Now Brewing at Missoula Public Library

For a while now, you've noticed things astir in the alcove outside the Large Meeting Room. Back in January, we removed the large display case and exposed a very orange relic of MPL's past.







Then we waited (and waited) as the permitting process ran its course. In April, we started up quite a bit of construction. New spaces were built, and plumbing fixtures installed.
After a long period of construction, a brief paternity leave for Eddie, and quite a bit of moving in and setting up, Civitella Espresso Bar is in business! Civitella is open Monday through Saturday from 10 -2:30 and is offering soup, panini and a darned good cup of espresso prepared with high-quality and farmer-friendly ingredients.

And gosh, it looks pretty.

Name That Bookcover!

Look familiar, Missoula? Enter your guess and win!

Each correct guess submitted by Friday, July 2nd is entered into a weekly raffle for a fabulous MPL Book Light! Submit answers in person at the library Accounts Desk, or on
Missoula Public Library’s Blog, Facebook or Twitter pages.

Happy guessing!

MPL Market Day!

Observed at the Clark Fork River Market: pretty petunias and a bookmobile.

New to the market this year:
Cara has a health resources @ your library table.

Books about gardening, barbeque, and green living.

It's a good day
to be at the market. And it's a glorious thing to be a Missoulian.

Just ask our librarians.

You Named that Bookcover!

The results are in! This week's bookcover was none other than Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. We know it was pretty easy, but with the movie release happening next week, we had to do a little something something.

Here's a synopsis from Syndetic Solutions, Inc:
Readers captivated by Twilight and New Moon will eagerly devour Eclipse, the much anticipated third book in Stephenie Meyer's riveting vampire love saga. As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob --- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which?



Currently, all copies are checked out from the library, but here's the journey you should take in its pursuit:


(Young Adult section, Young Adult fiction Lb- Mo, Y MEYER)

Note that spiffy booklight? It's currently being held at the Accounts Desk for @irisolson26 who submitted her correct guess via Twitter. Congrats!

Have booklight envy? You have ten more chances to Name That Bookcover and be entered into a raffle for above-mentioned stellar illumination. Check back this Monday for our next exhilarating installment of Name That Bookcover and be sure to make a guess! You can submit online via the MPL blog, Twitter, or Facebook pages, or see a friendly staff person at the Missoula Public Library Accounts Desk to make a submission in person.

Word Woman

Welcome to another astounding episode of Word Woman's Weekly Work-Out! We are at number eight out of ten in our series of words which only seem to appear in the negative. And the Word of the Week is:

Ungainly: [adjective] (of a person, animal or movement) awkward; clumsy. -- "The Oxford American Dictionary and Language Guide", Oxford University Press, New York, 1999.

But how many times have you heard someone say:

Gainly: [adjective] 1. Proper, suitable, becoming.
2. Ready to help, kindly, gracious.
3a. Of conduct: Graceful, tactful.
3b. Of bodily form, attitude, or movement: The reverse of ungainly; graceful, shapely.
-- "The Oxford English Dictionary", Second Edition, Volume 6, J.A. Simpson and E. S. C. Weiner, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1989.

Example: There were some at the dance recital who thought 3-year-old Emily's performance somewhat ungainly, but to her mother's eyes, Emily's every movement was perfectly gainly.

Kayaking at the library?

Teens had a chance to Make Waves @ the Library today when Ben from 10,000 Waves came to talk about whitewater kayaking. We even got to walk down to Brennan's Wave and see kayakers in action.

We have Make Waves Wednesday programs for grades 7-12 every week through the end of July - see our YA page for details.

Genealogy @ MPL

People who know say that Missoula Public Library has one of the best genealogical collections in Western Montana. In addition to our print resources we provide access to the two main databases available to those researching family histories, Heritage Quest and Ancestry. If you haven't a clue how to use the vast array of resources available for tracking ancestors you may be interested in joining us for a class in our computer classroom on Genealogical Resources on Wednesday, June 30th from 12:30-1:30. A local expert will lead the class and space is limited so sign up now by calling 721-2665.

Think... more!

Books from New Zealand

Last month visitors from Missoula's sister city Palmerston North, New Zealand dropped by to say 'Kia ora' (that's hello in Maori) and presented us with gift books from the Palmerston North City Library (how nice!) We've added these New Zealand authored titles to our collection and soon they will be available for you to checkout.

Inheritance by Jenny Pattrick
Call #: PATTRIC
This is a novel of contracts: the tropical beauty and exuberance of Samoa in the 1960s, and the dark violence that arises from the conflict between truthfulness and love. Elena catches a glimpse of her friend Jeanie Roper in a New Zealand art gallery. It is twenty-three years since Jeanie suddenly disappeared. Why is Jeanie hiding her identity? Elena is intrigued to discover Jeanie has a daughter who is unaware of her Samoan ancestry. There are family secrets here -- possibly dangerous - that Elena is determined to uncover. -publisher


The Dennison Rose by Jenny Pattrick
Call #: PATTRIC
The bleak coal-mining settlement of 1880s Denniston, isolated high on a plateau above New Zealand's West Coast, is a place that makes or breaks those who live there. Into this chaotic community come five-year-old Rose and her mother. No one knows what has driven them there, but most agree they must be desperate to choose Denniston; worse, to choose that drunkard, Jimmy Cork as bedfellow. The mother has her reasons and her plans, which she tells no one. The indomitable Rose is left to fend for herself, finding allies and enemies in her struggle to survive. -publisher


Dust to Gold: The inspiring story of Bendigo Station, home of Shrek by John Perriam
Call #: 636.301 PERRIAM
Bendigo Station is best known these days for its elder statesman, Shrek the hermit merino, who was catapulted into worldwide fame when he was discovered up the back of the station. But the Bendigo is way bigger than that. It's the story of overcoming seemingly impossible odds; of transforming a high country sheep station from rocks and rabbits into an iconic destination, and a place that produces world-class wine and champion superfine merino wool for the fashion houses of the world. The back-story of the station is rich and fascinating, from its earliest days as the scene of the New Zealand's richest quartz reef gold strike in the 1860s to its establishment as a 12,000 hectare sheep station. -publisher


How to Make a Piupiu by Leilani Rickard
Call #: 746.92 RICKARD
This book offers simple, step by step instructions on how to make a piupiu, the traditional Maori flax shirt or kilt. The craft advice is accompanied by a gallery of piupiu creations in both traditional and wearable art styles. -publisher


Swift to the Sky: New Zealand's military aviation history by Errol W. Martyn with the Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Call #: 358.4009 MARTYN
New Zealanders were among the world's first aviators. Tens of thousands have served not only in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, but in numerous air forces in peace and war around the world. Told through the collections of the Air Force Museum of New Zealand, this story traces the development of New Zealand's military aviation, from its birth over the muddy trenches of the First World War, to today's mobile defense force support backbone. -publisher


Piggity-Wiggity Jiggity Jig by Diana Neild ; illustrated by Philip Webb
Call #: EP NEILD
Piggity-Wiggity Jiggity Jig lives with his parents and eight siblings, all of whom have ordinary names of ordinary length. He doesn't like being different -- until Dad explains just how special Piggity-Wiggity really is. -publisher, Also available Piggity-Wiggity Jiggity Jig Goes to Dad's Cafe & Piggity-Wiggity Jiggity Jig and the School Concert.

Name That Bookcover!

In an attempt to take the blah out of Mondays, we've decided to start a little something something: Name That Bookcover! Each week throughout the summer, we will post a cropped and/or altered image of a bookcover. Each person who guesses correctly as to its identity will be entered into a raffle that week for a sweet MPL booklight. So Missoula, get guessing. Answers will be posted on Fridays.

To get things started, here's an easy one:

Name that bookcover, Missoula.

Word Woman

Welcome to another mindbending installment of Word Woman's Weekly Work-Out! This is the seventh in our series of words which only seem to appear in the negative. And the Word of the Week is:

Illicit: [adjective] 1. Unlawful; forbidden (illicit dealings)

2. secret; furtive (an illicit cigarette)

-- "The Oxford American Dictionary and Language Guide", Oxford University Press, New York, 1999.

but have you heard anyone use the word:

Licit: [adjective] not forbidden; lawful

-- "The Oxford American Dictionary and Language Guide", Oxford University Press, New York, 1999.

Example: When growing herbs for medicinal use was legalized, Ted's garden went from an illicit patch under a grow-light in his basement to a large, licit expanse in his backyard.

Let's Make Waves

The first summer program for teens, River Sports with 10,000 Waves, will be held Wednesday, June 23rd at 2pm. With the USA Freestyle Kayaking National Championships to be held at Brennan's Wave in Missoula June 30 - July 2 this program is just what you need to learn about kayaking and rafting before you see the pros in action.

Zach from 10,000 Waves will tell how he got into kayaking and rafting. He'll have pictures, tips, water safety essentials and information on how you can begin kayaking and rafting. Zach spent this winter in South America kayaking Class V water and is eager to share his passion with Missoula teens. To end the program we will walk down to Brennan's Wave for a demonstration.

Come and join the fun.

Delayed opening Wednesday June 16

The library will have a delayed opening of 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16. The morning closure is a result of work being performed on the building's pipes, forcing a shutdown of water to the building. We will be open 1-9 p.m.

You can still check your account, place holds, and research using our online resources and catalog from our web page at www.missoulapubliclibrary.org.

Thanks for your patience!

Active Summer @ the Library

It's the first official week of summer vacation! School is out and we're all ready to play, especially here at the library...

Tomorrow starts our Tuesday afternoon activities for kids entering grades 1-6. At 2 p.m., come on by to join Habitat for Humanity and poet Sheryl Noethe in creating poems about home. We'll have activity programs for kids every Tuesday June 15 through July 27. See our Family Reading Program page for details.

Later this week, we're offering the first of our series of family movies. They're at 2 p.m. every Thursday June 17-July 29.

Not to be left out, teens entering grades 7-12 can take part in Make Waves Wednesdays starting next week - June 23 we're hearing all about river kayaking with 10,000 Waves. And there are a lot more programs, including a Lock-in Overnight Party, planned for teens this summer.

And, of course, we have reading logs for all ages - track the time you spend reading this summer and earn prizes! Catch the Reading Wave!

Beautiful Weather, Beautiful Things

One of our fabulous staff members came to work today in the most gorgeous skirt. It's playful, fanciful and just right for a perfect late-spring day.

It's also very reminiscent of 20th century Spanish artist Joan Miró's Constellation Series. The stacks (The 759's, to be exact) were explored and the proof has been documented.


Here Annie models her skirt and the library's copy of Miró.

We're inclined to think Women Encircled by the Flight of a Bird is a spot-on match.


Not only skirts have been inspired by Miró's famous series. André Breton wrote specifically about the Constellation gouaches, offering a sort of dreamscape narration. Much later, Bobby Previte recorded The 23 Constellations of Joan Miró. Each of its 23 movements are inspired by and titled after Miró's individual works.

And what was Miró inspired by, you might ask? There were many things, but we're inclined to think glorious spring days in France and Spain were among them.

Now get out there and be inspired, Missoula!

Word Woman

Welcome to another astonishing episode of Word Woman's Weekly Work-Out! This is the sixth in our series of words which only seem to be used in the negative. And the Word of the Week is:

Inscrutable:

Pronunciation: \in-ˈskrü-tə-bəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin inscrutabilis, from Latin in- + scrutari to search — more at scrutiny

Date: 15th century

: not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious

"inscrutable." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2010.

Merriam-Webster Online. 3 June 2010

but how often do you hear the word:

Scrutable:
Pronunciation: \ˈskrü-tə-bəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Late Latin scrutabilis searchable, from Latin scrutari

Date: circa 1600

: capable of being deciphered : comprehensible

"scrutable." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2010.

Merriam-Webster Online. 3 June 2010

Example: Jane found Brad's sudden attention to her inscrutable, but Sally, who was aware that Brad's girlfriend had just dumped him last night, found his motives entirely scrutable.

Books on My Desk

Coming Soon to a Library Shelf Near You...

Q: Graphic what?
A: Graphic novels!

Q: What exactly IS a graphic novel?
A: Basically it is a book-length story portrayed in a comic-book (sequential art) format.

Q: Where can I find graphic novels?
A: Why the Missoula Public Library of course! The library has a large selection of comics and graphic novels for all ages. Graphic novels geared for adults can be found in our Graphic Literature collection located across from the Reference Desk.

Here are a few new arrivals to the Graphic Literature collection:

FIRST MOON by Jason McNamara & Tony Talbert
Call #: GL MCNAMAR
"In 1587, one hundred and ten settlers would establish the first colony on the island of Roanoke, Virgina. Shortly after, they would all disappear... and their fate remained a mystery for centuries. Now, in the present day, a young man named Ben uncovers a startling secret: he and his family are descendants of the "lost" colony. To unlock the mystery, he will undertake a perilous journey through dark family secrets and American history itself. Can Ben endure the curse of Roanoke... and its survivors?"

Seven Sons by Alexander Grecian & Riley Rossmo
Call #: GL GRECIAN
"Seven identical Chinese brothers come to America during the Gold Rush of the 1850s. When two children fall through an iced-over river, Brother-Number-One tries to save them by breathing the entire river into his mouth. But he can't hold it long enough for them to get to safety and lets the water go, accidentally drowning the children. When a mob of angry townspeople tries to retaliate, each of Number One's brothers takes his place, using their remarkable abilities each time to save his life."

Tony Millionaire's Sock Monkey: The Glass Doorknob by Tony Millionaire
Call #: GL MILLION
"The Sock Monkey and other toys in the house marvel at the prismatic spectrum shining on the parlor floor. They notice that the dazzling colors are somehow emanating from the beautiful glass doorknob on the front door. Winter turns to spring and the apple tree at the front of the house sprouts its new leaves, casting a warm green shadow on the door. But when something happens to the doorknob, it seems to be broken, the magical light show has come to a disheartening end. As the leaves grow heavier, joy leaves the house, until Mr. Crow comes up with a plan: to repair the doorknob using very scientifical techniques!"

Rock Bottom byJoe Casey & Charlie Adlard
Call #: GL CASEY
"What would you do if you discovered you were turning to stone? What would that extraordinary circumstance do to your life? Thomas Dare was an ordinary man with ordinary problems, until fate stepped in to turn his life upside-down."

Read any good graphic novels? Tell us about 'em!

Mango mania

I have always wanted to become fluent in a foreign language. And now I can.

The library just added "Mango Languages" to our amazing list of online resources. This new program will teach you how to speak up to 15 languages. And, for those of you learning English as a second language, it has tutorials for Spanish, Chinese & Polish speakers. The best part is you can do it whenever is convenient for you and move at your own pace - and it's all free.



Just follow the link to Mango Languages from our online resources page. If you're not in the library, you'll want your library card handy to enter your number. So pick an interesting language - we offer Urdu, Tagalog, Hindi, Farsi, and lots more - and start learning!



Stop by in the next couples weeks and you can snag a mango taffy treat with some more information on this cool new way to learn a language. Hasta luego!

The rain was worth it...

The weather was just gorgeous yesterday evening, especially after all of the rain we've had recently, so I decided to go take some pictures at the loveliest park in Missoula (IMHO), Rose Memorial Park. It's a little early in the year yet to see the roses at their best, but there were some white roses just starting to bloom. It's a sight worth seeing -- here's a sample:

Word Woman

Welcome to another exciting episode of Word Woman's Weekly Work-Out! This is the fifth in our series of words that commonly appear only in the negative. And the Word of the Week is:

Unrequited:

Pronunciation: \ˌən-ri-ˈkwī-təd\

Function: adjective

Date: circa 1542

: not requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind

"unrequited." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2010.

Merriam-Webster Online. 28 May 2010

but how often do you ever hear the word:

Requited:

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈkwīt\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): re·quit·ed; re·quit·ing

Etymology: re- + obsolete quite to quit, pay, from Middle English quiten — more at quit

Date: 1529

1 a : to make return for : repay b : to make retaliation for : avenge
2 : to make suitable return to for a benefit or service or for an injury

"requited." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2010.

Merriam-Webster Online. 28 May 2010

Example: When George discovered that his love for Sue was unrequited, he demanded that he be requited the forty dollars he had invested in buying her roses.

Meet the Tax Man

The IRS is hosting an open house Saturday, June 5, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. local time. The open house will offer assistance to taxpayers who may have recently received an IRS notice or have other tax problems.
This open house is one of several Saturday events the IRS is offering to help taxpayers who may need federal tax assistance, but who are unable to come in during normal business hours.
Staff there will be equipped to handle a number of tax-related issues including notices and payments, return preparation, audits and a variety of other issues. Several recent tax law changes, coupled with applicable tax credits, may provide additional help to many taxpayers.

The IRS office open in Missoula is: 2681 Palmer St.Missoula, MT 59808

You will find materials in the library on taxes in the nonfiction collection under the 336.24 call numbers.