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Welcome to Summer! Summer is in full swing and so are summer programs for children and teens. Concert, community hikes, BINGO, art events, squid dissection and much more await you at your local library. The Summer Reading Program is a fantastic way to enhance your summer experience with literacy, art, music, and countless hands-on programs Registration is open now and programs run through the end of August. A complete calendar of events can be found on the We invite you to connect with the Community Library Network this summer to discover how to add a little color to your lifelong learning.
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Read, Read, Read!
Kids of all ages, birth-18, and adults can earn prizes for reading all summer. Registration is open now! Don't remember your password? Contact the library and staff can assist you with resetting your password. Don't have an account? Create one today from your phone or other device. |
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Eric Herman Family Concert Eric Herman's songs for kids are at once ingeniously witty, indelibly memorable, and incredibly fun. Mark your calendars, pack a picnic, and join us for this family concert series July 1 & 2. All ages welcome. |
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Secret Garden Party
Join us in a joyous celebration of the cherished tale by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Explore the science of what makes a garden flourish. Create art inspired by The Secret Garden and bring home something to enhance or start your own garden. Tuesday, July 1, 11:00am, Athol |
Family Concert with the Idaho Army National Guard Band
Celebrate Independence Day with a family concert, Instrument Meet & Greet, and Bluey-themed activities. A park pass is required. Thursday, July 3, 10:00am, Brig Plaza, Farragut State Park |
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Bubble Palooza
Bring a blanket, picnic, and sunscreen, and join us for a morning of music, art, books, and bubbles! This program is in partnership with Mountain States Early Head Start. Thursday, July 10, 10:00am, Majestic Park, Rathdrum |
Literary Color Run Run or walk from station to station, complete fun activities, and get sprayed with colorful chalk. Come dressed for a colorful mess. Glasses or eye protection is highly recommended. For all ages. Friday, July 11, 11:00am, Hayden |
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Wooden Boat Races
Meet us at Rathdrum City Park for the 4th Annual Wooden Boat Races! Make your won boat with materials provided or bring some of your own. Make sure to bring a hat and water bottle to beat the heat. For ages 5-10. Tuesday, July 15, 11:00am, Rathdrum City Park, Rathdrum |
Community Days
Be sure to drop by the library's booth. We'll have hands-on activities, library information, and games. Friday & Saturday, July 18-19, Majestic Park, Rathdrum Friday & Saturday, July 25-26, McIntire Family Park, Hayden Sunday, July 27, Harrison |
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Stamps Around the World
Did you know on May 1, 1840, the Penny Black, the first adhesive postage stamp, was issued in the United Kingdom? Pick up your Postage Stamp booklet and stop by the library each week during open hours to complete activities and challenges related to stamps from around the world. Collect new postage stamps each week to add to your collection. Log into Beanstack to track your progress. |
Color Play
Learning about colors helps young children sort, organize, categorize, and compare objects. And color play is also really fun! top by the library to engage with hands-on color activities and watch your child bloom. For ages 2-5. |
Chalk the Walk
Help celebrate summer by decorating the library's walkaways with bright colors and positive messages. Sidewalk chalk and cool treats will be provided. For ages 3-10. |
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Programs for young learners, Birth-4
Young learners will explore the world around them this summer through water science projects at Splashpad STEAM. Squish and mush your way to messy sensory playtime with edible goo and rainbow spaghetti. Come dressed for mess at Totally Untidy Tots. Summer Storytime has stories, games, and hands-on activities for children and their caregivers. Have a baby that is not quite ready for storytime? Join us at Book Babies, a program designed for our youngest library users (birth-2). |
Degas Day of Dance
Join us for a morning of dance inspired by the art of Degas. Wednesday, July 30, Hayden |
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Art in the Wild: Farragut State Park
Visit the Farragut Visitor's Center to discover the beauty of art in nature. Each week we will explore artistic mediums, and create unique nature-inspired projects. Come dressed for a mess. Fridays, July 18-August 15, 10:00am |
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Summer Libratory
Come learn about periodic and random motion through art at Art in Motion and the science of Chromatography at Summer Libratory. For ages 5-10. |
Naturebrary
Join us for nature-themed storytime with STEAM activities, as we explore scientific concepts through fun, hands-on learning. For ages 3-8. Naturebrary programs offered at Farragut State Park, and the Harrison, Hayden, and Post Falls libraries. |
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Angry Birds, Ice Cream, and a battle in the stacks
Master the art of the slingshot and aim for 3-star glory at our live-action Angry Birds event.
I scream! You scream! We all scream for ice cream! What are your favorite flavors? Do you prefer a bowl or cone? Join us at DIY Ice Cream and show off your ice cream making skills. A dinosaur mother has gone missing, leaving her three eggs behind. Solve the puzzles left behind by the paleontologist at our Escape Room: Jurassic. Using your hands and potter's tools, create a unique work of art with clay and water at our Pottery & Sculpture program. |
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Tween Nerf Battle
Prepare to battle in the stacks! Build and defend a fortress in Capture the Flag, participate in a duel, and survive the zombie apocalypse during this after-hours event. Bring your own Nerf gun (foam dart style only) or borrow one from our armory. For ages 8-12. |
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Tie Dye, Watercolor Cookies, Wind Chimes, Tea and Journaling
Step into a world of magic, mystery, and mischief with a Wicked-inspired Escape Room. Want to impress your friends with a yummy treat? Learn how to Watercolor Paint on Cookies. Embrace the kaleidoscopic vibes of summer with a Tie-Dye extravaganza. Enjoy Boba tea while you wait for your creation to dry. |
Mosaics Using small pieces of stone, glass, and ceramic pressed into plaster you will create a unique piece of art. |
Sand Art Bonseki is the ancient Japanese art of using sand to create landscapes on a black background. Using this style, you will create a piece of landscape are.
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Paint n Sip
Bring your friends for a fun afternoon of painting and fruity beverages. All supplies are provided. |
Tie Dye
Embrace the kaleidoscopic vibes of summer with a tie-dye extravaganza. Bring your own white garment or use the socks provided. Enjoy Boba Tea while you wait for your creation to dry. |
Water Color Cookies
Want to impress your friends with a yummy one-of-a-kind treat? Learn how to paint on cookies. |
Wind Chimes
Wind chines are a type of percussion instrument constructed from suspended tubes, rods, bless, or other objects. Learn how to make your own distinctive wind chime. |
BINGO & Binglow
Join us for a traditional game of BINGO or glow-in-the-dark Binglow. Food, music and prizes. All ages welcome. |
Bad Art Night
One man's trash is another man's treasure. Come design your best (or worst) work of art. All supplies provided. For ages 13-adult. |
Collaborative Art
Explore your creative side and join in the color fun: add your artistic touch to art created by members of the community. For ages 5-adult. |
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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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