Programs for Kids
Print out a Child Library Card Application
Summer Reading – How It Works
Can’t make it to a Kick-Off Party? Don’t worry, you can register online anytime. Need help accessing your Great Reading Adventure account? Stop by the library and a Super Librarian will be happy to assist you. Reading hours and activities can be logged June 1-August 31.
Prizes for Reading
Infants & Toddlers ages birth-4 years
For every 500 points you earn this summer by reading with your child, completing fun activities, and attending library programs, you will earn free books and prizes. Pick up your activity log beginning June 1, complete your activities, and log them on Great Reading Adventure.
Level 1 (500 points): Book of your choice
Level 2 (1,000 points): Prize of your choice
Level 3 (1,500 points): Book or prize of your choice
Level 4 (2,000 points): Pass to Li’l Builders End of the Summer Party, August 16
Level 5 (2,500+): Enter drawings for Duplo set or tabletop puppet theater
Kids ages 5-10 years
The more you read, the more books you can choose for your at-home library. You’ll earn a free book or prize for every 500 points you earn by reading (or listening to!) books, attending fun library programs or volunteering in the community. Every minute read equals 1 point, attend a library program for 10 points, or volunteer in the community for 25 points!
Level 1 (500 points): Book of your choice
Level 2 (1,000 points): Pass to the North Idaho Fair and a prize
Level 3 (1,500 points): Book & a food coupon
Level 4 (2,000 points): Pass to Skate Plaza Summer Reading Celebration, August 15
Level 5 (2,500+ points): Enter drawings for a family pass to the North Idaho Fair, Hayden Discount Cinema movie passes, and Triple Play gift cards.
Teens ages 11-18 years
Register and track your reading all summer to win cool prizes. Earn points for every book you read (or listen to!), library program you attend or community activity you complete. Every minute equals 1 point, attend a library program for 25 points, or volunteer in the community for 30 points.
Level 1 (500 points): Book of your choice
Level 2 (1,000 points): Prize of your choice (ear buds, food coupons, and more!)
Level 3 (1,500 points): King-size candy bar
Level 4 (2,000 points): Pass to Laser Tag Summer Reading Celebration at Strike Zone, August 16 & 23
Level 5 (2,500+ points): Enter drawings for a 4 pack pass to North Idaho Fair (rides and food included), Triple Play pass, Hayden Discount Theater Movie pass, and Gooey gift certificate.
Summer Reading Special Events
Ronald McDonald Show
For Pinehurst Library's last performance of the summer, join us for a Ronald McDonald show.
Bring a friend along and enjoy the entertainment. A light snack will be provided.
- Wednesday, August 30, 10:30 amPinehurst Library
Summer Reading Party
Monday, August 28, 1:00 pm
Celebrate your summer reading achievements with games and prizes! Geared to ages 5-14 years.
Programs for Kids
Programs start Monday, June 12 and run weekly through Friday, August 11 unless otherwise noted.
Last Tuesday of the Month - Mom ‘n Me Book Club and Play group
Last Tuesday of the Month, 2:30-3:30 pm - Moms need storytime too!
Read a book of your choice from a different genre each month, then chat about it at our book club on the last Tuesday of the month. Need to bring your little ones with you? No problem! We will have a play group at the same time for mom and kiddo social time! Play group geared to ages 2-6.
August 29: Historical fiction
Second Saturdays - Kootenai County Farmers’ Market
Second Saturdays at the Kootenai County Farmers’ Market
Stop by the Community Library Network’s table for crafts and a free book for children birth-18 years.
August 12, September 9, and October 14.
Ronald McDonald Show
Wednesday, August 30, 10:30 am
For Pinehurst Library's last performance of the summer, join us for a Ronald McDonald show.
Bring a friend along and enjoy the entertainment. A light snack will be provided.
Thank you to our Summer Program Sponsors!
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