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TFPL News & Events - July 2025Don't forget, the Library is always open online! |
 As As we come into July, there is a ton to do here at the Twin Falls Public Library! Visit us throughout the month for our regular programs like A Good Yarn Club, technology classes, Classic Movie Night, Game Night, D&D, Open Mic Night, and more! Plus, we have some great special events planned. Forktales continues on July 9th with short-stories and food trucks on the Library Lawn at noon, Elementary Summer Reading offers kids a chance to Level Up their magic tricks & dance moves, patrons ages 8+ can register for our upcoming Super Smash Bros. Tournament in partnership with CSI eSports, Savepoint Retro, and Canyon Ridge HS on July 19th at 11:30 AM. We have local & regional authors visiting on July 22nd at 6:30 PM for an Author Panel where you'll hear the stories behind their stories and how they navigate the writing process and the publishing world. And you won't want to miss our Street Dance to celebrate the end of this year's Summer Reading Program on July 25th from 6 PM - 8 PM! Keep reading for more information on upcoming events, and as always, you can visit our online calendar to see everything happening this month at the Twin Falls Public Library - or pick up a paper copy for the fridge! |
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 Summer is in full swing at the Twin Falls Public Library! That means that the Youth Services staff are at their busiest, bringing you Naturebrary, Elementary Summer Reading, Teen Summer Reading, and lots more! You’ll surely see us running around, helping kids find books and shelving items, but even when you don’t see us moving a mile a minute, we’re still working hard to bring you the best Library services. Here are some of the behind-the-scenes things we’re up to this summer: - Linda creating new artwork for the front of the Library while scheming up new STEM ideas…
- Stacy sanitizing all of the toys and putting together the storywalks for Naturebrary…
- Ollie, Ali, and Sarah making the department look like hundreds of kids didn’t blow through like a sticky, silly tornado that day…
- Kasi running reports, analyzing the collection, and buying books between helping kids find the newest Dog Man…
- And Erica masterfully juggling everyone’s schedule like a plate spinner at the circus while chipping in everywhere she can…
Even though it’s busy and a little wild, summer is our favorite time of the year because we love having your kids here. See you at the Library! |
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Don't forget that there are plenty of activities for adults at the Twin Falls Public Library! We start right away on July 1 at 6:30 PM with our Genealogy Workshop, where you’ll discover how to use DNA & genetics to help you branch out your family tree. On July 14 at 6 PM the Classic Movie Club willl screen Alfred Hitchcock’s The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956), complete with behind-the-scenes trivia that’ll deepen your appreciation of this suspense classic.  We're also excited to offer Cooking with Sumac on July 12 at noon. We’ll taste za’atar-brushed flatbread, a bright chickpea salad, and a refreshing “sumacade” while chatting about how this spice shows up in Middle-Eastern kitchens and local foraging lore. Space is limited, so call the Reference Desk to reserve your spot. Then, on July 22 at 6:30 PM, three regional writers—Steven Christiansen, Rebecca Bischoff, and Theresa Pocock—join us for an Author Panel to reveal how they tackle plot, bring characters to life, and navigate the publishing world. If lively discussion is more your speed, drop by Readers Dozen on July 17 at 11:30 AM to share whatever you’re reading, or travel to the Roaring ’20s with Limited Edition Book Club on July 23 at 6:30 PM, where we’ll dive into Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s The Gods of Jade and Shadow. Prefer rolling dice to turning pages? Adults and teens can join our Dungeons & Dragons campaign in the Program Room on July 10 and 24 at 5:30 PM, no experience needed.  We’re also keeping the mic warm for creativity: Open Mic Night returns on July 31 at 6:30 PM for five-minute readings of poetry or short fiction (original or beloved favorites—just no amplified media). We're very excited to continue our lunchtime program, Forktales! On Wednesdays, starting July 9th, join us on the Library Lawn at noon to hear a short story read by a librarian and pick up lunch from a local food tru k (or bring your own)! We're offering some additional seating and shade this month at the picnic tables - so stop by and bring a friend! |
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Did you catch the Bookmobile and the library crew rolling down Blue Lakes during the Western Days Parade? We had a fantastic time seeing everyone and appreciated hearing your cheers and seeing your smiles as we made our way through the parade route. And remember, the Bookmobile makes weekly neighborhood stops, so come say hello again and grab your next great read! |
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 Keep up-to-date wherever you are! TFPL offers digital access, inside or outside the Library, to the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times - all you need is your Library card and an email account! Plus, the NYT subscription also includes access to their fabulous Cooking and Games content. |
Newsletter of the Month:
Fantasy & Sci Fi Whether fueled by magic or advanced technology, imagination is the engine of speculative fiction. This newsletter brings you the best of fantasy, science fiction, and everything in between. Each month, you’ll get ideas for new books to add to your TBR list or get inspired to find older favorites you might have missed! |
 Get a copy of our newest monthly guide to great reading, BOOKLIST READER! Here’s the link to the latest issue, or grab a physical copy next time you’re in the Library. |
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Test your skills at the Twin Falls Public Library’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament on Saturday, July 19, 11:30 AM – 5 PM. We’ll run a double-elimination bracket with a Buster Bracket, so every player is guaranteed at least two matches, and we’ll keep a separate lounge hosted by Savepoint Retro stocked with more consoles for warm-ups, friendlies, and quick pick-up-and-play titles while you wait. Check-in and at-door registration run 10:30 AM –11:30 AM; no sign-ups after 11:30. Or skip the line and pre-register online! Snacks and water are free, you’re welcome to bring your own controller, and all games in the lounge will be family-friendly (E or gentle T). Special thanks to CSI Esports for co-hosting, to Savepoint Retro for running the lounge and to Canyon Ridge High School for lending extra Switch systems that make the tournament possible. Whether you’re in it to win it or just here for the nostalgia, drop into the Library Program Room and see who’s crowned the last one standing! |
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Twin Falls Public Library201 4th Ave E Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 208-733-2964
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