August events at county libraries

All Lincoln County Public Libraries events are free and open to the public.

The Troy library will host chess games every Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages and experience levels welcome. Bring yourself, a partner and your favorite board. We also have boards available as well as a player/teacher/mentor and challenger. For more information please call Stacy at 406-295-4040.

Capitol Christmas Tree Ornament Making: The Kootenai National Forest will be supplying the Capitol Christmas Tree this year! Stop by the Libby library to help make ornaments to decorate the trees and show off the “beauty of the big sky.” Aug. is your last chance to make an ornament. Please call the Libby library for details at 406-293-2778.

Aug. 1, 10 a.m.: Preschool Mad Science: join us at J. Neil’s Memorial Park to experience Magic Milk! If you add food coloring to milk, not a whole lot happens. It takes one simple ingredient to turn milk into a swirling explosion of colors.

Aug. 4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Book Sale: the Libby Friends of the Library are having a book sale. The entrance is on Main Street across from the post office. Stop by and check out the books, movies, and music CDs. It’s a great way to support your library.

Aug. 5, Closed: The libraries will be closed for In-Service training.

Aug. 8, 10 a.m.: Preschool Mad Science: join us at J. Neil’s Memorial Park to make Lemon Volcanoes! Experience an oozing, colorful, erupting mess - a twist on the classic baking soda and vinegar experiment.

Aug. 9, noon: Lemonade on the Lawn, join us at the Libby library for Montana Trivia Game. Think you’re a true Montanan? Test your knowledge about all things Montana! There will be free lemonade and a cookie for all attendees. Lunch will also be available for purchase.

Aug. 15, 10 a.m.: Preschool Mad Science: join us at J. Neil’s Memorial Park to make your own catapult. Engineer your own catapult with wood sticks and rubbers bands, and see how far you can hurl objects.

Aug. 19, 11 a.m.: Join us at the Libby Library for “A Hot Drink and A Good Book,” our monthly book discussion. This month features Speak by Louisa Hall. This is a thoughtful, poignant novel that explores the creation of artificial intelligence – illuminating the very human need for communication, connection and understanding. Copies are available at the library.

Aug. 22, 10 a.m.: Preschool Mad Science: join us at J. Neil’s Memorial Park to make your own lava lamp. Learn how to make a wave bottle using oil, water, and a secret ingredient that makes the whole thing fizz, bubble, and erupt.

Aug. 23, noon: Lemonade on the Lawn, join us at the Libby library as the Montana City Old Town Players present a selection of vaudeville skits from this summer’s performances. There will be free lemonade and a cookie for all attendees. Lunch will also be available for purchase.

Aug. 24, 3 p.m.: Author Reading and Book Signing: join us at the Libby library for the release of local author Megan Sutherland’s first novel Of Hearts and Brains. Copies of her self-published novel will be available for purchase.

Aug. 25: Amnesty Day: the last Friday of every month is Amnesty Day at the Lincoln County Public 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.

Aug. 29, 10 a.m.: Preschool Mad Science: join us at J. Neil’s Memorial Park to make slime. Watch two liquids turn to solid - an icky, sticky, gooey solid that is.

For more upcoming library events, please view the calendar at www.lincolncountylibraries.com.