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 Adult Programming Newsletter
- June -
In this Issue:

Adult Programming Newsletter - June -
Adventure Programs
Programming Highlights
Regular Recurring Programs
Resources & Tools
June Closures
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Adventure Begins at the Library!

Adults are invited to join the adventure this summer!  
 
Join us on Beanstack and/or pick up a playing card at your favorite library to compete in our annual Summer Reading Challenge.  Just by reading, attending programs, or participating in certain adventures you can earn up to 5 entries into a raffle for an Amazon Fire! (No affiliation, we just like to read ebooks.)
  
*Prize generously funded by the Friends of the Library.*
 
And join us for special adventures all summer long...
 
Adventure Programs
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Adventures in Cooking
 
This program centers around the possibilities in your kitchen.  Each class focuses on recipes that extend the life of fresh food, reduce food waste, or use cheap ingredients (creative beans and rice anyone?).  Programs are limited to adults only because knives and hot things may be involved. And due to limited supplies registration is required.  Please contact the individual library to register.
 
Spirit Lake | Mujadara | June 8, 1:00-2:30pm
Hayden | Let's Get Jammin' | June 12, 3:00-5:00pm
Rathdrum | 'Mazing Marinades | June 20, 1:30-3:00pm
Pinehurst | Not-a-Fruit Fruit Salad | July 19, 12:30-1:30pm
Harrison | Tabouli | July 26, 3:00-4:00pm
 
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Adventures in Technology
 
Join us for a 3D printing or Virtual Reality adventure.  Learn how to design your own 3d prints in tinkercad, or try a VR headset and experience life in the International Space Station, swim with sharks, or visit far off places. *Registration Required*
 
3D Printing
     Harrison |June 5, 3-5pm
     Pinehurst | June 15, 11:30-1:30pm
     Rathdrum | July 23, 1-3pm
     Athol | August 29, 11am-1pm
 
Virtual Reality
      Spirit Lake | July 17, 2-5pm
      Hayden | August 7, 3-7pm
      Post Falls | August 16, 1-4pm
 
"The Walk" Club
 
Walk with us for this special, summer-only book club.  We'll read the 5-book series, "The Walk" by Richard Paul Evans, where the main character sets off on a self-reflection quest and even walks through the Silver Valley and refers to some of our local landmarks! Meet us every other week at the Pinehurst Library lawn, ready to walk and talk!
 
Pinehurst |June 5-August 28, 1:00-2:00pm
 
This is the cover of the book "The Walk" by Richard Paul Evans. It is a road surrounded by trees disappearing into the distance.
Programming Highlights
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Computer Basics for Computer Haters
Spirit Lake Library
June 22 & 29,
1-3pm
Don't use computers? Haven't touched a PC since the DOS era?
 
Don't worry, we'll bring you up to speed!
 
Learn the terms and visual cues to navigate Windows while we cover web safety and more.
 
Don't be intimidated by cyberspace, learn how to take control of your digital world. We will start with a discussion of basic concepts, and then move to hands-on practice at our library computers.
Make It Mondays
Pinehurst Library
June 3 & 10,
6:00-7:30pm
 
On June 3rd, join us to create DIY butterfly feeders using clay and other tools.  Then, we will paint and decorate them to add some vibrancy to your yard or garden.
register here.
 
On June 10th we will learn how to make pickled watermelon.
register here.
 
*For safety, both classes are intended only for adults*
Libby App Class
Hayden Library
June 3, 6:00pm
 
Libby is the library's app for borrowing free ebooks and digital audiobooks.  This class is appropriate for both beginners and intermediate users.  We'll start with the basics and move on to some really cool advanced features!
Regular Recurring Programs
Athol
Keep an eye out for take home kits while the library is temporarily open with limited service from the bookmobile.
 
Pinehurst
Writer's Club
1st Tuesdays, 1:00 PM
 
Coffee & Coloring
Fridays, 11:00 AM
 
Pinehurst Book Club
1st Fridays, 1:00 PM
 
Chess Club
4th Wednesdays, 3:00 PM
 
Tech Help
2nd Tuesdays, 2-4pm (drop-in)
 
Hayden
Libby App Class
Date & time varies each month
June 3rd, 6:00 PM
 
Breakfast Book Club
2nd Saturdays, 10:00 AM
 
Fellowship of the Reads
Theme: Historical Fiction
4th Fridays, 3:00PM
Yoga
Sundays, 12:30 PM
 
Senior Game Day
Fridays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 
Crochet Connection
Tuesdays, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
Paint & Sip
(registration required - see front desk)
3rd Wednesdays, 6:00PM
 
Trivia Night
June Topic: Twilight
Last Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
 
Tech Help
2nd & 4th Wednesdays,
2:00PM - 4:00PM (drop-in)
 
Get Started with 3D Printing 
1st Fridays,
11am-1pm (drop-in)
 
Harrison
The Inklings (Writers Club)
Wednesdays, 2:00 PM
 
Classic Book Club
2nd Wednesdays, 11:30 AM
 
Fiction Book Club
Last Wednesdays, 11:30 AM
 
Knit & Nosh
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM
 
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake Chess Club
(all ages)
1st Tuesdays, 3:00 PM
 
Dungeons & Dragons 5E
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 1:00 PM
 
Rathdrum
Fit and Fall Proof
Mondays & Tuesdays, 10:45AM
 
Rathdrum Book Club
1st Tuesdays, 3:00PM
 
Knit Along
Mondays, 1:00PM
 
Painting
(registration required - see front desk)
3rd Tuesdays, 3:30PM
 
Post Falls
Yarn Social
Sundays, 1:00-4:00pm
 
Make Me: Mini Terrariums
(registration required, see the front desk)
June 11th and 22nd, 2:30-4:00pm
 
Friends' Book Club
2nd Thursdays, 2:00pm
 
LitLovers' Book Club
4th Mondays, 2:00pm
 
And check-out all the other awesome programs here!
Resources & Tools
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Exam Proctoring
 
Are you taking an online summer class? 
 
Did you know we can provide test proctoring? 
 
You'll need to contact your institution to arrange with your teacher and contact us at least 1 week before the test date to request a proctor. 
 
Find more details and the Proctoring Test Agreement Form here.
 
June Closures
Text reads: Happy Juneteenth. All CLN libraries will be closed to celebrate Juneteenth. It is on a black background with red, green, and yellow fireworks.
After flooding forced Athol and Post Falls libraries to close in mid-January they have resumed limited service as of mid-April.  
 
The library's bookmobile is parked in the Athol Library's parking lot and the lobby and meeting room are being utilized at the Post Falls Library to provide services such as one-on-one staff assistance, internet and wi-fi access, book browsing, hold pick up, and more.
 
Post Falls' limited services are Monday - Saturday, 11am-6pm and Sundays, 12-5pm.
Athol's bookmobile service hours will be Tuesday-Saturday, 1-6pm.
 
Read the full statement here.
 
For the most up to date information about progress and alternate services and programs keep an eye on our Facebook.
 
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