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 Adult Programming Newsletter
- February -
In this Issue:

Adult Programming Newsletter - February -
Upcoming Program Highlights
Winter Reading Challenge
Regular Recurring Programs
Resources & Tools
Closures
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February is ....
Library Lovers' Month!

So come out and celebrate with us! Check-out a book, read a magazine on Flipster, or attend a program; compete in our Winter Reading Challenge or listen to an audiobook on Libby--the options are all free at the library and we really think that's worth a month of celebration.
 
Upcoming Program Highlights
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Scavenger Hunt
 
Pinehurst Library
February 17th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
 
Scavenger hunts aren't just for kids!
 
Join adult programming to celebrate Library Lovers Month by dropping in anytime during opening hours to participate in a scavenger hunt.  Learn to navigate your local library and get a chance to win prizes.
Superb Owl Celebration
 
Spirit Lake Library
February 10th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 
An all ages extravaganza!
Join us for an afternoon of owl crafts, owl trivia, and suggested reading for more owl entertainment and information.
Fellowship of the Reads

Hayden Library
February 23rd
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 
A new book club looking for members!
 
Join us at the Hayden Library every 4th Friday for a book club where you read what you want.  
 
February's theme is "Love."  Read a book that shares that theme and come to the meeting ready to discuss a variety of books with other members.
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Musical Mystery Tour
Thursday, February 22, 4:00 PM
Spirit Lake Library

Explore popular music and folk tunes spanning many eras through the lens of local musician, Brad Sondahl's stories.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 10, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Pinehurst Library

恭喜發財! (gong xi fa cai!)
Join us at the Pinehurst Library to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

We will have music, table games, tea, a snack, a short video on the Year of the Dragon, a photo booth, and more! We will also have a simple cooking demonstration (with samples!) at 12pm. Drop in anytime between open and close.
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Winter Reading Challenge
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Winter Reading Challenge!
Have you started yet?
 
It's as easy as picking up playing card up at your favorite library and choosing a book to read!
 
Complete 5 of the challenges and be entered into a drawing for a dinner for two!  Or complete all 10 for 2 entries.
 
Winter reading wraps up at the end of February and prizes will be awarded in March.
 
*prize supplied by a generous grant from our Friends of the Library*
Regular Recurring Programs
Athol
All programs at Athol canceled while the library is closed for maintenance.
 
Pinehurst
Open Art & Craft Day (New!)
Last Mondays, 6:00 PM
 
Writer's Club (New!)
1st Tuesdays, 1:00 PM
 
Coffee & Coloring
Fridays, 11:00 AM
 
Pinehurst Book Club
1st Fridays, 1:00 PM
 
Hayden
Libby App Class
Date & Time varies each month
Feb. 6th, 11:00 PM
 
Breakfast Book Club
2nd Saturdays, 10:00 AM
 
Fellowship of the Reads (New!)
4th Fridays, 3:00PM
 
Yoga
Sundays, 12:30 PM
Senior Game Day
Fridays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 
Crochet Connection
Tuesdays, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
Paint & Sip
(registration required - see front desk)
3rd Wednesdays, 6:00PM
 
Trivia Night
(February topic is Marvel!)
last Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
 
Tech Help
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
 
Harrison
The Inklings (Writers Club)
Wednesdays, 2:00 PM
 
Classic Book Club
2nd Wednesdays, 11:30 AM
 
Fiction Book Club
Last Wednesdays, 11:30 AM
 
Knit & Nosh
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM
 
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake Chess Club
(all ages)
1st Tuesdays, 3:00 PM
 
Dungeons & Dragons 5E
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 1:00 PM
 
Rathdrum
Fit and Fall Proof
Mondays & Tuesdays, 10:45AM
 
Rathdrum Book Club
1st Tuesdays, 3:00PM
 
Knit Along
Mondays, 1:00PM
 
Painting
3rd Tuesdays, 3:30PM
 
Post Falls
 
All programs at Post Falls canceled while the library is closed for maintenance.
 
And check-out all the other awesome programs here!
Resources & Tools
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Libby

Use Libby to check-out and read (or listen to) books on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Pay Nothing.
 
Learn more about the app three ways:
 
Youtube Video
 
Online tutorial thru Niche Academy
 
Attend class at Hayden Library
  
Flipster

Use Flipster to check-out and read magazines on your personal devices.  
 
Download the app via your app store to use your mobile devices
or
go straight to the website.
 
When it prompts you to enter a "patron ID" just enter your library card number and sign-in.
Closures
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Image shows three figures with hardhats and tools.  Text reads: The Athol library is closed due to maintenance. Our digital resources page is open 24/7 365 days a year.
Image shows three figures with hardhats and tools.  Text reads: The Post Falls Library is closed due to maintenance. Our digital resources page is open 24/7, 365 days a year!
Read more about these closures on our website.
 
Community Library Network
821 N Spokane St
Post Falls, Idaho 83854
208-773-1506

https://communitylibrary.net