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TFPL News & Events - October 2023Don't forget, the Library is always open online! |
 October is upon us, and it's a month filled with vibrant colors, cool breezes, and so much programming at the Twin Falls Public Library! Get ready for a month bursting with activities, learning opportunities, and community connections.
All our regular great programs like Storytimes, Dungeons & Dragons, Tech Classes, Computer Basics Class, A Good Yarn Club, Game Night, Book Club, Elementary STEM, Teen Programs, and Genealogy Workshops are happening throughout the month - and we're very excited to announce a slew of special programs - there's something for everyone!
Medicare Made Easy Series (3 PM, Every Wednesday in October)
- Get clarity on Medicare options and make informed decisions with the help of Lisa Mass, Registered Agent.
Child Sleep Series with a Registered Nurse (6:30 PM, Starting October 23) - Caregivers, learn to help children with their sleep in this class from RN & sleep specialist Kailey Warburton. There are classes for different ages, and it’s best if the child is left with another caregiver during the program. Contact Youth Services for more information!
Write Out with Hagerman Fossil Bed National Monument Rangers (10:00 AM, October 21) - Join Rangers from the Hagerman Fossil Bed National Monument at the Library for a hands-on experience where kids will have the opportunity to explore fossil casts and tap into their creativity to write their own poetry!
Estate Planning 101 (1:00 PM, October 21) - Learn how to start planning your estate & take the steps you need to be proactive & prepared with special guests from Johnson May Law.
Special Seasonal Programming (All Month!) - Keep reading to discover even more seasonal events and activities happening at the Twin Falls Public Library this month.
Don't miss out on this incredible lineup of programs and events that will make your October memorable. Check out our online calendar for more information about all our programs! Happy October! |
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 The Twin Falls Public Library is proud to announce a visit with award-winning author Maggie Tokuda-Hall! Maggie will be doing a presentation for elementary-age kids at the Library on Saturday, October 7 at 10am. Her presentation will focus on her picture book Love in the Library, which is based on her grandparents' experience in the Minidoka internment camp. Love in the Library is the moving story of how Maggie’s grandparents, Tama and George, met and fell in love while they were in the Minidoka internment camp. It has been named a Best Picture Book of 2022 by Book Page, School Library Journal, Booklist, and Publisher’s Weekly. During her presentation, Maggie will talk about the historical context for the book and end with a Q&A. Her visit was made possible with help from the Twin Falls Public Library Foundation. |
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 Starting October 1st, the Twin Falls Public Library is joining the Lynx Courier service, expanding your access to materials from multiple libraries. But that's not all! We're also introducing Vega, an innovative library system designed to enhance your experience:
Vega is a new way to browse our catalog and find materials at the Library. It streamlines your search by displaying all formats and editions of a title in one clear view. Bookmark titles, search in multiple languages, and manage your account effortlessly. Explore curated showcases to find new resources with ease. Vega, along with our new Lynx Courier service, makes it simpler than ever to get the titles you're looking for into your hands. Start searching for your next great read today!
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 The Youth Services Department and the Outreach Department have once again partnered with two Twin Falls elementary schools to participate in the Idaho Commission for Libraries' My First Books program! Starting in October, we'll visit kindergarten classes at I.B. Perrine Elementary and Oregon Trail Elementary. During each visit, librarians read a selected book to each class, and students receive a copy of that book to take home. This helps build students' home book collections, promotes literacy, and builds connections between children and public librarians. We're thrilled to participate in this fun, exciting program, and we love being recognized by My First Books students all over Twin Falls! |
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 Did you know that in addition to the physical copies of The Great Courses that TFPL owns, we also offer access to hundreds of them online? Download the Libby app for courses taught by experts and professors in subjects that range from cooking to history to philosophy. Satisfy your need for in-depth learning wherever and however fits your life! |
Newsletter of the Month:
Horror  This month is perfect for a spooky read. Keep up-to-date on the Library’s newest creepy novels by subscribing to our Horror e-newsletter, delivered bi-monthly to your inbox. Whether it’s a gothic tale, a suspenseful scare, or a supernatural terror, you’re sure to find a book to keep you up all night! |
Hocus Pocus Interactive! Sat, Oct 21 • 3 PM Come cackle, scream, and dance at Hocus Pocus Interactive! You'll interact with this screening of a Halloween classic! Plus, come early for a picture with the Sanderson Sisters on October 21 @ 3:00 PM. |
Open Mic Night! Scary Stories & Poetry Thu, Oct 26 • 6:30 PM Share your scary, creepy, and thrilling short stories & poetry at this open mic night on October 26 at 6:30 PM. Read original works, works from your favorite authors, or just come to listen! Sign-up to read at the event - 5-minute time limit per reading. |
Scary Storytime
(Pre-Elementary) Tue, Oct 24 • 6:30 PM Only the bravest of pre-elementary kids will want to join us for this very scary storytime! On October 24, at 6:30 PM, we'll read some books, sing some songs, and laugh at how scared we are. These books are too scary for normal storytime, so readers beware! |
Show off your costume at City Park! Join us for our annual 'Read & Treat,' a Not-So-Spooky Storywalk through City Park featuring costumed librarians and community organizations. Kids will receive treats along the path, while adults can gather information about the valuable services these organizations provide. Afterward, don't forget to stop by our Fall Photo Station at the original Library Entrance. We can't wait to see you and your costumes on October 28th between 11 AM and 1 PM (before Main St Trick or Treat)!
PS - Are you part of an organization that would like to participate in this community event? If so, contact the Library and ask how you can register to help hand out candy and information about your organization! (Space is limited - organizations providing free community services are given priority). |
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Twin Falls Public Library201 4th Ave E Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 208-733-2964
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