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Hello July! Have you joined the summer reading challenge yet? Have fun completing the challenges and compete for prizes. This year, for every challenge completed you can earn a raffle ticket to submit to a raffle drawing of your choice: a gift certificate to a locally owned bookstore, a cozy book lover's gift bag (a tote full of book nerdy wonders), an artist's creative wonder tote bag (a tote full of artistic goodies), or a complete set of Jane Austen books. Our prizes are sponsored by our Friends of the CLN group; thank you Friends! Summer has officially arrived and we are ready for you. We have a LOT of programs this month, so find one that works for you and come and visit us! |
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Intro to Natural Dyes Learn about the ways you can liven up your fabric with natural ingredients and items from your own pantry. Science and art meet in this hands-on workshop. Take-home kits will be available to practice at home. Adults and older teens only. Spirit Lake | Saturday, July 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm Rathdrum | Wednesday, July 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm Post Falls | Friday, July 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm Pinehurst | Saturday, July 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm Hayden | Wednesday, July 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm Harrison | Tuesday, August 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm |
Color Your Kitchen Brighten up your kitchen with colorful foods! Learn how to blend and balance flavors, enhance your cooking with aromatics, and use up the garden overflow at one of our colorful food demonstrations. We will teach you how to make the featured dish at home. Samples will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is limited so please arrive on time to ensure you will have a seat. Rathdrum | Orange Chicken | July 16, 1:00pm Harrison | Red vs. Green Sauce | July 18, 12:30pm Hayden | Yellow Curry | July 24, 1:00pm |
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Old Tech & Process Art Join us as we explore open-ended art creation using vintage technology. Using a process art approach to creation, we'll manipulate CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) TVs and explore other unorthodox avenues for self-expression. Teens and adults welcome. Hayden | Thursday, July 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm Athol | Friday, July 25, 12:30pm - 2:30pm Pinehurst | Saturday, August 2, 1:00pm - 2:30pm Rathdrum | Saturday, August 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm |
Frosting 101
The 4th of July is almost here! Join us in learning basic frosting techniques as we make cookies that look like mini pies. Post Falls | Thursday, July 3, 2:00pm |
Pickled Watermelon
A tasty summer treat! Learn how to make pickled watermelon, and bring home a jar of your very own. Because materials are limited, registration is required for this event. Please register in person or call Pinehurst at (208)-682-3483. For safety reasons, this program is intended for adults only. Pinehurst | Saturday, July 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
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Libby App Class Join us as we explore the CIN digital collection, including a Q&A session showing how to use the Libby App! We will cover the basics as well as advanced features: - Installation of the app
- Signing in
- Navigation
- Checking out books
- Placing holds
- Tags/lists
- Filtering content
- Changing fonts and/or font size
- Exporting reading data
- Adding other library systems throughout the state of Idaho
- Etc.
Hayden | Saturday, July 26, 11:00-12:30pm
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Sublimation Printing
Join us as we make prints using our sublimation printer! Sublimation printing uses heat and pressure to transfer dye onto materials such as fabric, plastic, and ceramics, creating a permanent and vibrant image. Come, learn about how this technology works and how you can use it. Pizza will be provided! Hayden | Monday, July 14, 5:00 - 6:30pm Hayden | Monday, August 4, 5:00 - 6:30pm |
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3D Print & Design Join us for a special 3D printing class where you'll learn how to use CAD (Computer Aided Design) software to create tools that will make your life easier and better. Space is limited and registration is required. |
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Documentary Screening of Cycle of Memory
Join the Post Falls Public Library for a special intergenerational screening of Cycle of Memory: the new award-winning documentary about two siblings' bicycle adventure to find the memories their grandfather lost to Alzheimer's. The film is 72 minutes long and will be followed by a Q+A with the filmmaker. Post Falls | Wednesday, July 9, 5:00pm - 6:45pm |
Fly Tying Demo
The Pinehurst Library will partner with local fly tying expert, Shauna Hillman! Join us and learn more about this fascinating craft while watching Shauna create flies in real time. Pinehurst | Saturday, July 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
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Mosey Through the Music
Join us in exploring different genres of music each month this summer. In July we'll focus on Country & Western. During the program we'll listen to iconic songs of the genre, learn background information about the artists and songwriters, and discuss contextual events. Discuss the music with your peers and share your insights, memories, and perspectives. In August, we'll be focusing in on the The Beatles. Please note, if you have a printed summer guide, the date of this program has been updated for July. Hayden | Tuesday, July 22, 12:00pm Hayden | Thursday, August 21, 12:00pm |
RV Camping Tips & Tricks: Let's Go Glamping! We will cover a few different tricks to make RV camping or living feel like Glamping! In our program, we hope to give our patrons helpful and easily applicable tricks to make camping in an RV comfortable and more practical. Rathdrum | Tuesday, July 22, 4:00pm
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Bad Art Night
One man's trash is another man's treasure. Come design your best (or worst) work of art. All supplies will be provided. For ages 13+ Athol | Tuesday, July 29, 4:30pm Rathdrum | July 30, 3:00pm |
Bingo
Will you be the first person to get a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line? How about a Four Corners or Blackout? Join us for a lively game of chance be the first to call, "BINGO!" For ages 5+ Hayden | Wednesday, July 16, 6:30pm (glow-in-the-dark, BinGlow edition) Post Falls | Tuesday, July 8, 3:30pm Rathdrum | Saturday, July 26, 1:00pm |
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Tour of Museum at the Brig
Join the Athol Library and Farragut State Park for a tour of the newly reopened Museum at the Brig in Farragut State Park. The Brig is the last remaining structure of the 776 buildings that once made up the Farragut Naval Training Station. Experience the fascinating history of this one-of-a-kind place! All Ages Welcome! Athol @ the Brig Museum | Thursday, July 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm |
Community Hikes
Learn about the history, flora, and fauna of some of our beautiful area hiking trails. Please wear sensible shoes for uneven terrain, bring a water bottle and hat, and sunscreen is advised. For all ages! Spirit Lake @ Farragut State Park | Thursday, July 17, 10am Meet at the Visitor's Center. Hayden @ English Point | Thursday, August 7, 10am |
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Find us at Community Events Spirit Lake | Old Fashioned 4th of July | Friday, July 4 Post Falls | Post Falls Parade | Saturday, July 12 Hayden | Kootenai County Farmer's Market | Saturday, July 12 Rathdrum | Rathdrum Days | Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19 Spirit Lake | Spirit Lake Farmer's Market | Thursday, July 24 Hayden | Hayden Days | Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26 Harrison | Old Time Picnic | Sunday, July 27 |
Athol Bayview Book Club 3rd Wednesdays, 4:00PM Needle Art Club 3rd Saturdays, 12:30-2:00PM
Pinehurst Chess Club (all ages) Tuesdays, 3:30PM Tuesday Perks Tuesdays, 11:00AM Spirit Lake Spirit Lake Chess Club (all ages) 1st Tuesdays, 3:00PM Dungeons & Dragons 5E 1st Saturdays, 1:00PM Keep Calm and Carry Yarn 3rd Saturdays, 1:00PM-3:00PM |
Hayden Breakfast Book Club 2nd Saturdays, 10:00AM Fellowship of the Reads Theme: Roadtrip 4th Fridays, 2:00PM Coffee Fridays Friday Mornings Tech Help 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 2:00PM - 4:00PM (drop-in) 1st Fridays, 2:00PM - 4:00PM (drop-in) Post Falls Shorts! a Book Club First Wednesdays, 5:30PM Yarn Social Saturdays, 1:30PM-3:30PM LitLovers' Book Club
4th Mondays, 2:00PM Write It Up 1st Mondays, 3:00PM |
Rathdrum Fit and Fall Proof Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00PM Rathdrum Book Club 1st Tuesdays, 3:00PM Reader's Retreat 1st Saturdays, 1:00PM-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 |
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