Whitefish Community Library

Why do you see that headline? Because an alert patron notified us that they were receiving solicitations to donate to Whitefish Community Library through an online source. This is an attempt to scam folks into donating to a community institution that they love.

We’re sorry that we don’t have much more information than that, but we do know that the Whitefish Community Library does not, nor has it ever, solicited donations via online ads. We don’t even have the capability to process card payments at our brick and mortar building (it’s just not sustainable given the small amount of funds we deal with).

If you fall victim to a scam like this, please contact your financial institution. Let them know what happened and allow them to see what can be done. Hopefully together we can stop this scammer in his or her tracks.

NOTE: the Whitefish Library Association is a nonprofit associated with the Library. It has its own website and donations can be made there, but they also do not buy advertising to solicit funds. https://whitefishlibraryassociation.org/

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us [406-862-9914].

Here are some crocuses to remind us that good things are still going on….

Spring Break for Whitefish Schools has arrived, and it’s also Montana Library Conference week. Because of this we will be short-staffed and some recurring events are cancelled until next week.

Books and Babies will still be happening on Wednesday, March 26 at 11 a.m.

Cancelled until next week are Wednesday’s “After School at the Library,” and Friday’s “Story Circle” and “Switch It Up!”

Our usual activity area and play cubby are always available.

We’ll be all trained up and ready to go with our usual programs on Monday, March 31st.

The Montana Shared Catalog App makes it easy to access your account, renew books, and place holds using your phone, tablet or any device that uses apps. You can also look at your account to check the status of your holds. And my favorite feature? I can scan the barcode of any book I see to find out if the Library already has it!

Find it free at any app store: The Montana Shared Catalog App.

Join us at a unique event facilitated by local writer Antonia Malchik this Thursday at 6 pm in WCL’s Community Room.

Participants will craft a collage (materials provided) followed by a series of writing prompts connecting each person to prose – and a connection to nature – that is uniquely their own.

The program is free and open to the public.

Find out more about our presenter at Antonia Malchik.

The Library will be closed on Saturday, February 8th during Winter Carnival, and will reopen on Monday, February 10th at 10 a.m.

The Library parking lot will also be closed by Police order. Police Chief Bridger Kelch states “There will be no parking [in the Library lot] as it is in the secure perimeter with no egress.” Note that all entrances/ exits to the Library are blocked by the Parade and its preparations for several hours and thus the parking lot must be closed.

And if you’ve been enjoying the stellar plowing of the Library parking lot, it’s all due to the dedication and hard work of City of Whitefish Public Works Dept. Thanks, guys and gals!

We’re excited to introduce two new programs for preschoolers: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, and our new Books with Babies Story Circle!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a simple concept: read to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler . The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat books) before your child starts kindergarten. Every 100 books your child will get to add a leaf to our lovely banner. This program is free and ongoing – you don’t even need to have a library card! Call or visit the Library for more information or download a reading log and get started today!

Download 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Log

Books with Babies is an interactive early literacy program for babies aged Zero to 18 months. Each Wednesday at 11 a.m., babies and their caregivers can enjoy stories, music and play with Miss Debbie. Starts Wednesday, February 5th.

We have an author visit this week! Leslie Budewitz, author of two cosy mystery series and a standalone thriller, and most importantly for this visit, All God’s Sparrows and Other Stories, will talk about the real-life protagonist of that book and her place in Montana history. The presentation is called “Stagecoach Mary: at the Junction of History and Myth.”

All God’s Sparrows won the Agatha Award for Best Short Story in 2018. Budewitz went on to publish a book of stories featuring Stagecoach Mary, and her characterization feels authentic and is obviously well-researched.

Join your neighbors in the Library’s Community Room at 6 pm on Wednesday, January 22, for an enjoyable evening of history, Montana style

For more information, click HERE..