So whassup at the library. What’s up can be “traced back to the early 19th century, appearing in English works of fiction as a question or a greeting. It often referred to an event or problem that was “up.” Later iterations, including wassup, whassup, whaddup, and wazzup evolved from slurring the consonants of the original phrase.
Activity at the library has been busy as a bee, just a heatin things up, and it appears it will stay that way all summer and part of the fall. Have you wondered what has been happenin at our local little library? Got a minute, stop by and we will fill you in.
We have heated things up with our Hot Spots. No, the library inside is remaining cool, but we have Hot Spots for our mobile internet. These fantastic devices provide you with extremely fast internet where ever a cell phone will work. The one down side – we can’t keep them on the shelf they are sooo hot.
In the meantime, we are always ready with new books and movies. Seas the day with a good book. There are Oceans of possibilities. The audio books have been flyin off the shelf which has made the Playaways a bit jealous, but we tell em just be patient, something new always takes time to catch on.
Ever want to explore and discover obscure tidbits about the state, sitting all comfy in your chair? Take a journey with the Backroads of Montana. They can take you places you never even heard of in the state. Since 1991, the Backroads crew has traveled across Montana visiting its unique people and places. They provide little-known facts about areas to help bring the history of the state to life and shine a light on Montana’s small towns. These DVDS share diverse stories; connect the citizens of the State; discover common ground; and celebrates the independent spirit and beauty of Montana. It is a great way to get to know the real everyday life in Montana, especially if you are new to the area.
Have you noticed our front window? Drive by and take a peek. The new plant stand really shows off our plants and adds an eye catching display. Have you noticed the update to the front of the new addition? The plaques look fantastic if you haven’t noticed.
Soon we will add one more bit of fluff to the front doors. We are installing an awning to try and cool us down a bit. In addition, duct work will soon be installed in the entry way so you don’t faint from the heat or freeze from the cold. Boy, are we all excited.
Then to cool things down a bit more and maybe to hide in the dark when we have a speaker with a slide show – we’re adding UV shades to the meeting room. Speakin of slide shows, we one upped the technology. A brand-new projector really, really adds fantastic viewing of material. Jumps right out there for you.
Of course, if you are interested in the book discussion group, our first discussion is on Monday August 8 at 5:00 in the library. These ladies can get mighty rowdy, but sure have a lot of fun. Give it a try you might wanta come back.
Story hour will be startin up in September so you need to keep an eye on the news for that.
Thinking of starting up a new hobby? We have a few books on various subjects. There are also some fabulous DVDs on learning the tricks to the fine art of fishing and how to train that newly adopted puppy. Jut want to veg, well take home a DVD or two to enjoy on a late summer night.
If you haven’t visited us in a while or are new to the community stop on by and get a library card. This opens the door to some fantastic new adventures. And not just within the walls of our fabulous building. With this teeny tiny card, you can listen to audio books, read e-books, read a magazine or two and there are some very interesting presentations you can listen to. Explore the world with a library card which opens the door to the Libby App.
We’re not done yet folks. Get out your calendars and start marking some dates. On September 25 at 12 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. We invite everyone to come see how things have changed a bit over the last few years.
We hope to see everyone at the Garden to Table on that Sunday too. The Library is partnering with the Town to bring the community the 1st annual Garden to Table Jamboree. We invite everyone to “bring a dish made with food from your garden or your favorite recipe. BBQ will be provided. Tables will be set up on Front Street for everyone to come meet others in the community and get to know each other. Bring your guitar, fiddle, keyboards and play in the park. Donations will go to the Wedsworth Estate for new roller skates and to 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!!
Don’t put that pencil down yet. We have more agoin on. On October 8 and 9 we have scheduled our annual book sale. We look forward to seeing everyone there and of course we hope some add the 7th of October to their list of things to do by volunteering to help set up on the 7th; or the afternoon of the 9th for those who like to tear down – not tear up.
Ya know, you just never know what we might be doing at the library. Some days get out and out hilarious with a lot of fun and some down-home visiting with the next-door neighbor. If the summer heat is agettin ya down, stop on by and enjoy the AC and browse our selections or just sit in our comfy comfy chairs and gaze out our window into the park or at our nice new plant display. We welcome all who enter our doors!