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July at the Library
Great Falls Public Library Blog Library Closure
During the months of July and August, the Great Falls Public Library is hosting the exhibit, "Paper, Copper, and Clay: Masks and Faces" by Terry Thall and Marcia Hocevar. The theme of the exhibit is facial images and the exhibit will include primarily drawings and masks. A public reception will be held on Thursday, July 17, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Come meet the artists and see the show!
Library Welcomes Genealogy Society, New
Montana Room Hours The Great Falls Public Library welcomes the Great Falls Genealogy Society, who is moving their library into the third floor annex space adjacent to the Montana Room. The move is scheduled to be completed the second week of July. With the help of the Genealogy Society staff and volunteers,
along with Great Falls Public Library volunteers, there
will be new, expanded hours for the Montana Room. Beginning July
7 the Montana Room will be open to the public
Buzzin' Along The Great Falls Public Library's Adult Summer Reading Program, Book Buzz, is in full swing and continues through August 15. Anyone older than 18 with a library card can participate and library cards are FREE to anyone who lives in Cascade County. Participation is simple. For every book read during Book Buzz, participants will be able to submit an entry. Entry forms will be available at the library. A weekly winner will be drawn each Friday. We will hold five of these drawings live on the radio and announce winners on Q106, SAM@ 107.3, and KIK-FM, 104.9. The winners will also be posted at the library. On August 15, two grand prize winners will be drawn from all of the entries submitted throughout the summer. Prizes will include hardback books, t-shirts, book bags,
and stainless steel coffee mugs. The two grand prizes will be
free library parking for one year and an iPod donated by the Book Buzz is a celebration of the joy of reading.
Brown Bag Lunch Series The Great Falls Public Library is hosting a two-part Brown Bag
Lunch Series in July. They will be held in the Library Park
located behind the library. There is road construction on 2nd
Ave. North during the summer. The easiest approach to the library
is from Park Drive and/or 3rd Ave. North. In case of inclement
weather, we will move indoors. This series is sponsored by the
Wednesday, July 9, Noon - 1 pm Meditation is being prescribed to reduce stress, help manage such diseases as hypertension, and can build an enhanced sense of well-being. This program is a chance to experience a glimpse of its benefits firsthand. Meditation teacher Kay Trebesch will provide an overview of meditation techniques and benefits, and will guide the audience through a short practice session. Trebesch has been a practioner of Mindful Meditation for over 20 years and has studied with prominent teachers. Wednesday, July 16, Noon - 1 pm Herbs may be the missing element in your health regime. This program may help you fill in that gap. Herbalist and teacher Jennyphyr Reiche-Sterling will present a program on how herbs can be used as a supplement to a balanced, healthy immune system. Not only will she discuss how herbs can be used internally, but will also discuss skin and hair care tips. Jennyphyr recently finished an apprenticeship with Gladstar, who is considered the Grandmother of the Herbalists. She also teaches adult education classes on herbs at Skyline, and was the former co-owner of the Root and Leaf.
July 10
August 28
For more information on any of these programs call 453-0349. |
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