Looking to find a quiet space to connect with fellow book lovers? The Bowman Regional Silent Book club might be what you’re looking for. This meetup at the Bowman Regional Public Library offers the perfect opportunity to share your passion for reading in a welcoming and inspiring environment.
There are no assigned readings for this event; simply bring along your current book and enjoy an hour of silent reading with others. The event kicks off with a half hour of light refreshments to help you settle in.
Following this, you’ll have an hour dedicated to silent reading. Finally, the last half hour is flexible—continue reading, explore the library’s offerings, socialize with other attendees, or check out some handpicked recommendations from the library staff.
Our first meeting will be Wednesday, October 16th at 2 PM at the Library.
Blind Date with a Book is back! For all you Adult Fiction lovers, we’ve chosen a selection of books for you!! Pick a book off our display, (all you know about it is the first line) check it out, and enjoy your date! If you want to rate your date, we will have cards to rate the book once you’ve finished. Through February or until they run out.
Here is an updated calendar of the events we are offering this summer at the Bowman Regional Public Library! Please note: due to limited space and supplies, registration is required. You may register by calling us at 701-523-3797 or emailing us at bowlib@gmail.com. Each event will run twice so be sure to specify which day/time you are registering for.
Calling or emailing is the best way to secure your registration, as social media comments and messages may be accidentally missed, and we cannot guarantee that they will be received in time if events fill up fast.
First off, Summer Reading has begun, and we have fun challenges for all ages. You may grab a challenge to track on paper at the library, or head to bowmanlibrary.beanstack.org to participate online! Read books, track your progress, and earn prizes along the way! Summer Reading challenges will run until August 8th.
Next, we will be bringing back our Tuesday Take-n-Makes in June! Every Tuesday by 1 pm a new craft will be put out in our Take-n-Make bin in front of the library.(This is the only event that doesn’t require registration, as these crafts are first come, first serve. ) They are just free to take and available for all ages! We will continue these throughout the summer and post all instructions here on the blog!
And finally, here is the printable calendar with the rest of the events for June:
Thursday, June 2nd: Junior Master Gardener- Lettuce Garden 11am-11:45am (Ages 5-12) Max 10 spots available, Teen Open Studio 3pm-4:30pm ( Ages 13+) Max 5 spots available
Monday, June 6th: Jr. Master Gardener-Lettuce Garden 4pm-4:45pm ( Ages 5-12) Max 10 spots available, Adult Open Studio 1pm-2:30pm ( Ages 18+) Max 10 spots available
Tuesday, June 7th: Tuesday Take-n-Makes available by 1pm out front of the library in the bin. Free for all! (No registration required)
Thursday, June 9th: Jr. Master Gardener- Butterfly Water Station 11am-11:45am (Ages 5-12) Max 10 spots available, Teen Open Studio 3pm-4:30pm (Ages 13+) Max 5 spots available
Monday, June 13th: Jr. Master Gardener- Butterfly Water Station 4pm-4:45pm (Ages 5-12) Max 10 spots available, Adult Open Studio 1pm-2:30pm ( Ages 18+) Max 10 spots available
Tuesday, June 14th: Tuesday Take-n-Makes available by 1pm out front of the library in the bin. Free for all! (No registration required)
Thursday, June 16th: Family Story Time at the Museum 10:30am-11:15am (Pre-K) Max 15 spots available
Monday, June 20th: Adult Junk Journals 1pm-2:30pm ( Ages 18+) Max 5 spots available
Tuesday, June 21st: Tuesday Take-n-Makes available by 1pm out front of the library in the bin. Free for all! (No registration required)
Thursday, June 23rd: Teen Junk Journals 3pm-4:30pm (ages 13+) Max 5 spots available
Monday, June 27th: Adult Junk Journals 1pm-2:30pm (Ages 18+) Max 5 spots available
Tuesday, June 28th: Tuesday Take-n-Makes available by 1pm out front of the library in the bin. Free for all! (No registration required)
Thursday, June 30th: Teen Junk Journals 3pm-4:30pm ( Ages 13+) Max 5 spots available.
For the summer, we will be reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir for our adult book club. The discussion for this book will take place in August. There are copies available at the library front desk. Enjoy your summer!!!
Here are a few favorite new books added to our children’s collection!
An adorable adventure!! Can you find baby?!
“Papa Fox is looking for Baby Fox, who is just out of his sight … but not ours! An adorable, interactive read-aloud for fans of Are You My Mother. In this clever introduction to prepositions, a near-sighted Papa is looking for his baby. Is Baby up in the tree? Is Baby under the log? Is Baby around the corner? Where could Baby be? Readers will delight in spotting the little fox on every page as Papa wanders the forest, encountering other animals all along the way, but never quite able to spot his own baby. Anne Hunter’s delicate and lovely illustrations with their limited palette highlight the humor of this adorable hide-and-seek tale.”– Provided by publisher.
A story that reminds us it is okay to be introverted and teaches us to pause and notice the little things.
“Poppy Ann Fields loves bugs and feels more comfortable outdoors than with other people until a special bug lands on Grandma Phyllis’s birthday cake. Includes a glossary of insects.”
A silly story about monsters and friendship.
“Having eaten his only friend, a monster seeks a new companion but each creature he meets has a good reason not to serve as a replacement.”
A beautiful celebration of the interconnectedness of nature and the wonder of play.
“Join celebrated artist Julie Flett on a joyful romp with animals. From chasing, chirping birds, to swimming, squirting whales, this book for young readers reminds them how animals play just like them. This picture book, with gorgeous images and sweet simple text, is a marvelous celebration of the interconnectedness of all creatures, and includes some Cree phrases. It is based on the Cree teaching of wahkohtowin, interconnectedness and play, and includes as well the English and Cree names of the animals in the book, all of whom are from ‘Turtle Island’ (North America).”– Provided by publisher.
Stunning illustrations and descriptions of life on the prairie.
“Describes summer days growing up on the prairie with beautiful illustrations.”
A heartwarming story that carries well beyond winter…
“In winter Charles and his trusty toboggan set out to find the wish tree, and along the way he helps to make the wishes of his friends Squirrel, Fox, and Beaver come true.”
This is an uplifting and encouraging read based on true events.
“When a child has a “bad speech day” at school, his father gives him a new perspective on his stuttering.”
