Author Archives: mcconelibrary
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MidRivers STEAM Collection Is Ready for Viewing!
Posted on April 29, 2022 by mcconelibrary in UncategorizedEarlier this year we received a generous grant from MidRivers. This grant in combination with a grant from If/Then Next allowed us to create a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) library. Our collection is now complete and ready for viewing and you can be one of the first by joining us for Library […]
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McCone County Library Volunteers
Posted on April 27, 2022 by mcconelibrary in UncategorizedWe have had interest in student library volunteers this year. McCone County Library has created a program to accommodate local students who have an interest in our library. Here are the prerequisites to be considered for our volunteer program. Any student who has will be enrolled in middle school or high school next year is […]
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An Evening of Music and Discussion
Posted on April 22, 2022 by mcconelibrary in UncategorizedIn 2020 we received a grant from the American Library Association in conjunction with the Association of Rural and Small Libraries. On our first round of this grant, we promoted civic literacy with a collection of books on Civics and American History. We held a conversation in our library with Representative Jerry Schillinger and his […]
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The Wild and Wooly World of Electricity
Posted on March 2, 2022 by mcconelibrary in UncategorizedJoin us on Saturday, March 5th, for Library Saturday. We will have storytime at 11 am and learn about opera with Opera Cat and Encore Opera Cat! By the end of storytime you will be singing at least as well as your neighborhood cat. At 2 pm we will explore the wild and wooly world […]
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Libraries Transforming Communities Music Collection Is Here!
Posted on February 25, 2022 by mcconelibrary in UncategorizedMany of you remember when we received our first LTC grant in conjunction with the American Library Association and Association of Rural and Small Libraries. That collection featured books on Civics and American History and was followed by a discussion with our local Representative Jerry Schillinger. When I was invited to reapply for a chance […]
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Blind Date With A Book Is Back!
Posted on February 4, 2022 by mcconelibrary in UncategorizedBlind Date With A Book is back for it’s third annual run at McCone County Library. Our Library staff has selected a variety of books that we are excited to have you read. Most, but not all of these books, were purchased within the last year or so. These books are wrapped up incognito with […]
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If/Then Next STEM Items Are Here!
Posted on December 22, 2021 by mcconelibrary in UncategorizedEarlier this year we received a grant from If/Then Next. This grant provides access to STEM materials and encourages girls participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The materials that were purchased for our library have been catalogued and we are encouraging everyone to stop by the library and explore these new robots, construction materials, […]
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New Collection Arrives at McCone County Library
Posted on November 18, 2021 by mcconelibrary in UncategorizedEarlier this year our library was awarded a $1000 grant to promote women in STEM through the If/Then collection in partnership with the National Girls STEM Collaborative and Lyda Hill Philanthropies. We are excited to share with you what items were purchased, a little bit about how they work, and some of our plans for […]
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Technology Resources Will Soon be Available at McCone County Library
Posted on November 4, 2021 by mcconelibrary in UncategorizedMcCone County Library is pleased to announce that we have been awarded $5000 from Midrivers to create a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering. Arts, and Mathematics) Library. With this generous grant in combination with other funds, we will be able to acquire resources to encourage children of all ages to explore robotics, engineering, math, science, and […]
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