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Welcome to Summer! While summer vacation may be winding down, we have lots of fun programs for you to enjoy. Stop by and see us at community events including Athol Daze, National Night Out, the Kootenai County Farmer's Market, or our booth at the North Idaho State Fair. We would love to visit with you about the programs and services the library has to offer, so stop by and say hello. Pick up a program guide at any library or check out the calendar of events on our website for the most up-to-date program information. Be sure to log your reading and activities on Beanstack, then stop by the library when you meet the monthly goal and pick up your prize. Shark Week and Smokey Bear challenges add to the fun. See you at the library! |
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Thank you to our partners and sponsors! Thank you to our generous partners and sponsors who helped to make our 2024 Summer Reading program possible. Friends of the Community Library Network Friends of the Post Falls Library North Idaho State Fair Farragut State Park Post Falls School District Mountain States Early Head Start Shoshone County Clerk Old Mission State Park City of Athol City of Hayden City of Rathdrum |
Community Hike
Join us for a community hike and learn the history of these well-loved parks and trails. Learn about the flora and fauna that call these nature spaces home. Please wear sensible shoes for uneven terrain, bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, a hat, and sunscreen For all ages. Thursday, August 1, 10:00am, Farragut State Park * Tuesday, August 6, 2:00pm, Rathdrum Mountain, Rathdrum Wednesday, August 7, 2:00pm, Cataldo Trailhead, Cataldo Mission, Pinehurst |
*Park pass required. Contact library for more information. |
When I Grow Up Explore future careers through dramatic play and dress up. Come dressed in your favorite job outfit or use the dress up items we will provide. For ages 5-10. Tuesday, August 13, 10:00am, Athol Saturday, August 24, 10:00am, Harrison Monday, August 12, 10:30am, Hayden Monday, August 12, 3:00pm, Pinehurst Friday, August 2, 11:0am, Rathdrum Thursday, August 1, 3:00pm, Spirit Lake |
Back to School with the Library
Head back to school with the library. DIY activities include decorating a pencil box, and creating a key chain and tags for your backpack. For teens, stop by to create fun and unique locker decor to show your style or create motivational messages to inspire you and your friends. Tuesday, August 20, 1:00pm, Athol (K, TW, T, YA) Monday, August 19, 10:30am, Hayden (K) Wednesday, August 21, 1:00pm, Hayden (T, YA) Tuesday, August 20, 11:00am, Post Falls (K) Thursday, August 22, 1:00pm, Post Falls (T, YA) Wednesday, August 21, 11:00am, Rathdrum (K) Wednesday, August 7, 3:00pm, Spirit Lake (K,TW) Friday, August 9, 3:00pm, Spirit Lake (T, YA) |
Bike Rodeo
Bring your bike, trike, scooter, and helmet to learn the rules of the road. Join us fro bik safety checks, tune-ups, helmet fittings, an obstacle course, and a healthy snack. For ages 3-10. Saturday, August 10, 11:00am-2:00pm, Harrison |
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego
After a summer of chasing Carmen Sandiego, let's celebrate! Come to Spy School to see what it takes to be a secret agent. Learn about decoding messages, fingerprinting, and how to create and assume a secret identity. For ages 5-10. Saturday, August 10, 1:00pm Rathdrum, Spirit Lake Wednesday, August 14, 1:00-2:30pm, Athol |
Chalk the Walk
Help celebrate summer by decorating the library's walkways with bright colors and positive messages. Sidewalk chalk and cool treats will be provided. For ages 3-10. Wednesday, August 14, 10:00am, Hayden |
Pinehurst Days
Watch your friendly librarians in the Pinehurst Days parade. Then stop by the BMX park and say hello. Saturday, August 3, 11:00am Pinehurst |
National Night Out
Join your library at the park. Stop by our interactive booth to try a new resource, get your questions answered, and find out what you've been missing at the library. Tuesday, August 6, 4:00-8:00pm, McIntire Park, Hayden |
Kootenai County Farmer's Market
Stop by the Farmer's Market to learn more about the library and STEAM through hands-on activities. For ages 5-10. Saturday, August 10, 9:00am-1:00pm Hayden |
Athol Daze Parade Watch your friendly librarians in the Athol Daze parade. Afterwards head to the park where the library will offer free books and activities for the kids, information about library resources, and library card sign-ups. Saturday, August 10, 9:00am, Athol |
Family Festival
Join us at the park where the library will offer free books and activities for kids, information about library resources, and library card sign-ups. Saturday, August 10, 10:00am-2:00pm, Harrison |
Summer Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, games, crafts, and active family fun each week. For ages 2-5. Tuesday, August 6, 10:00am, Community Center, Athol Tuesdays, 10:00am, Harrison Thursday, August 1 & 8, 10:30am, Hayden Wednesday, August 7, 11:00am, Stoddard Park, Hayden Wednesdays, August 7 & 14, 10:30am, Pinehurst Thursday, August 1 & 8, 10:30am, Rathdrum Tuesday. August 6, 10:30am, Spirit Lake |
Totally Untidy Tots
Squish and mush your way to a messy sensory playtime with edible goo and rainbow spaghetti. Come dressed for mess. For ages 2-4. Thursday, August 8, 10:00am, City Park, Athol Monday, August 5, 10:30am, Pinehurst |
Naturebrary Join us for nature-themed storytime with STEAM activities, as we explore scientific concepts through fun, hands-on learning. A park pass is required and available at each library. For ages 3-8. Fridays, August 2 & 9, 10:00am, Visitor Center Farragut State Park Thursday, August 8, 11:00am, Hayden |
Map Skills Latitude, longitude, GPS, compass rose...these are just some of the things we will learn when we explore maps and mapmaking at the library. Drop-in style program. For ages 5-10. Saturday, August 3, 10:00am, Harrison Wednesday, August 7, 1:00pm, Athol Thursday, August 15, 10:00am, Ponderosa Elementary, Post Falls |
Survival Skills
We will learn about the 4 basic survival necessities in the wilderness (warmth, water, food, and shelter) through fun hands-on activities such as fort-building. Drop-in style program. For ages 5-10. Thursday, August 1, 10:00am, Ponderosa Elementary, Post Falls Monday, August 5, 11:00am, Hayden |
Lifesize Games
Challenge your friends and family to a life-size games, such as Connect 4, Tic-Tac-Toe, Jenga, Badminton, or Kick Croquet. For ages 5-10. Monday, August 5, 2:00pm, Rathdrum City Park, Rathdrum |
Books & Bricks
If you like reading and building with LEGO, we have a great club especially for you. We'll bring the books and bricks, and you bring the imagination to complete our themed building challenges. For ages 8-12. Tuesday, August 6, 11:00am, Hayden |
Wild Readers: Minecraft
Celebrate everything you love about Minecraft. From building activities and crafts to snacks and sharing gaming tips, this party has it all. For ages 8-12. Wednesday, August 7, 2:00pm, Rathdrum |
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Arty Party: Diamond Painting Coasters Watch your worries vanish as you indulge in the soothing art of placing tiny diamonds on a pre-printed coaster design. For ages 13-15. Thursday, August 8, 12:00pm, Post Falls High School, Post Falls Saturday, August 17, 10:00am, Harrison |
Arty Party: Glass Cup Painting
Unleash your inner artist by transforming a regular glass cup into a magnificent masterpiece, using a rainbow of vivid glass paints. Let your imaginations run wild and create a one-of-a-kind work of art. For ages 13-15. Thursday, August 8, 3:00-5:00pm, Spirit Lake |
Maker: Glowforge Keychain & Earrings Say hello to Glowforge, the ultimate genie of 3D laser printers. Take your pick from a selection of sassy earrings and funky keychains, then watch the magic unfold before your eyes. Add a personal touch with paint or bedazzle it. For ages 13-15. Wednesday, August 7, 1:00pm, Hayden Saturday, August 10, 10:00am, Harrison |
Dungeons & Dragons
D&D is a fun role-playing adventure game where players create characters and make decisions, as the group is guided through a "choose your own adventure" style story. Bring your own character or use one of our pre-made characters. Snacks provided. For ages 11-15. Monday, August 5, 3:00-5:00pm, Hayden |
Game On!: Nerf Battle Join us for an epic Nerf battle between the stacks. Build and defend a fortress in Capture the Flag, participate in a duel and survive the zombie apocalypse during this after-hours event. Bring your own Nerf gun (foam dart only) or borrow one of ours. For ages 13-15. Wednesday, August 7, 6:00pm, Rathdrum Friday, August 9, 5:30pm, Hayden |
Snack Attack: Boba Tea & TalkAre you a fan of Boba tea? Join us for a fun-filled day as we sip Boba beverages and learn how to make our own popping Boba from scratch. It's the perfect opportunity to make new friends while enjoying your favorite drink. Thursday, August 1, 2:00pm Hayden |
Indiana Jones Escape Room
Join Professor Jones for an epic adventure to uncover the lost city of gold. Get ready to solve mind-bending puzzles and embark on an unforgettable journey. Tuesday, August 6, 2:00pm, Harrison |
Snack Attack: PizzaPizza love is a language everyone speaks. Join us on a mystical journey to master the age-old craft of pizza making. Saturday, August 31, 10:00am, Harrison |
Young Adulting: Moving Out Flying the coop is a thrilling moment for any budding grown-up, but with freedom comes great responsibility. Buckle up and join us on a journey to discover how to plan and budget for the big move, how to keep your clothes clean and your tummy full, and how to transform a new pad into a cozy nest that feels like home sweet home. For ages 16-18. Tuesday, August 6, 3:30pm, Hayden |
Young Adulting: Car Care
You're the proud owner of a shine new car, now what? We're here to teach you the ABC's of car maintenance, from replacing the wiper blades to giving your ride a refreshing drink of wiper fluid. We'll show you how to check the oil level and tire pressure, test those tire treads, and resuscitate a flat battery. For ages 16-18. Thursday, August 1, 12:00pm, Post Falls High School, Post Falls Tuesday, August 20, 1:00pm, Harrison |
Game Day
Teens and young adults can drop by the library to play games all summer. Board, card, and life-size games, as well as puzzles and strategy games will be available each week. For ages 8-18. Tuesdays, 1:00pm, Harrison |
Smokey Bear turns 80!
Help Smokey celebrate his birthday! Read 3 books, complete activites and log them on Beanstack to be entered into the drawing for a Smokey Bear prize pack. Drawing held September 3. For ages 4-18. |
Looking for Carmen Sandiego
The infamous international thief, Carmen Sandiego, has just stolen the Mona Lisa from the Ouvre Museum in Paris. Your mission is to track her travels so the police can apprehend her. Visit one of the three participating libraries for weekly clues, guess her location and receive a stamp, then check your progress of the world map. Participate the whole summer to be entered to win a grand prize. For ages 5-10. Athol, Rathdrum, Spirit Lake |
Little Community Libraries Not able to get to the library this summer? Stop by one of our Little Community Libraries. Take a book or leave a book at any one of our locations. Honeysuckle Beach, Hayden Visitor's Center, Farragut State Park Rathdrum City Park, Rathdrum Majestic Park, Rathdrum West Shoshone Park, Pinehurst Check our website for additional locations and information. |
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Community Library Network Youth Services
821 N. Spokane Street
Post Falls, Idaho 83854
208-772-5612 x 121www.CommunityLibrary.Net |
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