Youth Services News & Notes
February 2024
In this Issue

**Program Update**
Baby, Toddler, & Preschool, age birth-4
Kids, age 5-10
Homeschool
Tweens, age 8-12
Teens (age 13-15) & Young Adults (age 16-18)
Kids, Teens, & Young Adults
Library Resources
Celebrate Library Lovers Month

This month celebrate everything you love about reading and the library, from re-reading a childhood favorite or curling up with a book by your favorite author to  joining us for one of our many programs for children, teens, and families. However you choose to celebrate, thank you for supporting the Community Library Network.

**Program Update**
Changes to Programs

While the Athol and Post Falls libraries are closed for repairs following the damage sustained from extreme weather in January, all programs for children, teens, and families at these locations have been canceled for the month of February.
Please check our website and Facebook for
up-to-date information about programs and plans for re-opening.
 
Mark your calendars, as all CLN libraries will be closed Monday, February 19, for President's Day.
 
We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you at the library.
 
Baby, Toddler, & Preschool, age birth-4
Book Babies
Enjoy time together with your baby to bond, learn, play, and develop language and motor skills.
For ages birth-2. 
 
 Mondays, 10:30am, Hayden
Wednesday, February 7 & 28, 10:30am, Rathdrum
 
 
Toddler Tales
This lively program introduces your little one  to important  early learning skills through short books, rhymes, dancing, and interactive fun. 
For ages 2-3.
 
Thursdays, 10:30am, Hayden
Preschool Storytime
To help develop a lifelong love of reading and learning, we invite you to join us for this interactive storytime. 
Geared to ages 3-5.
 
Tuesdays, 10:00am, Harrison
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am, Hayden
Tuesdays, 10:30am, Spirit Lake
Wednesdays, 10:30am, Pinehurst
Thursdays, 10:30am, Rathdrum
 
Kindergarten Countdown
Join us for an extra story, song, and fun activities that help develop the social/emotional, motor, language, literacy, and math skills your little learner needs to be ready for kindergarten.
For ages 4-5.
 
Thursdays, 11:00am following Preschool Storytime, Hayden
Launch into Learning
Play & Learn 
Playing is learning! Play is a great way to help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. This inclusive come-and-go program is designed to give caregivers and their children time to explore together. 
For ages 2-5.
 
Wednesdays, 10:30am, Hayden
 
Kids, age 5-10
Afterschool Adventures
Kids are invited to the library for hands-on learning in a fun, relaxed environment. Each month will feature a different focus including art, building, and nature. 
For ages 5-10.
 
Tuesdays, 3:30pm, Rathdrum
 Tuesdays, 4:00pm, Hayden
Wednesdays, 3:30pm, Spirit Lake
Thursdays, 3:00pm,. Pinehurst
3rd Saturdays, 10:00am, Harrison
 
 
Family STEAM
Have fun learning about cartography, oil pastels, and puppetry through hands-on activities.
For ages 5-10.
 
Saturday, February 3, 10:00am, Harrison
Saturday, February 24, 11:00am, Rathdrum
Saturday, February 24, 1:00pm, Spirit Lake
 
Homeschool
Homeschool Libratory
Homeschool Libratory is a program for kids that focuses on science, technology, and art. 
For ages 5-10, everyone is welcome.
 
Saturday, February 3, 10:00am, Harrison
Monday, February 12, 11:00am, Pinehurst
Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00pm, Hayden
Fridays, 11:00am, Rathdrum
 

Tweens, age 8-12
No Tween programs the month of February.
 
 
Teens (age 13-15) & Young Adults (age 16-18)
Teen Hangout
Join us at the library for board games, Virtual Reality, crafts, painting, Young Author's Club,
and much more! Programs are Program themes include: Arty Party, Code Club, Game on!, Maker, Snack Attack, and Young Adulting- Life101.
For ages 13-18.
Anime Club
 Test your Anime knowledge and artistic skills.
 
Tuesday, February 20, 3:30pm, Harrison
Arty Party
 
Watercolor Valentines cards
Thursday, February 1, 3:00pm, Hayden
 
Valentine's Gnome and DIY Chocolate Bar
Thursday, February 8, 4:00pm, Rathdrum
 
Painting Club
Friday, February 9, 2:30pm, Spirit Lake
 
Game on!
Dungeons & Dragons
Join us to slay dragons, make friends, and step into the shoes of a fantasy character for the afternoon. Bring your own character or use one of our pre-made characters to get started!
Snacks will be provided.
Sunday, February 4, 2:30-4:45pm, Hayden

Board games, trivia, & snacks
Saturdays, 1:00pm, Harrison
 
Snack Attack
No-Bake Treats
Do you love to cook and make delicious snacks? Join us to learn how to make a no-bake treat and enjoy the fruits of your labor. 
 
Thursday, February 22, 3:00pm, Hayden        
 
SAT/ACT Prep Jeopardy!
Are you preparing to take the ACT/SAT this spring? Join us for a rousing round of ACT/SAT Prep Jeopardy! Earn tickets for a grand prize drawing at the end of the program.
Perfect for those registered for the March 9th testing session. 
**For ages 16-18.
 
Friday, February 16, 3:30pm, Hayden

 
Kids, Teens, & Young Adults
 
 
Community Chess Club
Do you have an affinity for Chess? Looking to hone your skills? Are you wanting to learn but have no one to play against?
Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome.
 
Mondays, 2:00pm, Hayden
 
Library Resources
NoveList Plus
Do you have a favorite author and wonder what authors might be similar? Have your kids finished their favorite series and need something new to read? Want to know the reading level to help your child and teen find the right book?
NoveList Plus allows you to search by genre, author, setting, theme, style tone, age, reading level and more. Select a title to see if it is owned by the Community Library Network, then place a hold and pick it up from your favorite library. 
Check out NoveList Plus today!
Community Library Network Youth Services
821 N. Spokane Street
Post Falls, Idaho 83854
208-772-5612 x 121

www.CommunityLibrary.Net