Big Sky Community Library News

Unfortunately, due to COVID circumstances, Mark Sullivan needs to postpone his visit to the Big Sky Community Library. The FOL board and Mark have made the decision to reschedule our One Book Big Sky for The Last Green Valley to January. We will post updates in future newsletters, please stay tuned.

*Watch for our next "One Book Big Sky" announcement for our winter read coming in January.

We are excited to offer you a new resource available through the Big Sky Community library's website!

NewsBank consolidates current and archived information from thousands of newspaper titles, as well as newswires, web editions, blogs, videos, broadcast transcripts, business journals, periodicals, government documents and other publications. Including the Bozeman Daily Chronicle!

Please find this valuable new resource on our library's website: www.bigskylibrary.com and go to our media tab!

Check out these "how to videos" to get you started.

Call or email the library today if you need a user name and password to access this wonderful new resource. 406-995-4281 x2, librarian@bssd72.org.

The Friends of the Library will hold their Annual meeting on Oct. 20th, at 10:00 in the library. Come and hear all the great new things happening, and get involved in the fun!

We will be celebrating 21 years of service to our community. WOW!

A big thank you to the FOL officers who have served the past years and will be on the docket for another term.

Kay Reeves: Chairperson

Jane McCarthy: Secretary

Teri Kendziorski: Treasurer

Sue Arneson: Membership

Patricia Doherty: Board Member

Rene' Kraus: Board Member

Danielle Mclain: Board Member

Kris Corzine: Board Member

The time, effort, and dedication these officers put into the library is so valuable and greatly appreciated!

So many people to acknowledge for the library's 21 years of sustainability and success!

Our Volunteers: We couldn’t do it without all of our Volunteers who spend countless hours to help prepare books and resources for automation, work used book sales, and assist with basic operations. Thank-you! Thank-you! Thank-you!

The Big Sky Resort Tax Board: Our very first request back in 2000 was for $28,000. Amazing how much the library world has grown and all the resources we have available now. Thanks for the support throughout the years!

Finally, our FOL Members: Your financial support these past 21 years, assisting us with programming and purchasing expenses, has been instrumental in allowing us to achieve our goals. Thank-you for your years of support!

October “kicks” off our yearly membership drive. If you would like to become a member just click on our website www.bigskylibrary.com and then go to the "Donate" tab and see the ways you can contribute.

We are so fortunate to live in a community that understands the importance of libraries and education in our world. On to Year 22 WOO HOO!

Join us Monday, October 4th @10:30 am at the library! The Fire Department will be here to teach us all about fire safety and prevention.

* It will be important to let the preschool kids know and have the adults joining help keep the kids at a distance. Close interaction with firefighters and inside tours of fire trucks is not an option this time. Kiddos can visit and look at fire trucks at a distance.

This year’s FPW campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” works to educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. Knowing what to do when an alarm sounds will keep you and your family safe. When an alarm makes noises – a beeping sound or a chirping sound – you must take action.

We are continuing to have story time and love seeing you! We meet Mondays at 10:30 am.

We love Halloween stories and are excited to read them all month. The culmination of Halloween stories will be a Halloween party storytime on October 25th. We will have fun activities, including a costume parade, so come dressed up and ready to party!

Several new releases are available for circulation. To find out ore about these books go to our website and click on catalog. http://www.bigskylibrary.com

National Book Month is an annual designation observed in October. As the warm temperatures start to leave us for the winter, it’s the perfect time to put on some cozy slippers, have a cup of tea (or wine) and curl up on the couch with a good book. It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of everyday life and forget to enjoy the little things. Many of us put our relaxing hobbies like reading on the backburner, but this month, pick up a few new books and make time to read them. It’s a great hobby to get into!

Here are a few other reasons you should get your nose buried in a great piece of literature this month.

1. Reading provides mental stimulation. Just like any other muscle in our bodies, our brains need exercise and nourishment to help it stay strong and healthy. Studies have also shown that it can slow, or even prevent altogether, diseases like Alzheimer’s and Dimentia.
2. It reduces stress. Reading has the power to take you to another place and help you forget about any stress going on in your life in the real world. Take a well-deserved break and sit down with a book.
3. It provides you with knowledge. Even if you’re reading fiction, everything you take in provides your brain with new knowledge… And that’s something that can never be taken away from you.
4. Reading expands your vocabulary and memory, according to research. The more you read, the more you get exposed to new words and expressions, which strengthens your personal vocabulary more and more each day. It improves your memory because it trains your brain to remember characters, plots, and other things that are happening in your book after you set it down.
5. Last but certainly not least, it’s free entertainment!

Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com

What a great time to watch new movies added to Kanopy! Please check them out!

https://bigskylibrary.kanopy.com/category/26397?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MGMWB%20USPL-09242021&utm_source=ppu-comuser&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MGMWB%20USPL-09242021

With our library subscription each account receives 10 free movie credits a month.

If you are interested in signing up for Kanopy, e-mail the library at librarian@bssd72.org for the access code. Then follow the link below https://bigskylibrary.kanopy.com to sign up with your e-mail; you will be prompted for our access code which we will send to you.

September 15th - October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month! Come to the library to find books written by Hispanic authors telling Hispanic stories!

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively.

Click here for more resources: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about/

Thank you Resort Tax for your support!

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Email: librarian@bssd72.org
Website: bigskylibrary.com
Location: 45465 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway, MT, USA
Phone: 406-995-4281