May library events
The Lincoln County Public Library in Libby will be presenting a full calendar of programs during the month of May. All events are free and open to the public.
The Libby library is pleased to offer one-on-one technology sessions; one hour set aside to help with any computer skills needed, from basic computer use to Microsoft Word, using your new Nook, Kindle, or iPad, searching on the Internet or learning how to send and receive emails. Talk to or call Jessie Pate at 283-2472 or the library’s main line at 293-2778 to schedule a one-hour session.
The library has recently received a video magnifier to assist patrons. The machine allows readers to magnify the text of magazines, newspapers, and more. It is free to use on a first come, first serve basis. Ask any staff member to get started.
The Libby Library hosts story time for preschool age children every Tuesday at 10 a.m.
The Troy library hosts a chess game every Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages and experience levels welcome. There are boards available, as well as, a player/teacher/mentor and challenger. For more information, call Kimberly at 295-4040.
Events this month:
The Libby Friends of the Library are having a book sale on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The entrance is on Main Street across from the post office.
The after school program for ages 6-12 meets at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays.
The focus on May 7 is National Nurses Week. Participants will make cards to give to our local nurses, thanking them for their hard work.
On May 14 it will be “Dance like a Chicken Day” with an introduction to the Chicken Dance.
National Bike Week will be the focus on May 21 with a lesson on bicycle safety and maintenance.
On May 28 it will be a day to have s’mores and talk about summer plans.
On May 17, the Libby library is celebrating 50 years in its current building. Stop by the library for free cupcakes and a trip down memory lane. Browse old scrapbooks, discover the history of the library and share your favorite memories of Lincoln County Public Libraries.
The Libby library will hold an open house May 27 at 5:30 p.m. for candidates for Lincoln County Commissioner and Sheriff. This will be an informal setting for the public to meet and share concerns with the candidates ahead of the primary election.
May 30 is amnesty day. The last Friday of every month is amnesty day at the Lincoln County Libraries. Any materials less than 90 days overdue, which are returned in good condition to any of the three libraries on that day, will have all penalties waived. Overdue interlibrary loan materials are not included.
The monthly book discussion group meets May 31 at 11 a.m. This month they will discuss “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. In a world without conflict, poverty, or inequality, each 12-year-old is given a life assignment determined by community elders.
For more upcoming library events, please view the calendar on the Lincoln County Public Libraries website, www.lincolncountylibraries.com.