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Community Library Network District Newsletter January 2026 |
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Social literacy is the ability to navigate personal and interpersonal skills with confidence and care. As we step into a new year, reflection becomes an important part of growth. With the Community Library Network celebrating its 50th anniversary and our Nation approaching its 250th, we are reminded of the power of connection and shared values across generations. Through storytimes that nurture empathy in young children, teen programs that inspire respectful dialogue, and community events that strengthen neighborhood ties, the library remains a welcoming space where social skills flourish naturally. By fostering social literacy, we empower individuals of all ages to thrive in our diverse communities and build stronger, more connected bonds for the future. |
Youth Programming This is an early learning program that gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other young families.
Open up the world of language, culture, music and play. Designed to provide parents and care-providers hands-on experiences, based on developmental stages, so children enter kindergarten ready
to learn. Join us for activities, projects, games, and
social time! Take this opportunity to hang out with friends while trying new things and exploring themed games, crafts, and activities. |
Adult Programming Join us for a cup of coffee and conversations or book discussions both in and out of the library! From Yoga or journaling, to fitness that improves your lifestyle, explore what we have to offer
this month! Get help with your devices, explore 3D printing, learn about Apps like Libby and Aspen, and so much more! Find a Book Club that fits your style,
availability, and prefered genre, we have a lot
to choose from! Want to learn an new craft? Experienced at crafting and want to share with others? We have a wide range of available opportunities! |
Construction on the staff area at our Rathdrum Branch is expected to wrap up this month. Thank you for your patience as we improve staff spaces. |
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All Community Library Network Libraries will be closed Thursday, January 1st in observance of New Year's. |
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All Community Library Network Libraries will
be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. |
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The Unofficial Guide to Conflict Resolution in Minecraft(r)
by Jill Keppeler
Disagreements with other people will always happen in life ... and in Minecraft! Whether players are squabbling over the same profitable mine, negotiating over village trading resources, or deciding the punishment for another player griefing others, there will always be conflicts to resolve. This volume uses age-appropriate social and emotional learning concepts to offer guidance on working with others, looking at others' perspectives, recognizing consequences, and other key principles--
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Kindness: The Story of Fred Rogers
by Ib Larsen
Explores the value of kindness through the lens of Fred Rogers. A children's television host who led Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers exemplified kindness through his treatment of others, his care for his viewers, and the values he highlighted on his show. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
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How to Work with Complicated People: Strategies for Effective Collaboration with (Nearly) Anyone
by Ryan Leak
A New York Times Bestseller! Bestselling author and transformational speaker Ryan Leak shares research-based strategies for working with even the most challenging people to create more collaborative and productive teams. Drawing from his global consulting experience with teams and leaders from the glitz of sports and entertainment, to the number-crunching world of finance, to the meticulous realms of insurance, pharma, and manufacturing, Ryan Leak provides proven strategies for... Seeing challenging individuals as human beings to understand rather than problems to solve -- Detoxing unrealistic expectations and getting comfortable with complicated Learning to communicate effectively in complex environments -- Embracing healthy disagreement as a tool to discover better solutions -- Setting boundaries that let people into your world without letting them run your world. The process of learning to collaborate with difficult individuals is transformative--it's a gateway to greater creativity, stronger teams, and increased productivity, Leak explains. On the other side of complicated is the wonderful, wide-open world of effective collaboration and a workplace you love.
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Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language
by Adam Aleksic
Algospeak is an energetic, astonishing journey into language, the internet, and what this intersection means for all of us. In it, a professional linguist uses original surveys, data, and internet archival research to usher us through this new linguistic landscape, he also illuminates how communication is changing in both familiar and unprecedented ways. From our use of emojis to sentence structure to the ways younger generations talk about sex and death (see unalive in English and desvivirse in Spanish), we are in a brand-new world, one shaped by algorithms and technology--Provided by publisher.
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The Family Dynamic: A Journey Into the Mystery of Sibling Success
by Susan Dominus
An Olympic athlete. An award-winning novelist. A successful entrepreneur. All raised under one roof. What can we learn from those families whose children aim high and succeed, sometimes in widely varied fields? Just as important: What were the costs along the way, and what can we glean from their travails and triumphs? The acclaimed New York Times journalist Susan Dominus offers compelling profiles of six such families in search of the factors that led to their success--was it an inherited quality, a specific way of parenting, the influence of a sibling, or a twist of luck? Inspired by the iconic Brontë sisters, whose remarkable literary success prompted endless speculation, Dominus, the mother of twin teenagers, sought out contemporary high-achieving families who shared intimate stories of their upbringing. Elegantly written and extensively researched, The Family Dynamic is more than a checklist of how-to's. It's a deep and moving exploration of the complexity of family life and the rewards--and burdens--of ambition.
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