Whitefish welcomes new snowpersons!

The newest snowpeeps have made their way from the cold, lonely store shelves to the warm, welcoming atmosphere of the Whitefish branch library. All snowpeople afficianados are encouraged to come in to admire them. You may register your guess on how many snowpeople are in the library from Jan. 4th to Feb. 5th, the kickoff of the Whitefish Winter Carnival.

Oh yeah, we have books, DVD's, downloadable books and other goodies there, too- check it out!

Busting the doors down to get books!

Over the weekend, we had a minor incident at the Main Library in Kalispell. We have not confirmed that the perpetrator was indeed a library patron needing their book fix, although that is a rumor that I just started. In the future, please enter the building during library hours only. Fortunately, there was no vandalism inside of the library, so come on in and make a run on literature!

If you like to follow Joan Smith's Book Reviews, I have added 7 new reviews this morning here. Don't forget to stop by to get some books, movies and music for the holidays.
All branches of the Flathead County Library will close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. All locations will be closed on Christmas and New Year's Day. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Teen Action and ROCK BAND!

On Thursday, local teens ages 12-18 are invited to come and play Rock Band on the big screen and help us plan events and choose new books, movies, and music. This event is free and there will be free food!

Rock Band and Teen Action
Thurs, Dec 17th
4:00-5:30pm
ages 12-18
Basement Meeting Room
Main Library, Kalispell

For more information, contact Martha at 758-5713 or mfurman@flathead.mt.gov.

Whitefish Library Teen Event

The Whitefish Library invites teens ages 12-18 to an anime club meeting on Tuesday, December 15th from 4-5 pm. The anime show Moon Phase will be screened, and popcorn and other refreshments will be available. This is a free event and no registration is required. If you are unfamiliar with anime and you're just looking for something fun to do, come on over!

For more information, contact the Whitefish Library at 862-6657, or Teen Services Librarian Martha Furman at 758-5713.

Congratulations, Rita Shaw!

Our Bigfork Branch Manager, Rita Shaw, will be retiring December 5th. Rita has given 25 years of wonderful service to the residents of and visitors to the Bigfork community. Please join me in thanking Rita for all of her work on behalf of Flathead County residents and wishing her the very best in her retirement!

Yesterday at the Flathead County Library Board meeting the trustees recognized Rita with the following resolution:

WHEREAS, It has been brought to the attention of the Board of Trustees of the Flathead County Library System that Rita Shaw will retire from the Library on December 5th, 2009; and,

WHEREAS, Rita Shaw has devoted 25 years of dedicated and loyal service to the Flathead County Library System and the citizens of Flathead County, specifically at the Bigfork Branch Library; and,

WHEREAS, Rita has recommended thousands of books to her loyal customers in Bigfork, and has touched the lives of countless co-workers and customers during her tenure at the Flathead County Library System:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Board of Trustees of the Flathead County Library System does hereby congratulate Rita Shaw on her years of service to the Flathead County Library System and expresses publicly its sincere appreciation for that service and offers its best wishes for retirement.