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Big Sky Community Library News
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Outlaw PartnersBy Kathy House EBS Contributor
Big Sky Community Library is beginning its 16th year serving the community. October and November will see the annual FOL membership drive and the Friends are always looking for new members to support the library. If you’re interested in becoming an FOL member, a form is available at bigskylibrary.org.
The Friends of the Library will held their annual meeting on Oct. 21 in the Big Sky Community Library. A progress report was presented for the library’s fiscal year and FOL members reelected officers for the 2015-2016 calendar.
Summer reading program success
The “Every Hero has a Story” summer reading program was once again a huge success. With an average of 40 attendees for the six different programs, visitors and circulation were at record-breaking numbers for summer use. The 25 students who visited the library at least six times throughout the summer and completed the reading requirements were treated to a special party this month to celebrate a fantastic summer of reading and programs.
New Releases
There are several new releases available in the library for circulation. Watch for the “new” sticker on all recently acquired books. Here are a few:
“H is for Hawk” By Helen Macdonald
This book explores the story of Helen Macdonald, who purchases a goshawk named Mabel, and battles with the reality of losing her father, a falconer.
“The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” By Marie Kondo
This No. 1 New York Times best-selling guide to decluttering your home from Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes readers step-by-step through her revolutionary KonMari Method for simplifying, organizing, and storing.
“Being Mortal” By Atul Gawande
Practicing surgeon Atul Gawande examines the limitations and failures of medicine in reference to aging, frailty, and death.
If you are interested in honoring a friend or family member with a shelf plaque, call the library or visit bigskylibrary.org and click on FOL.
Leah Burris Memorial
Close to $1,000 has been raised for our dear late friend and active FOL volunteer, Leah Burris, recognizing her friendship and dedication to our small community. These funds will go towards purchasing new materials for the library.
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Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Mon. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Story time 10:30 a.m.)
Tues. and Wed. 4-8 p.m.
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9/10/2024: Kindergarten
enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year can be completed by following the
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born on or after September 11, 2019: 4K enrollment is now open for
families that have a 4-year-old they would like to enroll in our program for
the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the 4K Interest Form to
express your interest. Completing this form does not guarantee enrollment into
the 4K program. Enrollment is capped at twenty 4-year-olds currently
residing within Big Sky School District boundary full time and will be
determined by birth date in calendar order of those born on or after September
11, 2018. Interest form closes on May 30th.
Enrollment now is critical for fall preparations. Thank you!
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February 26 (Monday) - April 21 (Sunday)
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Saturday, March 23rd 6:00-8:00pm We will combine the heart-opening powers of cacao with the transcendental powers of breathwork and sound. Together, these practices will give us the opportunity for a deep
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Saturday, March 23rd 6:00-8:00pm
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March 23 (Saturday) 6:00 pm - April 23 (Tuesday) 8:00 pm
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Santosha Wellness Center
169 Snowy Mountain Circle
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We all are familiar with using a limited palette, but do you use one? Do you know how to use a
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We all are familiar with using a limited palette, but do you use one? Do you know how to use a limited palette to create different color combinations? Are you tired of carrying around 15-20 different tubes when you paint plein air? Have you ever wanted to create a certain “mood” in a painting but failed? Do you create a lot of mud? Do you struggle to achieve color harmony? All these problems are addressed in John’s workbook in clear and concise language!
Based on the bestselling “Limited Palatte, Unlimited Color” workbook written by John Pototschnik, the workshop is run by Maggie Shane and Annie McCoy, accomplished landscape (acrylic) and plein air (oil) artists,exhibitors at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery and members of the Big Sky Artists Collective.
Each student will receive a copy of “Limited Palette, Unlimited Color” to keep and take home to continue your limited palette journey. We will show you how to use the color wheel and mix your own clean mixtures to successfully create a mood for your paintings.
Each day, we will create a different limited palette color chart and paint a version of a simple landscape using John’s directives. You will then be able to go home and paint more schemes using the book for guidance.
Workshop is open to painters (oil or acrylic) of any level although students must have some basic knowledge of the medium he or she uses. Students will be provided the book ($92 value), color wheel, value scale and canvas papers to complete the daily exercises.
Sundays, April 14, 21 and 28, 2024
Noon until 6PM.
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14 (Sunday) 12:00 pm - 28 (Sunday) 6:00 pm
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Everyone is invited to join us in celebrating 2 years of arts education in the BASE Art Studio with us! Take a tour
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Everyone is invited to join us in celebrating 2 years of arts education in the BASE Art Studio with us! Take a tour of the studio, meet our instructors, and meet other artists of all levels in our community. We’ll be getting creative and you’ll have the chance to make your very own artful button pin.
Stick around for our Volunteer Appreciation and Social beginning at 6:30 p.m.!
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(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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BASE
285 Simkins Dr