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New titles at the library include thrillers “Beware the Woman” by Megan Abbott, “The Last Sinner” by Lisa Jackson, and “The Bone Hacker” by Kathy Reichs. Recently arrived inspirational novels are “Finding Us,” the second installment in the Pictures of the Heart series by Tracie Peterson and books one and two of the Wyoming Sunrise series by Mary Connealy. Elin Hilderbrand is the author of “The Five-Star Weekend” and the historical fiction novel “Canary Girls” is by Jennifer Chiaverini. The Book Challenge for September is to read a book with...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday August 28th at 4:30 p.m. All Summer programs are now over. Emily will continue to do Story Time Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. All other programs will start in mid-September. We will be changing some things up, and adding some new programs, so stay tuned for more information. Did you know that The Chinook Opinion from 1890 through 1978 is now digitized? They can be accessed on any computer in the library. If you have a subscription to Ancestry.com, you ca...
Thanks to everyone who attended our open house celebrating the new children’s books received through the Pilcrow Foundation Grant. Sincere appreciation to the Friends of the Library for hosting the event and providing refreshments. The Book Challenge for August is to read a book set in a school. When you complete the challenge be sure to contact the library. September’s challenge is to read a book with a number in the title. Just to let you know – the stuffed library cat has a new name: Stacks! Thanks to all of you for voting. In Septe...
Susan Billmayer went to Marna and Jennifer Strzelczyk’s home on Thursday and got cucumbers from her garden. Nancy Mueller went out to Carol and Duane Klindworth’s and visited over the weekend. Kelsey and Liam Mariani were out to Klindworth’s for Hannah’s birthday on Sunday. Susan Billmayer went to Canada one day this past week for parts. Crystal Grabofsky and kids had lunch with Loretta Beck on Friday. They helped Loretta do some yard work. Loretta Beck attended Mike Jenning’s funeral on Thursday in Havre. Sympathy is extended to DeeDee Ru...
Join us today at the library for the "Let's Celebrate!" event from 4:00-6:00 P.M. This open house celebrates and showcases the 112 new children's books received through a grant from the Pilcrow Foundation whose mission is "to provide new, quality, hardcover children's books to rural public libraries." The Friends of the Library are the local sponsors of this grant and are hosting this event to express their appreciation to the community for their support of the library. Refreshments will be...
Tuesday, August 8th 10 a.m. - Horse Show 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - 4-H Pepsi Wagon Open - 4-H Horse Show. Wednesday, August 9th 1 - 4 p.m. - 4-H Interview Judging - Commercial Building 4 p.m. - Some Food Booths Open. Thursday, August 10th 8 a.m. - Commercial Building Setup 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Livestock Check Into Barn 9 a.m. - 4-H Dog Show –Little Arena 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. - 4-H Indoor Exhibits Open in 4-H Building 10 a.m. - Commercial Building Opens to Public 10 a.m. - Food Booths Open 11 a.m. - 4-H Rabbit Show - Outdoor Sale Arena North of Hog Barn. 1 p...
It’s time again to send a shout out to community members who’ve made donations to the library. A big thank you to: John Clay, Sherrie Harold, Wilma Mellville, Tanis Ross, the Davies Family, Karen Pike, Steve and Sherry Edwards, Kylie and Tyler Kropf, Nancy Birnell, Pat and Donna Murdy, Town Pump Foundation, Helen Bucklin, Shirley MacKenzie, Colleen Overcast, Betty and Duane Tilleman, Kay Johnson, Mary DePriest, and Hallie Neibauer. Also thank you to the anonymous couple who donated cash to use for a fundraiser. We thank you all for your generou...
“Let’s Celebrate!” Stop by the library Wednesday, August 16 any time from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. for an open house. This event is celebrating 112 new high-quality children’s books we received through a grant from The Pilcrow Foundation. The Pilcrow Foundation supports rural public library communities through the Children’s Book Project. The Friends of the Library partnered as local sponsors of the grant by donating one third of the funds used to purchase the new books. These additions to our children’s collection include picture books, early reade...
In the spirit of trying something new for the coming theater season, Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) will hold a Company Audition on Saturday, August 26 from noon until 5:00 p.m. in the MAT Theatre on the campus of Montana State University–Northern. This is an opportunity for people across the Hi-Line to audition for multiple shows at one time. A troupe of actors performing regularly in a particular theater is referred to as a company. And according to MAT’s Marketing and Development Director, Andi Daniel, under the influence of this first time...
Our Summer Reading Program is winding down. Kids will have until 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 4th to turn in their time logs. Prizes will be drawn before closing that day and the lucky winners will be called. The student with the most hours read will win an after-hours pizza party at the library for him/herself and up to 5 friends. Don’t forget about the prize drawing for High School students and adults! Every chapter book read by students and adults allows them to enter their name into the drawing for a book bag, thermal mug, and gift c...
Come hang out at the library! Enjoy the cool comfort as you read a magazine or newspaper, work on the puzzle, browse through the stacks or use a computer. Families are encouraged to enjoy the children’s section with building blocks, puzzles, magnetic tiles, puppets, and of course books! The Book Challenge for August is to read a book set in a school. If you have completed the July challenge be sure to notify the library so your name can be entered to win a gift certificate from a local business. Just a reminder there will be no children’s pro...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday July 31st at 4:30 p.m. This week will be the last of our Summer programs. Teen Scene for grades 9-12 will be tonight from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at 1:30 p.m. will be the final LEGO Club for the summer. The July challenge of building a boat that will float using 100LEGOs or less will be judged. Entries will be judged on creativity, looks and whether it floats on water. Kids will have until 4:00 p.m. August 4th to turn in their time logs. Prizes will be...
First Lady Gianforte Announces Imagination Library of Montana Statewide Expansion Partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will provide free books to children from birth to age five in every zip code HELENA, Mont. – Advancing her initiatives as Montana’s first lady, Susan Gianforte today announced the launch of the Imagination Library of Montana statewide program in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to boost early childhood literacy by providing free high-quality, age-appropriate books to Montana children. “Litera...
Ginger Hansen recently became Director of the Chinook Senior Center. Last week she helped facilitate the first "international meal" at the Center. She explained, "I wanted to shake things up a bit with some new dishes and different taste experiences for our diners." The first international menu was Greek, a salute to Mary Pyette who is a regular at the Center for meals and activities. Mary's never bashful about sharing her Greek heritage from language to the baklava she brings regularly to share...
Alert readers may recall my wife, Sherry, and I lived in Whitlash (north of Chester in the Sweet Grass Hills) while she served as pastor of the Presbyterian Church there. We lived in Whitlash from December, 2018 to July, 2020. All during that time, even before moving to the Hills, I heard people talk about the Devil's Chimney. The site is one of the most discussed places in the Hills (right up there with the Bears Den) and many locals as well as visitors from foreign countries have explored the...
We have two non-fiction books ready this week. “The Menopause Reset” by Dr. Mindy Pelz is a guide to help you get rid of your symptoms and feel like your younger self again. “No-Sew Love” by Ashley Johnston has 50 fun projects to make without a needle and thread. We have a couple of thrillers ready to go this week. “The Only One Left” by Riley Sager is a twisty and addictive story about a young caregiver assigned to work for a woman accused of a Lizzie Borden-like massacre decades earlier. “Zero Days” by Ruth Ware is about a woman in a race...
This is the last week for Summer Reading programs. Please bring in your reading logs by July 21 to earn prizes and chances to win the grand prizes. Adults and teens are reminded to notify the library of books read by July 21 to be entered to win a $50 gift card. Drawings for grand prizes will take place the week of July 24. There will be no children’s programming during the month of August. Thanks to everyone who participated in the “All Together Now” Summer Reading program. The Book Challenge for July is to read a book set on a plane, train...
We have two non-fiction books ready this week. “The Book of Charlie” by David Von Drehle is full of wisdom from the remarkable life of 109-year-old Charlie White. “Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents- and What They Mean for America’s Future” by Jean M. Twenge, PhD. is a groundbreaking, revelatory portrait of the six generations that currently live in the United States and how they connect, conflict, and compete with one another. The United States is currently home to six generatio...
Stop by the library this week to see the new titles available for your reading pleasure. “Seven Girls Gone” is by Allison Brennan. In the small bayou town of St. Augustine, Louisiana, women keep disappearing and turning up dead. Police detective Beau Hebert’s investigation goes nowhere due to a corrupt police department. He calls in reinforcements from the FBI’s mobile response team. But in a town where talk gets you killed and secrets stay buried it will take an entire team to unravel the truth. Jacqueline Winspear is the author of “The Wh...
It's been said that northern states celebrate summer better than its southern counterparts. Long winters and cool springs make Northerners antsy to get the grill out and start cooking. For many, school gets out just before Memorial Day and immediately the family heads out on a little getaway. Families and friends will continue to find reasons to 'getaway' for the weekend, heading out as early Friday afternoon as they can and coming back as late Sunday afternoon. Locally, campers will often head...
The Fourth of July is one of the most popular holidays by far and for many the opportunity to get together and celebrate with good food, friends and an adult beverage or two is a no brainer. While Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter bring families and friends together they lack the carefree all-in attitude of a barbecue in the summer heat. In addition, July is National Grilling Month. The population on the Hi-line and North Central Montana is small compared to the rest of the world but it would be fair to say we would hold our own when it comes...
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Celebrates 200 Millionth Book Milestone Dolly’s gifting a special bookmark to seven children in her Imagination Library program as part of “200 Million Reasons to Celebrate” SEVIERVILLE, Tenn., June 27, 2023 - Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is turning over a new chapter in The Imagination Library legacy - celebrating 200 million books gifted globally since inception in 1995. The early childhood book-gifting program mails a high-quality, free book each month to children from birth to age five and is now ex...
We have one non-fiction book ready this week. “Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents- and What They Mean for America’s Future” by Jean M. Twenge, PhD. is a groundbreaking, revelatory portrait of the six generations that currently live in the United States and how they connect, conflict, and compete with one another. The United States is currently home to six generations of people: -the Silents, born 1925–1945 -Baby Boomers, born 1946–1964 -Gen X, born 1965–1979 -Millennials, born 1980–1994 -...
This past week, June 26-29, Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) has been hosting a local KidsMAT youth summer camp in Chinook at Sweet Memorial Park. Additional camp opportunities for area adolescents will be available in Harlem or Havre from July 10-13. KidsMAT is a unique performing arts summer camp experience for children ages 5-15. While attending camp, these youth not only practice essential teamwork and leadership skills but learn all aspects of theatre production, including story and script development, acting, costuming, and technical a...
Today, Wednesday, the library board of trustees will hold their regular meeting at 4:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. The Book Challenge for June is to read a book that celebrates friendship. When you complete the challenge please notify the library to have your name entered in a drawing to win a gift certificate from a local business. The Book Challenge for June is to read a book set on a plane, train or ship. The summer reading program is in full swing. Children may still sign up to participate to earn prizes by reading books/minutes....
