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TFPL News & Events - November 2025Don't forget, the Library is always open online! |
 November is a busy month here at the Twin Falls Public Library! Idaho Family Reading Week runs November 3–9, and this year’s theme is Stories Under the Stars. Join us at the Faulkner Planetarium in the Herrett Center on Thursday, November 6 at 6:00 pm for a special storytime on the dome followed by a tour of the night sky & grab a free book (we’ll also share free books at every storytime that week). We’re keeping you learning and well this month, too. South Central Public Health District will host a Drop-In Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, November 7 from 3:00–6:00 pm. Family historians can tackle tough research at our Genealogy Workshop: Overcoming Brick Walls on Tuesday, November 4 at 6:30 pm.  Bring your creativity to the Library! Kids can try Blind Contour Self-Portraits on Friday and Saturday, November 14–15, teens will decorate Turkey Cupcakes on Thursday, November 6 at 4:30 pm, and our friends from PBS return with Elementary STEM on Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00 pm. Writers and readers can share the mic at Open Mic Night: Short Stories & Poetry on Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 pm, and local history fans can catch The Life & Photography of Clarence Bisbee on Saturday, November 22 at 11:00 am. Please note closures on Tuesday, November 11 for Veterans Day and on Thursday–Friday, November 27–28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Films return all month with Saturday Movie Matinees at 3:00 pm and a Classic Movie Night showing of The Maltese Falcon on Monday, November 10 at 6:00 pm. Find details for these and even more upcoming programs (Dungeons & Dragons, book clubs, tech classes, etc.) at tfpl.org/calendar. |
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We’ve got a lot going on in November in the children’s department! Along with our usual storytimes, book clubs, teen events, Kid's Dungeons and Dragons, and therapy dog reading session, we have some extra special events and drop-in playdates!  November 3rd through the 7th, we’re celebrating Idaho Family Reading Week! This year’s theme is Stories Under the Stars, so we’re taking storytime to the Faulkner Planetarium! Join us on November 6th at 6pm to enjoy stories projected on the planetarium ceiling followed by a tour of the night sky. Can’t make it to the storytime at the planetarium? We’ll be giving out free books and talking about stars at every storytime that week. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th, we’re learning all about Blind Contour Portraits. Elementary-aged kids can stop in anytime on those days and bring a friend to draw or do a self-portrait. November 9th through the 15th is National Storywalk Week! Did you know there are three permanent Storywalks in town? Visit all three of them & find the codewords during this week and you could win a prize!
Twin Falls Storywalk Locations
Thomsen Park: 1036 Carriage Ln
Twin Falls School District: 201 Main Ave West
Twin Falls Public Library: 201 4th Ave E Our good friends at PBS Kids are coming with another STEM activity for us! Join us on November 19th at 4pm to see what they have up their sleeves!  The week of Thanksgiving, instead of our usual storytimes, we’ll have play dates! Show up at around the same time as your normal storytime to play with friends and chat with other caregivers. The week of Thanksgiving, we’ll also have a fun activity for elementary-aged kids. They can stop by anytime that week to play Turkey Trot, a fun scavenger hunt! |
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 You've seen his photos around Twin Falls, now learn more about the man behind the images. On November 22 at 11 AM, librarian Jennifer Hills will talk about photographer Clarence Bisbee, some of his most significant photos, and the legacy he left to the Magic Valley and the state. |
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 Beginning Monday, November 3rd, and continuing throughout the month, the Twin Falls Public Library will host the Our Heroes’ Tree program. Created in 2005 by Stephanie Pickup and Marlene Lee, Our Heroes’ Tree is a way for communities to honor veterans and share stories of the military service of family members, friends, and neighbors. Ornaments made for the Tree are inclusive of all branches of service and all generations. Visit the Circulation Desk to make an ornament for a service member in your life, or take a moment to look at Our Heroes’ Tree in the Library foyer. |
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 Spice up your holiday dishes with A to Z WORLD FOOD and FOOD AMERICA. Access thousands of recipes, fascinating culture and ingredient articles, informational videos, and essential culinary resources for cuisines across the US and around the World. |
Newsletter of the Month:  Walk a mile in someone else's shoes with our e-newsletter, BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR. Whether you want to learn more about the lives of the famous or the infamous, or simply meet someone who has lived an intriguing life, these titles are bound to captivate. |
Booklist Reader Get a copy of our newest monthly guide to great reading, BOOKLIST READER! Here’s the link to the latest e-issue, or grab a physical copy next time you’re in the Library. |
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 If you or someone you know is in need, the following community food resources are located in Twin Falls, Idaho and have been verified by Library staff in October 2025. It’s always a good idea to call ahead to make sure resources are available. Meals: • Everybody Eats (360 Shoshone St E): Sundays at 12:30pm • St. Edward (212 7th Ave E): Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 5:30pm • Magic Valley Bible Church (204 Main Ave N): Tuesdays at 6:00pm • Light of Hope (213 5th Ave W): Thursdays at 5:30pm • Mustard Seed (736 Main St N): Saturdays at 11:30am • First Presbyterian Church (209 5th Ave N): Sack lunches every other Saturday at 11:00am Pantries & Cupboards: • Salvation Army Food Pantry* (348 4th Ave N): Mon, Tue, Wed 10:30am–1:00pm; Tue & Thur 2:00pm–4:00pm • Blessing Box at the Presbyterian Church (209 5th Ave N) • The Kindness Cupboard (537 Main Ave E) • Crystals EnLight Community Pantry (132 Hansen St E) • Homestyle Direct Food Cupboard (2032 Highland Ave E) • Gilbert’s Pantry at CSI: By appointment (see website). Requirements: must be a CSI student, teacher, or employee. • Queer Cupboard: By appointment (see website). Requirements: at least one family member identifies as LGBTQIA+. • Voices Against Violence: By appointment (208-733-0100). Requirements: survivors of any kind of violence. Food Boxes: • Valley House (507 Addison Ave W): Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 9:00am–12:00pm and 1:00pm–4:00pm • SCCAP*** (550 Washington St S): Mon, Tue, Thur 8:00am–10:45am and 1:00pm–3:45pm • Lighthouse Church* (960 Eastland Dr): Mon–Thur during school hours • Mustard Seed* (736 Main St N): Call for appointment (208-733-9430). Mon–Thur 11:00am–4:00pm • Mercy Gift Distribution** (835 Blue Lakes Blvd S): Mon, Wed, Fri. Register in person 10:00am–11:00am • La Posada* (355 4th Ave W): Call for availability (208-734-8700). Mon–Fri 9:30am–12:00pm and 2:00pm–4:30pm Key: * Requires ID ** Requires ID and address |
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