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Community brief: library programming in January

TAYLOR INMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years AGO
by TAYLOR INMAN
Taylor Inman covers Bigfork and the north shore for the Bigfork Eagle and hosts News Now and other podcasts for the Daily Inter Lake.  Originally from Kentucky, Taylor started her career at the award-winning public radio newsroom at Murray State University. She worked as a general assignment reporter for WKMS, where her stories aired on National Public Radio, including the show “All Things Considered.” She can be reached at 406-758-4440 or at [email protected]. | January 4, 2022 11:00 PM

Early literacy classes return to ImagineIF Bigfork for interactive classes for toddlers and preschoolers that helps them prepare for future learning success. Hands-on activities to follow storytime. The program is for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups on Wednesdays 11am, at Bethany Lutheran Church Ark Building.

Metal stamping will be offered Jan. 11-15 in Bigfork with special tools to stamp a design of your own making onto a metal pendant, string it with a cord to wear home as jewelry or attach to your backpack. While supplies last.

Teens can explore the creative scene with the latest activity kit, Astro Origami— inspired by the night sky. The kit is available Jan. 4-8. Learn more at Imagineiflibraries.org under their education tab.

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