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Farewell to an icon Cindy Christin started part-time at the Bozeman Public Library in August 1988. This month, 33 years later, she is retiring. “I hope to spend more time doing all the things I love outside of my job: time with friends and family, reading, playing and listening to music, hiking and walking, and maybe a few new activities!” Over the past few decades, Cindy has started Books & Babies, Little Ones toddler storytime, Turn Off the TV week (and Library Sleepover), Kids Book Club, Creative Workshops, Ready2Read early literacy programs, including Ready2Read Reach Out to childcare programs, the Library PlaySpace project providing blocks and other play materials, the Outdoor PlaySpace, and other services for families with young children.  Cindy will continue to organize the Children’s Festival of the Book, which is planned for Saturday, November 13 featuring author Chris Barton and illustrator Don Tate. This will be the 12th year bringing award-winning creators of children’s books. She will also stay involved with early literacy projects with the Montana State Library, and the Collaborative Summer Library Program which provides summer reading materials and resources nationwide. What will she miss? “Most of all I will miss the interactions with families and children on a daily basis, getting to know kids and watching them grow up, and helping readers find books. If I’m lucky I’ll still get to see families around town, and on visits back to the Library!” Wish her well! If Cindy has made an impact on you and/or your family (and we know she has!) you can congratulate her on her retirement or leave a nice note on a banner for her in the Library atrium. This is for patrons of all ages to leave their mark on, just like Cindy has left her mark on patrons of all ages! |
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Sunday, August 15, 4:00-6:00 PM It's the return of live music- are you ready to join in the fun? Music on the Green is back this year with one performance, and it's a big one! On Sunday, August 15 from 4:00- 6:00 PM, Bozeman's own The Tiny Band will bring blend of Motown, pop, rock, and soul to the Bozeman Library's front plaza. This FREE show is suitable for all ages. Grab your friends and family, bring a blanket, and get ready to get up and dance! Brought to you by the Bozeman Public Library Foundation. |
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Friday, August 20, 3:00 PM Join us for an interactive family program with 406Cirque, Bozeman's school of circus and performing arts. There is no need to register for this End-of-Summer event. |
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So many cool things just for teens- check it out! |
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Virtual Teen VolunteeringNeed some community service hours for school or a project? The Library now has virtual volunteer opportunities for teens age 14 + to earn community service hours. With projects like mini book reviews, documenting your "library haul" or making a Spotify playlist inspired by your favorite book or character! Service hours range from 30 minutes to 2+ hours depending on the project. Head to the Teen Volunteer page for project details and submission guidelines. |
Craft Bags for TeensOur teen craft bag program continues into the summer! Email kholloway@bozeman.net on the first of each month to reserve that current month's bag. Supplies are limited, so reservations are required. Craft bags are for grades 6+ August 10: Wild Card Art Challenge |
Win the End of Summer RaffleUse READsquared to log all those pages you've read (or listened to) this summer...when you reach Level 10, you'll be entered into our End of Summer Raffle. Pages need to be logged by Monday, August 30, with the drawing happening the next day on August 31. The Grand Prize is an Invite-Only Teen Library Nerf War! 5 lucky winners will get to invite 2 friends each to an exclusive Library Nerf War (event date to be determined with covid safety requirements). Call Kate at 582-2414! |
Bozeman Vs. Belgrade Teen Reading ChallengeRead for fun AND for bragging rights! Our 4th annual reading competition between Bozeman and Belgrade runs from June 14 to August 31. Which town can read the most pages? Who will win the trophy? Log your pages read (or listened to) either online with READsquared or with our paper reading trackers to find out! |
Friends of MSU Book ClubTuesday, August 10, 6:30 PM on Zoom The Friends of MSU Library Book Group usually meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. This group reads a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction picked at a member driven selection party held every September (this year on September. This group will be meeting online through September 2021. Join us Tuesday, August 10 on Zoom at 6:30 for a discussion of A Borrowed Man by Gene Wolfe; Contact Jan at jzauha@montana.edu for more information. |
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Tuesday, September 21 6:30 PM
Join the friendliest book club in town and the original Library Book Club! We meet the third Tuesday of each month. This book club takes a summer break, but in September we'll be discussing The Paris Library by Montana author Janet Skelsien Charles. |
New! 10:15 AM Formerly the Great Books club, we introduce you to the new and improved Classic Literature Book Club! This group focuses on literature that has withstood the test of time and continues to be relevant. If you always wanted to read, and discuss such books, the Classic Literature Book Club might be the book club for you. We meet on the third Saturday of the month from 10:15 until noon in the 2nd floor Board Room. Contact Jan Light at bozemanclbc@gmail.com for more information. |
Montana Racial Equity ProjectTuesday, August 24 6:30PM The Montana Racial Equity Project Book Club meets the fourth Tuesday of every month (except December), 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, in the small Conference Room. Reading selections for this book club include mostly nonfiction about social justice and issues affecting people of color and minorities. This meeting will be held on Zoom from 6:30-8:00 PM and is discussing The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. |
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