Author Book Talk Monday Evening, May 7, From 5 – 7 P.M. Crazy Horse family members Floyd Clown and Doug War Eagle along with author William Matson will be at the Belle Fourche Public Library to discuss and sign their book "Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior's Life and Legacy" based on the family's oral history.
The Edward Clown family, nearest living relatives to the Lakota war leader, presents the family tales and memories told to them about their famous grandfather. In many ways the oral history differs from what has become the standard and widely accepted biography of Crazy Horse. The family clarifies the inaccuracies and shares their story about the past, including what it means to them to be Lakota, the family genealogy, the life of Crazy Horse and his motivations, his death, and why they chose to keep quiet with their knowledge for so long before finally deciding to tell the truth as they know it.
Books will be available for purchase and the author will be happy to sign it!
99th Anniversary of Children’s Book Week April 30 – May 6.
Hey Kids! Stop in and see us and pick up some fun gifts from our gift table to celebrate the week!
Children’s Book Week originated in the belief that children’s books and literacy are life-changers. In 1913, Franklin K. Matthiews, the librarian of the Boy Scouts of America, began touring the country to promote higher standards in children’s books. He proposed creating a Children’s Book Week, which would be supported by all interested groups: publishers, booksellers, and librarians.
Through these efforts, the American Booksellers Association and the American Library Association sponsored a Good Book Week with the Boy Scouts of America in 1916. Then, in 1944, the newly-established Children’s Book Council assumed responsibility for administering Children’s Book Week. In 2008, the administration of Children’s Book Week was transferred to Every Child a Reader (Children's Book Council charitable arm).
Through these efforts, the American Booksellers Association and the American Library Association sponsored a Good Book Week with the Boy Scouts of America in 1916. Then, in 1944, the newly-established Children’s Book Council assumed responsibility for administering Children’s Book Week. In 2008, the administration of Children’s Book Week was transferred to Every Child a Reader (Children's Book Council charitable arm).
CALLING 3 and 4 YEAR OLDS FOR STORYTIME! Tuesday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. - Come explore words, sounds, books and stories with Miss Wanda and Miss Betty as we do finger plays, cutting and drawing stories, read a special story book together and see a performance by the Library Puppets. 
