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Jane Austen Tea Party Join us for a tea party in celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday! Alongside tea and delicious treats, learn how to play whist, compete with other Jane Austen fans in a round of Jane Austen book trivia, and learn the secret language of the fan straight out of the Regency era. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Athol | Saturday, Dec. 6, 11:00am - 12:30pm Post Falls | Saturday, Dec. 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Spirit Lake | Thursday, Dec. 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Pinehurst | Saturday, Jan. 3, 1:00pm - 2:30pm Rathdrum | Saturday, Jan. 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Hayden | Saturday, Jan. 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm Harrison | Wednesday, Jan. 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Buzzin' with the Bees Inland Empire Beekeepers Association will visit the Spirit Lake Library with honey, honeycomb, photographs, and more to teach us about honeybees and other native pollinators in the area. Learn about queen bees and their hives, how honey is made and harvested, the changing needs and work of each season, and the astounding way bees contribute to our ecology. Spirit Lake | Saturday, Dec. 6, 12:15pm - 1:45pm
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Sublimation Transfer Printing: How to Convert a Printer for Sublimation Printing 🚨Calling all crafting enthusiasts, maker communities, and small business owners🚨 Sublimation transfer printing uses heat and pressure to transfer full-color artwork to polyester fabric or polymer-coated items (such as mugs, tote bags, and magnets). Images are printed onto coated heat-resistant transfer paper and then transferred onto our item using a heat press, creating a permanent and vibrant image. Pizza will be provided! 🍕 |
Get Started with 3D Printing Are you new to 3D printing? Or are you looking to learn more? Start here! Learn how 3D printing services work in your network, what free resources you can start using, and how you can get involved! Drop-in anytime during the program to learn how to use this service. All ages are welcome. Post Falls | Thursday, Dec. 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm Hayden | Friday, Dec. 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Aspen: Get to Know Your Library's Digital App Familiarize yourself with the library's app and catalog! - Learn how to use your phone screen to check out items.
- Discover how to personalize your searches.
- Know what books you have already read.
- See your pending requests and your checked out materials.
Hayden | Friday, Dec. 12, 10:30am - 11:45am
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Christmas Wrapping with Flair Come to the Hayden Library to learn fun and easy ways to give your gift wrapping some extra flair. We have an expert wrapping teaching you all her tips and tricks to for beautifully wrapped gifts. Enhance each gift itself with personal touches and creative elements that elevate the act of giving with a beautiful wrapping. Hayden | Wednesday, Dec. 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm Saturday, Dec. 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Christmas Around the World
Learn how different cultures and societies celebrate Christmas around the world in this special presentation. Spirit Lake | Saturday, Dec. 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
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Winter Solstice Party We're seizing the opportunity to throw a festive winter party! The Winter Solstice symbolizes rebirth, light triumphing over darkness, and the renewal of life cycles. The solstice signals the start of winter and has been observed by cultures worldwide. Let's celebrate the shortest day of the year with nature crafts, refreshments, and fun ideas for adults and children! All ages welcome! Athol | Saturday, Dec. 20, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Christmas Wrap Party
Wrap your presents at the library. Paper and ribbons provided. We will have Christmas music as well as coffee, tea, and cocoa, plus snacks. Hayden | Saturday, Dec. 6, 10:30am - 2:30pm Monday, Dec. 15, 12:00pm - 3:00pm |
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DIY Wearable Electronics 🚨Makers, hobbyists, crafting enthusiasts, and artists🚨 Join us as we use fabric and circuits to make exciting wearable items that add pizazz to your clothing! We'll use LED lights, switches, conductive ink, and conductive tape to make things like a brooch or bracelet... But if that's not your thing, we'll also be making greeting cards with electronic elements that light up. Fun all around!
Post Falls | Monday, Dec. 8, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Athol | Tuesday, Dec. 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm Hayden | Monday, Dec. 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
Blackout Poetry Join us for this limited series spanning into the new year as we learn about and make our very own blackout poetry. Blackout poetry is a form of found poetry created by erasing words from an existing text and framing the result on the same page as a poem. But it’s easier than you think! By candlelight, we'll riffle through old books, magazines, and other found artifacts to find just the right starting place for a poem. And for those interested participants, we'll be assembling a blackout poetry exhibition — culminating in April for National Poetry Month! Post Falls | Wednesday, Dec. 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Hand-Painted Grinch Wine Glass Votive Holder Hand-painted wine glasses (with a festive twist) are the perfect way to add a touch of whimsy charm to your holiday decor or create unique personalized gifts! Come and join local Athol resident, Robin Vierra, who will guide you through the process of turning ordinary wine glasses into adorable Grinch-inspired votive holders. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting, this fun and easy craft will bring joy and warmth to your home during the holiday season. Everyone will get a kick out of them! All materials will be provided. Adults only, please. Athol | Saturday, Dec. 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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The Art of Book Folding
Book folding is an easy to learn craft technique that converts forgotten, dusty books into decorative conversation pieces. Join us at the Hayden Library to create your own take-home coffee table art. Hayden | Saturday, Dec. 13, 12:30pm - 1:45pm |
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Crafty Needlework
Join us for this new program at Pinehurst. Bring your own yarn, thread, or ribbon-loving project: whether quilting, knitting, crocheting, or embroidery. Or work on a weekly surprise craft waiting for you! Enjoy friends and refreshments. Pinehurst | Thursday, Dec. 18, 12:30pm - 2:30pm |
Athol  Bayview Book Club3rd Wednesdays, 4:00PM Needle Art Club 3rd Saturdays, 12:30-2:00PM
Hayden Breakfast Book Club 2nd Saturdays, 10:00AM Fellowship of the Reads 4th Fridays, 2:00PM Coffee Fridays Friday Mornings 1st Fridays, 2:00PM - 4:00PM (drop-in) Mindful Doodling (New-ish!) 3rd Thursdays, 10:30AM Origami Bookmarks & More 4th Mondays, 10:30AM Libby Class (rotates month to month) December 10, 10:30AM Aspen: What's It All About (New-ish!) 1st Fridays, 10:30AM |
Pinehurst Tuesday Perks Tuesdays, 11:00AM Game On! (New!) Tuesdays, 3:00PM Spirit Lake Spirit Lake Chess Club (all ages) 1st Tuesdays, 3:00PM Cookbook Club 3rd Saturdays, 11:00PM-1:00PM Post Falls Get Started with 3D Printing (New-ish!) 3rd Thursdays, 2:30-4pm Shorts! a Book Club First Wednesdays, 5:30PM Coffee Fridays Friday Mornings Sublimation Transfer Printing (New-ish!) 3rd Mondays, 5:00PM - 6:30PM |
Rathdrum Fit and Fall Proof Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00PM Rathdrum Book Club 1st Tuesdays, 3:00PM Knit Along Fridays, 1:00PM Painting (registration required - see front desk) 3rd Tuesdays, 3:30PM Harrison The Inklings (Writers Club) Wednesdays, 2:00PM Classic Book Club 2nd Wednesdays, 11:30AM Fiction Book Club Last Wednesdays, 11:30AM Knit & Nosh Wednesdays, 1:00PM Cookbook Club (New-ish!) 3rd Tuesdays, 3:00PM |
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All CLN libraries will be closed on December 5th for our Strategic Plan Retreat.
We'll also be closed December 24th, 25th,
and January 1st to celebrate the holidays.
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