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Youth Services News & Notes November 2024 |
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Giving thanks. November brings a change of seasons and a time when people express their thanks in a variety of ways. At the library, we are thankful for you, our members. Thank you for attending our programs and supporting the library.
Fall brings a variety of hands-on and engaging programs for the whole family. Join us for Idaho Family Reading Week, November 4-10 and celebrate reading as a family. A complete calendar of events can be found on the Programs & Events tab on our website. Please note we will be closed Monday, November 11, for the Veteran's Day holiday, and Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Also, all of our libraries have new hours. Visit our website for up-to-date information. Our literacy theme this month focuses on Information Literacy. |
Library Closure & Grand Re-Opening
Athol The Athol Library will be closed until Monday, November 11, while we prepare for our grand re-opening. Re-opening Celebration, Tuesday, November 12, noon-2pm |
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Family Bin-Glow
Join us for this special, after-hours event! Celebrate with Bingo, food, music, and prizes under the neon glow of black lights! All ages are welcome! Tuesday, November 26, 5:00pm, Athol |
 Tea-Rex Tea PartyCelebrate Dino-vember with a special Tea Rex Tea Party. Dinosaur themed books, activities, and snacks. For ages 3-5. Wednesday, November 13, 10:30am, Hayden Thursday, November 14, 10:30am, Hayden |
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 (No program, November 11) Thursday, November 14, 10:30am, Pinehurst |
Preschool Storytime To help develop a lifelong love of reading and learning, we invite you to join us for this interactive storytime. For ages 3-5. Tuesdays, 11:00am, Harrison Tuesdays, 10:30am, Spirit Lake Wednesdays, 10:30am, Pinehurst Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am, Hayden Thursday, November 14 & 21, 10:30am, Athol Thursdays, 10:30am, Rathdrum Friday, November 1, 8, & 15, 10:30am, Post Falls |
Sensory Storytime *This program is designed to support children with sensory processing challenges.*Sensory storytime is an interactive approach to storytelling that supports children with sensory processing challenges. Sensory storytime includes visual aids, opportunities for sensory input experiences, and allows for freedom of movement. For ages 3-5. Tuesday, November 5, 10:30am, Hayden |
Launch into Learning: Stay & PlayPlaying 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. Toys, board books, and hands-on activities available each week. For ages 2-5. Tuesdays, 10:00am, Hayden |
Kindergarten Stay & Learn 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. Thursday, November 7, 11:00am, Hayden |
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. Wednesday, November 20, 3:30pm, Athol Wednesdays, 3:30pm, Spirit Lake Thursday, November 7, 4:30pm, Post Falls Thursday, November 14, 4:00pm, Rathdrum Fridays, 1:00pm, Pinehurst Fridays, 2:30pm, Hayden (No program November 22 & 29) 2nd Saturdays, 10:00am, Harrison |
Homeschool Libratory Homeschool Libratory is a program for kids that focuses on science, technology, and art. For ages 5-10, everyone is welcome. Thursday, November 7, 10:30am, Spirit Lake Thursday, November 14, 11:00am, Post Falls Thursday, November 14, 1:30pm, Athol Friday, November 15, 11:00am, Rathdrum Wednesday, November 20, 1:00pm, Hayden |
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Family STEAM
This month we will learn about bones, dinosaurs, electricity, how cells work and learn to sew. For ages 5-10.
Saturdays, 10:00am, Harrison
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Caramel Apples Hang out with your friends, chat about your favorite books, and create yummy caramel apples. For ages 8-12 Tuesday, November 5, 4:00pm, Harrison Wednesday, November 13, 4:00pm, Rathdrum Friday, November 15, 1:00pm, Post Falls Tuesday, November 19, 3:30pm, Athol Tuesday, November 19, 3:00pm, Spirit Lake Friday, November 22, 2:30pm, Hayden |
Hand Pies Learn to make hand pies and treat your family to this yummy sweet or savory pastry. For ages 13-17.
Friday, November 1, 1:00pm, Post Falls
Tuesday, November 12, 3:00pm, Spirit Lake Wednesday, November 13, 3:30pm, Harrison Thursday, November 21, 4:00pm, Rathdrum Tuesday, November 26, 1:00pm, Hayden Wednesday, November 27, 2:00pm, Athol |
Teen Hangout
Join your friends at the library for games, trivia, snacks, and great conversation. For ages 11-17.
Tuesdays, 4:00pm, Harrison
Tuesday, November 26, 1:00pm, Hayden Game On! Wednesdays, 3:30-6pm, Harrison YAC Learn the in's and outs of creative writing. Saturdays, 1:30-3pm, Harrison |
Dungeons & DragonsD&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. 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. For ages 11-18. Saturday, November 30, 2:00-4:00pm, Hayden |
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New & Improved Catalog
We updated our online card catalog. Now you can browse the full catalog or the Kids Catalog. Check out the new catalog and find great reads for your children and family. |
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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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