The document is an article from the River to Ridge magazine promoting the services and programs offered at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville, Montana. It summarizes that the library provides educational programs for all ages focused on early childhood literacy, adult learning, and social activities. Specific programs mentioned include Storyline which visits daycares and senior centers, Story Time for children, a popular book club and Spanish conversation group for adults, and one-on-one computer training. The library also hosts special events like live music during First Friday celebrations and a Valentine's Day chocolate and author fundraiser.

1. Article for River to Ridge magazine
November 6, 2014
By Amy Leach, Library Assistant, North Valley Public Library
208 Main Street, Stevensville, MT 59870
Contact phone, 777-5061
Word Count: 402
Getting on Your Library Mojo
Modern libraries, as we know them today—freely open to the public, providing
universal access to information and literature—came into being in the United States in
1876, with the formation of the American Library Association. Carrying forth in that
tradition, the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville, located conveniently on Main
Street, is a bustling hub of community activity with something for everyone, and the
promise of the friendliest librarians you will ever encounter. Whether you’re browsing
for your next good read, trying to explore the internet, researching in the Montana
Room, attending a meeting in the Community Room, hoping to host your own activity,
meeting up with friends, or looking for a cozy corner conducive to homework, NVPL’s
out-going staff is ready to help. A specialty of the library is helping new Valley
residents with relocation resources, all that information about things like driver’s
licenses, vehicle registration, rental agencies, insurance and legal assistance, voter
registration.

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Originally founded in 1904, NVPL in its most recent twenty-five years has
expanded from an almost-closet in the rear of the police station to its present facilities
filling three original downtown storefronts. In addition to increased square footage, the
educational programs have blossomed, for all ages, with a steady eye to promoting
early childhood literacy, adult literary and experiential discovery, goal advancement,
inspirational enrichment, and social gatherings. The outreach program Storyline visits
daycare programs, preschools, and senior centers, while Story Time takes place mid-
morning in the Children’s Room. Adults are welcomed at the popular monthly Book
Club and the evening Spanish Conversation group. One-on-one computer training is
available (the computers all have headsets), as well as classes in finances, nutrition, and
travel. Check out eBooks, CDs, audio books, and the interactive, linguistic-approved
Mango Languages learning programs.
During the town’s First Friday (of the month) celebrations, the library features
live music or dance performances. In the cold depths of February, you won’t want to
miss the Valentine’s Chocolate and Authors fund-raiser, Sweet Taste of Literature. This is
an evening when you can mingle with our many local authors and library patrons, over
platters of decadent chocolate, and vie for the hourly prizes.
From your armchair at home, you can visit the online catalog at
northvalleylibrary.org and search the entire Montana Library Network. But be sure to
stop by NVPL, Stevensville’s “Information Central,” discover what’s there for you, find
your library mojo.