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News from Mallory Witham, North Lake County Public Library
POLSON — We are so excited to share that we are a recipient of American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities initiative. The North Lake County Public Library District will now become a stronger community resource for all residents. Our $20,000 grant will allow us to install a system in our renovated meeting room to help those who are hearing impaired. If you are hard of hearing, wear hearing aids or have a cochlear implant, or have a family member who is hard of hearing, please consider joining us in our Community Conversation on Tuesday, July 25, at 11:15 a.m. We will hear from James Rowe of OTOjOY on hearing loop systems and discuss the pros and cons of installing this type of system in our meeting room. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required and limited as the meeting is being held off-site with limited space. Contact Library Director Abbi Dooley to reserve your spot. Attendees will receive a $25 gift certificate.
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. To celebrate this global milestone, seven enchanting Dolly bookmarks will be randomly hidden inside Imagination Library books gifted during International Literacy Month (September) to children/families currently enrolled in the program. (Children must be enrolled by July 31, 2023, to receive Imagination Library books in September). The early childhood book-gifting program mails a free book each month to children from birth to age five. The Lake County Program is excited to celebrate with every child/family enrolled locally. The North Lake County Public Library District became the affiliate for Lake County, (with the exception of Arlee), in May 2023 and has registered 300 children to date. Montana’s First Lady Susan Gianforte made it her mission to get every county in Montana eligible for the program. With help from her Treasure State Foundation and the Friends of the North Lake County Public Library, we can offer this amazing program to young children in Lake County.
Summer Reading Program Registration ends Saturday, Aug. 12. This year, the theme is “All Together Now.” We will focus on diversity, kindness, and community. As always, the Summer Reading Program is for people of all ages. From early literacy through adult programs, you will find something for everyone. All programs and presentations will be held at our temporary location: 301 16th Ave. E (First United Methodist Church building).
July 13-27th is the Big Library Read. Engage with the only global e-book reading club. All you need is a valid library card to read the same digital title at the same time without any wait lists or holds. Participating in this event allows your library to offer a new simultaneous use title for community-wide access from your library at no cost. It’s a worldwide digital version of a local book club. This year’s title is “A Very Typical Family” by Sierra Godfrey. This e-book is available through Libby.
Pen Pals meet July 18 at 2 p.m.: Be sure to come for some fun, receive your letters from your Pen Pal and get your next letter ready to mail.
Babysitting Online Certification is available by attending the Babysitting 101 Class: 10 lesson topics, 17 assignments and takes an average of three hours to complete. Sign-up for free with your library card. Go to: libbyapp.com, enter your location and card number to make an account. Click the library icon, scroll down to extras - select Universal Class to register. You have renewable 30-day access to Babysitting 101 and over 600 other courses for ages 13-19. Bring your completed certificate to the library by Aug. 31, and we’ll give you a coffee card.
Mondays mean Mother Goose so join us at 9:15 a.m. Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents and caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time.
