How Dolly Parton is Getting Montana Kids to Read
Dolly's organization was established in 1995. It was important to her to make sure that kids could have access to high-quality books.
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5 Ways To Give In Billings That Don’t Involve Money
If you have that feeling of wanting to help, but your bank account isn't willing to fund your holiday generosity, here are some things you can do in Billings that don't involve money, but are extremely valuable, helpful, and needed.
Library Computer Issues
The Billings Public Library has unfiltered computers that let the user see anything, and I mean anything, they want. The board says the majority use them to pay bills and do their banking without people seeing them. These unrestricted computers are available to those 13 years old and up...
No More Free Rides
The Billings city budget for next year has a projected budget deficit of $18 million. It's time for people who use all the city has to offer, in particular the library, to step up and start paying. One dollar, is that to much to ask? We charge for city parking,city rec-leagues, city bus rides, city pools, why not the library...
Billings New Library
Most people here in Billings aren't very shy about not wanting to pay taxes... especially for things they feel are outdated or they'll get no use out of. Case in point... Billings New Public Library. The project may never have got off the ground had it not been for a generous $2 million donation from an anonymous benefactor...
NFL Star Highlights Storytime at Library
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Dwan Edwards will be in Billings this week to lead a special story time at Parmly Billings Library. Edwards will be sharing the book “You Can Do It” by Tony Dungy with readers of all ages on Wednesday June 27 at 7:00p.m.
Improvements The Breakfast Flakes Want for Billings’ New Library – Their Top 5
The voters of Billings have approved the bond to build a new library. Billings approved the $16 million bond to build the new Parmly Billings Library by a margin of 57 to 43 percent. It looks like most of the money will be used to fix heating, cooling and electrical problems, but for $16 million, we think the library could include a few extra “features”.
What YOU Said About the New Library Proposal
This morning, the Breakfast Flakes had quite a bit to say about the $16 million bond issue to build a new Parmly Billings Library. With election day on Tuesday, November 8, we wanted to get your thoughts on the whether or not taxpayers should be flipping the bill for this project. Here is what you had to say on Facebook:
Hear The Flakes Rant On The New Library
If you listen to the Breakfast Flakes regularly, there are occasions when Mark and Paul get fired up. The proposed new Billings Library was one of the occasions. Here's what happened.