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Giving Thanks. In November, we celebrate Idaho Family Reading Week and the importance of telling and sharing stories for all ages. This year we invite children and teens to record their story and share it with the library to be included in our Yoto audiobook collection. Please make note that we have a modified programs schedule the week of Thanksgiving. We will be closed Tuesday, November 11, for Veteran's Day, Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving. A complete calendar of events, including upcoming closures, can be found on the Programs & Events tab on our website. We invite you to join us for our Local Author Celebration, and check out one of the many books we have written by local and regional authors.
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Local Author CelebrationJoin us on November 22, 12:00-4:00pm at the Hayden Library to celebrate our local authors. Attend panel discussions, listen to an author read an excerpt from their own work, and maybe find your next read...or perhaps a gift for the upcoming season? We'll have more than 20 authors gathered to meet, greet, and purchase straight from the authors themselves. This event is geared to adults. |
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Storytime with Santa at New Leaf Nursery
Join staff and Santa for a special storytime, complete with holiday stories, music, activities, and a special treat. For ages 2-5. Tuesday, November 25, 11:00am, New Leaf Nursery, Hayden |
Book Babies Books, bounces, music and play time for babies and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program that gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other young families. For ages birth-2. Mondays, 10:30am, Hayden Thursdays, 10:30am, Pinehurst Tuesdays, 10:30am, Post Falls |
Play and Learn Free play and socialization time for children and their caregivers. Arrival and departure times are flexible. This is an early learning program designed to provide children an opportunity to explore and engage with science, technology, engineering, art, and math materials in a free play setting and help prepare them for kindergarten. For ages 2-5. Tuesday, November 18 & 25, 11:00am Harrison Tuesdays, 10:00am-noon, Hayden |
Totally Untidy TotsSquish and mush your way to a messy sensory playtime with edible goo and rainbow spaghetti. Come dressed for a mess. For ages 2-4. Thursday, November 20, 10:30am, Post Falls |
Toddler Tales Join us for a lively morning of stories, songs, and bubbles! Stay afterwards for a special playtime for the littles and the opportunity for parents to chat and connect. For ages 2-3. Tuesdays, 10:30am, Rathdrum Thursday, November 6, 10:30am, Spirit Lake |
Preschool StorytimePreschool Storytime opens up the world of language, culture, music and play to young children and their favorite adults. Enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and early STEAM play with other children. For ages 3-5. Thursdays, 10:30am, Athol Tuesday, November 4, 11:00am, Harrison Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am, Hayden Wednesdays, 10:30am, Pinehurst Mondays & Fridays, 10:30am, Post Falls Thursdays, 10:30am, Rathdrum Tuesdays, 10:30am, Spirit Lake |
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Sensory Storytime Stories, music, movement, and play in a neurodiversity-affirming setting for children of any age and their caregivers. This event is intended to support children and families who may have challenges accessing other library services and storytime programs. Program is geared for ages 3-6, but children of all ages are welcome. Tuesday, November 4, 10:30am, Hayden |
Bilingual Storytime Whether you speak English, Spanish, or both languages, this storytime is for you! Explore the world of language and build literacy skills through stories, songs, and activities. This program is offered through a grant from the Idaho Commission for Libraries. For ages 3-6. No program this month, but mark your calendar for our December program. Tuesday, December 9, 10:30am, Hayden |
Afterschool Adventures Join us for something cool to do after school! Attend our after-school programs and be entertained and amazed while building with glow sticks, creating with toilet paper, solving math mysteries, animating images, creating comics, mixing music and much more. For ages 5-10. Tuesdays, 3:30pm, Athol Fridays, 2:30pm, Hayden Wednesday, November 5 & 19, 3:00pm Pinehurst Thursdays, 4:00pm, Post Falls Wednesday, November 5 & 12, 3:30pm, Spirit Lake |
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Wild Readers: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Join us as we celebrate the release of the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book! For ages 5-10. Friday, November 7, 2:30pm, Hayden Wednesday, November 5, 3:30pm, Rathdrum Wednesday, November 19, 3:30pm, Spirit Lake |
Art ExplorersKids are invited to dive into a world of color and imagination. Each program will feature new projects and new chances for kids to express their creativity, and be introduced to new artists, styles, and works of art. For ages 7-12 Thursday, November 13, 1:00pm, Athol |
ChessJoin us for an afternoon of chess! Come, practice your chess skills, and engage with other chess enthusiasts. Players of all ages and levels are encouraged to participate. For ages 5-12. Tuesday, November 4 & 18, 1:30pm, Hayden |
Homeschool Libratory This program provides hands-on and exploratory drop-in experiences to facilitate learning about science, technology, and art. This month our focus is on magnets, electricity, and turkey STEM. For ages 5-10. Thursday, November 13, 11:00am, Post Falls Fridays, 11:00am, Rathdrum Thursday, November 13, 11:00am, Spirit Lake Family Libratory
The art of Matisse Saturday, November 15, 10:00am, Harrison |
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Chess Club Practice your chess skills and learn new techniques while competing with other members of your community. All skill levels and ages are welcome. Tuesday, November 4, 3:00pm, Spirit Lake |
Paint & Sip Join us to paint along with a video tutorial and create a beautiful fall image or use the provided supplies to paint your own unique masterpiece. Hot cocoa and juice will be provided. Wednesday, November 5, 3:30pm, Hayden Wednesday, November 12, 4:00pm, Post Falls  |
Wild Readers: The Last Day on Mars Are you a geek or gamer looking for a place to play and make new friends? Join us for games, snacks, and activities themed after popular games and fandoms. Do you prefer Roblox or Minecraft? PlayStation or Xbox? Card games or puzzles? Pokemon or D&D? Chess or checkers? Let us know, and help build your own club for geeks and gamers! For ages 8-12. Friday, November 7, 11:00am, Hayden |
Wild Readers: The Wizard of Oz This tween book club features a new book
each month and pairs it with crafts and snacks. In conjunction with the popular movie Wicked, we will be celebrating The Wizard of Oz. We will enjoy STEAM activities (such as a Defying Gravity science experiment), make wands, and build a Tin Man. For ages 8-12. Tuesday, November 18, 4:00pm, Hayden Wednesday, November 19, 4:00pm, Post Falls Saturday, November 15, 12:00pm, Spirit Lake |
Geeks & GamersAre you a geek or gamer looking for a place to play and make new friends? Join us for games, snacks, and activities themed after popular games and fandoms. Do you prefer Roblox or Minecraft? PlayStation or Xbox? Card games or puzzles? Pokemon or D&D? Chess or checkers? Let us know, and help build your own club for geeks and gamers! For ages 8-12. Friday, November 14, 3:00pm, Hayden Friday, November 14, 12:30pm, Post Falls |
Tween Hangout: Tweens Giving Back This monthly program is an opportunity for tweens to hang out with friends while trying new things and exploring seasonally appropriate games, crafts, and activities. This month we are making Giving Back Blankets & Care Kits for our community. For ages 8-12. Friday, November 14, 11:00am, Pinehurst Wednesday, November 26, 4:00pm, Athol Tuesday, November 25, 1:00pm, Hayden |
Dungeons & Dragons Dive into a captivating realm of imagination and strategy by joining us for adventures in interactive storytelling via the classic Dungeons & Dragons Game. For ages 11-17. Friday, November 7, 2:00pm, Hayden |
Teen Art Studio Are you a budding young artist in need of a place to create? Join us for a monthly open art studio where you can choose from our available supplies and create your own unique artwork while making new friends. Options will include: following a painting tutorial, creating a clay sculpture, using watercolor or oil pastels, and more. For ages 13-17. Thursday, November 13, 3:00-5:00, Hayden Wednesday, November 26, 4:00pm, Post Falls |
Teen Art Studio Create origami stars to decorate your favorite reading space. Share your favorite story or author with the library staff and pick up a few new favorites. Snacks provided. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Community Library Network and the Idaho Commission for Libraries. For ages 11-17. Thursday, November 13, 3:00-5:00, Hayden |
Teen Hangout: Teens Giving Back This program is an opportunity for teens to hang out with friends while trying new things and exploring seasonally appropriate games, crafts, and activities. This month we are making Giving Back Blankets & Care Kits for our community. For ages 13-17. Wednesday, November 26, 4:00pm, Athol Friday, November 21, 3:00pm, Hayden Friday, November 21, 12:30pm, Post Falls Tuesday, November 18, 3:00pm, Spirit Lake  |
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Community Library Network Youth Programming
821 N. Spokane Street
Post Falls, Idaho 83854
208-772-5612 x 121www.CommunityLibrary.Net |
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