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TFPL News & Events - October 2025Don't forget, the Library is always open online! |
 October at TFPL is packed with ways to learn, play, it's going to a busy month! Start off with Garden Cleanup w/ the Master Gardeners on Sat, Oct 4 at 11 AM, then learn about Medicare 2026 Changes on Oct 2 & 14 at 11:30 AM and Your Health Idaho enrollment assistance on Thu, Oct 16 from 3–7 PM. Planning ahead? Don’t miss Estate Planning 101 on Oct 7 & 27 at 6:30 PM. Families can catch our Saturday Movie Matinees all month at 3 PM, plus regular Storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Teens can craft and cook this month, and everyone’s invited to Game Night (Oct 15, 6 PM), and our October book clubs young kids, tweens, and adults! And circle your calendar for our annual Read & Treat @ City Park on Sat, Oct 25, 11 AM–1 PM come in costume for a not-so-spooky stroll and treats! All that and more! Keep reading for the highlights, or visit tfpl.org/calendar for more info on all our upcoming events. |
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If your child is looking for a scary tale this Halloween season, check out these spooky books! If you or your child would like more suggestions, come see us at the Twin Falls Public Library. Recommending titles and connecting the right book with the right reader is our favorite thing to do! Preschool: If the crayons cannot stop the scribble monster, this picture book and the play "Frankencrayon" may have to be canceled.  Kindergarten – 3rd Grade:After his parents say "goodnight," turn off his lights, and close his door, a young boy imagines creatures coming out of the dark ceiling above his bed.  4th – 6th Grade:A collection of six connected stories that follows a group of fox kits as they fight to survive in an unforgiving wilderness  7th Grade and Up:by Josh Allen This collection of thirteen short stories that reveals frightening secrets lurking in everyday objects. It is perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz. |
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Show off your costume at City Park! Join us for our annual Read & Treat, a Not-So-Spooky Storywalk through City Park featuring costumed librarians and community organizations. Kids will receive treats along the path, while adults can gather information about the valuable services these organizations provide. Afterward, don't forget to stop by our Fall Photo Station at the original Library Entrance. We can't wait to see you and your costumes on October 25th between 11 AM and 1 PM (before Main St Trick or Treat)! P.S. - Are you part of an organization that would like to participate in this community event? If so, visit tfpl.org/read-and-treat to register to hand out candy and information about your organization! (NOTE: Space is limited - organizations providing free community services are given priority). |
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Medicare 2026 Changes Keep informed on the upcoming changes to Medicare and what it means for new and continued Medicare users. Lisa Maas will be back in the library on October 2nd and October 14th at 11:30 am to talk about the changes for the new year.
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Your Health Idaho
Your Health Idaho will be here October 16th, from 3 pm - 7 pm to assist Idahoans apply and enroll in health insurance for 2026. Your Health Idaho is Idaho’s marketplace, where individuals and families can shop, compare, and enroll in health insurance plans from well-known medical and dental carriers. It is the only place Idahoans can receive a tax credit to lower the cost of their monthly health insurance premium. Every plan offered through Your Health Idaho is required to cover ten essential health benefits, such as doctor visits, hospitalization, and preventive wellness. |
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Powerful Tools For Caregivers w/ ICC The Idaho Community Care Program presents Powerful Tools for Caregivers in partnership with the Idaho Commission on Aging. This is a six-week class series designed specifically for caregivers. Classes are from 1 pm - 3 pm every Wednesday beginning October 8th. This class comes with materials, so registration is required. Participants will learn practical tools and strategies including tips to reduce stress, improve self confidence, communication, decision-making, and more. Each session builds on the last, so registration is for the full six-week series. The workshop and all materials are provided at no cost to participants. Call or email Jenny Melka to register: jennifer.melka@a3ssa.com | 208-593-0002.
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Estate Planning 101 w/ Johnson May
Estate Planning is critical for EVERYONE, regardless of your wealth! Join Sheli Fulcher Koontz and Katie Sliman from Johnson-May Law to learn/avoid the Top 10 Mistakes people make regarding estate planning, and what is included in a “complete” estate plan. Class will cover Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Probate, as well as how to keep the chaos and uncertainty of death at bay. You’ll learn a lot and might even laugh a little! October 7th and October 27th at 6:30 PM.
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The following is an excerpt adapted from the Idaho Talking Book Service 2026 Calendar, written by Leann Gelskey, Talking Book Program Supervisor:
Happy 2026 from the Idaho Talking Book Service The Idaho Talking Book Service (TBS) is an audiobook library service that is convenient and available at no cost to any Idaho resident who is blind, has a perceptual or reading disability, or is unable to read standard print due to visual impairment or physical disability. Many professionals can certify someone for TBS, including librarians and directors of care facilities. Some changes have come to the Idaho TBS, but patrons and their caregivers will enjoy the service as they always have. As a cost-saving measure, in September 2025, the Idaho TBS began partnering with the Utah State Library to bring TBS to Idahoans. Instead of connecting with customer service representatives in Boise, patrons talk (or email) with a reader's advisor based in Salt Lake City. These professionals have access to the accounts of Idaho TBS patrons, and they can make any requested changes to the service, such as adding genres or increasing the number of audiobooks received. They can also help patrons find their next great read. For assistance, contact a reader's advisor Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm MT at 1-800-453-4293 or email blind@utah.gov. This project is made possible by the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. |
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This month, don't let financial decisions scare you - check out our new Financial Database, Weiss Financial Ratings! With WFR, you can compare ratings for stocks, mutual funds, and EFTS; check the health of your bank or credit union; and compare companies when selecting Medicare supplement insurance. All you have to do is create a FREE account with your Library card. So easy, it's spooky! |
Newsletter of the Month: Horror This month is perfect for an eerie read. Keep up-to-date on the Library’s newest creepy novels by subscribing to our Horror e-newsletter, delivered bi-monthly to your inbox. Whether it’s a gothic tale, a suspenseful scare, or a supernatural terror, you’re sure to find a book to keep you up all night! |
 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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Come join the Master Gardeners for the fall garden cleanup presentation on October 4th at 11 AM at the Twin Falls Public Library!. They will cover how to clean up the garden, composting, seed harvesting, fall tillage, removing and destroying weeds and seed heads, how to deal with diseased plants and fall crops and cover crops. Learn how to put the garden to bed so it is ready for next spring.
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