October 26, 2017 (Helena, MT)—During November your Lewis & Clark Library will celebrate Picture Book Month, International Games Week, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), and the addition of a new Spanish Conversation Group.
Each November libraries and book sellers celebrate Picture Book Month as a way to encourage parents and care-givers to read to young children. As a part of the Lewis & Clark Library’s early literacy mission, Children’s Librarian Marissa Bazan hosts weekly story time for preschoolers in addition to Books & Babies and Movers & Shakers! for babies and toddlers. Each of the three programs features story time, song, and movement all designed to engage young patrons in the fun of reading. Story time is held every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30AM; Books & Babies meets Mondays at 10:30AM; and Movers & Shakers meets Tuesdays at 10:30AM.
In celebration of International Games Week, the Library will host a 24 hour gaming event on November 4th. This event will run from 8AM Saturday, November 4th until 8AM Sunday, November 5th. There will be board games and computer games. People are welcome to come and go. After the library closes at 6PM on the 4th, the lobby doors will be closed and locked, and people will have to knock to come in. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied with a parent or guardian after 6PM. Families, join us for Game Night on Tuesday, November 28th from 6-8PM. Open to all ages, Game Night is a drop in event held on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
The Library will host a NaNoWriMo Tailgate, “On Your Mark, Get Set…”on Monday, October 31st at 6PM. This event is designed to help NaNoWriMo participants get a jumpstart on their month of fun, seat-of-your pants approach to creative writing. Learn some writing (and coping) strategies with local authors and NaNoWriMo finishers; join in a Kick-Off Boot Camp activity: can you write 500 words in 20 minutes?!; and enjoy free refreshments. Get inspired, meet other NaNoWriMo hopefuls, and jump start your month!
On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 PM on November 30. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought about writing a novel. Sign up for your account at www.nanowrimo.org. On Thursday, November 30th at 6PM, the Library will host a NaNoWriMo Finishers Celebration for those who completed the challenge. Whew! You made it! Even if you didn't get to 50,000 words, come celebrate with free food, music and chair massages!
The Library is pleased to announce the addition of a Spanish Conversation Group. The Group will meet Saturday’s during November at 10AM beginning November 4th. ¿Cómo está? Practice your Spanish in this casual conversational setting. We'll discuss easy topics to encourage simple and interesting conversation. Please register by calling 447-1690 or stopping by the Information Desk at the Lewis & Clark Library.
Throughout November there are a host of other programs, events, and classes for all ages at the Library:
Minecraft for kids in Grades 2-5
Saturday, November 4, 3-4PM.
In the Computer Lab. Build with your friends and show off your skills! Registration Required.
Read to a Dog or a Cat!
Saturday, November 11, 10:30AM. Large Meeting Room. Registration required.
Bring a favorite book or choose from an assortment of books, and read aloud to a furry friend. Therapy dogs and cats are registered with Intermountain Therapy Animals. Registration Required. For kids of all ages.
Builders Bonanza
For kids, grades K-5. Monday, November 13, 3-4PM. Large Meeting Room.
Build out of an assortment of building materials. From K’NEX to Squigz, to
LEGOs and Magformers. Build on your own, or build together. Drop-in event.
Teens! Looking for something fun to do? Stop by the Library and check out one of these great programs:
Teen Advisory Group will meet November 1 and 15 at 5:30PM in the Teen Space
Middle School Book Group will meet on November 2nd at 4PM in the Mezz Meeting Room
Hour of Code! Fridays in November: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 FROM 3:30-5PM in the Computer Lab
Hour of Code is a project meant to introduce middle and high school students to coding basics through fun and games. Each week we'll complete a different project in just one hour! Register at the Information Desk or call 447.1690
Girls who Code will meet on November 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 3-4PM in the Computer Lab. Registration Required.
Second Thursday Teen Writer’s Group will meet on November 9th at 4:30PM in the Small Meeting Room
A World Without Hermione: Documentary Screening and Conversation
Wednesday, November 15 from 6:30-8:30PM in the Large Meeting Room
Teens are invited to watch a documentary and engage in discussion about how the world would look without our favorite strong female characters. Pizza will be provided. This project is in cooperation with the Harry Potter Alliance.
Teen Wellness @ Stonetree Climbing Center on November 26th at 11AM. Registration Required.
Graphix will meet on November 27th at 4:30PM in the Teen Space
Looking for a great Book Discussion Group? The Library hosts five different discussion groups each month, join one or join them all:
Books & Brews: 5:30PM, Red Atlas Coffee Shop, 400 Euclid Ave. November 20: Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
Great Books Group: 7PM, Mezzanine Meeting Room. November 1: The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus
Daytimers Book Group: 3PM. Small Meeting Room. November 16: A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr
Mystery Book Group: 7PM, Mezzanine Meeting Room. No meeting in November. December 6: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Premier Book Group: 7PM, Mezzanine Meeting Room. November 2: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
For those looking to learn more about their iPhone, the Library will offer an iPhone Essentials class on Tuesday & Wednesday, November 14 & 15 from 3-4PM. Learn the basics of the iPhone. Seating is limited, please call 447-1690 to register.
For a complete list of classes, events, and programs, visit the Library’s website at lclibrary.org and remember, There’s Always Something Going on @ Your Lewis & Clark Library!
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