August @ the Library

Art at the Library

In August the photography of Chuck Paul and
the pottery of Paula Paul will be featured at the library.

Why Should Kids Have All the Fun?

The Great Falls Public Library continues its annual Adult Summer Reading program, Book Buzz, through August 12. This year's theme, Travel Light: Pack a Book, highlights how reading opens up and allows us to travel to worlds both real and imaginary. Anyone 19 and older with a library card can participate. Library cards are FREE to anyone who lives in Cascade County. To get a card,
bring in picture ID and proof of address.

Participation is simple. For every book read during Travel Light: Pack a Book, participants will be able to submit an entry for both grand and weekly prizes. Entry forms will be available at the library. A weekly winner will be drawn each Friday. People can also participate in interactive Literary Game & Puzzle Contests. Winners of those contests (chosen from all correct entries) and two grand prize winners will be drawn at a closing party on Friday, August 12, from Noon - 2:00 p.m. The party, which will be hosted by the Friends of the Great Falls Public Library, is open to the public and includes refreshments and live music performed by The Montana Old Time Fiddlers.

Weekly prizes will include gas cards, i-Tune cards, gift cards from downtown businesses and 2-Js Produce. The two grand prizes will be free library parking for one year and an Ipod Shuffle. Patrons are also encouraged to submit their own brief book reviews. Staff approved reviews shall be posted in the lobby of the library.
Staff will also post reviews of favorite books.

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

Fine-Tune Your Job Search Skills
Great Falls Public Library and the Great Falls Job Service are co-sponsoring a three-part series of workshops designed to help job seekers and those that want to brush up on work skills. These classes, which are free and open to the public, will be held at the library. The series will be repeated every two weeks through October.

Tuesday, August 2 & August 16
10:30 a.m. - Noon
Jobs Online
Would you like to register with Job Service, update your information, and use the computer for your job search? Would you like a fast and easy way to check out Job Service employment listings? This workshop covers how to utilize the Internet and specifically the website jobs.mt.gov in your job search.

Wednesday, August 3 & August 17
10:30 a.m. - Noon
Resumes That Work
This workshop covers all aspects of preparing a resume, including the different styles of resume, what information to include and an overview of Workforce Center
resources available to assist you.

Thursday, August 4 & August 18
10:30 a.m. - Noon
Interviewing Insights
A comprehensive discussion of interviews, including the various types,
how to prepare for them, and appropriate dress and appearance.

Call the Job Service at 791-5800 for more information.

 

11th Annual Music in the Library Park Continues

Come enjoy the sounds of local musicians this summer in a beautiful, relaxing park setting. Chairs are provided, but people are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. In the event of inclement weather, we will move indoors.

Tuesday, August 9, 7:00 p.m.
Acoustic Stylings of Rich Matoon & Chuck Fulcher
Two local favorites with strong vocals and a variety of acoustic instruments.

Tuesday, August 16, 7:00 p.m.
Ghost Town Sound
featuring Doug Wendt, Doug Sternberg, Steve Powell and other guest musicians.
Ghost Town Sound is a live performance creation comprised of an eclectic musical mix of Western, Native American and Reggae Dub Poetry.

Tuesday, August 23, 6:00 p.m.
Jeni Dodd & Dale Lee with special guest Pat Ruff
These local favorites perform a blend of bluegrass, country and folk music.

Brown Bag Lunch Series
Continues

The Great Falls Public Library is hosting a series of Brown Bag Lunch programs on Thursdays in July and August in the Library Park. Programs are
held from Noon - 1:00 p.m.

August 11, 18 & 25
Herbalist Jennyphyr Reiche-Sterling
Perennial favorite, Jennyphyr begins a three-part series on herbs, which will include local bounties, discovering herbs in the wild, preparation, and specific uses.

For more information on any of these programs, call 453-0349