Programs for Kids
Programs for Kids
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Special Events
Athol Newfangled Book Club, geared to ages 9-12 years
The second Monday of each month at 3:30 pm.
Join the Newfangled Book Club, read timeless favorites and make new friends.
We will discuss what we loved most about each book, as well as our least favorite parts.
October will be about Charlotte’s Web.
November, we will discuss Pippi Longstocking.
December will be about Heidi.
Spirit Lake Little Renaissance Kids- Play & Stay Story Time, geared to ages 3-5 years
Tuesday, September 11-December 11, 10:30-11:30 am
Preschoolers are curious kids!
Indulge their growing minds at Little Renaissance Kids story time where we’ll read one story together, then spend the rest of the time independently exploring weekly topics from the worlds of fine art, math & science, world cultures, and active play!
Spirit Lake It Club, geared to ages 5-10 years
Tuesday, September 11-December 11, 3:00-4:00pm
Kids are invited to join us afterschool for a program that does “it’ all- from science and technology to art and exploration.
Each It Club is a new adventure and we encourage you to bring a friend. Snacks provided.
Athol It Club, geared to ages 5-10 years
September 11 - December 11, no program 11/20
Kids are invited to join us afterschool for a program that does “it’ all- from science and technology to art and exploration. Each It Club is a new adventure and we encourage you to bring a friend. Snacks provided.
Pinehurst It Club, geared to ages 5-10 years
Wednesday, September 12-December 12, 1:45-3 pm
November 21 no program
Kids are invited to join us afterschool for a program that does “it’ all- from science and technology to art and exploration. Each It Club is a new adventure and we encourage you to bring a friend. Snacks provided.
Harrison It Club, geared to ages 8-14 years
Monday, September 17-December 10, 1:30-2:30pm
November 19 no program
Kids are invited to join us afterschool for a program that does “it’ all- from science and technology to art and exploration. Each It Club is a new adventure and we encourage you to bring a friend. Snacks provided.
Pinehurst It Club: Explore It
Remote control machines- Robosapiens, Dash & Dot, Sphero, BB8
- Wednesday, October 24, 1:45 pm to 3:00 pmPinehurst Library
ALL STAFF DAY!
All Community Library Network Libraries will be closed Thursday, October 25, 2018, for ALL STAFF DAY.
- Thursday, October 25, 10:00 am to 8:00 pmAthol Library
- Thursday, October 25, 10:00 am to 8:00 pmHarrison Library
- Thursday, October 25, 10:00 am to 8:00 pmHayden Library
- Thursday, October 25, 10:00 am to 8:00 pmPinehurst Library
- Thursday, October 25, 10:00 am to 8:00 pmPost Falls Library
- Thursday, October 25, 10:00 am to 8:00 pmRathdrum Library
- Thursday, October 25, 10:00 am to 8:00 pmSpirit Lake Library
Harrison It Club: Express Yourself
Come show off your creative flair with our button maker and Perler beads.
- Monday, October 29, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pmHarrison Library
- Monday, October 29, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pmHarrison Library
Post Falls Halloween Storytime!
Geared to ages 2 to 5.
Join us for a spooktacular fun time with stories, songs, treats, crafts and the silly crows! Come in costume for even more fun (optional). Everyone welcome!
- Wednesday, October 31, 10:30 am to 11:30 amPost Falls Library
Pinehurst It Club: Explore It
Halloween Party with scavenger hunt, photos with the green screen and Halloween apps
- Wednesday, October 31, 1:45 pm to 3:00 pmPinehurst Library
Post Falls Halloween Party!
Geared to ages 4 – 12.
Crafts, treats, face painting & more! Wear your costume (optional). Everyone welcome!
- Wednesday, October 31, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pmPost Falls Library
Friends of the Community Library Book Sale at the Hayden Library
Friday, November 2, 4 to 7 pm and Saturday, November 3, 10 am to 2 pm
Come check out our awesome book sale!
Readers can choose from thousand of books, all in good condition, and most costing less than $2. In addition, DVDs, audio books, CDs, and puzzles will be available. The sale features multiple categories and genres of books for all ages, in paperback and hard cover. Find out more: CommunityLibrary.Net/BookSale
- Friday, November 2, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pmHayden Library
- Saturday, November 3, 10:00 am to 2:00 pmHayden Library
Hayden: Tough Topics Story Time - Grief
One of the best ways to introduce children to a tough topic is through books before the tough situation has occurred.
This story time is an introduction to grief through picture books. Death of animals and humans will be gently explored through several books.
Discussion ideas and questions will be provided for families to continue the conversation at home.
- Saturday, November 3, 10:30 am to 11:30 amHayden Library
Brickle Creek Story Time, geared to ages 3-5 years
Join us for story time at Brickle Creek Coffee.
Enjoy a fun story time and cup of your favorite hot beverage.
- Wednesday, November 7, 10:30 am to 11:30 amOtherBrickel Creek Coffee in Spirit Lake
Pinehurst It Club: Craft It
No program
- Wednesday, November 7, 1:45 pm to 3:00 pmPinehurst Library
Athol Newfangled Book Club, geared to ages 9-12 years
The second Monday of each month at 3:30 pm.
Join the Newfangled Book Club, read timeless favorites and make new friends.
We will discuss what we loved most about each book, as well as our least favorite parts.
October will be about Charlotte’s Web.
November, we will discuss Pippi Longstocking.
December will be about Heidi.
Athol It Club, geared to ages 5-10 years
September 11 - December 11, no program 11/20
Kids are invited to join us afterschool for a program that does “it’ all- from science and technology to art and exploration. Each It Club is a new adventure and we encourage you to bring a friend. Snacks provided.
ALL STAFF DAY!
Thursday, October 25, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
All Community Library Network Libraries will be closed Thursday, October 25, 2018, for ALL STAFF DAY.
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, ongoing-October, 9am-noon
September 15, October 20
Athol Little Renaissance Kids - Ages 3-6
Mondays, 10:30 am, September 10 – December 10. No program 11/12 & 19.
Join us for a story time where we’ll read one story together, then spend the rest of the time independently exploring weekly topics and active play.
Harrison It Club, geared to ages 8-14 years
Monday, September 17-December 10, 1:30-2:30pm
November 19 no program
Kids are invited to join us afterschool for a program that does “it’ all- from science and technology to art and exploration. Each It Club is a new adventure and we encourage you to bring a friend. Snacks provided.
ALL STAFF DAY!
Thursday, October 25, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
All Community Library Network Libraries will be closed Thursday, October 25, 2018, for ALL STAFF DAY.
Harrison It Club: Express Yourself
Monday, October 29, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Come show off your creative flair with our button maker and Perler beads.
Harrison It Club: Express Yourself
Monday, October 29, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Come show off your creative flair with our button maker and Perler beads.
ALL STAFF DAY!
Thursday, October 25, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
All Community Library Network Libraries will be closed Thursday, October 25, 2018, for ALL STAFF DAY.
Friends of the Community Library Book Sale at the Hayden Library
Friday, November 2, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Friday, November 2, 4 to 7 pm and Saturday, November 3, 10 am to 2 pm
Come check out our awesome book sale!
Readers can choose from thousand of books, all in good condition, and most costing less than $2. In addition, DVDs, audio books, CDs, and puzzles will be available. The sale features multiple categories and genres of books for all ages, in paperback and hard cover. Find out more: CommunityLibrary.Net/BookSale
Friends of the Community Library Book Sale at the Hayden Library
Saturday, November 3, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Friday, November 2, 4 to 7 pm and Saturday, November 3, 10 am to 2 pm
Come check out our awesome book sale!
Readers can choose from thousand of books, all in good condition, and most costing less than $2. In addition, DVDs, audio books, CDs, and puzzles will be available. The sale features multiple categories and genres of books for all ages, in paperback and hard cover. Find out more: CommunityLibrary.Net/BookSale
Hayden: Tough Topics Story Time - Grief
Saturday, November 3, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
One of the best ways to introduce children to a tough topic is through books before the tough situation has occurred.
This story time is an introduction to grief through picture books. Death of animals and humans will be gently explored through several books.
Discussion ideas and questions will be provided for families to continue the conversation at home.
Hayden Tween NERF Squadron
Friday, November 16, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Geared to ages 8 to 12.
Bring your NERF gun (or borrow one of ours) and your friends (or make some here) and battle in the stacks after hours.
Hayden - Kids Craft Fair - Geared to children ages 5-11
Saturday, December 1, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Calling all young crafters! Bring your hand-made items to our Kids Craft Fair.
Each kid vendor will receive tickets to purchase crafts from their fellow vendors. Kid vendors can also exchange their crafts.
Kid vendors: please register here to reserve a table.
Not a crafter but would still like to attend and see what other kids have made? Looking for holiday gifts? Each attendee will receive tickets at the door they can use to purchase items!
Hayden Holiday Party - Geared to ages 2-8
Wednesday, December 19, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
We love a party!
Celebrate the season with crafts, snacks, and your library friends.
Hayden Noon Year’s Eve Sock Hop - Geared to ages 2-8
Saturday, December 29, 11:00 am to 12:15 pm
Rock in the noon year in your fanciest, silliest socks!
We will dance, snack, and craft the old year away. Then, we will ring in 2019 with a countdown to noon and balloon drop!
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, ongoing-October, 9am-noon
September 15, October 20
Hayden Little Renaissance Kids - Geared to ages 3-6
Mondays, 10:30 am.
Preschoolers are curious kids!
Indulge their growing minds at Little Renaissance Kids story time where we’ll read one story together, then spend the rest of the time independently exploring weekly topics from the worlds of fine art, math & science, world cultures, and active play!
Begins Monday, September 10th. No program November 12th and November 19th.
Hayden Sensory Story Time - Geared to ages 3-6
Mondays, 10:30 am. Geared to ages 3-6.
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.
Begins Monday, September 10th. No program November 12th and November 19th.
Hayden Book Babies - Geared to ages Birth-2
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for this lively language enrichment story time which includes songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and a short story.
Stick around afterwards to socialize and join in a baby-friendly playgroup! No program November 20th.
Hayden Preschool Story Time
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Come enjoy seasonal stories, songs, flannel boards, crafts, and lots of interactive activities especially for preschoolers!
No programs October 25th, November 21st, and November 22nd.
Hayden Toddler Tales - Geared to ages 2-3
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Your toddler will love this active story time filled with dancing, show and tell, and a monthly special session of messy science.
Stories, songs, games, crafts, and a surprise basket! No programs October 25th, November 21st, and November 22nd.
Hayden Children’s Advisory Board - Geared to 4th and 5th graders
Children ages 9-11 are invited to join our Children's Advisory Board!
2nd Thursdays, 4:00 pm-4:45 pm.
The Children's Advisory Board meets once a month on 2nd Thursdays. At each meeting, Kid Advisers will get access to books before they are published. They will spend the next month reading as many of these new books as they want. Then, at the next meeting, Kid Advisers will let the library know if we should add these books to our collection. Kid Advisers will also help us plan and evaluate new programs they think their fellow kids will enjoy!
If you have any questions or would like more information, email Miss Mandi at mandih@communitylibrary.net.
Hayden Bonjour, Mes Amis! - Geared to ages 2-6
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for 30 minutes of French fun! It’s never too early to start learning a foreign language, and we will help your child get a start on being multilingual with this story time filled with books, songs and poems—all in French!
No program Friday, November 23rd.
Hayden It Club October - Geared to kindergarten-6th grade
October: It Club Science Lab
Mondays, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm.
Looking for an after school program that does “It” all, from science and technology to art and adventures from some of your favorite books?
It Club features something different to explore. Join us! “It” is going to be awesome!
Hayden It Club November - Geared to kindergarten-6th grade
November: It’s Dinovember!
Mondays, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm.
Looking for an after school program that does “It” all, from science and technology to art and adventures from some of your favorite books?
It Club features something different to explore. Join us “It” is going to be awesome!
No program November 12th and November 19th.
Hayden Bloxels Club
Geared to ages 8 to 12. Come play Bloxels with us this October!
Bloxels is a children’s app for game design. Each week we will focus on a different aspect of building, designing, and coding your own game.
Hayden It Club December - Geared to kindergarten-6th grade
December: Celebrate It
Mondays, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm.
Looking for an after school program that does “It” all, from science and technology to art and adventures from some of your favorite books?
It Club features something different to explore. Join us “It” is going to be awesome!
Pinehurst It Club, geared to ages 5-10 years
Wednesday, September 12-December 12, 1:45-3 pm
November 21 no program
Kids are invited to join us afterschool for a program that does “it’ all- from science and technology to art and exploration. Each It Club is a new adventure and we encourage you to bring a friend. Snacks provided.
Pinehurst It Club: Explore It
Wednesday, October 24, 1:45 pm to 3:00 pm
Remote control machines- Robosapiens, Dash & Dot, Sphero, BB8
ALL STAFF DAY!
Thursday, October 25, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
All Community Library Network Libraries will be closed Thursday, October 25, 2018, for ALL STAFF DAY.
Pinehurst It Club: Explore It
Wednesday, October 31, 1:45 pm to 3:00 pm
Halloween Party with scavenger hunt, photos with the green screen and Halloween apps
Pinehurst It Club: Craft It
Wednesday, November 7, 1:45 pm to 3:00 pm
No program
Pinehurst It Club: Craft It
Wednesday, November 14, 1:45 pm to 3:00 pm
Turkey craft w/washi tape, pumpkin pie centerpiece (playdoh)
Pinehurst Turkey Games, geared to ages 5-10 years
Monday, November 19, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Kick off Thanksgiving week at the Pinehurst Library and enjoy seasonal activities and games.
Pinehurst It Club: Craft It
Wednesday, November 28, 1:45 pm to 3:00 pm
Card making
Pinehurst It Club: Celebrate It
Wednesday, December 5, 1:45 pm to 3:00 pm
Boxing Day
Pinehurst Making Gingerbread Houses, all ages welcome
Friday, December 7, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Join us at the Pinehurst Library for our annual gingerbread-making program. Bring the whole family along for a free, fun, and festive Friday.
Pinehurst It Club: Celebrate It (Friday Event)
Friday, December 7, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Gingerbread program
Pinehurst It Club: Celebrate It
Wednesday, December 12, 1:45 pm to 3:00 pm
Around the World Holidays
Pinehurst It Club: Celebrate It
Wednesday, December 19, 1:45 pm to 3:00 pm
To be announced
Pinehurst Little Renaissance Kids, geared to ages 2-5 years
Wednesday, September 12-December 12; 10-11am
November 21 no program
Preschoolers are curious kids. Indulge their growing minds at Little Renaissance Kids story time where we’ll read one story together, then spend the rest of the time independently exploring weekly topics from the worlds of fine art, math & science, world cultures, and active play.
ALL STAFF DAY!
Thursday, October 25, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
All Community Library Network Libraries will be closed Thursday, October 25, 2018, for ALL STAFF DAY.
Post Falls Halloween Storytime!
Wednesday, October 31, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Geared to ages 2 to 5.
Join us for a spooktacular fun time with stories, songs, treats, crafts and the silly crows! Come in costume for even more fun (optional). Everyone welcome!
Post Falls Halloween Party!
Wednesday, October 31, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Geared to ages 4 – 12.
Crafts, treats, face painting & more! Wear your costume (optional). Everyone welcome!
Post Falls Pre-school Story Time, geared to ages 3-6 years
Monday, September 10-December 10, 10:30-11 am
Join Miss Lucy to explore the wonders of storytelling. Puppets, action songs, flannel stories, take & make crafts and more!
Program held in the Children’s Room.
Post Falls Toddler Tales, geared to ages 18 months – 3 years
Monday, September 10-December 10, 10:30-11:30 am
Join Miss Morgan for stories, songs, dancing, puppets, flannel stories & toddler-friendly crafts. Playtime for little ones with developmentally appropriate toys to follow.
Program held in the community meeting room.
Post Falls - Book Babies, geared to ages birth-18 months
Tuesday, September 11-December 11, 10:30-11:30 am
Help your little one develop their early learning skills at Book Babies. This language and music filled program is fun for babies AND their grown-ups.
Play time and baby friendly art projects each week. Program is held in the community meeting room; 15 minute program with 45 minutes of play.
Post Falls Little Renaissance Kids, geared to ages 3-6 years
Wednesday, September 12-December 12, 10:30 am-11:30 am
Preschoolers are curious kids!
Indulge their growing minds at Little Renaissance Kids story time where we’ll read one story together, then spend the rest of the time independently exploring weekly topics from the worlds of fine art, math & science, world cultures, and active play!
Program held in the community meeting room.
Post Falls Bonjour Mes Amis, geared to ages 3-6 years
Thursday, September 13-December 13, 10:30-11:00 am
Help your child get a jump-start on being multilingual with this French-English story time filled with books, songs and silly puppets.
Program held in the Children’s Room.
Post Falls Music & Movement, geared to ages 3-5 years
Thursday, September 13 - December 13, 11:30 am- 12:30pm
Get moving with your child to 'music play'! Learn how moving together with your child to music helps to develop their creativity, pre-reading skills, increases their confidence and more.
Children will also be introduced to a variety of musical instruments and concepts. Program is held in the community meeting room.
Sign up is required. Please call the Post Falls Library at 208-773-1506, ext 327 to register.
Post Falls IT Club, geared to ages 6-10 years
Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12, 3:30-4:30pm
Kids are invited to join us afterschool for a program that does “IT" all- from science and technology to art and exploration.
Each It Club is a new adventure and we encourage you to bring a friend. Snacks provided.
Post Falls Family Storytime, geared to ages birth-5 years
Friday, September 14 - December 14, 10:30-11:30 am
Join Miss Morgan, Miss Cherie and the Crows for a rocking good time at the library!
Playtime from 10:30-11:00am, then fun stories, songs, puppets and a take-home craft. Program held in the community meeting room.
Post Falls - Kids Costume Exchange - Costume Drop-Off
Friday, October 19, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Looking for a new costume for your child? Look no further than your local library! We are hosting a costume exchange where community members can choose to swap rather than shop!
Those who donate a clean, gently used costume will receive a ticket that allows them early bird entry to the costume exchange on Saturday, October, 20.
Don’t have a costume to donate? You can still join the fun; general admission begins at 12:00 pm.
Post Falls - Kids Costume Exchange - Early Bird Admission
Saturday, October 20, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Those who donate a clean, gently used costume will receive a ticket that allows them early bird entry to the costume exchange on Saturday, October 20.
Post Falls - Kids Costume Exchange - General Admission
Saturday, October 20, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Looking for a new costume for your child? Look no further than your local library! We are hosting a costume exchange where community members can choose to swap rather than shop!
Everyone welcome!
ALL STAFF DAY!
Thursday, October 25, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
All Community Library Network Libraries will be closed Thursday, October 25, 2018, for ALL STAFF DAY.
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, ongoing-October, 9am-noon
September 15, October 20
Rathdrum Little Renaissance Kids- Play & Stay Story Time, geared to ages 3-5 years
Monday, September 10 - December 10, 10:30-11:30am
Preschoolers are curious kids!
Indulge their growing minds at Little Renaissance Kids story time where we’ll read one story together, then spend the rest of the time independently exploring weekly topics from the worlds of fine art, math & science, world cultures, and active play!
Rathdrum It Club, geared to ages 6-11 years
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm
Kids are invited to join us afterschool for a program that does “IT" all- from science and technology to art and exploration.
Each It Club is a new adventure and we encourage you to bring a friend. Snacks provided.
Rathdrum B Musical Club, geared to ages 9-16 years
Tuesday, October 9-November 27, 3:30-4:30 pm
No program November 20.
Let’s get musical with Boomwhackers, Bells, Buckets and Building our own instruments. Snacks provided.
Spirit Lake Little Renaissance Kids- Play & Stay Story Time, geared to ages 3-5 years
Tuesday, September 11-December 11, 10:30-11:30 am
Preschoolers are curious kids!
Indulge their growing minds at Little Renaissance Kids story time where we’ll read one story together, then spend the rest of the time independently exploring weekly topics from the worlds of fine art, math & science, world cultures, and active play!
Spirit Lake It Club, geared to ages 5-10 years
Tuesday, September 11-December 11, 3:00-4:00pm
Kids are invited to join us afterschool for a program that does “it’ all- from science and technology to art and exploration.
Each It Club is a new adventure and we encourage you to bring a friend. Snacks provided.
ALL STAFF DAY!
Thursday, October 25, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
All Community Library Network Libraries will be closed Thursday, October 25, 2018, for ALL STAFF DAY.
Brickle Creek Story Time, geared to ages 3-5 years
Brickel Creek Coffee in Spirit Lake
Wednesday, November 7, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for story time at Brickle Creek Coffee.
Enjoy a fun story time and cup of your favorite hot beverage.
Brickle Creek Story Time, geared to ages 3-5 years
Brickel Creek Coffee in Spirit Lake
Wednesday, December 5, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for story time at Brickle Creek Coffee.
Enjoy a fun story time and cup of your favorite hot beverage.
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, ongoing-October, 9am-noon
September 15, October 20