The Gnome House was a creation of Missoula resident Mona Frangos. The entryway was a team project including a combination of drawing, design and building by Casey O'Harren, Kim Zupan, and Steve Gonzales, with artwork by Gonzales.
The entryway was part of the library's ongoing redesign project. Other aspects of the redesign include renovations in the young adult area, Entertainment Central for all videos and audios, self-checkout and self-serve holds pickup, end-of-range catalog stations, redesigned returns and accounts desk, comfortable seating areas, and more. Stop by the library to see the floor plan, or visit our blog for constant updates at http://www.missoulapubliclibrary.org.
A visit from the library
The library recently enjoyed a morning with the Southside Lions where we shared details of
our redesign project, plus highlights of our services and events. If your group, club or organization is interested in a visit from the
library - or a tour of our building - please call Joyce at 258-3851. We'd love to get together!
Home delivery
As part of an externally funded pilot project, our patrons received materials mailed to their homes. That project is complete and we need to know if you liked the service and if we should investigate funding options. Take our home delivery survey the next time you're at the library or online at http://www.missoulapubliclibrary.org.
If you selected home delivery for an outstanding request, you will receive a notice when the item is available for pickup. For more details on our pilot project and future plans, visit our home page or call us at 721-2665.
We have it: Staff reviews
"A Boy Named Shel: The Life and Times of Shel Silverstein," by Lisa Rogak, Thomas Dunne Books, 2007, B SILVERSTEIN
If you check our catalog for materials by Shel Silverstein you will find titles that many of us are familiar with: "The Giving Tree," "Where the Sidewalk Ends," and others. They all contain his signature artwork and somewhat offbeat humor and views on life. This new biography of Silverstein gives a fascinating picture of his life, how he taught himself to draw, his huge creative output, and how he dealt with fame. What was astonishing to me was the variety of areas that he worked in and why he was drawn to the different artistic areas.
Treat yourself to a different look at this great artist, writer and composer. You may also want to pick up our copy of Playboy's Silverstein "Around the World" (741.5 SILVERS) for a look at his travelogues done for Playboy magazine from 1957-1968. Rogak's biography has certainly made me want to investigate some of his other works and look more closely at those I have already read.
Reviewed by Marje Doyle
Hot happenings
Here's a sampling of upcoming events at the library. For more information, call 721-2665 or visit www.missoulapubliclibrary.org. If anyone attending a program needs special assistance, please provide advance notice by calling 721-BOOK (2665).
"My Vietnam" at Frenchtown library: A group of local Vietnam veterans will share their writing at a reading, signing and reception for "My Vietnam: Montana Veterans Tell Their Stories Straight from the Heart" on Monday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m., at the Frenchtown School and Community Library, located at Frenchtown High School. The book includes examples of poetry and comments by present and former students.The Frenchtown School and Community Library is Missoula Public Library's newest branch. It is open Tuesday 3:30-7 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 5-9 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., offering children's programs, a rotating collection of materials, Internet access, and special events. It will be moving to Frenchtown Elementary for the summer while the high school library expands. Watch for more details.
Afternoon Matinee: Enjoy a classic movie at the Afternoon Matinee Wednesday, May 14, at 2 p.m. Cheap Date Night: Free movie and popcorn. Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and close at 7:15 p.m.52 Ways to Use Your Library Card
(52 maneras de usar su targeta de la biblioteca)
No. 2: Browse your favorite Web sites.
Visite sus sitios favoritos en el Internet.
Contact librarian Joyce Doyle at (406) 258-3851 or at jdoyle@missoula.lib.mt.us.
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