"Educators need to give it back. They can start by getting reputable books into the hands of children."
Missoula Public Library children's librarian Karen Gonzales is happy to accept the challenge. Gonzales has prepared a list of reputable books for children. The updated list is available at the Children's Desk or online at missoulapubliclibrary.org. Look under "Youth Services," then "Recommended Reads." Use the pull-down menu to select "Books By and About Native Peoples."
Reese's Nov. 15 blog entry celebrates National Book Award winner Sherman Alexie for his recent novel "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian." In his first young adult book, Alexie - who has Spokane and Coeur d'Alene tribal heritage, writes somewhat autobiographically.
As Reese mentions, you can also read about these tribes on the Internet. They produce their own Web sites, unfiltered through the eyes of an outsider. That is always the best way to get accurate, respectful and authentic information about individual tribes. Read and enjoy.
Contact Gonzales at rose@missoula.lib.mt.us or 721-2665.
Have a lot of books you've already read? Need to make space for the new books Santa might bring? The Friends of Missoula Public Library accept book donations throughout the year for their ongoing sale. All proceeds go to the group, which supports library services and programs. While you're in the library dropping off donations, look through our sale shelves. You might find a title that you would like to bring back home.
Book clubs are also invited to donate their titles for our Book Chat Bags. Book Chat Bags include multiple copies of one title and a discussion guide with book reviews, author information and additional resources. Reserve them in advance by having one member call the Reference Desk at 721-2665 or stop by the library.
Find a list of Book Chat Bags on our Web site: http://www.missoulapubliclibrary.org, click on "More Resources," then "Book Chat Bags" on the right-hand side.
At the bottom of the page, you'll find a link to Book Club Works, a nonprofit organization formed by a Montana discussion group. They provide a way to donate books to tribal teachers, women's shelters, youth homes, disaster relief victims and others by "adopting" a group or organization.
The Missoula Public Library will close at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24, and will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25. It will additionally close at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, and will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 1. The library's catalog and e-resources will remain available at missoulapubliclibrary.com. The library's regular hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Nothing to do during school break? Try a movie at the library. We'll show family movies every afternoon at 2 p.m. from Wednesday, Dec. 26 through Saturday, Dec. 29. Call the Children's Department at 721-2665 for titles.
New Year's Eve Eve Eve Eve party for teens: Ring in the New Year a little early at our Teen After Hours event. Come to the library at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28 for free food, games such as "Dance Dance Revolution" and more, karaoke, and a New Year's countdown. Plus, get into the musical spirit of high school as we screen the second in this popular series of movies, and then play the DVD game.
Teen After Hours is for ages 13-18. Enter at the parking lot side of the building. Teen After Hours is sponsored by the Missoula Public Library and the library's Young Adult Advisory Committee. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join YAAC and help us plan an exciting 2008. Stop by to sign up.
For more information on our youth programs, call the library at 721-2665 or visit our Web page at www.missoulapubliclibrary.org. If anyone attending a program needs special assistance, please provide advance notice by calling 721-BOOK. The Missoula Public Library is located at 301 East Main St.
Contact librarian Joyce Doyle at (406) 721-2665 or by e-mail at jdoyle@missoula.lib.mt.us.
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