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Community Library Network District Newsletter |
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Find Comfort & Opportunity at the Library We're entering August with a slight tinge of smoke filled air, but at least its no longer 100°F plus! Whether too hot, too cold, or too smokey this August the library might just be a great place to get away. We have a bunch of great programs scheduled for all ages plus all the other important things (e.g., comfy chairs and really good books). This month we're focusing on all the resources we have that can help you in your career. Whether you're a kid or young adult exploring options, unemployed, or underemployed we have tools and programs that can help, from things as simple as internet access and banks of computers to resume writing classes and programs to help you upskill. If you're looking to start your own business we even have resources and databases that can help you build better business and marketing plans! |
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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. Athol | Tuesday, August 13, 10:00am Harrison | Saturday, August 24, 10:00am Hayden | Monday, August 12, 10:30am Pinehurst | Monday, August 12, 3:00pm Rathdrum | Friday, August 2, 11:00am Spirit Lake | Thursday, August 1, 3:00pm
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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. Athol (K, TW, T, YA)| Tuesday, August 20, 1:00pm Hayden (K) | Monday, August 19, 10:30am Hayden (T, YA) | Wednesday, August 21, 1:00pm Post Falls (K) | Tuesday, August 20, 11:00am Post Falls (T, YA) | Thursday, August 22, 1:00pm Rathdrum (K) | Wednesday, August 21, 11:00am Spirit Lake (K, TW) | Wednesday, August 7, 3:00pm Spirit Lake (T, YA) | Friday, August 9, 3:00pm
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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 Rathdrum | Wednesday, August 7, 6:00pm Hayden | August 9, 5:30pm
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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 Post Falls High School | Thursday, August 1, 12:00pm Harrison | Tuesday, August 20, 1:00pm
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Rathdrum Library August 22, 4:00pm-5:00pm Take a Myers-Briggs personality quiz to determine what career fits best with your personality. Then, in this program, follow up with a discussion of personal and professional skills and learn how to incorporate them into a concise resume. |
Post Falls Library August 7, 2-3:30pm & Harrison Library August 14, 2-3:30pm The resume is the first and, arguable, the most important interaction you have with a potential employer. Learn effective tips and tricks to help you best represent your worth at our resume writing workshop. |
Hayden Library August 12, 6-7:30pm Do you work in a public service position (either federal, state, tribal, local gov't, or a non-profit organization) or are you considering going into one of these fields? If so, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which forgives remaining federal student loan balances after 10 years of payments. Come learn more about this program! |
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Free Professional Headshots Do you need a professional-looking headshot for your LinkedIn profile, business website, portfolio, or acting resume? A good, professional headshot is a great way to make a positive first impression. Join us at the library to have a short photography session with a professional photographer. A digital photo will be emailed to you after the event! *Pre-register for a 10 minute slot, or arrive and fill gaps in registration on a first come, first serve basis.* Hayden | Tuesday, September 3, 3:00pm-5:00pm | Register Post Falls | Friday, September 13, 1:00pm-4:00pm | Register
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Learning Express
Are you studying for civil service exams or to become a licensed cosmetologist? Maybe you just want to improve your math or writing? Perhaps you think being more familiar with Microsoft Office will give you a leg-up for a promotion at work? Learning Express provides interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards, and articles for skill-building, standardized test prep, and career development. |
Data Axle Reference Solutions
Data Axle Reference Solutions provides in-depth info on public and private US businesses. It's at its most useful if you're writing a business or marketing plan. The databases offers detailed profiles of businesses and residents, job postings, historical business data, and healthcare listings. |
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The last murder at the end of the world : a novel
by Stuart Turton
On an isolated island where 122 villagers and three scientists live in peaceful harmony, one of the scientists is found brutally murdered, which triggers a security system, giving the islanders only 107 hours to solve the murder or be smothered by the fog that destroyed the planet.
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The faceless old woman who secretly lives in your home
by Joseph Fink
The best-selling authors of Welcome to Night Vale present the story of the Faceless Old Woman, from her 19th-century childhood and rise in the criminal underworld to her plot for vengeance and decades as a restless spirit.
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The girl who wrote in silk
by Kelli Estes
A college student investigates the sad story of a displaced Chinese American in 1886 before making a discovery in a scrap of silk that forces her to choose between her family's honor and the truth. Original. A first novel.
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