North Valley Storyline

Desiree — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:19:33 +0000

There was a great article in today’s Ravalli Republic about our new program, the North Valley Storyline. You can read the article here.

We’re very excited about this new early literacy outreach program. For now, Kim is using her personal car to visit daycare centers in Stevensville and Florence, but the library’s ultimate goal is to purchase a vehicle to use in the project.

The Storyline has been funded entirely with donations and grant funds so far. The NVPL Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is accepting donations to keep the Storyline running long into the future.

If you’d like more information, contact Kim, Caitlin or Desiree at 777-5061.

Internet Safety Class

caitlinkempainen — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:00:19 +0000

The internet is a wonderful place for children to explore, but it can also pose safety risks. Learn how to balance enjoyment and safety for your children in this informative and free Thursday Tech Training. Join our tech training specialist in this special evening session for parents from 5:00-7:00 PM this Thursday, May 9. Please call the library to register. (406)777-5061.

National Library Week

caitlinkempainen — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:57:25 +0000

Communities Matter @ your Library during National Library Week. Stop by NVPL this week and find out how the library supports your community. Today, we will be serving coffee and treats from local businesses. Tomorrow, grab a packet of seeds from the Stevensville Community Garden. Bring your little one to an engaging storytime (Tuesday & Wednesday @ 10:30) or practice your Spanish language skills at our weekly Spanish Conversation Group (Wednesday @ 6:00). All week, let us know how the library can improve this community and enter your name for tickets to the upcoming production of Wizard of Oz at the Stevensville Community Playhouse or a gift certificate to area businesses. We hope to see you at the library!

Herb Chat Cancelled Today

caitlinkempainen — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:27:32 +0000

The Herb Chat scheduled for today at 12:00 has been cancelled. Sincere apologies from your library and the Outlaw Herbalist. Check back next month on Tuesday, April 9 at 12:00 for a herb seed swap. Just in time for spring!

Mark Your Calendars

caitlinkempainen — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:50:49 +0000

Special library events abound this month. Remember to mark your calendars!

Travel Presentation: Ireland: Wednesday, March 13 @ 6:00 PM

Plan to Can with MSU-Extension: Tuesday, March 26 @ 12:00 PM

Ready 2 Read Early Literacy Workshop: Thursday, March 28 @ 5:30 PM

Community Garden Public Gathering: Friday, March 29 @ 6:00 PM

As always, library events are free, enriching, and open to all.

Contact Caitlin at (406)777-5061.

Movie Matinee @ 12:00

caitlinkempainen — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:12:08 +0000

We’re celebrating all things Irish this month, at the library! Stop in at 12:00 today to view a free film steeped in Irish folklore. A 10 year old girl is sent to live with her grandparents in a small fishing village in Donegal, Ireland and learns the legends of her ancestors. This is a great film for the entire family. Contact the library for title information at 777-5061.

Family Literacy Night – Tonight @ 5:00!

caitlinkempainen — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:26:06 +0000

The snow is falling and it feels like winter once again. What better time to bring your family to the library to learn how animals live in the cold and snowy Montana winters. In collaboration with Ranger Bob Danley from Lee Metcalf, the Montana Natural History Museum and the Teller Wildlife Refuge, the library will host enriching activity stations such as animal track mysteries and winter poem writing. Make a snow globe to take home! This event is free and all ages are welcome to participate. Tonight from 5:00-6:30 PM in the community room.

Contact Caitlin at 777-5061.

Family Literacy Night with Lee Metcalf Refuge

caitlinkempainen — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:54:15 +0000

Join us this Thursday, February 28 from 5:00-6:30 for a special Family Literacy Night with guest, Ranger Bob, from Lee Metcalf Refuge. Discover activities for all ages featuring how animals live during the winter months. Explore animal tracks and hibernation techniques; read stories and poems about winter; and create a snow globe to take home. This is a free educational event that is important for literacy development, science enrichment and will help create an early love for the library. We hope you will join us for this fun and educational evening. Contact Caitlin @ 777-5061.

Sponsored by the Montana Natural History Museum, Teller Wildlife Refuge and Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge.

Hours next week

Desiree — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:33:41 +0000

The library will be closed on Monday, February 18 in observance of Presidents Day.

We’ll also be closed on Friday, February 22 for the 18th annual Chocolate and Authors event, brought to you by the Friends of the Library. Mingle with authors and sample tasty chocolate treats from 4:00-8:00 pm that day. Tickets are $5; children under 12 are admitted for free.

We will be open Tuesday the 19th and Wednesday the 20th from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm; Thursday the 21st from noon – 7:00 pm; and Saturday the 23rd from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Teddy Bear Sleepover – Friday!

caitlinkempainen — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:39:02 +0000

Only two more nights until the first library Teddy Bear Sleepover! NVPL will be joining the Bitterroot and Darby Public Libraries to promote the value of early literacy development through this enriching family event. On Friday from 5:00-6:00 PM bring your little one and their favorite stuffed animal friend to the library for a pre-sleepover storytime where stories, music and a craft will prepare your child to say goodnight to their teddy. The next day, find out the adventures your teddy had in the library and bring home a special surprise! We hope you will join us for The Teddy Bear Sleepover! Help your child find an early love for the library.

Friday, February 15. 5:00-6:00 PM. Community Room. Contact Caitlin at 777-5061.