Winter Reading Wrap-Up

Can you believe it's almost March 15??? That's the last day of our Winter Reading Club, and the last chance you get to submit a completed review form for the chance to win cool prizes. We know you've been reading all winter, so tell us what titles you've been picking up. The Winter Reading Club is for ages 18 and older.

Good news for those of you who didn't take part in the club this year (although we can't imagine why!) - you don't have to be a club member to come to tonight's Celebrity Adult Story Time. Join us at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, March 11) to hear Delectable Tales read by local celebs like Garden City Harvest's Josh Slatnick, KPAX's Angela Marshall, and the Missoulian's food write Lori Grannis. It's free, fun, and fabulous. And only at the library.

Read with a celebrity

Who says story time is just for kids?

Our second Celebrity Adult Story Time is coming up next week. This is a chance to hear some delectable tales (yes, they're all about food - one of my favorite topics) read by local celebs. Join Garden City Harvest's Josh Slotnick, KPAX's Angela Marshall, and the Missoulian's Lori Grannis on Thursday, March 11, at 7 p.m.

If you missed last month's reading, you really missed out! But, you can still enjoy these fun READ posters spotlighting our celebrity readers: Mayor John Engen, KECI's Mark Heyka, and KUFM's Zed.

The Celebrity Story Times are part of our Winter Reading Club. You still have time to sign up and get a free drink from eddie's coffeeshop. You don't have to be taking part in the club to come to the readings.

See you at our next celebrity reading on March 11!

Winter Reading Club

Don't get the winter blahs. Sure, the cold might keep you inside but that's the perfect place for reading a good book. Need a little motivation? Join our Winter Reading Club!

The Winter Reading Club is like our summertime reading program, but for big people. Ages 18 and up can read or listen to 3 titles, fill out a form (available at our Reference desk or the Frenchtown & Seeley branches) and you'll automatically get a free small drink at eddie's coffee shop @ the Missoula Public Library or Grizzly Claw Trading Company. It's that easy. Keep reading and filling out forms, and be entered in our monthly raffles for lots more cool prizes.

But wait, there's more. We're having two fun-filled evenings of short stories read by local celebrities. Here's the info so you don't miss out:

Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. enjoy humorous stories read by Mayor John Engen, KECI's Mark Heyka, and Zed from MTRP.

Thursday, Mar. 11, at 7 p.m. share delectable tales read by Garden City Harvest's Josh Slotnick, KPAX's Angela Marshall, and Missoulian food writer Lori Grannis.

You don't have to be a member of the Winter Reading Club to come to the Celebrity Story Times, but why miss out on free stuff? The Club runs Jan. 15-Mar. 15. Special thanks to our Club sponsors: Montana Tea & Spice, eddie's coffee shop @ the Missoula Public Library, Grizzly Claw Trading Company, and artist Kayla Romberg.

And the GRAND PRIZE WINNERS are...

CONGRATULATIONS to the Winter Reading Program Grand Prize Winners!

Amy Kalil won the drawing at the Missoula Public Library.

Samantha Hulett won the drawing at the Seeley Lake Branch.

Chantel Thornsberry was the winner at the Swan Valley Branch.

Thank you to all of the many Winter Reading participants. We hope you had fun and we look forward to reading with you again next winter.

Happy Reading!

Winter Reading Celebration!

Join local author Deirdre McNamer for a Winter Reading Celebration and Grand Prize Drawing on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. McNamer will read from her novel Red Rover and share her list of 2009 winter reads.

You can still earn your free coffee drink and enter the drawing if you turn in your Winter Reading forms on or before March 25!

This week we're featuring Sara Vilhuber's review of Dark Symphony by Christine Feehan:

"A convoluted mystery full of sizzling romance and passion. Compliments others in the series nicely. I loved the jaguar twist!"

More Community Reviews!

Warm with a good book, earn a free coffee drink, and win great prizes! Join the Winter Reading Program. Ends March 25!

It's long past time to recognize February's Winter Reading Program drawing winners. Jerry Hanowell of Missoula and Margaret Sandor of Seeley Lake both won $25 gift certificates to Fact & Fiction. Congratulations!!

Today we feature an anonymous review of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski.

"I read this in 24 hours - didn't even go to bed! A wonderful Wisconsin version of Hamlet. The novel carries you along and absorbs you completely."

Books reviewed by YOU!

It's COLD outside! Warm with a good book, earn a free coffee drink, and win great prizes! Join the Winter Reading Program.


Today we feature Eddie Ledermann's review of The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism by John Bogle:

"An important book by the founder of the Vanguard Group. This book is for all who are upset by the lack of integrity in the financial system and who want to change the focus of capitalism back to the wealth of nations, not the wealth of greedy individuals."

Review(s) of the week!

More winter weather is on the way, so now's the time to warm with a good book, earn a free coffee drink, and win great prizes! Join the Winter Reading Program.

The Winter Reader Review forms are pouring in, so we'll be featuring a few reviews over the coming week.

Today we feature Debra Unruh's reviews of two of her most recent winter reads:

In the Woods by Tana French
"A detective novel with a twist. A bit slow in the middle, but like every good mystery, it is driven to the end."

Never Tell a Lie by Hallie Ephron
"It has all the right ingredients for a suspense novel, but it is far too predictable. A light read."

Warm Up with a Good Book

What's better than curling up under a blanket with a book on a cold winter day? Nothing. That's why we're running our first-ever Adult Winter Reading Program. As if reading isn't already rewarding, adults ages 18+ can read or listen to 3 titles and get a free drink from eddie's coffee shop @ Missoula Public Library. Keep reading, and get entered in our monthly raffles. Plus, every month we're hosting an author talk: Jon Jackson starts us out Jan. 29 with a talk about detective novels, Debra Earling keeps us going on Feb. 25 with an adult story time, and our Winter Reading Celebration will close out the program March 25 with Deirdre McNamer reading from her new book Red Rover. Get times & details from our online events calendar, or stop by the reference desk now for your entry form. See you at the library!