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In this Issue
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Season's Readings The holiday season is upon us and the library has activities for
kids, teens, and families. From Polar Express and Santa Mouse storytime to gift making for teens and our annual Noon Year's Eve celebration, there is something for everyone this month at your local library. Please make note that we have a modified programs schedule in December. We will be closed Friday, December 5, for staff strategic planning; Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Our libraries will close early Wednesday, December 31, at 5:00pm, for New Year's Eve. A complete calendar of events, including upcoming closures, can be found on the Programs & Events tab on our website.
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Polar Express Storytime
Join us for a morning of train stories and a trip to the North Pole. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite blanket or stuffed animal for this special holiday storytime. For ages 3-5. Wednesday, December 10 & Thursday, December 11, 10:30am, Hayden |
Santa Mouse Party Children will enjoy a short storytime with songs, dance and crafts in celebration of the classic Christmas book, Santa Mouse.
Thursday, December 18, 10:30am, Athol |
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Home Alone 35th Anniversary Movie Showing Enjoy this modern Christmas classic, just in time for holidays. Monday, December 22, 5:30pm, Hayden |
The Grinch Movie and Party Bring your pillows and blankets to snuggle in
for a special showing of the 2018 version of The Grinch. All ages are welcome to make "Grinch" inspired crafts before getting snacks and settling down for the movie. Tuesday, December 23, 1:00pm, Athol |
Tween Nerf BattleJoin us for an epic Nerf battle between 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. Monday, December 29, 7:30pm, Hayden |
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Book Babies Books, bounces, music and play time for babies and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program that gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other young families. For ages birth-2. Hayden Monday, December 1, 8 & 15, 10:30am Pinehurst Thursday, December 4 & 11, 10:30am Post Falls Tuesday, December 2 & 9, 10:30am |
Play and Learn Free play and socialization time for children and their caregivers. Arrival and departure times are flexible. This is an early learning program designed to provide children an opportunity to explore and engage with science, technology, engineering, art, and math materials in a free play setting and help prepare them for kindergarten. For ages 2-5. Thursday, December 11, 10:30am, Athol Tuesday, December 23 & 30, 11:00am, Harrison Tuesday, December 2, 10:00am-noon, Hayden |
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Toddler Tales Join us for a lively morning of stories, songs, and bubbles! Stay afterwards for a special playtime for the littles and the opportunity for parents to chat and connect. For ages 2-3. Tuesday, December 2, 9, 10:30am, Rathdrum Tiny Tinsel Toddler Tales, December 16, 10:30am, Rathdrum |
Preschool StorytimePreschool Storytime opens up the world of language, culture, music and play to young children and their favorite adults. Enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and early STEAM play with other children. For ages 3-5. Athol Thursday, December 4, 10:30am Harrison Tuesday, December 2 & 9, 11:00am Hayden Wednesday, December 3 & Thursday, December 4, 10:30am Pinehurst Wednesday, December 3 & 10, 10:30am Post Falls Monday December 1 & 8, 10:30am Friday, December 12, 10:30am Rathdrum Thursday, December 4 & 11, 10:30am Spirit Lake Tuesday, December 2, 10:30am |
Storytime with gift making, Tuesday, December 16, 11:00am, Harrison Santa's Workshop, Wednesday, December 17 & Thursdays, December 18, 10:30am, Hayden Holly Jolly Storytime, Thursday, December 18, 10:30am, Rathdrum Holiday Storytime, Tuesday, December 9, 10:30am, Spirit Lake |
Sensory Storytime Stories, music, movement, and play in a neurodiversity-affirming setting for children of any age and their caregivers. This event is intended to support children and families who may have challenges accessing other library services and storytime programs. Program is geared for ages 3-6, but children of all ages are welcome. Tuesday, December 2, 10:30am, Hayden |
Bilingual Storytime Whether you speak English, Spanish, or both languages, this storytime is for you! Explore the world of language and build literacy skills through stories, songs, and activities. This program is offered through a grant from the Idaho Commission for Libraries. For ages 3-6. Tuesday, December 9, 10:30am, Hayden |
Afterschool Adventures Join us for something cool to do after school! Attend our after-school programs and be entertained and amazed while building with glow sticks, creating with toilet paper, solving math mysteries, animating images, creating comics, mixing music and much more. For ages 5-10. Athol Tuesdays, December 2, 9, & 16, 3:30pm Hayden Friday, December 12 & 19, 2:30pm Pinehurst Wednesday, November 5 & 19, 3:00pm Post Falls Thursday, December 4 & 11, 4:00pm Rathdrum Wednesday, December 3, 3:30pm Spirit Lake Wednesday, December 3, 10 & 17, 3:30pm |
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Holiday Fun
Looking for something fun to do during the winter break? Drop by the library any time during open hours for fun, games, and Legos. Tuesday, December 30, Athol |
Homeschool Libratory This program provides hands-on and exploratory drop-in experiences to facilitate learning about science, technology, and art. This month our focus is on magnets, electricity, and turkey STEM. For ages 5-10. Thursday, December 11, 11:00am, Post Falls Friday, December 12 & 19, 11:00am, Rathdrum Thursday, December 11, 11:00am, Spirit Lake Family Libratory
Holiday cards and hot cocoa Saturday, December 20, 10:30am, Harrison Saturday, December 20, 11:00am, Rathdrum |
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Chess Club Practice your chess skills and learn new techniques while competing with other members of your community. All skill levels and ages are welcome. Tuesday, December 2, 3:00pm, Spirit Lake |
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Wild Readers: The Miracle on Ebenezer Street Explore crafts and activities themed around this beautifully imaginative modern retelling of A Christmas Carol, full of heart, humor, and a little bit of glorious holiday mayhem. For ages 8-12. Tuesday, December 16, 4:00pm, Hayden Wednesday, December 17, 4:00pm, Post Falls |
Holiday Cookie Decorating Get in the holiday spirit with us as we decorate cookies, drink cocoa, and listen to holiday music. Bring a friend! For ages 8-12. Monday, December 22, 1:00pm, Post Falls Monday, December 22, 4:00pm, Hayden |
Geeks & GamersAre you a geek or gamer looking for a place to play and make new friends? Join us for games, snacks, and activities themed after popular games and fandoms. Do you prefer Roblox or Minecraft? PlayStation or Xbox? Card games or puzzles? Pokemon or D&D? Chess or checkers? Let us know, and help build your own club for geeks and gamers! For ages 8-12. Saturday, December 6 & 20, 1:00pm, Harrison Friday, December 12, 3:00pm, Hayden Friday, December 12, 12:30pm, Post Falls |
Tween Hangout: Holiday Gift Making Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of the season by tasting different hot cocoa recipes, then making your favorite as a gift. Decorate a mug and create unique stickers, then put it all together for a friend of family member. For ages 8-12. Wednesday, December 17, 3:30-5:00pm, Athol Wednesday, December 17, 3:30pm, Harrison Wednesday, December 17, 4:00pm, Rathdrum |
Teen Art Studio Are you a budding young artist in need of a place to create? Join us for a monthly open art studio where you can choose from our available supplies and create your own unique artwork while making new friends. Options will include: following a painting tutorial, creating a clay sculpture, using watercolor or oil pastels, and more. For ages 13-17. Tuesday, December 9, 4:30pm, Hayden Wednesday, December 10, 4:30pm, Post Falls |
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New Year's Treasure Hunt Solve a series of puzzles and riddles to find your next clue until you reach the final clue and unlock your prize! Bring a group and work through the game together for extra fun. Themed drinks and snacks will be provided. For ages 13-17. Tuesday, December 30, 12:00pm, Hayden Tuesday, December 30, 3:00pm, Post Falls |
Teen Hangout: Holiday Gift Making Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of the season by tasting different hot cocoa recipes, then making your favorite as a gift. Decorate a mug and create unique stickers, then put it all together for a friend of family member. For ages 13-17. Wednesday, December 17, 3:30-5:00pm, Athol Wednesday, December 17, 3:30pm, Harrison Friday, December 19, 3:00pm, Hayden Friday, December 12, 11:00am, Pinehurst Friday, December 19, 12:30pm, Post Falls Wednesday, December 17, 4:00pm, Rathdrum Tuesday, December 16, 3:00pm, Spirit Lake  |
Kindergarten Boot Camp Kindergarten Boot Camp is designed to provide parents and care-providers with hands-on experiences, based on developmental stages, so their child enters kindergarten ready to learn. This program is offered through a grant from the Idaho Commission for Library. For ages 4-5. Wednesday, January 28, 10:30am, Rathdrum Thursday, January 15, 11:00am, Spirit Lake |
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Community Library Network Youth Programming
821 N. Spokane Street
Post Falls, Idaho 83854
208-772-5612 x 121www.CommunityLibrary.Net |
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