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For the Week of 02/23/2026 News from the
North Lake County Public Library District:
1. Monday, February 23rd at 10:00 a.m.: Touchstones: A Dementia Friendly Program. A dementia friendly program created for individuals living with dementia and caregivers. Each session offers a calm space to enjoy stories and conversation through guided. The month of February will feature games using our Lucynt table.
2. Monday, February 23rd at 2:00 p.m.: Master Gardener Level 1 Class Series. Taught by Patrick Mangan, from the MSU extension office. Soils, botany, ornamentals, vegetables, trees, rodent control, weeds, and IPM. This class will run 8 weeks from February 23rd - April 13th. Registration is required and space is limited. Stop by the front desk to register or call 406-883-8225.
3. Wednesday, February 25th at 4:00 p.m.: Flathead Lake Bio Station Program – All About Plankton. Kelly Minear and The Flathead Lake Biological Station will be presenting a program explaining all about plankton and their role in the lake's food web. You'll have the opportunity to look at plankton through a microscope. Additionally, mysis shrimp and their impact on the food web will be covered.
4. Thursday, February 26th at 4:00 p.m.: Connect @ the Library – Teen Hour. Connect @ the Library is a time just for teens to share ideas, play games, eat snacks, and hang out in the Teen Corner of the Library. Every Thursday at 4 pm!
5. Thursday, February 26th at 6:30 p.m.: The Montana Library Network Virtual Programming presents: Lead Where You Live. Join us for a virtual presentation led by leader Tracy McIntyre. This session is designed for anyone who cares about their community and wants to lead—not by title or loud voice—but by presence, purpose, and participation. To get the Zoom link, register at https://tinyurl.com/LeadRural.
6. Friday, February 27th at 1:00 p.m.: Be A Part Of History – A Round Table Discussion. Calling on all historians, long time locals, and those that love to talk about the 'old days'. The Polson Library is collecting information on the past history of our buildings and businesses of days long ago to create a walking/drive-thru history tour of our town. Coffee will be provided.
7. Friday, February 27th at 4:00 p.m.: Lego Club. Lego Club meets once a month through May. A fun, hands-on program where creativity meets learning. Work on your own builds or collaborate with others while exploring problem-solving, imagination, and STEM skills. Ages 10 & up. All skill levels are welcome. Just bring your ideas and we will bring the bricks!
8. Saturday, February 28th at 11:00 a.m.: Harvest of the Month. Pick up the Beet! Beet roots and their edible leaves are nutritional powerhouses. We will share planting tips, delicious recipes, fun beet facts, and projects that have nothing to do with eating them! Plus, you’ll take home beet seeds to start your own crop.
9. Tuesday, March 3rd at 10:00 a.m.: Memory Café. This is a Dementia Care Partner Program. This program will be held on the first Tuesday of each month. A Memory Cafe is a safe and supportive environment for people living with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other forms of memory loss AND their caregivers/family members! Learn more and register for this program by calling Danika at 406-409-8149.
10. Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m.: Books Before Bedtime. Books Before Bedtime is a free, virtual story time held once a month, designed to help create a calming bedtime routine, while fostering early literacy in a warm and accessible way. If you did not register for March 3rd for a book box from the Montana State Library, we have a limited number of books available at our Library. Dr. Tammy Elser, Education Director at the Salish Kootenai College will be reading "The Goat and the Stoat and the Boat" by Em Lynas. Register for the April 7th book box "Bark George" by Jules Feiffer here: https://tinyurl.com/BooksBeforeBedtime
11. Thursday, March 5th at 4:00 p.m.: Connect @ the Library – Teen Hour. Connect @ the Library is a time just for teens to share ideas, play games, eat snacks, and hang out in the Teen Corner of the Library. Every Thursday at 4 pm!
12. Friday, March 6th at 4:00 p.m.: Silent Showdown Gaming Event. In the game, two teams must battle by completing challenges, while their teammates have to stay silent. Join us for a fun and family-friendly group challenge game where teams compete to complete playful tasks—while their teammates must stay silent!
Book Your Affection for Library Lover's Month - Adopt-a-Book at the Library: For a $20 donation you may choose a book from our Adopt-a-Book selection and you get to put a personalized message inside! After that - we'll "shelve the love" so everyone can see your love note.
Library Children’s Programs:
Thursdays: 10:00 a.m.: Toddler Time: This program is for 2-3 year olds & it is all about movement.
Thursdays: 2:00 p.m.: Story Time: This program focuses on 3-5 year olds and includes stories & activities for Kindergarten readiness. Watch our website and social posts for theme updates.
· For the week of February 23rd, the Story Time theme will be “Nursery Rhymes & Poetry”.
· For the week of February 16th, the Story Time theme will be “Paper Bag Princess”.
Fridays at 10:00 a.m.: Mother Goose: This is our program for 0-24 month olds and their caregivers.
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.: Story Time: This program is a repeat of the Thursday theme & focuses on 3-5 year olds. We read stories & have activities for Kindergarten readiness.
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