Ages birth-7 and their caregivers are welcome to come to the library tomorrow, Wednesday May 23 from 10:30-11:30 for an enriching and fun storytime.  Melissa Sparks leads the program through motion, music, fingerplays and storytime to create an important early literacy development opportunity for our little ones.  This month’s theme is all about “Bugs”.  Kids love them!  Hope to see you at the library.  Contact Caitlin with questions at 777-5061.

Back by popular demand, this session will show you the ins-and-outs of using your Kindle, Nook or other ebook device. Bring your device (and your own laptop, if possible) on May 24 at 1:00 p.m. and learn helpful hints for downloading ebooks. For more information, call Seth at 777-5061.

Join local artisan Sue Major as she leads this fun and creative after school art class.  Sessions will be Tuesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 24 from 4:00-6:00.  This a free class, open to all youth and you’ll have a great art project to take home at the end.  Hope to see at the library.  Contact Caitlin at 777-5061.

The North Valley Public Library is currently accepting applications for the newly-created Program Coordinator position. For more information, please visit: http://northvalleylibrary.org/employment-opportunities/.

Join us at the library on Wednesday, May 9  for enriching and fun children’s activities. Music Makers toddler storytime is from 10:30-11:30 in the community room. Melissa Sparks leads this program through singing, movement, fingerplays and stories.  May’s theme is “Bugs”!  Remember, a healthy snack is always provided.  In the afternoon,  stop by the children’s room from 2:30-3:30 for our R.E.A.D to a dog program.  Ooby and his handler will be here to listen to all levels of readers.  Hope to see you at the library!  Contact Caitlin at (406)777-5061

Join us at the library tomorrow, Wednesday May 2 at 10:30, for an enriching and fun library Storytime.  Storytime presents to the parent and child important literacy development techniques as well as an early love for reading and of the library.  This week’s theme is “Butterflies”.  We will read stories and make a craft about these beautiful fluttery insects and then share in a healthy and delicous snack.  Hope to see you at the library!  Contact Caitlin at 777-5061.

Have you ever thought how nice it would be to have your own hens and fresh eggs?  Join us in the library’s community room on Wednesday, April  25 from 6:30-8:30 P.M. to learn all the basics of raising your backyard chicken flock.  MSU/Extension Nutrition Educator and local poultry expert, Virginia Chaffin, will lead this informative two series workshop.  This workshop will cover topics such as the benefits  of free range, city vs. farm chickens and how to integrate them into a variety of settings (gardens, children, etc.) and disease and predator deterrents.  This class is free and open to the public.   Contact the library at 777-5061 with questions.

Join us at the library tomorrow, Wednesday, April  25 for enriching and fun children’s activities. Music Makers storytime is from 10:30-11:30 in the community room. Melissa Sparks leads this program, geared towards ages 2-7 with an accompanying adult, through singing, movement, fingerplays and stories.  April’s theme is “Manners and Feelings”.  Stop by the children’s room from 2:30-3:30 for our R.E.A.D to a dog program.  Ooby and his handler will be here to listen to all levels of readers.  Hope to see you at the library!  Contact Caitlin @ 777-5061.

Join us at the library on Wednesday, April  18 from 10:30-11:30 for a special Storytime celebrating Earth Day.  Storytime is an important activity for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.  It enriches literacy skills and instills an early love for reading and the library.  This week, we will read fun stories about Mother Earth, create a fun craft and plant a seed to grow in the Stevensville Community Garden.  Every family will receive a seed packet to take home.  A healthy snack is always provided.  Hope to see you at the library!  Contact Caitlin @ 777-5061 with questions.

Have you ever thought how nice it would be to have your own hens and fresh eggs?  Join us in the library’s community room on Wednesday, April  18 & 25 from 6:30-8:30 P.M. to learn all the basics of raising your backyard chicken flock.  MSU/Extension Nutrition Educator and local poultry expert, Virginia Chaffin, will lead this informative two series workshop.  The first workshop will cover topics such as breeds, buying chicks or adults, the basics of brooding and coops, equipment and feed.  This class is free and open to the public.   Contact the library at 777-5061 with questions.