buffalo chips lewis & clark library newsletter february 2015

Lewis & Clark Library Main Branch Local Author Stephanie N. Pitman reads 406-447-1690 120 S Last Chance Gulch from her debut novel, “Honorable Disgrace” Helena, MT 59601

Mon.-Thurs. 10 AM-9 PM Local author Stephanie N. Pitman will read from her debut Fri. 10 AM-6 PM novel, Honorable Disgrace on February 12 at 7 PM in the Sat. 10 AM-5 PM Large Meeting Room. Sun. 1 PM-5PM This is a survivor’s tale of overcoming trauma through writ- Augusta Branch Library ing and is based on her own story of surviving the ugly side 406-562-3348 of life. 205 Main St / PO Box 387 Augusta, MT 59410 Stephanie N. Pitman has taught preschool for over 12 years Sun. 3 PM-7 PM and is a motivated entrepreneur. She is a graduate of the Mon. 1 PM-5 PM Institute of Children’s Literature and an active member of The Society of Chil- Tues. 10 AM-12 PM; dren’s Book Writers and Illustrators. & Wed. 1 PM-5 PM 10 AM-12 PM; Thurs. 1 PM-3 PM Author Brian D’Ambrosio reading of his latest Closed Fri & Sat book, “Warrior in the Ring: The Life of

East Helena Branch Library Marvin Camel, Native American World 406-227-5750 16 E Main St / PO Box 1398 Champion Boxer” East Helena MT 59635 Join us February 17 at 7 PM in the Large Meeting Room to hear about a fasci- nating and little known champion. Tues. 1-7 PM Wed. 10 AM-5 PM Marvin Camel, a mixed blood from Ronan on the Flathead Indian Reserva- Thurs. 1-7 PM tion, defi ed all obstacles of race, poverty, and geographical isolation to become Fri. 10 AM-5 PM the fi rst Native American to win a world title. Camel’s journey was an Sat. 10 AM-3 PM amazing example of gritty determination. He won Closed Sun. & Mon. state and regional amateur titles, barely missed a Golden Gloves national title and a spot in the 1972 Lincoln Branch Library Olympics, and turned professional when he was 20. 406-362-4300 As a pro, Camel willingly represented his state and his 102 9th St / PO Box 309 Lincoln MT 59639 people, proudly wearing his eagle headdress into the Sun. 1 PM-4 PM ring. Mon. 4-8 PM Tues. & Wed. 1-6 PM Brian D’Ambrosio is a Helena, Montana, writer, 10:30 AM- instructor, and media consultant. D’Ambrosio’s recent Thurs. 2:30 PM articles have been published in local, regional, and Fri. 3-6 PM national publications. He is a contributor to, among Closed Sun. other internet sites, “The Huffi ngton Post,” where he profi les an eclectic assortment of people. Book Discussion Groups

Library Board of Trustees All book discussions meet in the Mezzanine Meeting Room and are free and ______open to everyone. Copies of Premier, Daytimers & Mystery titles are available at the Information Desk. Call 447-1690 ext 5 for more information. Public libraries are required by Montana law to NEW! Nonfi ction Themed Discussions be governed by a We meet in the Mezzanine Meeting Room at 3:00 PM. Read any nonfi ction book about board of trustees; the topic and come talk about it! specifi cally, this February 25: & requirement March 25: Ireland & Scotland and boards’ responsibilities Reading nonfi ction doesn’t have to be boring, about dead kings or business. Join us each are spelled out month as we explore a different theme - from living in France, to a year on the line in in the Montana a kitchen, all about Thomas Jefferson’s contributions to the American garden and much Code Annotated, more. You read a book relating to the monthly theme and then come share what you read. 22-1-308. Come, read and enjoy the lighter (and more fun) side of nonfi ction. Board meetings, held once a Great Books Group, First Wednesday of the month, 7 PM month, are open Wednesday, February 4: The Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E. Lawrence meetings subject Wednesday, March 4: The Epic of Gilgamesh to the provisions of Montana Premier Book Group, First Thursday of the month, 7 PM law (though February 5: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter they may be March 5: Delicious! by Ruth Reichl closed for the discussion Daytimers Book Group, Thursdays, 3 PM of personnel February 26: Revolution Baby by Joanna Gruda matters.) March 19: Boundaries by Elizabeth Nunez If you have questions about Mystery Book Group, Last Wednesday of the month, 7 PM Lewis and February 25: A Fatal Likeness by Lynn Shepherd Clark Library March 25: Finding Nouf by Zoe Ferraris Board meetings or wish to be placed on the agenda, please contact the Library Director, Judy Hart, at 447-1690 ext. 117 or jhart@lclibrary. org East Helena Branch Events

February Art Show featuring oils and acrylics by local art- Board ist Jean McLean. Stop by and view her outstanding Members collection. ______Robert Bayuk, Join us for fun and Sweet Treats Movie Night on Thursday, City Position February 12, 6:30-8:30 PM. We will celebrate both Black Chair History Month and Valentines Day with plenty of munchies. Jan 2011 - Dec 2015 Story Time! Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Games, stories, stretches, Legos, and Jesse Franzen, more! City-County Joint Position EHB Book Group meets Friday, February 20 at 2 PM to discuss Rima in the Vice Chair Weeds by Deirdre McNamer. This group is free and open to the public. Jan 2015- Dec 2019

Red Cross Blood Drive Helen McCaff rey, County Position Wednesday, February 25 from 2-6 PM in the Large Meeting Jan 2014- Room. Save a life & give Blood! Dec 2018 Call 800-RED-CROSS to make your Sandi appointment. Conrady, City Position Jan 2013- Dec 2017 January Computer Classes

Free and open to the public! Sign-up is required for all classes. Call 406-447- LeRoy 1690, ext. 5 or visit the Library’s Information Desk. Schramm County Position Explore Your Android Tablet. Wednesday, February 11 from 1-2:30 PM April 2013- Learn how to download apps, navigation of home screens, tips and tricks to get Dec 2016 more out of your tablet experience. Please bring your tablet fully charged to the ______class.

More with the iPad. Wednesday, February 18 from1-2:30 PM Next Come to this hands-on class to spend time getting familiar with your iPad. Please Meeting is bring your iPad fully charged to class. Tuesday, February Introduction to Facebook. Tuesday, February 24 from 1-2:30 17 at 5 PM. Learn how to create, use, and maintain a Facebook page PM in the of your own, including understanding Facebook privacy Mezzanine policies and settings. Meeting Room. Introduction to Google Drive. Thursday, February 26 from 1-2:30 PM. Learn how you can store and access your fi les anywhere with Google Drive — on the web, on your hard drive, or on the go.