Calendar of Events
The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library. —Albert Einstein
August 2026
MONTH
Wellness Month
Dog Month​​
Happiness Happens Month
Peace Month
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Fun Fact: The Perseid meteor showers occur every year in August. Depending on the year, it can be one of the most spectacular shows in the sky. National Sleep Under the Stars Night is the perfect holiday to experience this event!
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DAYS
2nd Coloring Book Day
7th is Purple Heart Day
8th Pickleball Day
9th Book Lovers Day​
12th is Middle Child Day
14th is Navajo Code Talker Day
15th is Homesteaders Day
19th is Juneteenth
21st is Father's Day
SUMMER BEGINS
Summer Begins in the Northern Hemisphere on the longest day of the year. Also known as the Summer Solstice, this date officially celebrates a time of year when the sun is warm and the outdoors is the place to be.
27th is Mural Day
30th is Meteor Day​​​
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Story time is held every Thursday from 10-11 AM. Regular Program September through Mid-May: Story Time is held every Thursday from 10:00am - 11:00am. Along with stories, children participate in singing, dancing, and craft activities. Story time is located in the Horizon room and hosted by Nicole Morocco and Amy Hanson from the library.
Valley View Outreach Book Exchange & Readings
Location: Valley View Homes
Hosted by Amy Hanson from the library.
Prairie Ridge Outreach Book Swap
Book swap when requested.
Location: Prairie Ridge Village
Hosted by Amy Hanson from the library.
City Council Meetings - August 3 & 17
City Council Meeting ~ 5:00pm
Location: City County Chambers, Civic Center
Hosted by: The Mayor
Cookbook Club - August 6
When ~ 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Horizon Room at the Library
Hosted by: Megan Haddix and Amy Hanson from the library
Northeast MT Fair
When: August 4-8
Location: Valley County Fairgrounds
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GCCL Time Capsule - August 11
Location: Entry of the library
Hosted by: Library
Board Meeting - August 12
Regular Library Board Meeting ~ 1pm
Location: Horizon Room at the library
Hosted by: Library Board of Trustees.
Library Book Club - August 31
Library Club Meeting ~ 12:00pm -1:00pm
Location: Horizon Room at the library
Hosted by: Megan Haddix from the library
