Programs for Kids
Programs for Kids
How It Works
Register to track your reading all summer and earn great prizes!
Join us at one of our summer reading kick-off events to start your summer off with a bang!
Need a paper log to keep track? Stop by any library to pick up a copy. Track your reading and when you are ready bring it back to the library and we will add your minutes to your online log for you.
Early Learners, ages Birth-4 years
Each month complete a new activity game board and turn it in to any of our libraries to redeem your prize. Limit one activity board per month. Each completed activity board automatically enters you into the grand prize drawing for a Melissa & Doug Band-in-a-Box.
June: Maraca or tambourine
July: Sunglasses or bandana
August: Book of your choice
Grand prize drawing held Friday, August 31
Kids, ages 5-10 years
The more you read, the more Book Bucks you can earn to spend at the Libraries Rock Book Buck Store. Books, magazines, audiobooks- it all counts!
One minute of reading equals one point. For every 100 points over 1,100 you are automatically entered into the grand prize drawing for a Family Pass to the North Idaho State Fair or a class of your choice at Gizmo CDA.
Level 1- 250 points: Mustache lip whistle and choice of food coupon
Level 2- 500 points: 50 Book Bucks and a pass to the North Idaho State Fair
Level 3- 750 points: 100 Book Bucks
Level 4- 1,000 points: 200 Book Bucks and a free book of your choice
Level 5- 1,100+ points: Grand prize drawing entry
Book Bucks burning a hole in your pocket? Spend your Bucks at our Libraries Rock! Book Bucks Store.
There will be books, school supplies, and treats. Shop any date listed that is convenient for you.
Rathdrum: Friday, August 17, 11am-1pm
Harrison: Wednesday, August 22, 1-2pm
Athol: Thursday, August 23, 11am-1pm
Post Falls: Thursday, August 23, 6-8pm
Spirit Lake: Friday, August 24, 11am-1pm
Pinehurst: Wednesday, August 29, 11am-1pm
Hayden: Thursday, August 30, 10:30am-12:30pm
Special Events
Upcoming next
1
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Attend one of our kick-off parties to register for summer reading and pick up your reading log, choose a free book, and stay for fun crafts, activities, and a special performance at select locations by Traveling Lantern Theater.
Can’t make it to a party? No problem! Stop by any of our libraries to find out more about summer programs.
Harrison: Monday, June 11, 1pm
Hayden: Wednesday, June 13, 10am-noon with Traveling Lantern Theater
Post Falls: Wednesday, June 13, 2pm with Beth Paragamian
Athol: Wednesday, June 13, 3pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Rathdrum, Rathdrum City Park: Thursday, June 14th, 2:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Pinehurst: Thursday, June 14, 10:30am with Traveling Lantern Theater
Spirit Lake: Thursday, June 14, 5:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Tween NERF Battle
Bring your NERF gun (or borrow one of ours) and your friends (or make some here) and battle in the stacks after hours. Geared to ages 8-12 years.
- Monday, June 4, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmOther
Harrison, Harrison gym
- Friday, June 22, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmPost Falls Library
- Friday, June 29, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmAthol Library
- Friday, July 13, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmHayden Library
- Friday, July 20, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmSpirit Lake Library
- Friday, July 27, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmRathdrum Library
- Friday, August 3, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmPinehurst Library
Traveling Lantern: The Life of Mozart
A frolicsome, gleeful, and historically accurate play about one of the greatest geniuses who ever lived.
This play will introduce young children to the vibrancy of history, the joy of music, and the true story of this very special composer’s life.
- Wednesday, June 13, 10:30 amHayden Library
- Wednesday, June 13, 3:00 pmAthol Library
- Thursday, June 14, 10:30 amPinehurst Library
- Thursday, June 14, 2:30 pm
- Thursday, June 14, 6:00 pmSpirit Lake Library
Upcoming next
1
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Attend one of our kick-off parties to register for summer reading and pick up your reading log, choose a free book, and stay for fun crafts, activities, and a special performance at select locations by Traveling Lantern Theater.
Can’t make it to a party? No problem! Stop by any of our libraries to find out more about summer programs.
Harrison: Monday, June 11, 1pm
Hayden: Wednesday, June 13, 10am-noon with Traveling Lantern Theater
Post Falls: Wednesday, June 13, 2pm with Beth Paragamian
Athol: Wednesday, June 13, 3pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Rathdrum, Rathdrum City Park: Thursday, June 14th, 2:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Pinehurst: Thursday, June 14, 10:30am with Traveling Lantern Theater
Spirit Lake: Thursday, June 14, 5:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Tween NERF Battle
Friday, June 29, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bring your NERF gun (or borrow one of ours) and your friends (or make some here) and battle in the stacks after hours. Geared to ages 8-12 years.
Summer Reading
1
Traveling Lantern: The Life of Mozart
Wednesday, June 13, 3:00 pm
A frolicsome, gleeful, and historically accurate play about one of the greatest geniuses who ever lived.
This play will introduce young children to the vibrancy of history, the joy of music, and the true story of this very special composer’s life.
Summer Reading
1
The Noiseguy
Wednesday, June 20, 6:00 pm
Charlie “the Noiseguy” Williams uses vocal imitations to create mouth sound tracks and beats for his doodle rumpus, and you can too! If you like noise, you’ll love this show full of onomatopoeia, storytelling, and shenanigans.
Summer Reading
1
Kelly Milner Halls
Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 am
Author Kelly Milner Halls will share weird and wonderful facts about everything from dinosaurs to mummies to Sasquatch to aliens; complete with mysterious artifacts you can touch.
Summer Reading
1
Red Yarn Theater
Monday, July 30, 3:00 pm
The critters of Red Yarn’s farm are preparing for the big barn dance and they need your help!
The animal band needs to rehearse and everyone must cooperate to get ready. In this engaging music and puppet show, children will learn musical concepts like melody, harmony and rhythm. Geared to ages 5-10 years.
Summer Reading
1
Out of This World Space Party
Wednesday, August 15, 6:30 pm
Learn about outer space in this fun and interactive event. It’ll be out of this world! Geared to kids 5-12 years.
Step Aboard the Bookmobile!
Step right up and check out books, DVDs, and more. When you see us in the community, step aboard and say hello. You’ll also find us at these special events:
Family Day in the Park, CdA Park, Friday, June 8, noon to 6 p.m.
Rathdrum Summer Reading in the Park, Thursdays, June 21,28/ 11 a.m. to noon
Spirit Lake Fourth of July Parade, July 4, 11 a.m.
Post Falls Days Parade, Saturday, July 7, 10:00 a.m.
Touch a Truck, Rathdrum, Stub Myers Park, July 12, 11 a.m.
Rathdrum Days, Saturday, July 14, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Rathdrum Summer Reading in the Park, Thursday, July 19/ 11 a.m. to noon
Hayden Days, Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28
Harrison Old Timers Picnic Parade, Sunday, July 29, 10:00 a.m.
Touch a Truck, Spirit Lake, August 2, 11 a.m.
Pinehurst Days Parade, Saturday, August 4, 11:00 a.m.
National Night Out, Hayden City Park, August 7, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Athol Daze Parade, Saturday, August 11, 9:00 a.m.
Little Rock-It Scientists
Parents and their early learners will have a blast dancing, gardening, and independently exploring science stations at this hands-on story time! Come dressed to make a scientific mess! Geared to ages 2-5 years.
Athol: Tuesdays, June 19-July 31, 10:30am
Hayden: Tuesdays, June 12-August 7, 10:30am
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market
Stop by the Community Library Network table at the Kootenai County Farmers’ Market for crafts and a free book for children birth-18 years.
3rd Saturdays, June-October, 9am-noon
June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20
Summer It Club
Rock your summer with awesome weekly activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Robots, slime, construction, stop motion animation, and more. Geared to ages 5-10 years.
Athol: Tuesdays, June 19-July 31, 2pm
Hayden: Tuesdays, June 12-August 7, 10:30am
Pinehurst: Tuesdays, June 19-August 7, 10:30am
Upcoming next
1
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Attend one of our kick-off parties to register for summer reading and pick up your reading log, choose a free book, and stay for fun crafts, activities, and a special performance at select locations by Traveling Lantern Theater.
Can’t make it to a party? No problem! Stop by any of our libraries to find out more about summer programs.
Harrison: Monday, June 11, 1pm
Hayden: Wednesday, June 13, 10am-noon with Traveling Lantern Theater
Post Falls: Wednesday, June 13, 2pm with Beth Paragamian
Athol: Wednesday, June 13, 3pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Rathdrum, Rathdrum City Park: Thursday, June 14th, 2:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Pinehurst: Thursday, June 14, 10:30am with Traveling Lantern Theater
Spirit Lake: Thursday, June 14, 5:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Tween NERF Battle
Harrison, Harrison gym
Monday, June 4, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bring your NERF gun (or borrow one of ours) and your friends (or make some here) and battle in the stacks after hours. Geared to ages 8-12 years.
Summer Reading
1
The Noiseguy
Wednesday, June 20, 11:00 am
Charlie “the Noiseguy” Williams uses vocal imitations to create mouth sound tracks and beats for his doodle rumpus, and you can too! If you like noise, you’ll love this show full of onomatopoeia, storytelling, and shenanigans.
Summer Reading
1
Cecil the Magician
Monday, July 9, 11:00 am
Summer Readers are invited to our picnic in the park with games, crafts and hotdogs with all the fixings! We will also be giving away books!
Prepare to be spellbound as Cecil the Magician makes the impossible possible. You will leave wondering, “How did he do that?”
Let parking attendant know you are with summer reading program to have parking fees waived.
Summer Reading
1
Ice Cream Social
Monday, August 20, 1:00 pm
Celebrate the end of summer with an old fashioned ice cream social and games on the lawn.
We will have all the toppings and sprinkles to satisfy your sweet tooth and fun, life-size games for all ages.
Step Aboard the Bookmobile!
Step right up and check out books, DVDs, and more. When you see us in the community, step aboard and say hello. You’ll also find us at these special events:
Family Day in the Park, CdA Park, Friday, June 8, noon to 6 p.m.
Rathdrum Summer Reading in the Park, Thursdays, June 21,28/ 11 a.m. to noon
Spirit Lake Fourth of July Parade, July 4, 11 a.m.
Post Falls Days Parade, Saturday, July 7, 10:00 a.m.
Touch a Truck, Rathdrum, Stub Myers Park, July 12, 11 a.m.
Rathdrum Days, Saturday, July 14, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Rathdrum Summer Reading in the Park, Thursday, July 19/ 11 a.m. to noon
Hayden Days, Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28
Harrison Old Timers Picnic Parade, Sunday, July 29, 10:00 a.m.
Touch a Truck, Spirit Lake, August 2, 11 a.m.
Pinehurst Days Parade, Saturday, August 4, 11:00 a.m.
National Night Out, Hayden City Park, August 7, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Athol Daze Parade, Saturday, August 11, 9:00 a.m.
Rock Out in the Park
Meet us at a park near you for outdoor crafts, stories, parachute play, and active family fun. Don’t forget your picnic blankets and sunscreen! Geared to ages 2-6 years.
Harrison: Mondays, June 11-August 27, 11:30am
Spirit Lake, Big City Park: Tuesdays, June 12-July 31, 11am (no program July 3)
Pinehurst, West Shoshone Park: Wednesdays, June 20-August 8, 10:30am (no program July 4)
Hayden, McIntire Family Park (City Hall Park): Thursdays, June 14-August 9, 10:30am
Rathdrum, Rathdrum City Park: Thursdays, June 21, 28 & July 19, (with Texas Roadhouse and the famous Andy Armadillo) 11am-noon
Post Falls, White Pine Park: Fridays, June 15-July 27, 11am
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market
Stop by the Community Library Network table at the Kootenai County Farmers’ Market for crafts and a free book for children birth-18 years.
3rd Saturdays, June-October, 9am-noon
June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20
Upcoming next
1
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Attend one of our kick-off parties to register for summer reading and pick up your reading log, choose a free book, and stay for fun crafts, activities, and a special performance at select locations by Traveling Lantern Theater.
Can’t make it to a party? No problem! Stop by any of our libraries to find out more about summer programs.
Harrison: Monday, June 11, 1pm
Hayden: Wednesday, June 13, 10am-noon with Traveling Lantern Theater
Post Falls: Wednesday, June 13, 2pm with Beth Paragamian
Athol: Wednesday, June 13, 3pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Rathdrum, Rathdrum City Park: Thursday, June 14th, 2:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Pinehurst: Thursday, June 14, 10:30am with Traveling Lantern Theater
Spirit Lake: Thursday, June 14, 5:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Tween NERF Battle
Friday, July 13, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bring your NERF gun (or borrow one of ours) and your friends (or make some here) and battle in the stacks after hours. Geared to ages 8-12 years.
Summer Reading
1
Traveling Lantern: The Life of Mozart
Wednesday, June 13, 10:30 am
A frolicsome, gleeful, and historically accurate play about one of the greatest geniuses who ever lived.
This play will introduce young children to the vibrancy of history, the joy of music, and the true story of this very special composer’s life.
Summer Reading
1
The Noiseguy
Wednesday, June 20, 2:30 pm
Charlie “the Noiseguy” Williams uses vocal imitations to create mouth sound tracks and beats for his doodle rumpus, and you can too! If you like noise, you’ll love this show full of onomatopoeia, storytelling, and shenanigans.
Summer Reading
1
Eric Herman
Monday, June 25, 10:30 am
Join award-winning children’s music performer Eric Herman for a family show bursting with comedy, creativity, audience participation, and outrageously fun songs!
Summer Reading
1
Bike Rodeo
Tuesday, June 26, 10:30 am
Bring your bike, scooter, or trike and learn the rules of the road.
Bike safety checks and tune-ups, helmet fittings, rodeo obstacle course, and a healthy snack. Kids of all ages welcome.
Summer Reading
1
Mobius: Air Science
Wednesday, July 11, 10:30 am
What is air pressure? How much does air weigh? Why is air so important to so many things in our everyday life? Explore the answers to these questions in an exciting, fast-paced set of demonstrations that range from levitation to explosions. Air is what it’s all about!
Summer Reading
1
Touch-a-Truck
Wednesday, July 25, 10:30 am
See your favorite trucks and local heroes up close!
Ambulances, fire trucks, garbage trucks, and other big rigs are just waiting for you to say hello!
Summer Reading
1
Youth Marimba Band
Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 am
Enjoy the music of Zimbabwe with local youth. Dancing and participation is always encouraged.
Bring a chair or blanket for this high-energy outdoor concert.
Step Aboard the Bookmobile!
Step right up and check out books, DVDs, and more. When you see us in the community, step aboard and say hello. You’ll also find us at these special events:
Family Day in the Park, CdA Park, Friday, June 8, noon to 6 p.m.
Rathdrum Summer Reading in the Park, Thursdays, June 21,28/ 11 a.m. to noon
Spirit Lake Fourth of July Parade, July 4, 11 a.m.
Post Falls Days Parade, Saturday, July 7, 10:00 a.m.
Touch a Truck, Rathdrum, Stub Myers Park, July 12, 11 a.m.
Rathdrum Days, Saturday, July 14, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Rathdrum Summer Reading in the Park, Thursday, July 19/ 11 a.m. to noon
Hayden Days, Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28
Harrison Old Timers Picnic Parade, Sunday, July 29, 10:00 a.m.
Touch a Truck, Spirit Lake, August 2, 11 a.m.
Pinehurst Days Parade, Saturday, August 4, 11:00 a.m.
National Night Out, Hayden City Park, August 7, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Athol Daze Parade, Saturday, August 11, 9:00 a.m.
Rock Out in the Park
Meet us at a park near you for outdoor crafts, stories, parachute play, and active family fun. Don’t forget your picnic blankets and sunscreen! Geared to ages 2-6 years.
Harrison: Mondays, June 11-August 27, 11:30am
Spirit Lake, Big City Park: Tuesdays, June 12-July 31, 11am (no program July 3)
Pinehurst, West Shoshone Park: Wednesdays, June 20-August 8, 10:30am (no program July 4)
Hayden, McIntire Family Park (City Hall Park): Thursdays, June 14-August 9, 10:30am
Rathdrum, Rathdrum City Park: Thursdays, June 21, 28 & July 19, (with Texas Roadhouse and the famous Andy Armadillo) 11am-noon
Post Falls, White Pine Park: Fridays, June 15-July 27, 11am
Little Rock-It Scientists
Parents and their early learners will have a blast dancing, gardening, and independently exploring science stations at this hands-on story time! Come dressed to make a scientific mess! Geared to ages 2-5 years.
Athol: Tuesdays, June 19-July 31, 10:30am
Hayden: Tuesdays, June 12-August 7, 10:30am
Sensory Story Time
A special story time geared to children on the autism spectrum or with other special needs. Explore books, songs, and movement in a structured, fun environment. Registration preferred—a picture schedule of the upcoming story time will be emailed so you and your child can discuss and plan in advance. Call 208-772-5612 x 120
Thursdays, June 14-July 5, 10:30am
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market
Stop by the Community Library Network table at the Kootenai County Farmers’ Market for crafts and a free book for children birth-18 years.
3rd Saturdays, June-October, 9am-noon
June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20
Summer It Club
Rock your summer with awesome weekly activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Robots, slime, construction, stop motion animation, and more. Geared to ages 5-10 years.
Athol: Tuesdays, June 19-July 31, 2pm
Hayden: Tuesdays, June 12-August 7, 10:30am
Pinehurst: Tuesdays, June 19-August 7, 10:30am
Upcoming next
1
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Attend one of our kick-off parties to register for summer reading and pick up your reading log, choose a free book, and stay for fun crafts, activities, and a special performance at select locations by Traveling Lantern Theater.
Can’t make it to a party? No problem! Stop by any of our libraries to find out more about summer programs.
Harrison: Monday, June 11, 1pm
Hayden: Wednesday, June 13, 10am-noon with Traveling Lantern Theater
Post Falls: Wednesday, June 13, 2pm with Beth Paragamian
Athol: Wednesday, June 13, 3pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Rathdrum, Rathdrum City Park: Thursday, June 14th, 2:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Pinehurst: Thursday, June 14, 10:30am with Traveling Lantern Theater
Spirit Lake: Thursday, June 14, 5:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Tween NERF Battle
Friday, August 3, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bring your NERF gun (or borrow one of ours) and your friends (or make some here) and battle in the stacks after hours. Geared to ages 8-12 years.
Summer Reading
1
Traveling Lantern: The Life of Mozart
Thursday, June 14, 10:30 am
A frolicsome, gleeful, and historically accurate play about one of the greatest geniuses who ever lived.
This play will introduce young children to the vibrancy of history, the joy of music, and the true story of this very special composer’s life.
Summer Reading
1
Cecil the Magician
Saturday, August 4, 11:30 am
Summer Readers are invited to our picnic in the park with games, crafts and hotdogs with all the fixings! We will also be giving away books!
Prepare to be spellbound as Cecil the Magician makes the impossible possible. You will leave wondering, “How did he do that?”
Let parking attendant know you are with summer reading program to have parking fees waived.
Summer Reading
1
Touch-a-Truck
Tuesday, August 7, 10:30 am
See your favorite trucks and local heroes up close!
Ambulances, fire trucks, garbage trucks, and other big rigs are just waiting for you to say hello!
Summer Reading
1
Red Yarn Theater
Monday, July 30, 11:00 am
The critters of Red Yarn’s farm are preparing for the big barn dance and they need your help!
The animal band needs to rehearse and everyone must cooperate to get ready. In this engaging music and puppet show, children will learn musical concepts like melody, harmony and rhythm. Geared to ages 5-10 years.
Summer Reading
1
Pinehurst Days
Saturday, August 4, 11:30 am
Special performance by Cecil the Magician.
Summer Reading
1
Summer Yoga
Thursday, August 9, 10:30 am
Come to the library and experience the fun of yoga.
Learn new stretches and relaxation techniques. Geared to ages 5-10 years.
Step Aboard the Bookmobile!
Step right up and check out books, DVDs, and more. When you see us in the community, step aboard and say hello. You’ll also find us at these special events:
Family Day in the Park, CdA Park, Friday, June 8, noon to 6 p.m.
Rathdrum Summer Reading in the Park, Thursdays, June 21,28/ 11 a.m. to noon
Spirit Lake Fourth of July Parade, July 4, 11 a.m.
Post Falls Days Parade, Saturday, July 7, 10:00 a.m.
Touch a Truck, Rathdrum, Stub Myers Park, July 12, 11 a.m.
Rathdrum Days, Saturday, July 14, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Rathdrum Summer Reading in the Park, Thursday, July 19/ 11 a.m. to noon
Hayden Days, Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28
Harrison Old Timers Picnic Parade, Sunday, July 29, 10:00 a.m.
Touch a Truck, Spirit Lake, August 2, 11 a.m.
Pinehurst Days Parade, Saturday, August 4, 11:00 a.m.
National Night Out, Hayden City Park, August 7, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Athol Daze Parade, Saturday, August 11, 9:00 a.m.
Rock Out in the Park
Meet us at a park near you for outdoor crafts, stories, parachute play, and active family fun. Don’t forget your picnic blankets and sunscreen! Geared to ages 2-6 years.
Harrison: Mondays, June 11-August 27, 11:30am
Spirit Lake, Big City Park: Tuesdays, June 12-July 31, 11am (no program July 3)
Pinehurst, West Shoshone Park: Wednesdays, June 20-August 8, 10:30am (no program July 4)
Hayden, McIntire Family Park (City Hall Park): Thursdays, June 14-August 9, 10:30am
Rathdrum, Rathdrum City Park: Thursdays, June 21, 28 & July 19, (with Texas Roadhouse and the famous Andy Armadillo) 11am-noon
Post Falls, White Pine Park: Fridays, June 15-July 27, 11am
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market
Stop by the Community Library Network table at the Kootenai County Farmers’ Market for crafts and a free book for children birth-18 years.
3rd Saturdays, June-October, 9am-noon
June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20
Summer It Club
Rock your summer with awesome weekly activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Robots, slime, construction, stop motion animation, and more. Geared to ages 5-10 years.
Athol: Tuesdays, June 19-July 31, 2pm
Hayden: Tuesdays, June 12-August 7, 10:30am
Pinehurst: Tuesdays, June 19-August 7, 10:30am
Kids Rock!
Come rock with us and discover the mechanics of music and instrument making. Create your own musical instrument. Geared to ages 5-10 years.
Post Falls: Wednesdays, June 20, 27, 2pm
Pinehurst: Thursdays, June 21-August 9, 10:30am
Upcoming next
1
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Attend one of our kick-off parties to register for summer reading and pick up your reading log, choose a free book, and stay for fun crafts, activities, and a special performance at select locations by Traveling Lantern Theater.
Can’t make it to a party? No problem! Stop by any of our libraries to find out more about summer programs.
Harrison: Monday, June 11, 1pm
Hayden: Wednesday, June 13, 10am-noon with Traveling Lantern Theater
Post Falls: Wednesday, June 13, 2pm with Beth Paragamian
Athol: Wednesday, June 13, 3pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Rathdrum, Rathdrum City Park: Thursday, June 14th, 2:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Pinehurst: Thursday, June 14, 10:30am with Traveling Lantern Theater
Spirit Lake: Thursday, June 14, 5:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Tween NERF Battle
Friday, June 22, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bring your NERF gun (or borrow one of ours) and your friends (or make some here) and battle in the stacks after hours. Geared to ages 8-12 years.
Summer Reading
1
Beth Paragamian
Wednesday, June 13, 2:00 pm
Get a close up look at live owls, snakes, and other critters of the Pacific Northwest.
Summer Reading
1
Cecil the Magician
Q’emiln Park in the Grand Pavilion
Friday, August 3, 1:30 pm
Summer Readers are invited to our picnic in the park with games, crafts and hotdogs with all the fixings! We will also be giving away books!
Prepare to be spellbound as Cecil the Magician makes the impossible possible. You will leave wondering, “How did he do that?”
Let parking attendant know you are with summer reading program to have parking fees waived.
Summer Reading
1
Taiko Drummers
Thursday, July 19, 6:00 pm
“Taiko” literally means ‘big drum’ in Japanese.
Come enjoy the dynamic rhythms of traditional Taiko drummers and storytelling. Bring your lawn chairs!
Step Aboard the Bookmobile!
Step right up and check out books, DVDs, and more. When you see us in the community, step aboard and say hello. You’ll also find us at these special events:
Family Day in the Park, CdA Park, Friday, June 8, noon to 6 p.m.
Rathdrum Summer Reading in the Park, Thursdays, June 21,28/ 11 a.m. to noon
Spirit Lake Fourth of July Parade, July 4, 11 a.m.
Post Falls Days Parade, Saturday, July 7, 10:00 a.m.
Touch a Truck, Rathdrum, Stub Myers Park, July 12, 11 a.m.
Rathdrum Days, Saturday, July 14, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Rathdrum Summer Reading in the Park, Thursday, July 19/ 11 a.m. to noon
Hayden Days, Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28
Harrison Old Timers Picnic Parade, Sunday, July 29, 10:00 a.m.
Touch a Truck, Spirit Lake, August 2, 11 a.m.
Pinehurst Days Parade, Saturday, August 4, 11:00 a.m.
National Night Out, Hayden City Park, August 7, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Athol Daze Parade, Saturday, August 11, 9:00 a.m.
Rockin’ Tots
Move and groove at our toddler dance parties! Stories, puppets, bubbles, and play time, too! Guaranteed to get the wiggles out! Geared to ages 18 months-3 years.
Mondays, June 11-July 30, 11am (no program July 2)
Rock Out in the Park
Meet us at a park near you for outdoor crafts, stories, parachute play, and active family fun. Don’t forget your picnic blankets and sunscreen! Geared to ages 2-6 years.
Harrison: Mondays, June 11-August 27, 11:30am
Spirit Lake, Big City Park: Tuesdays, June 12-July 31, 11am (no program July 3)
Pinehurst, West Shoshone Park: Wednesdays, June 20-August 8, 10:30am (no program July 4)
Hayden, McIntire Family Park (City Hall Park): Thursdays, June 14-August 9, 10:30am
Rathdrum, Rathdrum City Park: Thursdays, June 21, 28 & July 19, (with Texas Roadhouse and the famous Andy Armadillo) 11am-noon
Post Falls, White Pine Park: Fridays, June 15-July 27, 11am
Little Maestros
Bring your wee ones for bouncy time, song sharing, instrument play and bubble dancing to classical favorites! Stay for playtime and make a keepsake art project! Geared to ages birth-18 months.
Tuesdays, June 12-July 31, 11am (no program July 3)
All the Things! Story Time
Does your little one like dinosaurs, ice cream, and sharks?! Come to our All the Things Storytime for a little bit of everything! Stories, puppets, lots of dancing, crafts, and hands-on fun. Geared to ages 2-6 years.
Wednesdays, June 13-August 1, 11am (no program July 4)
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market
Stop by the Community Library Network table at the Kootenai County Farmers’ Market for crafts and a free book for children birth-18 years.
3rd Saturdays, June-October, 9am-noon
June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20
Kids Rock!
Come rock with us and discover the mechanics of music and instrument making. Create your own musical instrument. Geared to ages 5-10 years.
Post Falls: Wednesdays, June 20, 27, 2pm
Pinehurst: Thursdays, June 21-August 9, 10:30am
Hip Hop Dance with Mr. Bruce!
Get movin’ and groovin’ with Mr. Bruce, a professional hip-hop instructor, and learn some cool new dance moves. Geared to ages 5 - 10 years
Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 25, 2pm
Upcoming next
1
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Attend one of our kick-off parties to register for summer reading and pick up your reading log, choose a free book, and stay for fun crafts, activities, and a special performance at select locations by Traveling Lantern Theater.
Can’t make it to a party? No problem! Stop by any of our libraries to find out more about summer programs.
Harrison: Monday, June 11, 1pm
Hayden: Wednesday, June 13, 10am-noon with Traveling Lantern Theater
Post Falls: Wednesday, June 13, 2pm with Beth Paragamian
Athol: Wednesday, June 13, 3pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Rathdrum, Rathdrum City Park: Thursday, June 14th, 2:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Pinehurst: Thursday, June 14, 10:30am with Traveling Lantern Theater
Spirit Lake: Thursday, June 14, 5:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Tween NERF Battle
Friday, July 27, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bring your NERF gun (or borrow one of ours) and your friends (or make some here) and battle in the stacks after hours. Geared to ages 8-12 years.
Summer Reading
1
The Noiseguy
Rathdrum City Park
Thursday, June 21, 11:00 am
Charlie “the Noiseguy” Williams uses vocal imitations to create mouth sound tracks and beats for his doodle rumpus, and you can too! If you like noise, you’ll love this show full of onomatopoeia, storytelling, and shenanigans.
Summer Reading
1
Cecil the Magician
Stub Myers Park
Tuesday, August 7, 11:00 am
Summer Readers are invited to our picnic in the park with games, crafts and hotdogs with all the fixings! We will also be giving away books!
Prepare to be spellbound as Cecil the Magician makes the impossible possible. You will leave wondering, “How did he do that?”
Let parking attendant know you are with summer reading program to have parking fees waived.
Summer Reading
1
Touch-a-Truck
Stub Myers Park
Thursday, July 12, 11:00 am
See your favorite trucks and local heroes up close!
Ambulances, fire trucks, garbage trucks, and other big rigs are just waiting for you to say hello!
Summer Reading
1
Taiko Drummers
Majestic Park
Thursday, July 26, 11:00 am
“Taiko” literally means ‘big drum’ in Japanese.
Come enjoy the dynamic rhythms of traditional Taiko drummers and storytelling. Bring your lawn chairs!
Summer Reading
1
Rathdrum Days
Saturday, July 21, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Come find the Bookmobile and the Rathdrum Library for a chance to play for prizes
Step Aboard the Bookmobile!
Step right up and check out books, DVDs, and more. When you see us in the community, step aboard and say hello. You’ll also find us at these special events:
Family Day in the Park, CdA Park, Friday, June 8, noon to 6 p.m.
Rathdrum Summer Reading in the Park, Thursdays, June 21,28/ 11 a.m. to noon
Spirit Lake Fourth of July Parade, July 4, 11 a.m.
Post Falls Days Parade, Saturday, July 7, 10:00 a.m.
Touch a Truck, Rathdrum, Stub Myers Park, July 12, 11 a.m.
Rathdrum Days, Saturday, July 14, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Rathdrum Summer Reading in the Park, Thursday, July 19/ 11 a.m. to noon
Hayden Days, Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28
Harrison Old Timers Picnic Parade, Sunday, July 29, 10:00 a.m.
Touch a Truck, Spirit Lake, August 2, 11 a.m.
Pinehurst Days Parade, Saturday, August 4, 11:00 a.m.
National Night Out, Hayden City Park, August 7, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Athol Daze Parade, Saturday, August 11, 9:00 a.m.
Rock Out in the Park
Meet us at a park near you for outdoor crafts, stories, parachute play, and active family fun. Don’t forget your picnic blankets and sunscreen! Geared to ages 2-6 years.
Harrison: Mondays, June 11-August 27, 11:30am
Spirit Lake, Big City Park: Tuesdays, June 12-July 31, 11am (no program July 3)
Pinehurst, West Shoshone Park: Wednesdays, June 20-August 8, 10:30am (no program July 4)
Hayden, McIntire Family Park (City Hall Park): Thursdays, June 14-August 9, 10:30am
Rathdrum, Rathdrum City Park: Thursdays, June 21, 28 & July 19, (with Texas Roadhouse and the famous Andy Armadillo) 11am-noon
Post Falls, White Pine Park: Fridays, June 15-July 27, 11am
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market
Stop by the Community Library Network table at the Kootenai County Farmers’ Market for crafts and a free book for children birth-18 years.
3rd Saturdays, June-October, 9am-noon
June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20
Garden Story Time
Please meet us each week at the Children’s Garden, Rathdrum for our summer story time. We will be doing various activities ensured to be so much fun for your child! If it’s raining we will meet at the Rathdrum Library. Geared to ages 3-5 years.
Mondays, June 18-July 30, 11am (no story time July 2)
Upcoming next
1
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Attend one of our kick-off parties to register for summer reading and pick up your reading log, choose a free book, and stay for fun crafts, activities, and a special performance at select locations by Traveling Lantern Theater.
Can’t make it to a party? No problem! Stop by any of our libraries to find out more about summer programs.
Harrison: Monday, June 11, 1pm
Hayden: Wednesday, June 13, 10am-noon with Traveling Lantern Theater
Post Falls: Wednesday, June 13, 2pm with Beth Paragamian
Athol: Wednesday, June 13, 3pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Rathdrum, Rathdrum City Park: Thursday, June 14th, 2:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Pinehurst: Thursday, June 14, 10:30am with Traveling Lantern Theater
Spirit Lake: Thursday, June 14, 5:30pm with Traveling Lantern Theater
Tween NERF Battle
Friday, July 20, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bring your NERF gun (or borrow one of ours) and your friends (or make some here) and battle in the stacks after hours. Geared to ages 8-12 years.
Summer Reading
1
Traveling Lantern: The Life of Mozart
Thursday, June 14, 6:00 pm
A frolicsome, gleeful, and historically accurate play about one of the greatest geniuses who ever lived.
This play will introduce young children to the vibrancy of history, the joy of music, and the true story of this very special composer’s life.
Summer Reading
1
Beth Paragamian
Thursday, June 28, 10:30 pm
Get a close up look at live owls, snakes, and other critters of the Pacific Northwest.
Summer Reading
1
Family Art
Repeats every month on the 12 of July until Fri Jul 13 2018.
Thursday, June 21, 11:00 am, Thursday, July 12, 11:00 amLearn about composers and artists at this hands-on family program. Paint in the style of Van Gogh and Monet while listening to Vivaldi and Mozart.
All ages welcome.
Thursday, June 21, 11am: Vivaldi & Van Gogh
Thursday, July 12, 1pm: Mozart & Monet
Summer Reading
1
Pokémon Party
Thursday, July 5, 11:00 am
A party for all things Pokémon! Crafts, games, and Pokémon hunting! Geared to ages 5-10 years.
Summer Reading
1
Touch-a-Truck
Thursday, August 2, 11:00 am
See your favorite trucks and local heroes up close!
Ambulances, fire trucks, garbage trucks, and other big rigs are just waiting for you to say hello!
Summer Reading
1
Kelly Milner Halls
Thursday, July 19, 11:00 am
Author Kelly Milner Halls will share weird and wonderful facts about everything from dinosaurs to mummies to Sasquatch to aliens; complete with mysterious artifacts you can touch.
Summer Reading
1
Rock Squad
Thursday, July 26, 11:00 am
R-E-A-D!
Come to this cheerleading class to learn sideline cheers, make spirit signs, and decorate your own megaphone. Geared to ages 5-10 years.
Step Aboard the Bookmobile!
Step right up and check out books, DVDs, and more. When you see us in the community, step aboard and say hello. You’ll also find us at these special events:
Family Day in the Park, CdA Park, Friday, June 8, noon to 6 p.m.
Rathdrum Summer Reading in the Park, Thursdays, June 21,28/ 11 a.m. to noon
Spirit Lake Fourth of July Parade, July 4, 11 a.m.
Post Falls Days Parade, Saturday, July 7, 10:00 a.m.
Touch a Truck, Rathdrum, Stub Myers Park, July 12, 11 a.m.
Rathdrum Days, Saturday, July 14, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Rathdrum Summer Reading in the Park, Thursday, July 19/ 11 a.m. to noon
Hayden Days, Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28
Harrison Old Timers Picnic Parade, Sunday, July 29, 10:00 a.m.
Touch a Truck, Spirit Lake, August 2, 11 a.m.
Pinehurst Days Parade, Saturday, August 4, 11:00 a.m.
National Night Out, Hayden City Park, August 7, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Athol Daze Parade, Saturday, August 11, 9:00 a.m.
Rock Out in the Park
Meet us at a park near you for outdoor crafts, stories, parachute play, and active family fun. Don’t forget your picnic blankets and sunscreen! Geared to ages 2-6 years.
Harrison: Mondays, June 11-August 27, 11:30am
Spirit Lake, Big City Park: Tuesdays, June 12-July 31, 11am (no program July 3)
Pinehurst, West Shoshone Park: Wednesdays, June 20-August 8, 10:30am (no program July 4)
Hayden, McIntire Family Park (City Hall Park): Thursdays, June 14-August 9, 10:30am
Rathdrum, Rathdrum City Park: Thursdays, June 21, 28 & July 19, (with Texas Roadhouse and the famous Andy Armadillo) 11am-noon
Post Falls, White Pine Park: Fridays, June 15-July 27, 11am
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market
Stop by the Community Library Network table at the Kootenai County Farmers’ Market for crafts and a free book for children birth-18 years.
3rd Saturdays, June-October, 9am-noon
June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20
