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  • New Changes at Library

    Nancy Royan, Librarian, Wedsworth Memorial Library|Jul 6, 2023

    Please be aware that As of July1, 2023 new policies will be in effect regarding new patrons obtaining a library card and overdue items. The Library will be tightening up the application of their current policies regarding fines of overdue materials and lost items. As of July 1, 2023 New Patrons must submit physical verification of physical address. New Patrons must submit a copy of a driver’s license or government ID with photo. Patrons under 15 must have application signed by a parent or legal guardian and include documentation of p...

  • A Little Bit of June and History Tidbits

    Nancy Royan, Librarian, Wedsworth Memorial Library|Jun 29, 2023

    If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? June bugs Knock, knock, Who’s there? Noah, Noah, who? Noah good joke about June? For our fun stuff – The Superman Comic was published June 1, 1938. PT Barnum’s circus begins its first tour of the U.S. on June 2, 1835. On June 3, 1969 we all watched the last episode of the original Star Trek television series on NBC. ‘Beam me up Scotty’ ‘I’m giving her all she’s got, Captain! She cannae take anymore!’ (and make sure you read that with the right accent.) Robert F. Kennedy was shot...

  • The Talented Marksman

    Nancy Royan, Librarian, Wedsworth Memorial Library|Jun 22, 2023

    Annie Oakley (born Phoebe Ann Moses) on August 13, 1860 was an American sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Annie came from humble beginnings. At the age of 8 or 9, Annie went to live with Superintendent Edington’s family at the Darke County Infirmary, which housed the elderly, the orphaned, and the mentally ill. In exchange for helping with the children, Annie received an education and learned the skill of sewing from Mrs. Edington, which she would later use to make her own costumes. Her family finances were marginal so...

  • Oceans of Possibilities

    Nancy Royan, Librarian, Wedsworth Memorial Library|Jun 22, 2023

    All Together Now Seas your Summer Reading opportunity. Wedsworth Library likes to do things a bit differently here. Instead of several programs to take up a bit of your time, we are offering a chance to fill up your whole summer and catch the reading bug! The library is offering a bag full of goodies. These bags are filled full of fun stuff, a book, and various crafts to help ease those empty hours that happen from time to time during the summer. Why is summer reading at the library important? Children who participated in their public...

  • The Few Make It Difficult

    Nancy Royan, Librarian, Wedsworth Memorial Library|Jun 15, 2023

    Over the past year patrons have taken severe advantage of your library’s policies. New patrons have signed up for a Wedsworth Library card and destroyed the faith Library staff has developed in their patrons over the years concerning overdue and lost items. Indifferent, ignoring, and lack of response to communication attempts to recall and reclaim library materials has ruffled the feathers of library staff. As a result of patrons’ irresponsible attitudes towards library policies, library policies will be changed and enforced. As of July 1, 202...

  • Wild Wild West

    Nancy Royan, Librarian, Wedsworth Memorial Library|Jun 15, 2023

    The Wild West is comin to Town!! Annie Oakley will be aridin into town to livin things up and share a fascinating part of American history. We’ll be a whoopin and a hollerin here at the Library. Not only will you witness the most famous woman sharpshooter but a few historic figures who crossed her path, including Buffalo Bill Cody, Chief Sitting Bull and famous newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst might just be makin their appearance too. Annie Oakley is the subject of a living presentation by Cheryl Heser of Forsyth. After teaching E...

  • Things You Might Not Have Known About History

    Nancy Royan, Librarian, Wedsworth Memorial Library|Jun 1, 2023

    Over 2,400 years ago a Greek writer named Herodotus collected and reported eye-witness accounts of battles and other past events. He then analyzed their causes and effects. This essentially marked him as the world’s first true historian. Herodotus journeyed across Greece and the Mediterranean collecting all kinds of info, such as local customs and culture. In 440 BC, Herodotus ‘published’ his work by reading aloud to spectators at the Olympic Games. He called this work ‘Histories’ which means ‘inquiry’ in ancient Greek. His work tells us a lo...

  • This and That in May

    Nancy Royan, Librarian, Wedsworth Memorial Library|May 25, 2023

    We have received a number of new audio books, so if you are traveling this summer, stop on by to hear the best book in the library. Remember you also have access to Montanalibrary2Go e-books. All you need is your library card number. If you find that you can no longer access your MTLIbrary2Go account because the patron number does not work, please contact the Library. Under Montana State Library Standards we are required to delete patrons who have not checked out items in our Library for three years. As we are charged a fee for every patron in...

  • The Lifeblood of a Community

    Nancy Royan, Librarian, Wedsworth Memorial Library|May 4, 2023

    Did you hear about the knife thrower who started using volunteers as a part of his show? Yea, they're a part of his target audience. Volunteers are the lifeblood of a community. It can be said that volunteers keep the lights on in a community. They enable organizations to deliver vital programs and services to help keep all doors open. They lend their expertise to fundraising campaigns and special events. They cement the community together. Volunteering for a good cause changes lives and doesn’t just benefit the people you’re helping. Bey...

  • Talling It Like it Was

    Nancy Royan, Librarian, Wedsworth Memorial Library|Apr 27, 2023

    Yep it’s often been a bit breezy, but according to John Melrude of Alma, Montana you ain’t seen nothing yet. John’s ‘Tale of A Windy Day.’ “Sure it’s windy today. Not too bad at that. Say, back in twenty-four there really as wind. Not a breeze just like now. I remember, spring of twenty-four it blowed so hard it started to lift rocks up off the ground. I was breakin’ a forty of prairie that was rocky, and I had a tough time. Had to keep my arm in front of my face. At that, I had black eyes from them danged rocks all spring.” Thomas Polly of B...

  • Spring Has Arrived

    Nancy Royan, Librarian, Wedsworth Memorial Library|Apr 20, 2023

    For many Spring means gentle rains, the flush of tulips and daffodils, sharp April breezes, small green buds peeping out from the ends of lilacs and trees and more warm sunshine; especially after the long gray and chill winter. Spring is a hopeful season. Hope that the rains come for better crops, hope for warmer temps, time for vacations, long summer nights and better roads! There are those who have waited for this time of year since the last fallen leaf. They have sat and eagerly counted the days, warmed up the stiff arms, reaffirmed their...

  • Green Thumbs Are A Comin'

    Nancy Royan, Librarian, Wedsworth Memorial Library|Apr 13, 2023

    Are you overwhelmed by the plants in your house? Are they taking over your house? Do you wonder how to trim those out-of-control plants? Are you too scared to pick up that scissor and start a whackin? Have you thought about starting some plants, but are not sure what to do? Do you keep killing your houseplants? Do you have a graveyard of houseplants you just couldn’t keep alive? Have no fear Green Thumbs are comin! Our master green thumber will be here to set you on the right path. We have a home growin girl willin to set us all straight on h...

  • The Lifeblood of a Community

    Nancy Royan, Librarian, Wedsworth Memorial Library|Mar 4, 2023

    Did you hear about the knife thrower who started using volunteers as a part of his show? Yea, they're a part of his target audience. Volunteers are the lifeblood of a community. It can be said that volunteers keep the lights on in a community. They enable organizations to deliver vital programs and services to help keep all doors open. They lend their expertise to fundraising campaigns and special events. They cement the community together. Volunteering for a good cause changes lives and doesn’t just benefit the people you’re helping. Bey...