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News from the North Lake County Public Library

POLSON — Join our Youth Services Librarian, Julie, for our new line-up of programs. Thursdays, at 10 a.m. will be our new “Toddler Time.” This brand new program will be for 2-3 year-olds. This program is all about movement, where we will read active stories, dance, sing and shake it all about. 

Thursdays, at 2 p.m. we will have Story Time. This program is focused on 3-5 year-olds and will include stories and activities for kindergarten readiness. 

Join us Fridays at 10 a.m. – the new time for Mother Goose – in the Community Room. This is our program for 0-24 month-old littles. We will sing songs and have interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones. 

Saturdays at 2 p.m., we are adding a Story Time. This program will have the same theme as the Thursday program. Upcoming Themes for Story Time: Jan. 9 -Friends and Jan. 16 – Penguins.

On Tuesday, Jan. 7, join us from 1-2 p.m. for “Pixel and Page- A Homeschool Teen Hangout ages 12-15. LVL UP UR hangout game at pixel and page. Dive into epic adventures - gaming battles and creative stories. Build worlds, solve quests and chill with friends who love games and great ideas whether you’re into pixels, pages, or both, this is your spot. #gameon #storymod Stop by the front desk for more information or call the library 406-883-8225.

On Saturday, Jan. 11 we’ll host our Technology Class: Twine in the Library Community Room from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Create Your Own Adventure. Join us for an hour-long class to learn Twine, the free and easy storytelling tool. Design interactive “Choose Your Own Adventure” stories while picking up basic HTML and CSS skills. Perfect for aspiring storytellers of all levels. You must register for this class. Stop by the front desk, or call the library.

The Page Turner’s Youth Book Club meets Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 4 – 5 p.m. to discuss “A Place to Hang the Moon” by Kate Albus. Please join us for a great discussion, activities and snacks. Be sure to register for this program at the front desk or call the library. 

Thursday, Jan. 16 is our next Book Donation Day. You are welcome to bring material donations that day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There is a limit of two boxes at a time.  Our Friends of the Library have taken over management of our donation program, and have set the third Thursday of each month as donation day. Please refer to our Materials Donation Policy on our website for more information. 

Also on Jan. 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. we are co-hosting a Montana Library Network Virtual Program: Preserving Montana’s Oral Histories and Traditions. This program trains participants on how to interview, collect and archive oral histories in their communities. You must register for this program to receive the link: Register by going to: https://tinyurl.com/HistoriesandTraditions.

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