Hello from the Hellgate Library Learning Commons!  As one of your librarians, I'm happy you're interested in our print and digital collections, researching and writing at the library, and especially reading for fun.

     My preparation includes a creative writing MFA from the University of Montana, two NEH literature fellowships, 25 original plays in Montana theaters, and many poems published in anthologies, journals and chapbooks. 

     It's my pleasure to help organize Hellgate's Poetry Out Loud competitions and many Western Regional POL events. Hellgate has sent three state champions to the POL Nationals. Austin Graef (2011), Stella Shannon (2010) and Amber Greymorning (2008) won free trips to these Washington DC competitions and cash to purchase poetry for our library.  We are so proud of you!