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TFPL News & Events - July 2017 The Library will be CLOSED on Tuesday, July 4 for the Independence Day Holiday. But the Library is always open online!
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Summer Reading 2017 Continues!
We're about halfway through Summer Reading, which means there's still time to enjoy the activities, programs, and reading challenges we've designed to help everyone - regardless of age - add a little fun to their summer.Yay!
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Spend a little quality summer time as a whole family with a few fun events: All Ages Book Club Monday, July 10 @ 2 PM Join us for discussion, snacks, and an activity related to this month's book, The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg. Family Day Multi-Game Challenge Saturday, July 15 from 10 AM-Noon Bring in the family and work together or compete against each other to complete tasks from different board/card games.
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Wednesday, July 19 4 PM Do you have a favorite read that's looking a little less than dapper? Or, maybe you inherited a cookbook from your Grandmother that's seen better days. Stop in and we'll show you some tricks and resources to repair those beloved books and keep them protected for years to come.
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Wednesday, July 19 7 PM Twin Beans Coffee TFPL and Twin Beans invite you to a delightful evening of tea and conversation, centered around Jane Austen, her life, and her books.
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Friday, July 21 6-8 PM
After the Library closes, channel your inner sleuth and compete in our interactive mystery game! We'll throw puzzles, activities, and other challenges your way - solve them all and you may win a prize. Sign up at the Reference Desk by Wed, July 19!
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Friday, July 28 from 5-7 PM
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Preschool Summer Reading Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM July 11 - Build a Better Universe July 18 - Travel the World July 25 - GRAND FINALE!
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Elementary Summer Reading Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM July 5 - Build a Better Community July 12 - Build a Better Universe July 19 - Travel the World July 26 - GRAND FINALE!
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SING-A-LONG with Mr. Don Mondays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 4:00 PM
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TEEN SUMMER READING Thursdays at 3 PM July 6 - End of the World Marathon! 3:00 PM - Warm Bodies 4:40 PM - Divergent 7:00 PM - WALL-E July 13 - Build a Mini Greenhouse July 20 -Build a Rube Goldberg Machine July 27 - Upcycled CD Art
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TEEN SUPER SMASH BROS TOURNAMENT!
Practice - Mon, July 17 2:30 PM Tournament - Mon, July 24 2:30 PM
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TECH HELP Tech Tutor Monday, July 3 from 9:30-11 AM If you have questions or want to learn more about using your device bring it in for one-on-one help. Word Basics Thursday, July 13 @ 9:30 AM Learn how to create, format, save, and print documents using Microsoft Word. Computer Basics Thursday, July 27 @ 9:30 AM If you're new to computers and want to know how to get started, drop in for our free Basics class! We'll show you how to use the mouse, how to open and close windows, and how to start using the Internet.
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Fun with History Who Lived in My House? Friday, July 7 @ 10 AM Learn how to research your house's history and previous owners using Library resources such as the city directories, Sanborn Maps, and newspapers. Preserving Memories Friday, July 14 @ 10 AM Share your memories in writing and photos! We'll have some great writing prompts to get your started, and help you create journals and scrapbooks for the next generation.
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Adult Trivia Night Thursday, July 6 7 PM Bring a buddy and apply all that "useless" knowledge rattling around in your brain. Beat out other teams to win a prize - and bragging rights!
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Knitting Basics Monday, July 17 @ 6PM We're learning increasing/decreasing stitches tonight. Or, bring your own project in to work on and chat.
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Friday Summer Movies Fridays @ 1PM July 7 - Surf's Up 2 July 14 - Planet 51 July 21 - Around the World in 80 Days July 28 - Shaun the Sheep
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Saturday Movie Matinees Saturdays @ 3PM July 1 - Storks July 8 - Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life July 15 - Monster Trucks July 22 - Rogue One July 29 - The Smurfs: Lost Village
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Classic Movie Club with Pat Marcantonio Monday, July 10 @ 7PM Join us and local film buff Pat Marcantonio for a great old movie each month. She'll share some of the history and lore behind the film, and we'll have the popcorn ready to go! This month, we're watching Charlie Chaplin's classic, The Gold Rush.
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Library Activity Booth (L.A.B.) Saturday, July 8 9AM - 12:30 PM @ Twin Falls Farmers Market Drop in for a fun activity each month. This month, we're looking at "Ocean Wonders".
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Comics and Coffee Wednesday, July 26 5 PM @ Twin Beans Coffee Each month we'll discuss a different cool comic. Join us in July for Captain America, Vol 1 by Ed Brubaker and Steve McNiven.
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Twin Falls Public Library201 4th Ave. ETwin Falls, Idaho 83301208-733-2964
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