Lewis & Clark Library Newsletter August 2017 Lewis & Clark Library Main Branch 406-447-1690 120 S Last Chance Gulch Helena MT 59601 Mon.-Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. 10 AM-9 PM 10 AM-6 PM 10 AM-5 PM 1 PM-5PM Augusta Branch Library 406-562-3348 205 Main St / PO Box 387 Augusta, MT 59410 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 406-227-5750 16 E Main St / PO Box 1398 East Helena MT 59635 Tues. 10-7 PM Wed. 10 AM-5 PM Thurs. 1-7 PM Fri. 10 AM-5 PM Sat. 10 AM-3 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Lincoln Branch Library 406-362-4300 102 9th St / PO Box 309 Lincoln MT 59639 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
Events for Children No traditional preschool story times, nor traditional Books & Babies. We will resume with our normal weekly programs in September. Kids can continue to play the Lewis & Clark Library s Summer Reading Book Bingo! Win prizes! For all ages! Bingo sheets at the Info Desk. Play more than once to enter a drawing for a cool book bag filled with some neat stuff. To enter, kids just need to write their full name and phone number on the bingo sheet they hand in at the info desk. Final day to hand in bingo sheets is August 31. The drawing will take place in September. Babies & Tots Summer Reading Rubber Ducky Club For caregivers & their Children birth- 3. Complete 6 early literacy activities during the month of August and score a rubber ducky! Activity Sheets @ the Info Desk. Turn in your completed rubber ducky club sheet for the month of August after September 1 to claim your prize. Open Play for babies, tots & their caregivers during the month of August on Mondays, 10:30 AM in the Large Meeting Room. Weather permitting, we will head outside! 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 and Books & Brews itles are available at the Information Desk. Call 447-1690 for details. Great Books Group, First Wednesday of the month, 7 PM August 2: It Can t Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis September 6: The Razor s Edge by W. Somerset Maugham Premier Book Group, First Thursday of the month, 7 PM August 3: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance September 7: Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Books & Brews, Third Monday of the month, 5:30 PM at the Red Atlas, 400 Euclid Avenue, in the Lundy Shopping Center August 21: An Unexpected Grace by Kristin Von Kreisler September 18: The Boleyn King by Laura Andersen Daytimers Book Group, 3 PM, Small Meeting Room September 21: Mothering Sunday by Graham Swift Mystery Book Group, Last Wednesday of the month, 7 PM, Large Meeting Room September 27: Montana Noir edited by Keir Graff and James Grady
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, 22-1-308. 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 447-6699 or jfinn @lclibrary. org Adulting is Hard: Solar Eclipse August 16 from 6:30-8 pm in the Large Meeting Room Get ready for August s Solar Eclipse with one more event in the Adulting is Hard series. Join us on Wednesday, August 16 at 6:30 pm in the Large Meeting Room to learn about ways to safely view this magnificent event. This event will be hands-on, and is great for teens and adults. Helena Ukulele Jam Session Monday, August 28, 6-8 PM in the Large Meeting Room. Join the Helena Ukulele Club in the Large Meeting Room at Lewis & Clark Library from 6:00-8:00 PM the last Monday of each month, unless otherwise published. Come meet and play music with fellow ukulele players in Helena, Montana! Music is available for pick up all month long at the Information Desk of the Main Library before each program. Everyone 12 years and older is welcome to participate and everyone is welcome to share music or lead a session. Ukuleles are not provided so please bring your own. We are currently working on a group songbook while also learning new songs along the way. Game Night Tuesday, August 28 from 6-8 PM in the Large Meeting Room (Fourth Tuesday of the Month). Drop in for board games and fun! Free and open to all ages. Board Members Helen McCaffrey, County Position Chair Jan 2014- Dec 2018 LeRoy Schramm County Position Vice-Chair April 2013- Dec 2016 Jesse Franzen, City-County Joint Position Jan 2015- Dec 2019 Niki Whearty, City Position Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 Ron Waterman City Position January 2016 - December 2017 The next meeting is on Tuesday, August 15 at 5 PM in the Augusta Branch Library.
East Helena Library s Teen Summer Reading Events All events will take place on Thursdays from 3-5 PM at the East Helena Branch Library at 16 Main Street, East Helena :: 227-5750 August 3 Recycling or garbage pick-up project August 10 Pizza party to celebrate the end of EHB summer reading program! This calendar is subject to change. Activities will be similar but the dates may vary depending on availability of experts. Please contact Andrea Eckerson (Assistant & Teen Librarian) at 227-5750 with questions. East Helena Branch Library Summer Reading Program for Kids Tuesdays @ 1:30 PM August 1: More building projects August 8: Grand Finale with a lawn party! Games and prizes for everyone! East Helena Branch Library 16 E Main Street, East Helena 406-227-5750
Teen Volunteers August 1 from 1-3 PM in the Large Meeting Room Are you a middle or high school student interested in earning volunteer hours at your Lewis & Clark Library? Attend one of our volunteer events! You'll help with meaningful work to make your library (and community) a better place. Your attendance at a volunteer event may lead to more opportunities to earn volunteer hours. Please note: this is not an opportunity to earn community service hours. Audience: This program is for any middle or high school student to earn VOLUNTEER hours. No sign up necessary; they can show up to the program on any (or all) of the dates. Summer of Scholarships (with Reach Higher Montana) Scholarship club for juniors and seniors. Will provide time for instruction and time to create applications. Registration REQUIRED for the July sessions. Contact Reach Higher Montana for more information and to register: 422-1275. Middle School Extravaganza Wednesday, August 2 from 6-8:30 PM Students entering grades 6-8 are welcome to come play games, eat food, and meet other middle schoolers. We ll also share information about library programs for middle schoolers in the fall. Computer Classes ABCs (Absolute Beginners Computing) Tuesday-Friday, August 22-25 from 12-1:30 PM each day. In the Computer Lab Seating is limited; please call 447-1690 to register. In this fun, hands-on course you will learn all the basic computer skills including using the mouse and keyboard, working in Microsoft Windows, using Microsoft Word, using the Internet and more. Seating is limited; please call 447-1690 to register. Android Device Operating System Thursday, August 31from 10-11:30 AM Meeting Room Seating is limited; please call 447-1690 to register. This course will give you a chance to play with the Android-based device including gestures, organizing apps and Home screens, finding and installing useful apps, and using Maps and the Camera functions. Please bring your device fully charged. Seating is limited; please call 447-1690 to register.
August 2017 Bookmobile Stops Tuesday, August 1 st, 2017 Friday, August 11 th, 2017 10:00-10:45 AM Rosetta Assisted Living 1:00-3:00 PM Y.M.C.A. Day Camp 11:00-11:45 AM Helena Housing Authority Tuesday, August 15 th, 2017 2:00-3:00 PM Eagles Manor II Lobby/TV Room 10:00-10:45 AM Rosetta Assisted Living Wednesday, August 2 nd, 2017 11:00-11:45 AM Helena Housing Authority 10:00-10:45 AM Skelton Park 2:00-3:00 PM Eagles Manor II Lobby/TV Room 11:00-11:45 AM Lincoln Park Wednesday, August 16 th, 2017 1:00 PM Son Heaven 10:00-10:45 AM Skelton Park 2:00-3:00 PM Hunters Pointe 11:00-11:45 AM Lincoln Park Thursday, August 3 rd, 2017 1:00 PM Son Heaven 2:00-3:00 PM York Park 2:00-3:00 PM Hunters Pointe 4:00-5:00 PM Leisure Village Thursday, August 17 th, 2017 Friday, August 4 th, 2017 2:00-3:00 PM York Park 10:00-12:00 PM Literacy Academy at Bryant 4:00-5:00 PM Leisure Village Elementary Friday, August 18 th, 2017 1:00-3:00 PM Y.M.C.A. Day Camp 1:00-3:00 PM Y.M.C.A. Day Camp Tuesday, August 8 th, 2017 Tuesday, August 22 nd, 2017 12:00-1:45 PM Canyon Creek Country Store 12:00-1:45 PM Canyon Creek Country Store 2:00 PM Masonic Home of Montana 2:00 PM Masonic Home of Montana 3:00-4:00 PM Jim Darcy Elementary 3:00-4:00 PM Jim Darcy Elementary Wednesday, August 9 th, 2017 Wednesday, August 23 rd, 2017 10:00-12:00 PM Memorial Park 10:00-12:00 PM Memorial Park 2:00-3:00 PM Touchmark 2:00-3:00 PM Touchmark 3:30-4:30 PM Rossiter Elementary 3:30-4:30 PM Rossiter Elementary Thursday, August 10 th, 2017 Thursday, August 24 th, 2017 11:00-1:00 PM Wolf Creek Store 11:00-1:00 PM Wolf Creek Store 4:00-5:00 PM The Dam Bar Parking Lot 4:00-5:00 PM The Dam Bar Parking Lot Friday, August 25 : 1:00-3:00 PM Y.M.C.A. Day Camp Tuesday, August 29: 10:00-10:45 AM Rosetta Assisted Living, 11:00-11:45 AM Helena Housing Authority, 2:00-3:00 PM Eagles Manor II Lobby/TV Room Wednesday, August 30 : 10:00-10:45 AM Skelton Park, 11:00-11:45 AM Lincoln Park, 1:00 PM Son Heaven, 2:00-3:00 PM Hunters Pointe Thursday, August 31: 2:00-3:00 PM York Park, 4:00-5:00 PM Leisure Village