Lewis & Clark Library Newsletter July 2018

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1 Lewis & Clark Library Newsletter July 2018 Lewis & Clark Library Main Branch S Last Chance Gulch Helena MT Mon.-Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. 10 AM-9 PM 10 AM-6 PM 10 AM-5 PM 1 PM-5PM Augusta Branch Library Main St / PO Box 387 Augusta, MT Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat PM 10 AM-5 PM 1-7 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. 3 PM-7 PM 1 PM-5 PM Tues. & Wed. 10 AM-5 PM Thurs Closed Fri & Sat 10 AM-3 PM East Helena Branch Library E Main St / PO Box 1398 East Helena MT AM-5 PM 10 AM-3 PM Lincoln Branch Library th St / PO Box 309 Lincoln MT FREE SUMMER LIBRARY EVENTS! Tuesday Tales (Geared for grade school kids, though all ages are welcome) 10:30-11:30 AM in the Large Meeting Room July 3: Musical Fun July 10: Jack & Kitty July 17: Helena Ukulele Club July 24: American Folksinger Adam Miller July 31: Grand Finale Party! Four To Score Summer Reading Challenge! Sun. Mon. Tues. & Wed. Thurs. Fri. Closed Sat. 1 PM-4 PM 4-8 PM 1-6 PM 10:30 AM- 2:30 PM 3-6 PM Read four books and score prizes! For all ages!

2 Read with your kids! Free Early Literacy Summer Reading Club For caregivers & their children ages birth-3 years old. Complete six activities & win prizes! Activity the Information Desk. Fun Summer Early Literacy Programs * Books & Babies on Mondays from 10:30-11:30 AM in the Large Meeting Room * Preschool Story Time on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10:30-11 AM in the Large Meeting Room The Library will be closed Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day The Helena Ukulele Club Monday, July 30 from 6-8 PM in the Large Meeting Room. Everyone 12 years old and up is welcome to join in the ukulele playing fun. Song books are available at the Information Desk. Music is provided at each jam session. Please bring a ukulele to play. There are several available ukuleles for checkout from the library. The HUC meets on the last Monday of every month in the Large Meeting Room of the Lewis & Clark Library. Everyone is welcome so please come play with us!

3 Library Board of Trustees Public libraries are required by Montana law to be governed by a board of trustees; specifically, this requirement and boards responsibilities are spelled out in the Montana Code Annotated, Board meetings, held once a month, are open meetings subject to the provisions of Montana law (though they may be closed for the discussion of personnel matters.) If you have questions about Lewis and Clark Library Board meetings or wish to be placed on the agenda, please contact the Library Director, John Finn at or lclibrary.org Book Discussion Groups All book discussions meet in the Mezzanine Meeting Room, unless otherwise noted, and are free and open to everyone. Copies of Premier, Daytimers and Mystery titles are available at the Information Desk. Call for details. Great Books Group, Wednesday of the month, 7 PM July 11: The Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing August 1: The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain Premier Book Group, First Thursday of the month, 7 PM July 5: Silent Spring by Rachel Carson August 2: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer ithrive Web Series 12-1 PM July 9, 12, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, August 1 & 2 One man struggles to rise up in the face of diabetes and obesity to reclaim his health and his life... and to Thrive! Follow Jon McMahon on his journey. Some of the Topics Covered: The Black Death of the 21st Century, Money, Medicine, and Myths, Eating to Live and Choosing to Thrive, The Pleasure Trap and Food Addiction, Fighting Your Genes, Three Killer Toxins, Stories of Thriving. (Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute an endorsement or promotion of the program presenter, nor the program s content, products, or services, or the views expressed by the participants. For Library-initiated programs, the Lewis & Clark Library does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the currency, relevance, accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed.) First Friday Art Reception for Jean McClean Things That Matter: An Eclectic View Friday, July 6 at 6 PM in the Library lobby. Jean has put together a show featuring a variety of subject matter done in oils and water media. The paintings will be on exhibit during the months of July and August 2018 in the Library lobby. Come greet the artist and enjoy refreshments provided by the Lewis & Clark Library Foundation and conversation about art... and things that matter. Board Members Helen McCaffrey, County Position Chair Jan Dec 2018 LeRoy Schramm County Position Vice-Chair January December 2021 Jesse Franzen, City-County Joint Position Jan Dec 2019 Niki Whearty, City Position Jan Dec 2020 Ron Waterman City Position January December 2022 The next meeting is on Tuesday, July 17 at 5 PM in the Mezzanine Meeting Room.

4 Computer Classes Tuesday, July 10-Friday, July 13 from 1:30-2:30 PM Ready to take that first step and learn about computers? This course will introduce the new user to laptop computers, beginning with the components that make up a computer system and how to use a mouse and keyboard. This course also covers basic Windows 7 skills including starting programs and working with the desktop and windows. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited, stop by the Information Desk or call to register. Game Night Tuesday, July 24 from 6-8 PM, Large Meeting Room Open to all ages! Drop in anytime between 6-8 PM on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We have a LOT of board games! Summer Stuff for Teens July 10: Teen Movie Tuesday, 1-3 pm, Large Meeting Room. Enjoy a feature length film and snacks. July 12: Teen Program, 1-2:30 pm, Large Meeting Room. Stay tuned for what s on deck! It s sure to be a good time! July 17: Teen Movie Tuesday, 1-3 pm, Large Meeting Room. Enjoy a feature length film and snacks. July 19: Teen Program, 1-2:30 pm, Large Meeting Room. Stay tuned for what s on deck! It s sure to be a good time! July 24: Teen Movie Tuesday, 1-3 pm, Large Meeting Room. Enjoy a feature length film and snacks. July 26: Teen Program, 1-2:30 pm, Large Meeting Room. Stay tuned for what s on deck! It s sure to be a good time! All Summer Long: Make 'n' Take crafts and activities in the Teen Space. Grab a kit and assemble in the library, outside, or at home! Most supplies included. Examples include making Monster Book of Monsters, zines, collage notebooks, cryptography, weaving, and more. Be on the lookout for a new kit every couple of weeks. Supplies are limited, so get yours while they last!

5 Free Food, Fun, and Summer Sun Every day is a picnic in the park! Helena Public Schools and Sodexo will be offering FREE summer meals at the following locations, Monday Friday. Meals are FREE for ALL Children 18 and under. June 11th August 10th Text FOOD to for the nearest location Helena Middle, 10:40-11:20am Skelton Park, 10:45-11:15am Public Library, 11:30am-12:30pm Lincoln Park, 11:45am-12:15pm Barney Park, 11-11:45am Memorial Park, 11am-12:30pm Cherry Park, 12:30-1pm (Under Construction) *Bryant Elementary will have breakfast 8-8:45am and lunch 11-11:45am Every meal will have 1 entrée, fruit, veggies, and milk No meal service July 4th-6th This Summer Food Service Program is a USDA program. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C , or call (800) (voice) or (202) (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

6 July Bookmobile Stops Tuesday, July 3 rd, :45 AM Rosetta Assisted Living 11-11:45 AM Edgewood Senior Living 2-3 PM Eagles Manor 3:15-4 PM Helena Housing Authority Wednesday, July 4 th, 2018 No Stops Holiday Thursday, July 5 th, :45 PM Lakeside General Store 3-3:45 PM Mini-Basket 4-4:45 PM Leisure Village Friday, July 6 th, Bryant Elementary Literacy Academy 2-3 PM Wolf Creek Store Tuesday, July 10 th, :45 PM Canyon Creek Country Store 2 PM Masonic Home of Montana 3-4 PM Jim Darcy Elementary Wednesday, July 11 th, :45 AM The Legacy 11-11:45 AM Book Pals at Barney Park 2-3 PM Touchmark 3:30-4:30 PM Rossiter Elementary Thursday, July 12 th, :30-11:30 AM S.A.C.C. at Smith Elem. 2-3 PM York Park Friday, July 13 th, Bryant Elementary Literacy Academy 1-3 PM YMCA Summer Camp Tuesday, July 17 th, :45 AM Rosetta Assisted Living 11-11:45 AM Edgewood Senior Living 2-3 PM Eagles Manor 3:15-4 PM Helena Housing Authority Wednesday, July 18 th, Memorial Park 1 PM Son Heaven Assisted Living 2-3 PM Hunters Pointe 3:30-4:30 PM Lincoln Park Thursday, July 19 th, :45 PM Lakeside General Store 3-3:45 PM Mini-Basket 4-4:45 PM Leisure Village Friday, July 20 th, Bryant Elementary Literacy Academy 2-3 PM Wolf Creek Store Tuesday, July 24 th, :45 PM Canyon Creek Country Store 2 PM Masonic Home of Montana 3-4 PM Jim Darcy Elementary 4-4:45 PM The Dam Bar Parking Lot

7 Bookmobile Stops Last Week of July 2018 Wednesday, July 25 th, :45 AM The Legacy 11-11:45 AM Book Pals at Barney Park 2-3 PM Touchmark 3:30-4:30 PM Rossiter Elementary Thursday, July 26 th, :30-11:30 AM S.A.C.C. at Smith Elem. 2-3 PM York Park 4-4:45 PM The Dam Bar Parking Lot Friday, July 27 th, Bryant Elementary Literacy Academy 1-3 PM YMCA Summer Camp Color a Summer Butterfly!

8 Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch Events July 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Library Closed Premier Group 7 PM First Friday Artist Reception for Jean McClean 6 PM Spanish Group 10 AM Tuesday Tales 10:30 AM 1:30 PM Teen Movie 1 PM Tuesday Tales 10:30 AM Teen Movie 1 PM 11 1:30 PM Great Books Group Teen Program 1 PM 1:30 PM Teen Program 1 PM 13 1:30 PM Spanish Group 10 AM Tuesday Tales 10:30 AM Teen Movie 1 PM Teen Program 1 PM Ukulele Club 6 PM Game Night 6 PM 31 Tuesday Tales 10:30 AM Teen Movie 1 PM = Books & Babies. 10:30 AM. In the Large Meeting Room = Preschool Story Time. Wednesdays & 10:30 AM In the Large Meeting Room = ithrive Web Series for grown ups from 12-1 PM in the Small Meeting Room