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Welcome to Summer! This summer we invite you to join us for ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY. We have something for everyone: books, music, cooking demonstrations, community hikes, family concerts, art projects, and so much more. 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. While the Post Falls Library has limited space to hold programs, we have partnered with the Post Falls School District to host programs at Ponderosa Elementary and Post Falls High School. Each location offers summer meals free to children 1 to 18. Join us for a program and stay for a free lunch. Everyone is welcome. We welcome you into our libraries and look forward to celebrating a summer full of ADVENTURES for you and your family. |
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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 |
Choose Your Own Adventure Summer Kick-off PartyWill you dive deep into the ocean or scale the tallest mountain? Will you open the gate or turn around and go back the way you came? This summer, kids get to choose which (book) adventure they want to take. Kids who attend will receive a free book bag, courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Supplies are limited and only available during kick-off parties. For ages 5-10. Monday, June 10 11:00am, Pinehurst 11:00am, Spirit Lake Tuesday, June 11 10:00am, Community Center, Athol 10:00am-5:00pm, Harrison 10:30am, Hayden Thursday, June 13 11:00am, Ponderosa Elementary, Post Falls 1:00pm, Rathdrum |
Great Outdoors Party To celebrate Great Outdoors Month and Adventure Begins at Your Library, join us for a party to celebrate hiking, fishing, and all things outdoors and adventure. For ages 5-10. Wednesday, June 12, 1:00pm, Community Center, Athol Saturday, June 8, 10:00am, Harrison Monday, June 17, 10:30am, Hayden Thursday, June 27, 11:00am, Pinehurst Saturday, June 8, 9:00am, City Park, Rathdrum Wednesday, June 12, 3:00pm, Spirit Lake |
Best Friends Day
To celebrate Best Friends Day, kids are encouraged to bring a friend to the library, or come alone and make new friends, for an afternoon of sharing friendship stories, making friendship related crafts, games, and friendship building activities. For ages 8-12. Wednesday, June 12, 2:00pm, Rathdrum |
Bike Rodeo
Bring your bike or scooter and your helmet, and learn the rules of the road. Bike safety checks, tune-ups, helmet fittings, obstacle course, and a healthy snack. For ages 3-10. Monday, June 24, 10:30am, Hayden |
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, June 26, 2:00pm, Hayden |
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Wild Readers: Magic Treehouse PartyBe 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. Thursday, June 27, 10:00am, Community Center, Athol Thursday, June 20, 1:00pm, Pinehurst Thursday, June 27, 10:30am, Ponderosa Elementary, Post Falls Tuesday, June 25, 2:00pm, Rathdrum |
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. Tuesday, June 25, 11:00am, Hayden Monday, June 17, 10:30am, Pinehurst |
Map Skills
Latitude, longitude, GPS, compass rose...these are just some of the things we will learn when we explore maps and cartography at the library. Drop-in style program. For ages 5-10. Thursday, June 13, Pinehurst Friday, June 21, 11:00am, Rathdrum Tuesday, June 18, 2:00pm, Spirit Lake |
Messy Science
Ready to get messy in the name of science? Let's explore goo, ooze, and fizzy explosions. Then learn the science behind it. For ages 5-10. Thursday, June 13, 10:00am City Park, Athol |
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. Fridays, June 14, 21, & 28, 10:00am, Farragut State Park Thursday, June 27, 11:00am, 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. Thursday, June 20, 10:30am 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, June 20, 1:00pm, Athol |
Code Club: Solar Science Learn about the sun and how to make yummy treats during the summer solstice. Thursday, June 20, 12:00pm Ponderosa Elementary, Post Falls |
Wild Readers: Minecraft
Celebrate everything you love about Minecraft. Building activities, crafts, and snacks. Tuesday, June 25, 11:30am, Ponderosa Elementary, Post Falls |
Wild Readers: Treasure Island During a beach vacation you stumble across a worn, wooden plank and some seashells with pirate markings on them near the entrance to an old, unstable cave. Can you find the treasure before the ocean claims it forever? Come dressed as a pirate or character from the book. Tuesday, June 25, 1:00pm Community Center, Athol |
Arty Party: Tie Dye Scrunchies & Socks
Embrace the vibes of summer with a tie-dye extravaganza! Bring your own white garment or use the provided scrunchie or socks. Enjoy Boba tea at Athol and Rathdrum while you wait for your creation to dry. Saturday, June 15, 10:00am, Harrison Thursday, June 20, 3:00pm City Park, Athol Monday, June 24, 2:00pm, Pinehurst Wednesday, June 26, 1:00pm, Hayden Wednesday, June 26, 3:00pm, Rathdrum Thursday, June 27, 12:00pm, Post Falls High School, Post Falls |
Code Club: Virtual Reality
Dive headfirst into the mind-blowing universe of virtual reality with Meta Quest. Scale mountains, wander through space stations, score zero-gravity touchdowns, walk an 80-story-high plank, and beyond. Saturday, June 22, 10:00am, Harrison |
Game On! Dungeons & Dragons
D&D is a fun role-playing adventure game where players create characters ad 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. Monday, June 17, 3:00-5:00pm, Hayden |
Game On! 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. Thursday, June 27, 3:00-5:00pm, Spirit Lake |
Maker: Glowforge Keychain & Earrings Say hello to Glowforge, the ultimate genie of 3D laser printers. With just a push of a button, Glowforge whips up enchanting creations like a pro. Thursday, June 13, 3:00-5:00pm, Spirit Lake |
Snack Attack: Homemade Pizza
Pizza love is a language everyone speaks. Join us on a mystical journey to master the age-old craft of pizza making. Tuesday, June 18, 1:00pm, Hayden |
Snack Attack: No Bake Summer Treats
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. Saturday, June 29, 10:00am, Harrison |
Young Adulting: Car Care 101
Where do you being with care care, how do you even begin? We've got you covered! Learn the ABC's of car maintenance, from replacing wiper blades to giving our ride a refreshing drink of wiper fluid. We'll show you how to check you roil level and tire pressure, test those tire treads, and even resuscitate a dead battery like a pro. Monday, June 24, 2:00-4:00pm, Spirit Lake |
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. Tuesday, June 18, 1:00pm, Harrison Wednesday, June 26, 1:00pm, Community Center, Athol |
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, June 8, 9:00am-1:00pm, Hayden |
Bubblepalooza with Mountain States Early Head Start
Join us for a moring of bubbles, music, art, and books. For ages 2-4. Thursday, June 13, 10:00-11:30am, Tullamore Park, Post Falls |
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 the library has to offer. All ages welcome. Tuesday, June 25, 4:00-7:00pm, Majestic Park, Rathdrum |
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. |
ie  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 on 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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