fire tablets! The Read to Me program for infants through preschoolers and their parents/caregivers meets Tuesdays at 10 A.M. Grade school students are invited to The Readers Club which is held on Thursdays at 1 P.M. Lego Club for all ages meets...
The library will be closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day. There will be no Readers Club or Lego Club this week. If you have completed June's Book Challenge let the library know so your name can be entered to win a gift certificate from a local business. The Book Challenge for July is to read a western novel. The library is currently conducting a community survey. You may complete the survey on our Facebook page or come in and fill out a paper copy. We value your opinion so please...
The library will be closed Thursday July 4th in observation of Independence Day. We will be open regular hours Friday. Thank you to everyone who attended the Montana Conversations program "Montana UFOs and Extraterrestrials" with Joan Bird last Wednesday. Bird presented a very interesting program. Funding for the Montana Conversations program is provided by Humanities Montana through grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Montana's Cultural Trust, and private donations. Summer...
