Bear River Library

09/01/2026

🍅Preserve the season and learn something new! 🍓
Join us for a hands-on canning class and discover the basics of safely preserving fresh foods at home. Whether you’re a canning pro or have never picked up a jar, this class is a great way to learn, build confidence, and take home some new skills!

👩‍🍳 Learn the basics
🫙 Get hands-on experience
🌱 Make the most of seasonal produce
Come learn, preserve, and enjoy the fruits (and veggies!) of your labor. 🍓✨

📅 September 14th
⏰ 3pm-5pm
📍 Tish-Non Community Center Kitchen

Space may be limited, so be sure to reserve your spot!

09/01/2026

📚 September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! ✨
There’s so much waiting for you at the library and it all starts with a library card! 💳❤️ From bestselling books and audiobooks to movies, programs, learning resources, and so much more, your library card is your passport to endless possibilities.

08/27/2026

Bring Pokémon fun to your library!
American Association of School Librarians and ALSC - The Association for Library Service to Children members can apply to start a Pokémon Club and receive a kit with activities, game stations, prizes, and resources to help learners connect, build skills, and have fun. No Pokémon experience required!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wy2bNm

08/27/2026

ALA is heartbroken at the passing of country music legend, cultural icon, and champion of literacy Dolly Parton.

Dolly’s award-winning Imagination Library initiative, inspired by her father’s inability to read or write, has put hundreds of millions of free books into the hands of children across America and was considered by her to be one of her greatest achievements.

“We’re giving books to kids who wouldn’t have a chance to get them otherwise,” she told American Libraries in a 2018 interview. “A lot of people think this is just for poor children—it’s for all children. It’s important to get books into the hands of any child that we can.”

ALA was proud to confer Dolly with an honorary lifetime membership, the Association’s highest honor, in 2023 for her lasting impact on librarianship, libraries, and the communities they serve.

Dolly was also part of ALA’s Celebrity READ campaign, in which she holds a copy of 'The Little Engine That Could.'

“I’ve always related to that book because I’m the little engine that did!” she said.

Thank you, Dolly. ❤️

08/26/2026

Happening this Thursday!

FIRE MITIGATION & LOGGING ROAD MAINTENACE EDUCATION & OPERATIONAL TRAINING EVENT
See equipment in action, explore the latest technology and attachments, and connect with the experts from Iconic Machinery and our partners, featuring Diamond Mowers, Fecon, Sakai, U.S. Pride Products, and Bobcat®.

LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS - Safety operational education & training from Manufacture product trainers
See equipment working in real-world applications.

WALK-AROUNDS - Education on Public Works Equipment
Explore machines and attachments up close.

MEET THE EXPERTS - Produc Trainers from Diamond Mowers, Fecon, Sakai, US Pride Products and Bobcat Company
Talk with manufacturer representatives.

FREE LUNCH PROVIDED & MANUFACTER SWAG
Stay for lunch and connect with the team. RSVP using the form below.

Reserve your spot now. Space is limited.
Registration is required. Lunch and swag will be provided for registered attendees.
Each attendee must complete a separate registration form, even if attending as part of a group.
When: August 27, 2026 9am-2:00pm Lunch is at 12:30pm
Where: Arcata, CA. Once registered, you’ll receive the exact event location, parking, and arrival information.

https://iconicmachinery.com/promotions/iconic-equipment-in-action-arcata-demo-day-aug-2026/

08/21/2026

Great Opportunity!

Dear Relatives,



Something powerful is here for Native youth across California. 🌱



Introducing C.O.R.E.: Coalition of Organizers Rooted in Empowerment – a 10-month statewide cohort for American Indian and Alaska Native youth ages 18–25 – who want to grow their leadership, build community, and turn what they care about into action.



C.O.R.E. is more than a training. It’s a journey rooted in relationships, healing, joy, and organizing. Youth will build real organizing skills, connect with Native youth and mentors from across California, learn from our communities’ organizing history and legacy, and work together to build and run their own campaign.



No organizing experience is required. We’re looking for young people who are curious, community-minded, ready to show up, and willing to grow.



Applications open Thursday, August 20 at 9:00 a.m. PDT!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH8FJB6OGshUG3Bz4EErNjAv63PLymz6hbJAKWM8C3OAWNfQ/viewform

08/17/2026

08/14/2026

September is approaching fast, which means is just around the corner! Is your library ready?

This year’s theme is “A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes,” and we hope you encourage your communities to B sharp and sign up for a library card. ALA has resources to help your library celebrate all September, including free graphics in English and Spanish, sample proclamations and press releases, outreach ideas, and official merchandise for purchase.

Check them out at ala.org/card.

08/13/2026

Hello everyone! 🐻✨ Bear River’s Tish-Non Library will be officially reopening Monday, August 17th at 11 AM! 🎉
Come by and check out our new library look, enjoy some delicious baked treats, and have some fun with us! 📚🧁
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Hope to see you there! 💛