Bring your Teddy and your elephant because we’re celebrating Bring your Teddy Bear to the Library and Elephant Appreciation Day. (We’d love to see your elephant and what you named it!) So, while you’re at it, skip on into the library and join our upcoming Children’s Story Hour, Just Because.
Children’s story hour begins Tuesday, September 13 at Wedsworth Memorial Library in Cascade, Montana. Story Hour runs Tuesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. until the end of May. We invite every child to stop in, whether it is every week or now and again. It is a fun time and open to all.
Children ages 2 – 5 years old, along with their parent or childcare provider, are invited to join us for activities that include songs, a craft, and of course stories! But by George we even enjoy the teeny tiny ones, so bring ‘em on down. Our purpose is to foster a love of books and reading in our children while teaching them proper library etiquette and positive social skills between children.
Story hour also provides opportunities for turn taking, increases listening skills, and encourages early literacy skills and phonological awareness. Story reading and crafts stimulates their imagination, which helps with problem solving later in life. It also fosters a lifelong love of reading.
If you are wondering if your child is old enough or if your child will sit through it, the answer is yes. Just because they are little, doesn’t mean they can’t have fun, discover a whole new world beyond your imagination and not wiggle.
We are always looking for someone to host Story Hour. If anyone would like to spend some quality time with our community’s youngsters feel free to volunteer for one session or more. We have a multitude of craft books for reference and we supply all the materials. Of course, we also can supply all the books needed to read to the children.
Also remember we will have a change of hours for fall. We would love to see you. We’d love to show you our new books and our new DVD’s and Audio Books. We’d love to show you what is happenin. There is always the fun of visiting with you and finding out how your summer went. Stop in and come see us.
But please remember you can’t enjoy the Library soon if you don’t remember to change to winter hours the day after Labor Day. Just a reminder: Wedsworth library changes to winter hours on Tuesday, September 6. Hours will be: Monday 9-1; 2-6, Tuesday 9-1; 3-5, Wednesday – Friday 2-5. Stay cool and be cool at the Library. Our heroes will always be readers.
If you saw all those HUGE gopher holes in the parks across the street, relax, we haven’t had mutant gophers move in. Sure looked like it though! The town updated their sprinkler systems so we will have healthier greener parks and trees. Then again, if the heat is overwhelmin ya, I suppose running through the sprinklers would cool ya down. (Just don’t tell Joe or maybe ask him to join ya!)
Then for those anxious to squirrel away those books for the winter – Our annual book sale will be held October 8 and 9. So circle the dates and if you are willin, circle the 7th to help set up the whole affair.
And as a reminder we hope you have circled the date!! The Town of Cascade and Wedsworth Library are offering a great way to share your bounty and enjoy each other’s company. It’s a get to know ya for the community’s 1st annual Garden to Table Jamboree on Sunday, September 25th on Front Street. We’ll be beginning at noon and going till 3, but you’re free to stay as late as you please. We invite everyone to stop by, have some fun, listen to some music and enjoy some great ‘down home cookin’.
Now is the time to mix and meet all those faces; in addition to listening to some hip hoppin/ toe tappin music and plain enjoyment of mouth waterin food. We’ve had lots of organizations and individuals volunteer to bring their goodies. If you would like to bring some muscle or goodies of your own, call Jodie at Town Hall (468-2808) to let her know what you would like to bring to our community BBQ or if you would be willing to help Joe set up and put a few things away at the end.
We also invite anyone with a tiny bit of musical talent to jam in the park with their favorite instrument to add some fun and sparkly. After all you may be really good with your Kazoo.
We invite everyone to bring a dish made with food from your garden or just your favorite recipe. Some BBQ will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite chicken, hot dogs or casserole. Or bring a side dish of veggies, salad, chips, deserts. Any ole thing will work.
Tables will be set up on Front Street for everyone to come meet others and get to know each other. Games and music in the Park! Bring your guitar, fiddle, keyboards and play in the park. A small donation will bring an afternoon delight. Donations will benefit the Wedsworth Hall for new roller skates and the Library. The Town will be a hoppin and a jammin that day. If you would like to participate or would like more info, please call 468-2808. We’d love to see ya!!
To round out the event Wedsworth Memorial Library invites you to their Open House/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. On September 25 at noon, we will be hosting an open house to celebrate and honor naming the new addition after Jackie. The Jackie Strandell Addition will be officially opened with the ribbon cutting ceremony by the Strandell family and then all can enjoy some delicious snacks inside.
Come join us for an entertaining fun time on September 25 at noon till we drop. So, remember September 25 where you get to experience a once in a life time happening here in Cascade. So let’s ‘get down’ in the park. See ya there!! Please call 468-2848 or 468-2808 for any further information.