November events at the Lincoln County Libraries
November 2, 2011
A big November is planned at the Lincoln County libraries. This month is the kick-off of their five-part Civil War series of programs at the Libby Library. This program series, entitled Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War, has been made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association. They are one of only 65 libraries nationwide to receive the grant. They will have two presentations, a movie, and a discussion planned in November in honor of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. There will be Civil War related programs running through March 2012.
In addition to all of the history, they have computer classes, after-school programs, story times, and more in all three libraries. To find out dates and times, check out the libraries’ calendar (www.lincolncountylibraries.com/calendar.php), call the libraries in Libby (406-293-2778), Troy (406-295-4040), and Eureka (406-296-2613.
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The Lincoln County Public Library in Libby will be presenting a full calendar of programs during the month of November. All events are free and open to the public.
The Lincoln County Libraries in Troy, Eureka and Libby will be closed on Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day.
The Lincoln County Libraries in Troy, Eureka and Libby will be closed on Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving.
The libraries in Libby, Troy, and Eureka will be closed to the public on Friday, November 25 for a staff in-service day. Periodic in-service days allow staff to maintain the quality of service provided despite budgetary issues.
The Libby Library hosts an after school program every Wednesday at 4 pm throughout the school year. Kids and families can come to the library for a variety of programs ranging from arts and crafts to food preparation to cultural exploration.
The Libby Friends of the Library will host its semi-annual, two-room book sale on Friday, November 4 from 10 until 5 and on Saturday, November 5 from 10 until 5.
The libraries host one technology-related program per month in each library. In November, librarians will give a demonstration of the libraries’ card catalog. Learn how to search the catalog for books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, and more. Placing holds, renewing items, and reviewing patron accounts will also be covered. Laptops will be provided for hands-on practice. The program will be held at the Libby Library on Tuesday, November 1 at 6 pm, at the Eureka Library on Wednesday, November 2 at 1 pm, and at the Troy Library on Wednesday, November 9 at 5:30 pm.
The Libby Library kicks-off its Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War program series on Tuesday, November 8 at 6 pm with a presentation titled, "Military Leaders of the Civil War." The presentation will focus on lesser-known figures from both sides of the conflict, and will also include discussion of interesting military stratagem, including the Union Army’s Balloon Corps. Refreshments will be served. Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War, a reading and discussion series, has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.
The Civil War series continues on Tuesday, November 15 at 5 pm with a screening of the classic film The Red Badge of Courage (1951, 69 minutes). Based on Stephen Crane’s novel of the same name, Audie Murphy (the most honored soldier in World War II) gives a brilliant performance as the young Civil War soldier coming to grips with the horrors of war.
Rich Aarstad of the Montana Historical Society will visit the Libby Library on Tuesday, November 22 at 6 pm to give a presentation on Montana during the Civil War. The presentation will cover how Montana, then part of the Idaho Territory, was influential in the course of the war and how the war influenced the formation of Montana as a separate territory. Mr. Aarstad will also discuss how the Civil War played a part in the lives of Montanans, even though they lived so far from the front lines.
The first discussion session of the Making Sense of the American Civil War series will be held on Tuesday, November 29 at 6 pm at the Libby Library. The theme for the first discussion is "Imagining War."
Attendees are encouraged to read Geraldine Brooks’ Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "March" and pick up other program-related materials prior to the discussion. As the North reels under a series of unexpected defeats during the dark first year of the war, one man leaves behind his family to aid the Union cause. His experiences will utterly change his marriage and challenge his most ardently held beliefs. Copies of the book and other materials are available for check-out at the Libby Library. For more information on the program series, please call 406-293-2778.
The Libby Library presents Family Movies @ Your Library on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. These events begin at noon. On Saturday, November 12 the library will show the Disney animated film "Oliver & Company" (G, 74 minutes). Inspired by Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist", Oliver is a kitten left to fend for himself on the streets of New York until he meets Dodger, a cocky terrier mix who introduces him to his friendly pack of ruff 'n' ready canine pickpockets. Come to the library on Saturday, November 26 to celebrate author Louisa May Alcott’s birthday with a screening of the 1994 film "Little Women" (115 minutes, PG) starring Winona Ryder, Christian Bale, and Susan Sarandon. Based on the 1868 novel, "Little Women" tells the story of the trials and tribulations of four sisters living in New England during the Civil War.
The last Friday of every month is Amnesty Day at the Lincoln County Libraries. Because the library will closed on November 25, this month Amnesty Day is Friday, November 18. Any materials less than 90 days overdue which are returned in good condition to any of the three libraries on that day will have all penalties waived. Overdue interlibrary loan materials are not included.
For more upcoming library events, please view the calendar on the Lincoln County Public Libraries website, www.lincolncountylibraries.com.
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