No More Library Fines Starting June 3
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Good news—as of June 3 we will no longer charge fines for late returns. You will need to return your books and other items on time, and pay for lost materials, but no worries about extra charges tacked on. We will send you an email reminder of your item’s due date. If no one is waiting for it, you can renew it by calling, stopping by or visiting CommunityLibrary.Net/Catalog. Please return or renew your item on time to keep your card active. For those with overdue fines now, we are happy to waive them, as long as everything has been returned. Ask us for details or visit CommunityLibrary.Net/FineFree.
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Welcome to a Universe of Stories
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Join us as we travel the galaxy in search of adventures and amazing stories. Early learners and elementary school children will find a summer packed full of out-of-this-world programs. Space Explorers Story Time, for ages 2-5, and story time in the park, for ages 3-6, are offered at a number of locations. Kids can also join Go Go Gadget Space Club, drop in to get their hair chalked or a temporary tattoo, and stop by the library to read aloud with a teen volunteer or a plush animal. We have an exciting lineup of programs and activities for families and older kids too. From concerts with Red Yarn Theater and the magic of Cecil the Magician to Mobius Science Exploration days and Star Wars inspired NERF battles, we have something for everyone. All programs are free, and most programs do not require registration, so drop in at any library when your schedule allows. Go to CommunityLibrary.Net/Kids or pick up a program guide at your library to plan your summer fun now.
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Teen Summer Reading Begins June 6
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Calling all teens! Fun summer reading events are just around the corner. Teens are invited to come to an array of free programs, from book clubs and trivia nights to paint & sip programs and Nailed It! Competitions. On a more literary note, writing and poetry workshops are scheduled in August. Libraries are also on the lookout for teen volunteers. Those who will be entering 7th through 12th grade in the fall and who attend one of six volunteer orientation sessions are eligible. Volunteers will assist with programs, plan social media posts, read with younger children, make book displays, plan teen event, and more. Every teen who volunteers for eight hours or more will be invited to the volunteer party in September. The first orientation session is at the Post Falls Library on Friday, May 31, 6-7:30 p.m. For more information about volunteering and a complete list of programs, visit CommunityLibrary.Net/Teens.
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Adults: Blast Off with a Good Book
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Adults can join Blast Off with a Good Book and be eligible for prizes all summer long. Read six books, get your solar system card stamped, and turn it in to enter our monthly summer reading drawing. E-books and audio books count and stamps can be earned for each library program you attend. You can also earn earn badges by setting up an account on Beanstack. One your 6 books/programs have been recorded, get a second solar system card and start reading toward another entry. Check our website, CommunityLibrary.Net/Adults, to find our when our BBQ 101, with Pit Master Dave Hart, comes to a library near you. You'll also find upcoming programs about the history of cacao, and more.
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Story Encounters of the Best Kind
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We are all about stories this summer and we’d love to help you share yours. StoryCorps has an app that makes it easy and you can reserve iPads and mics at your Athol, Spirit Lake and Post Falls libraries. StoryCorps’ mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world. To find out more, visit the StoryCorps website. Before you start your interview, check StoryCorps' terms of use and privacy policy.
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Members looking to download a new book will find the process much easier through Libby. Overdrive, the library’s e-book and audio book vendor, created the app for Android, iOS, and Windows 10 devices. After downloading the app, browse the collection and borrow a title and, when prompted, enter your library card number to complete the loan. Find the app on the eLibrary page, CommunityLibrary.Net/eLibrary.
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Administration John Hartung, Director, 208-773-1506 x 315 Rebecca Melton, Assistant Director 208-773-1506 x 314 Anne Abrams, Communications Director 208-773-1506 x 323 Coordinators Twylla Rehder, Adult Programs, 208-772-5612 x 123 Karen Yother, Youth Programs, 208-772-5612 x 121 Librarians Kari Wilson, Collection Development, 208-772-5612 x 117 Nick Madsen, Emerging Technology, 208-772-5612 x 116
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Managers Jill Roche, Athol, 208-683-2979 Karin Hall, Bookmobile, 208-772-7405 Dorothy Blackmore, Harrison, 208-689-3976 Darla Gunning, Hayden, 208-772-5612 Brenda Ludwick, Pinehurst, 208-682-3483 Jennifer Craft, Post Falls, 208-773-1506 Linda Mahon, Rathdrum, 208-687-1029 Carol Ferguson, Spirit Lake, 208-623-5353 Young Adult Specialist Denise Neujahr 208-773-1506 x 327 or 208-772-5612 x 120 Editor Anne Abrams, 208-773-1506 x 323, Email
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