Community brief: library programming in January
TAYLOR INMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years, 6 months AGO
REPORTER AND PODCAST HOST Taylor Inman covers Bigfork and the north shore of Flathead Lake for the Bigfork Eagle and the Daily Inter Lake. Her reporting focuses on local government, community issues and the people who shape life in Northwest Montana. Inman began her journalism career at Murray State University’s public radio newsroom and later reported for WKMS, where her work aired on National Public Radio. In addition to reporting, she hosts and contributes to Daily Inter Lake podcasts including News Now. Her work connects listeners and readers with the stories shaping communities across the Flathead Valley. IMPACT: Taylor’s work expands local journalism through both traditional reporting and digital storytelling. | 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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