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Welcome to Summer! Summer is in full swing and we have programs and events for everyone. From Dr. Pickelstein and a visit from NASA to survival skills for kids and dorm room cooking for young adults, we have something for everyone. 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 |
Science Fun with Dr. PickelsteinAre you intrigued by thinks like elephant toothpaste, genies leaping from bottles, and the sigh, and sound from fire and explosions? Dr. Pickelstein's unique brand of edutainment is custom-made to engage and delight kids and parents alike. For ages 5-10. Tuesday, July 9, 10:30am, Pinehurst Tuesday, July 9, 2:00pm, Harrison Wednesday, July 10, 10:30am, Hayden Wednesday, July 10, 2:00pm, Athol Thursday, July 11, 10:30am, Ponderosa Elementary, Post Falls Thursday, July 11, 2:00pm, Spirit Lake |
Rockin' Reptiles with the Outdoor Learning Center Join us for a hands-on reptile experience with the Outdoor Learning Center. Learn about reptiles, their habitats, and which ones you might find if you are out exploring this summer. For ages 5-10. Wednesday, July 10, 11:00am, Harrison Wednesday, July 17, 11:00am, Athol Wednesday, July 31, 1:00pm, Ponderosa Elementary, Post Falls |
Community Hike
Join us at the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes for a community hike. Learn about the history of this well-loved area, as well as the flora and fauna that call the Trail home. Please wear sensible shoes for uneven terrain, bring a water bottle and hat, and sunscreen is advised. For all ages. Monday, July 15, 6:00-7:30pm, Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, Kingston |
Jenks Family Concert
Join us for this high-energy family concert and juggling show. For ages 5-10. Thursday, July 18, 11:00am, Majestic Park, Rathdrum Thursday, July 18, 2:30pm, Ponderosa Elementary, Post Falls Friday, July 19, 10:00am, Harrison Friday, July 19, 2:00pm, Hayden |
Wild Readers Party: Magic Treehouse
Be whisked away on the next great adventure with Jack and Annie, as they battle knights, travel to the moon, and explore the lives of mummies. For ages 5-10. Monday, July 22, 2:00pm, Spirit Lake Wednesday, July 24, 2:00pm, Hayden |
Celebrate the Olympics
From music and art to physical challenges and the role of STEM in the Games, kids will have the opportunity to take part in Olympic-themed activities and take home "gold". For ages 5-10. Wednesday, July 24, 1:00pm, Athol Wednesday, July 24, 3:00pm, Spirit Lake Saturday, July 27, 10:00am, Harrison Monday, July 29, 11:00am, Pinehurst Wednesday, July 31, 2:00pm, Rathdrum |
NASA at Your Library
Come and hear about NASA, their scientific missions, and build your own rocket. You will also get the chance to take home some fun NASA items. You don't want to miss it! Thursday, July 25, 10:30am, Hayden Thursday, July 25, 1:30pm, Pinehurst |
Bike Rodeo
Bring your bike, trike, scooter, and helmet to learn the rules of the road. Join us for bike safety checks, tune-ups, helmet fittings, an obstacle course, and a healthy snack. For ages 3-10. Saturday, July 27, 1:00pm, Spirit Lake |
2nd Harvest Food Distribution
Do you or someone you know need a little extra help with groceries? Stop by our 2nd Harvest Mobile Market Food Distribution to receive a variety of food items. Tuesday, July 30, 10:00-2:00pm, 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, July 13, 9:00am-1:00pm, Hayden |
Kids Day at the Rathdrum Farmers Market
Stop by the library booth to learn more about all the ways we can support budding entrepreneurs. Saturday, July 13, 9:00am-2:00pm, Rathdrum |
4th of July Parade A parade of floats celebrating Independence Day. There will be vendors to visit in the Big Park, so make sure to check them out when the parade is over. Thursday, July 4, 11:00am, Spirit Lake |
Wooden Boat Races
Meet at Rathdrum City Park for the 3rd Annual Wooden Boat Races! Make your own boat with materials provided, or bring some of your own. Make sure to bring a hat and water bottle. For ages 5-10. Wednesday, July 17, 11:00am, Rathdrum City Park, Rathdrum |
Harrison's Old Time Picnic
Parade begins at 9:00am, followed by a fun afternoon of old-time games and a picnic. All ages welcome. Sunday, July 28, 9:00am, Harrison |
Summer Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, games, crafts, and active family fun each week. For ages 2-5. Tuesdays, 10:00am, Community Center, Athol Tuesdays, 10:00am, Harrison Thursdays, 10:30am, Hayden Wednesdays, 11:00am, Stoddard Park, Hayden Wednesdays, 10:30am, Pinehurst Tuesdays, 10:30am, Ponderosa Elementary, Post Falls Thursdays, 10:30am, Rathdrum Tuesdays, 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, July 11, 10:00am, City Park, Athol Tuesday, July 9 & 16, 11:00am, Hayden Monday, July 15, 10:30am, Pinehurst Thursday, July 18 & 25, 11:00am, White Pine Park, Post Falls Wednesday, July 10 & 24, 11:00am, Rathdrum City Park, Rathdrum |
Splashpad Travelers
Young learners will explore the world around them through water science projects at area splashpads. For ages 3-8. Monday, July 1, 15, & 29, 11:00am, Majestic Park, Rathdrum Monday, July 8 & 22, 11:00am, Tullamore Park, Post Falls |
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Shark Week
Celebrate Shark Week at the library. Stop by any time during open hours to complete activities, check out a shark book, or challenge your favorite librarian to shark trivia. Log in to Beanstack and record your Shark Week activities to earn a virtual ticket into a special Shark Week drawing. Drawing held Monday, August 29. Winner notified via email. |
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, July 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:00am, Visitor Center Farragut State Park Thursday, July 11, 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. Monday, July 8, 11:00am, Hayden |
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. Friday, July 12, 11:00am, Rathdrum Saturday, July 13, 10:00am, Harrison Wednesday, July 17, 2:00pm, Spirit Lake Thursday, July 18, 11:00am, Pinehurst |
Teddy Bear Sleepover
Drop off your stuffed animal friend at the library for an overnight camp out. Your favorite furry friend will enjoy a night of stories, games, and camping out with new friends at the library. Monday, July 15, 10:30am, Hayden |
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, July 23, 30, 11:00am, Hayden |
Life-Size Games
Challenge your friends and family to a life-sized game, such as Connect 4, Tic-Tac-Toe, Jenga, Badminton, or Kick Croquet. For ages 5-10. Monday, July 29, 10:30am, Hayden |
Pokemon Tournament
Play for fun, not for keeps, so bring your Pokemon cards or borrow a deck from us. Pokemon themed snacks and time to trade with other Pokemon fans. For ages 5-10. Wednesday, July 31, 1:00pm, Athol |
Choose Your Own Adventure Interactive Experience
At this program, book pages will be set up around the library and participants will walk from page to page, making choices, completing challenges, and creating the story as they go. There are 11 possible endings to find and, as the narrator says, "some are more pleasant than others." Some endings will lead to prizes, and everyone earns a free book. For ages 8-12. Tuesday, July 9, 10:00am, Hayden Wednesday, July 10, 2:00pm, Spirit Lake |
Wild Readers Party: Treasure Island During a beach vacation you stumble across a worn, wooden plank and some seashells with pirate markings near the entrance to an old cave. The tide comes in and will flood the crumbling cave in an hour. Can you find the treasure before the ocean claims the golden secrets of the fearsome Blackbeard? Come dressed as a pirate or character from the book. For ages 8-12. Wednesday, July 10, 2:00pm, Rathdrum Tuesday, July 16, 12:00pm, Post Falls High School, Post Falls Thursday, July 18, 2:00pm, Spirit Lake |
Wild Readers Party: MinecraftCelebrate everything you love about Minecraft with building activities, crafts, and snacks. For ages 8-12. Thursday, July 11, 1:00pm, Pinehurst Monday, July 15, 2:00pm, Spirit Lake |
Bookmark Bunch
In this middle grade book club, tweens and caregivers will read Moon Daughter Rising by local author, E. G. Moore, and do activities related to the author, title, and genre. For ages 8-12. Saturday, July 13, 2:00pm, Spirit Lake |
Code Club: Drones
Wanna be the master of the skies? Join us at the library for an epic drone-flying adventure. You'll learn all about the four crucial controls- roll, pitch, yaw, and throttle- and how these controls make these high-flyers dance in the sky. Plus, you'll get a chance to test your skills with the real deal. Get set to soar! For ages 8-12. Thursday, July 18, 1:00pm, Hayden |
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 style only) or borrow one of ours. For ages 8-12. Friday, July 19, 5:30-7:00pm, Hayden |
Virtual Reality: Shark Week
Dive headfirst into the mind-blowing universe of virtual reality with the Meta Quest headset. Scale mountains, wander through space stations, and swim with the sharks. The possibilities are endless! For ages 8-12. Monday, July 22, 1:00pm, Hayden |
Code Club: Drones
Wanna be the master of the skies? Join us at the library for an epic drone-flying adventure. You'll learn all about the four crucial controls- roll, pitch, yaw, and throttle- and how these controls make these high-flyers dance in the sky. Plus, you'll get a chance to test your skills with the real deal. Get set to soar! For ages 13-15. Saturday, July 6, 10:00am, Harrison Wednesday, July 17, 1:00pm, Athol Thursday, July 18, 1:00pm, Hayden |
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. Tuesday, July 9, 12:00pm, Post Falls High School, Post Falls Saturday, July 20, 10:00am, Harrison |
Maker: Summer Scents What are the best scents of summer? You decide! At this scent-sational event we will be making custom air fresheners and candles that will have you drifting away in a cloud of summer bliss. For ages 13-15. Wednesday, July 10, 1:00pm, Hayden Thursday, July 11, 12:00pm, Post Falls High School, Post Falls |
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, July 15, 3:00-5:00pm, Hayden |
Code Club: Virtual Reality
Dive headfirst into the mind-blowing universe of virtual reality with the Meta Quest headset. Scale mountains, wander through space stations, score zero-gravity touchdowns, walk an 80-story-high plank, and beyond. The possibilities are endless. For ages 13-15. Monday, July 22, 2:00pm, Pinehurst Wednesday, July 24, 3:00pm, Rathdrum |
Snack Attack: PizzaPizza love is a language everyone speaks. Join us on a mystical journey to master the age-old craft of pizza making. Tuesday, July 13, 1:00pm, Community Center, Athol |
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. Wednesday, July 24, 1:00pm, Hayden Thursday, July 25, 12:00pm, Post Falls High School, Post Falls |
Snack Attack: No Bake
Time to savor the sweetest treats that demand no heat! Join us to be dazzled by two summer recipes that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Thursday, July 25, 3:00-5:00pm, Spirit Lake |
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, July 16, 1:00pm, Harrison |
Young Adulting: Dorm Room Cooking
Who says you can't be a master chef in a cramped dorm room? With a little bit of creativity and clever planning, you can cook up a storm that will knock your socks off. Participants receive a take-home spice kit and a kitchen tool to start their collection. Monday, July 29, 2:00pm, Spirit Lake Tuesday, July 30, 1:00pm, Hayden |
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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