Lewis & Clark Library Newsletter October 2016

Lewis & Clark Library

Newsletter October 2016

Lewis & Clark Library Continue on your Main Branch 406-447-1690 hero’s journey with 120 S Last Chance Gulch Helena MT 59601 Ged, the boy wizard of Mon.-Thurs. 10 AM-9 PM Fri. 10 AM-6 PM Earthsea! Sat. 10 AM-5 PM Sun. 1 PM-5PM

Augusta Branch Library 406-562-3348 205 Main St / PO Box 387 Augusta, MT 59410 NEA Big Read is a program of the Sun. 3 PM-7 PM National Endowment for the Arts in Mon. 1 PM-5 PM Partnership with Arts Midwest. Tues. & Wed. 10 AM-5 PM Thurs 10 AM-3 PM Closed Fri & Sat

East Helena Branch Library 406-227-5750 16 E Main St / PO Box 1398 East Helena MT 59635

Tues. 10-7 PM Wed. 10 AM-5 PM Thurs. 1-7 PM Fri. 10 AM-5 PM Sat. 10 AM-3 PM Closed Sun. & Mon.

Lincoln Branch Library 406-362-4300 102 9th St / PO Box 309 Lincoln MT 59639

Sun. 1 PM-4 PM Mon. 4-8 PM Tues. & Wed. 1-6 PM 10:30 AM- Thurs. 2:30 PM Fri. 3-6 PM Closed Sat. NEA Big Read Calendar of Events Celebrating “A Wizard of Earthsea” by Ursula K Le Guin

For All Ages: Make Your Own Magical Book Saturday, October 1 from 1-3 PM Large Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch Spells & true names figure prominently inA Wizard of Earthsea. Make your own book and fill it with your own magical ideas!

Art + Space + Time Sundays, October 2, 9 & 16 from 11 AM-2 PM Large Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch Here’s your chance to show the world how A Wizard of Earthsea affected you. Work on your masterpiece in an open space with big tables waiting for you to use! Collage and scrapbook supplies will be available. BYO other materials. The Library will exhibit submitted artwork during the month of October. Fabric art, paintings, draw- ings, 3D art...we welcome whatever best expresses your vision of this fantasy classic.

Magical Movies @ the Library: Now You See Me (2013) Rated PG 13 Friday, October 14 at 6:30 PM Large Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch Enjoy snacks and a free PG 13 movie! Call 447-1690 for more information.

Helena Teens World Premiere Screening Sunday, October 23 at 1 PM Myrna Loy Center Watch a great short film made by Helena teens! The Roxy Film Academy from Missoula will teach teens how to make a movie. The World Premiere will be followed by a reception in the lobby.

Morning Minds Society: Book to Book Trailers to Movies Friday, October 28 at 10:30 AM Large Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch Watch a couple book trailers and then storyboard your own! If your life was a movie who would play you?

For Kids: Sunday Matinee! Pete’s Dragon (1977) Rated G Sunday, October 2 starting at 2:30 PM Large Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch

Canvas & Cocoa at the Holter Museum of Art Saturday, October 8 from 10 AM-12 PM At the Holter Museum of Art For ages 8 and up. Paint a picture inspired by our “Little Read” Catwings by Ursula K Le Guin. Get a free copy of the book for inspiration! Call 442-6400 to register. NEA Big Read Calendar of Events Celebrating “A Wizard of Earthsea” by Ursula K Le Guin For Kids: Sunday Matinee! Aladdin (1992) Rated G Sunday, October 9 starting at 2:30 PM Large Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch

Kids Fall Fest Saturday, October 15 from 10 AM-2 PM Pioneer Park behind the Library

Sunday Matinee! The Sword in the Stone (1963) Rated G Sunday, October 16 starting at 2:30 PM Large Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch

Lego® Club Monday, October 17 from 3-4 PM Large Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch Build a dragon and celebrate the NEA Big Read with creative creature making fun!

Saturday Storytime & Craft Saturday, October 29 from 10:30-11:30 AM Large Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch Library staff invite you to enjoy a Saturday morning Storytime and fun dragon craft and coloring pages!

Use-eum at the Holter Museum of Art Saturday, October 29 from 10:30-11:45 AM For kids age 3-7 with an accompanying adult-call 442-6400 to register!Get a copy of our “Little Read”: Catwings by Urusla K Le Guin. Make art relating to the book! Co-sponsored by the Lewis & Clark Library.

Sunday Matinee! Hercules (1997) Rated G Sunday, October 30 at 2:30 PM Large Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch

For Teens: Teen Book Group discusses A Wizard of Earthsea Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30 PM Mezzanine Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch Teens in grades 6-12. Read and talk about Ged and his quest in Earthsea.

Teen Book Discussion & Climb Wednesday, October 5 at 6:30 PM At Stonetree Climbing Center Check out Stonetree and talk about A Wizard of Earthsea. Free climbing afterwards. Call 447-1690 ext 132 to sign up and for more information.

2nd Annual Fandom Tea Party October 28 from 7-8:30 PM Geek out and get your Ged on! Come dressed as your favorite character from your favorite fandom. Food, games, and prizes! We’ll also create fantastic works. For teens in grades 6-12. NEA Big Read Calendar of Events Celebrating “A Wizard of Earthsea” by Ursula K Le Guin

Lectures: Lewis & Clark Library Foundation After-Hours Reception Friday, October 7 from 6:15-7:30 PM Mezzanine, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch The Lewis & Clark Library Foundation invites the public to a reception with a no-host bar and light refreshments celebrating the NEA Big Read. Then stimulate your mind with a fascinating talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Michael Dirda as he discusses one of the most beloved works of modern American literature, A Wizard of Earthsea.

Keynote Speaker Michael Dirda Friday, October 7 at 7:30 PM Mezzanine, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch In this Big Read presentation, “Embracing The Dark Side: An Introduction to Ursula K. Le Guin's Classic Fantasy, A Wizard of Earthsea, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Michael Dirda will discuss one of the most beloved works of modern American literature, situating Ursula K. Le Guin's A Wizard of Earthsea in the history of 20th-century fantasy, laying out its major themes, and touching on the book's sequels and influence.A discussion period will follow the talk, and Mr. Dirda encourages questions and comments from the audience.

Naturopathy with Dr Liz Cavin Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30 PM Large Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch Dr. Liz Cavin, Naturopath, will talk about herbs that could have been used to help Ged heal from his injuries and help him maintain his strength during his voyages. She will talk about the tradition of Nature Cure in naturopathy and other healing systems. There will be discussion of what the wizards may have thought about Nature Cure. The “energy” related to the taste of herbs will be explored. You will have a chance to taste different herbal teas and will learn how to make an herbal salve. Dr Cavin obtained her doctorate medical degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) in 2006. She studied botanical medicine with Dr. Tiearona LowDog, MD and Paul Bergner master herbalist.

Taoist Philosophy with Dr Eric Hall Thursday, October 20 at 7 PM Large Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch "A Wizard of Earthsea is full of Taoist imagery. The whole idea of a vital balance which is never still, which is not at rest. The wise wizards are working for a kind of balance. Young Ged gets out of balance. He's got to fix it or else it'll kill him." -Ursula K Le Guin. Carroll College's Dr Eric Hall will introduce Taoist philosophy as it relates to other ancient Chinese philosophies and its relevance to our lives.

“To Hell with It”: Ursula K Le Guin’s Place in the Literary Scence Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 7 PM in the Lecture Hall at Helena College, 1115 Roberts As reported in a recent New York Times article, Le Guin often says “What the hell,” and refuses to be shoved off the literary scene. This lecture explores the 86-year-old author’s prolific publishing life, focusing especially on her role as a woman and the societal categorization of science-fiction / fantasy writers.

“Montana Place Names from Alzada to Zortman” with Brian Shovers Thursday, October 27 at 6:30 PM. At Montana Historical Society Experience the power of naming something as well as discovering the names of already-named-before-you-got-there places just like Ged in A Wizard of Earthsea. Brian Shovers, co-author of Montana Place Names from Alzada to Zortman will talk about the book and the fascinating process of naming everything in our fair state. NEA Big Read Calendar of Events Celebrating “A Wizard of Earthsea” by Ursula K Le Guin

World Building Writing Workshop Saturday, October 8 from 10 AM-3 PM At Helena College. Sponsored by the Lewis & Clark Library Taught by Brian Buckbee, co-founder of the 406 Writers’ Workshop and English Instructor at University of Montana. This workshop will explore how fiction writers of any genre--from literary to science fiction--can use fantastical elements to get readers to escape our world, question our world and see our world. Registration required. Call 447-1690 to sign up.

Book Discussions: Book Discussion about the characters in A Wizard of Earthsea Saturday, October 1 at 11 AM. Small Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch Who are your favorite characters? Who could have been better? Who was the worst? Why? Come share your opinions and ideas!

Book Discussion on the Theme of Pride & Hubris in A Wizard of Earthsea Wednesday, October 5 at 12 PM. At First Interstate Bank at the end of Broadway by the Hospital Why does “pride go before a fall”? Explore the landscape between pride and humility. Bring your own lunch. Co-sponsored by the Lewis & Clark Library and First Interstate Bank.

Conquering Our Dragons Book Discussion of A Wizard of Earthsea Thursday, October 13 at 3 PM. HUB Coffee Consider the feats of courage you’ve survived and thrived with and share them with others! Let’s talk about how the fantasy genre offers ways to mentally and emotionally explore fears and uncomfortable topics which then may give us bravery to challenge them in real life.

Architecture in A Wizard of Earthsea Monday, October 17 at 12 PM. Original Governor’s Mansion Building is a huge theme in fantasy. Worlds, species, characters, houses and castles…it’s all up for grabs! Come talk about the architecture of a good story. Bring your own lunch and come around to the back door that leads to the basement.

Book Discussion on the Supernatural in A Wizard of Earthsea Monday, October 17 at 6 PM. Small Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library Helena Branch Wizards and spells and shadows oh my! Talk about your take on the supernatural in A Wizard of Earthsea.

Book Discussion at Triple Divide Spirits Monday, October 24 at 6:30 PM. Triple Divide Spirits Discuss your favorite mixes of adult beverages and the wizarding medicinals of Earthsea. Must be 21. Free and open to the public.

“Finding Your Power” Book Discussion at the Holter Museum of Art Tuesday, October 25 at 7 PM Explore ways to find your own power in real life and compare it to Ged’s experiences in A Wizard of Earthsea.

Book Discussion on the Power of Names & Naming People, Places and Things Thursday, October 27 at 5 PM At Montana Historical Society One of the most powerful experiences in A Wizard of Earthsea is the power of learning the true names of things. Once you learn a thing’s true name, you have power over it. Explore this theme as it plays out in the fantasy genre. Non Big Read Book Discussion Groups Library Board of All book discussions meet in the Mezzanine Meeting Room, unless other- Board Trustees wise noted, and are free and open to everyone. Copies of Premier, Day- Members ______timers, Books & Brews and Mystery titles are available at the Information ______Desk. Call 447-1690 for details. Public Helen libraries are McCaffrey, required by Great Books Group, First Wednesday of the month, 7 PM County Montana law October 5: The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston Position to be governed November 2: Babbit by Sinclair Lewis Chair by a board of Jan 2014- trustees; spe- Dec 2018 cifically, this Premier Book Group, First Thursday of the month, 7 PM requirement October 6: The Immortal Irishman by Timothy Egan and boards’ November 3: Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero LeRoy responsibili- and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II by Vicki Schramm ties are spelled Croke County out in the Position Montana Code Vice-Chair Annotated, Books & Brews, Third Monday of the month, 5:30 PM at the Red April 2013- 22-1-308. Atlas, 400 Euclid Avenue, in the Lundy Shopping Center Dec 2016 Adults age 18-mid 30s are welcome to join. October 17: Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt Board Jesse Franzen, meetings, November 21: Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion City-County held once a Joint Position month, are Daytimers Book Group, Thursdays, 3 PM Jan 2015- open meetings October 20: Namesake by Jhumpa Lalami Dec 2019 subject to the Wednesday, November 16: The Pied Piper by Nevil Shute provisions of Montana Niki Whearty, law (though Mystery Book Group, Last Wednesday of the month, 7 PM City Position they may be October 26: The Girl in the Spider’s Web by David Lagercrantz Jan 2016 - closed for the No Meeting in November. We’ll meet Wednesday, December 7 in the Dec 2020 discussion Large Meeting Room to discuss Death in a White Tie by Ngaio Marsh. of personnel matters.) Ron Waterman Wilderness+ Book Group, Third Wednesday of the month, 7 PM City Position October 19: Raven’s Exile: A Season on the Green River by Ellen Meloy January 2016 - December 2017 If you have November 16: The Wolverine Way by Douglas H. Chadwick questions about Lewis ______& Clark Library Board Lewis & Clark Library Ukulele Jam Sessions with Next Meeting meetings or the Helena Ukulele Club wish to be is on Tuesday, placed on October 18 at 5 PM in the the agenda, Monday, October 24 from 6-8 PM in the Large Meeting Room please contact Mezzanine The sessions are FREE, for people 12+, and beginners are welcome! Meeting Room. the Library The Beginner Crash Course starts at 6:00-6:30 PM for people who Director John Finn at 447- want a quick rundown of the ukulele and is for beginners only. The Jam 1690 ext. 117 Session, 6:30-8 PM, will focus on various musical themes with music or jfinn @ provided. We hope to create a safe, fun, learning and playing ukulele lclibrary.org community. Come to learn new music, practice playing with others, and meet other ukulele players in Helena! Non Big Read Events for Children and Tweens

Books & Babies Mondays, 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM in the Large Meeting Room. In addition, there is a new time on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM in the Large Meeting Room For babies, toddlers, & their grownups. Caregivers and their little ones, ages birth through 2 1/2 years old are invited to join us for songs, action rhymes, finger plays, and stories.

Preschool Story Time Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 -11 AM. On the Story Steps Story time helps reinforce a lifelong love of learning in children as well as offers parents and caregivers reading techniques. Geared for preschool age, this 30 minute program will emphasize early literacy skills for caregivers and their children. Come and join the early literacy fun!

Star Wars Reads Family Celebration Friday, October 7 at 4:30 PM on the Story Steps Join us as we celebrate all things Star Wars and the power of Reading! Enjoy stories and take home your very own craft.

Homeschool Club Friday, October 14 from 10:30-11:30 AM Large Meeting Room Calling all homeschool kids! Come play games together, try some literacy activities and eat snacks.

LEGO Club Monday, October 17, 3-4 PM. Drop-in event Large Meeting Room For kids, K-5. Create a fantastic creature out of LEGOs! Build on your own, or build together. The library supplies the LEGOs, you supply your imagination!

Tween Book Jam Monday, October 24, 3-4 PM. Large Meeting Room. Kids in grades 3-5. Bring a favorite “not-so scary” book and come and jam about it. Activities and snacks will be provided.

Family Story Time Saturday, October 29, 10:30-11:30 AM. All ages. Large Meeting Room. Enjoy some great stories about dragons and then make a dragon craft to take home.

Minecraft Club For kids in grades 2-5. Saturday, October 29, 3-4 PM. In the Computer Lab 10 computers=10 kid limit. Registration Required. Call 447-1690 to sign up. First Friday Saturday Movie Night Saturday, October 1 from 7-9:30 PM Join us for food, fun, and a feature film at this after-hours event. Board games are encouraged. First Friday is a low-key way to try out a library program and see if it's for you! Bring a friend. In October we’ll watch Tales from Earthsea.

Teen Book Group Tuesday, October 4 at 7 PM in the Mezzanine Meeting Room Meets monthly to discuss A Wizard of Earthsea. Books are available to read before the group meets. Pick up your copy at the Information Desk. Young adults in grades 6-12 who like to read, talk, eat, and play board games are invited to attend.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) October 5 & 19 from 4:30-6 PM in the Large Meeting Room (meets bi-weekly) This group of dedicated volunteers work to make their library a better place for teens. Experience attending programs at Lewis &Clark Library is encouraged but not mandatory. Participation is limited to 8th grade and up.

Teen Writer's Group Wednesday, October 12 from 4:30-6 PM in the Large Meeting Room Writers Group monthly to share creative writing and get feedback from peers.

*NEW* Middle School Monday Monday, October 17 from 7-8 PM in the Large Meeting Room Students in grades 6-8 can meet with their peers for fun, games, and friends. This group is designed for middle schoolers who love their library and want to get more involved.

Minecraft Monday Monday, October 24 from 5-6:30 PM in the Computer Lab Monthly program for teens to gather and play Minecraft! No Minecraft login required, but space is limited to 10. Register at the Information Desk or call 447-1690.

Graphix Meets Wednesday, October 26 from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Mezzanine Meeting Room Graphix is a monthly graphic novel book group for teens. Books are available to read before the group meets and you can pick up your copy at the Information Desk. Contact Teen Services Librarian Heather Dickerson for titles. 447-1690 ext 132 or [email protected] for title information.

Fandom Tea Party Friday, October 28 from 7-8:30 PM Cosplay all day! Wear your favorite character's costume/outfit/uniform and geek out with the rest of us. Fun, food, and games.

*NEW* Life Hacks Saturday, October 29 from 1:30-3:30 PM in the Large Meeting Room Being a teenager isn't easy. Come prepared to learn some useful and fun tips for making life a little easier.

Teen Wellness Sunday, October 30 from 1-2:30 PM in the Large Meeting Room This is a monthly health and wellness program. We practice yoga, journal, create a craft, and enjoy a healthy snack. No yoga experience required. Plan to wear comfortable clothes you can move in.