Why Should Kids Have All the Fun?

The Great Falls Public Library's second annual Adult Summer Reading Program, Book Buzz, continues through August 14. Anyone 19 and older with a library card can participate. 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. Winners will be announced on Q106, SAM @ 107.3, and KIK-FM, 104.9, every other week and posted in the PLAY section of Sunday's Tribune, as well as being posted at the library. On August 15, two grand prize winners will be drawn from all of the entries submitted throughout the summer.

Weekly prizes will include hardback books, movie passes, gift card for local businesses, and more. The two grand prizes will be free library parking for one year and MP3 player. New this year, patrons may submit their own brief book reviews. Reviews will be posted in the lobby of the library. Staff will also post reviews of favorite books. Book Buzz is a celebration of the joy of reading. Come join the fun!

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Public Library

 

Summer Wii Gaming@ the Library
Every other Tuesday
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Cordingley Room

Kids, grab your game face, bring your screen name, and come to the library every other Tuesday afternoon beginning in June (for anyone 18 and younger). The gaming include Wii Sports and DDR (Dance Dance Revolution). Gaming will be June 9 & 23, Judly 7 & 21 and August 4 & 18. Participation is free. For more information call Nola Huey or Sara Kegel at 453-0349.

Summer Music in the Library Park
Tuesdays, Library Park

The Great Falls Public Library is hosting its annual Music in the Library Park series beginning this month. The series held on Thursday evenings for the last eight years has moved to Tuesdays this summer! Bring a blanket or comfy chair and enjoy an evening of great music in a relaxed atmosphere. Suitable for all ages.

July 21, 7:00 p.m.
Rich Matoon (acoustic, guitar, flutes, original music & more)

July 28,7:00 p.m.
Impromptu (jazz standards and favorites, horns, vocalist, band)

Aug. 11, 6:00 p.m.
Dinner with Jeni Dodd & Dale Lee (bluegrass, folks, violin, guitar,
original and cover) *Bring a picnic or enjoy food from local vendors for this
special dinner music evening

Aug. 18, 7:00 p.m.
Chuck Fulcher (folk, western, acoustic)

Aug. 25, 7:00 p.m.
Hit 'n Run (full bodied, horns, rock, contemporary)

Brown Bag Lunch in the Library Park

The Great Falls Public Library is hosting a series of Brown Bag Lunches in the
Library Park that will run from Noon to 1:00 pm.
In case of inclement weather, we will move indoors.

Wednesday, July 22, Noon
The Dog Whisperer, with Susan Overfield
Back by popular demand, Susan and her dog Tiege join us for an hour of eye-opening dog training advice. Knowledgeable, experienced, and successful, Susan delivers her common sense approach to dogs with more than a little humor. Even cat lovers walk away educated and entertained.

Wednesday, July 29, Noon
Herbs for Influenza and Pandemics with Jennephyr Reiche-Sterling
Local herbalist Jennephyr Reiche-Sterling begins her talks with the segment, "What's A Herbal Consultation Anyway? and continues with discussing how we can use herbs to help prepare us for influenza and pandemics, alleviating a fearful mindset.

Note: August programs to be announced

For information on any of these programs,
contact the library at (406) 453-0349

Coming up in August