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Library Love Story February is packed with library-focused celebrations, from Take Your Child to the Library Day (February 7) and World Read Aloud Day (February 4) to International Book Giving Day and Library Lovers' Day (both February 14). Libraries play an important role in their communities through programs, digital resources, and community outreach. Join us for one of many family-friendly programs this month at your local library. Please make note we will be closed Monday, February 16, for President's Day. A complete calendar of events, including upcoming closures, can be found on the Programs & Events tab on our website. We invite you to discover programs and resources to encourage a love of reading every day during Library Lover's Month. How will you love your library this month?
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You Rock, Valentine!Join us for a Valentine's Day Adult & Teen Rock Painting class! Painting rocks for Valentine’s Day is a fun way to spread a little love and kindness. Turn rocks into mini love notes! They make great gifts and are guaranteed to bring a smile to your favorite people. All materials will be provided. For adults and teens, ages 11 and older. Seating is limited. Saturday, February 7, 11:00am, Athol |
Teen Hangout: Valentine's Party
Celebrate Valentine's Day at the library with a fun, low-key hangout just for teens. Enjoy snacks, games, and time to relax with friends- no romance required. For ages 12-17. Tuesday, February 10, 3:00pm, Spirit Lake Thursday, February 12, 3:00pm, Post Falls |
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Tween Hangout: Chinese New Year Celebration Stop by the library to celebrate the Chinese New Year! We will be sampling fried rice, Chinese dumplings & fortune cookies, making traditional dragon puppets, engaging in a scavenger hunt, and trying our hand at fortune telling. For ages 8-12. Tuesday, February 17, 4:00pm, Post Falls |
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Family Trivia: Disney Think you're the ultimate fan? Prove it! Head to the library for the ultimate showdown. Open to all ages and knowledge levels.
Saturday, February 28, 1:3-2:15pm, Athol
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Bilingual Storytime Whether you speak English, Spanish, or both languages, this storytime is for you! Explore the world of language and build literacy skills through stories, songs, and activities. This program is offered through a grant from the Idaho Commission for Libraries. For ages 3-6. Tuesday, February 10, 10:30am, Hayden |
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Book Babies Books, bounces, music and play time for babies and their participating caregivers. 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. For ages birth-2. Mondays, 10:30am, Hayden *No program Monday, February 16* Thursdays, 10:30am, Pinehurst Tuesdays, 10:30am, Post Falls |
Play & Learn Free play and socialization time for children and their caregivers. Arrival and departure times are flexible. This is an early learning program designed to provide children an opportunity to explore and engage with science, technology, engineering, art, and math materials in a free play setting and help prepare them for kindergarten. For ages 2-5. Thursday, February 5, 10:00am, Athol Tuesday, February 10, 17, & 24, 11:00am, Harrison Tuesdays, 10:00am-noon, Hayden |
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Preschool StorytimePreschool Storytime opens up the world of language, culture, music and play to young children and their favorite adults. Enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and early STEAM play with other children. For ages 3-5. Tuesdays, 10:00am, Athol Feb 19: Special Guest Storytime Tuesday, February 3, 11:00am, Harrison Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am, Hayden Wednesdays, 10:30am, Pinehurst Mondays & Fridays, 10:30am, Post Falls **No storytime Monday, February 16** Thursdays, 10:30am, Rathdrum Tuesdays, 10:30am, Spirit Lake* (*Lunch provided by Cup of Grace) |
Sensory StorytimeStories, music, movement, and play in a neurodiversity-affirming setting for children of any age and their caregivers. This event is intended to support children and families who may have challenges accessing other library services and storytime programs. Program is geared for ages 3-6, but children of all ages are welcome. Tuesday, February 3, 10:30am, Hayden |
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Toddler Tales Join us for a lively morning of stories, songs, and bubbles! Stay afterwards for a special playtime for the littles and the opportunity for parents to chat and connect. For ages 2-3. Tuesdays, 10:30am, Rathdrum |
Totally Untidy TotsSquish and mush your way to a messy sensory playtime with edible goo and rainbow spaghetti. Come dressed for a mess. For ages 2-4. Thursday, February 5, 10:30am, Post Falls |
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Afterschool Adventures Join us for something cool to do after school! Attend our after-school programs and be entertained and amazed while building with glow sticks, creating with toilet paper, solving math mysteries, animating images, creating comics, mixing music and much more. For ages 5-10. Tuesdays, 3:30pm, Athol Feb 3: Maker Cart Feb 10: Meet the Artist Feb 17: LEGO Feb 24: Robots Fridays, 2:30pm, Hayden Friday, February 13, 11:00am, Pinehurst Thursdays, 4:00pm, Post Falls Wednesday, February 4, 3:30pm, Rathdrum Wednesdays, 3:30pm, Spirit Lake Feb 4: Science Feb 11: Valentine Party Feb 18: Art Feb 25: Engineering |
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Homeschool Libratory This program provides hands-on and exploratory drop-in experiences to facilitate learning about science, technology, and art. This month our focus is on astronomy, motion, resistance art,
and Lego. For ages 5-10. |
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Homeschool Libratory Pinehurst Friday, February 6, 11:00am, Clouds Post Falls Thursday, February 12, 11:00am, 3D & 2D Art Thursday, February 26, 11:00am, Geometry Rathdrum Fridays, 11:00am Feb 6, Eraser Art Feb 13, Sweet Science Valentine Lab Feb 20, 3-D Art Feb 27, Crystals & Gems Spirit Lake Thursday, February 12, 11:00am, Geometry |
Family Libratory: Harrison Saturday, February 21, 10:00am, Astronomy Rathdrum Saturday, February 21, 11:00am, Maker Cart Creations |
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Meet the Artist Each month, explore the world of a different artist. Participants are encouraged to pull inspiration from what they've learned to help create their own unique work of art. For ages 8-12, but open to children of any age with adult supervision.
Thursday, February 19, 1:00pm, Athol
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Chess Club Practice your chess skills and learn new techniques while competing with other members of your community. All skill levels and ages are welcome. Tuesday, February 3, 3:00-5:00pm, Spirit Lake |
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Tween Hangout: Oil Pastels Learn classic oil pastel techniques while you create your own beautiful artwork. In this class, we will learn about blending, stippling, and sgraffito techniques. We will also make a Valentine's Day-themed card and draw the aurora borealis above snowy mountains. Friday, February 13, 12:30pm, Post Falls |
Wild Readers: The Chocolate Touch Join us to paint, play, and create with chocolate while exploring the popular middle grade book. Make your own candy bar and cast your vote in the chocolate taste test.
Friday, February 27, 2:30pm, Hayden
February 20, 11:00am, Pinehurst |
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Teen Art StudioAre you a budding young artist in need of a place to create? Join us for a monthly open art studio where you can choose from our available supplies and create your own unique artwork while making new friends. For ages 13-17. Saturday, February 7, 11:00am, Harrison |
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Dungeons & Dragons Dive into a captivating realm of imagination and strategy by joining us for adventures in interactive storytelling via the classic Dungeons & Dragons Game. For ages 11-17. Friday, February 6, 1:00pm, Hayden Saturday, February 21, 1:00pm, Hayden Saturday, February 21, 10:00am, Post Falls |
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Teen Hangout: Bling Your Book Bring your favorite book or choose from our selection, then let your creativity shine as your bedazzle the cover and make it your own. For ages 13-17. Friday, February 20, 3:00pm, Hayden Friday, January 20, 12:30pm, Post Falls Wednesday, February 18, 4:00pm, Rathdrum Tuesday, February 17, 3:00pm, Spirit Lake |
Game On! Welcome to Game On! Attendees will enjoy a relaxing afternoon of fun, enriching, recreational, cultural education, and entertainment through cards, board games and chess. All ages welcome. Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30pm, Pinehurst |
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Community Library Network
Youth Programming821 N. Spokane Street,
Post Falls, Idaho 83854
208-772-5612 x 121CommunityLibrary.Net
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