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Dec
2
Mon
Family Winter Reading
Dec 2 2024 – Mar 1 2025 all-day
Family Winter Reading @ Idaho Falls Public Library

Families with kids aged 0-12 can sign up for the annual Idaho Falls Public Library Family Winter Reading challenge! This challenge begins on Monday, December 2, 2024 and ends on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Sign up online using an adult’s account at ifpl.beanstack.com or pick up a paper log at the Children’s desk starting Monday, December 2nd. Limit one log per family.
  2. Read together as a family for 55 days. At least one adult and one child must read together.
  3. Earn a game of your choice that can be enjoyed by the whole family!


There are separate challenges for kids and families and for teens and adults. For more information, and to sign up, visit our Winter Reading information page.

Winter Reading Challenge
Dec 2 2024 – Mar 1 2025 all-day
Winter Reading Challenge @ Idaho Falls Public Library

The annual Idaho Falls Public Library Winter Reading Challenge begins on Monday, December 2, 2024 and ends on Saturday, March 1, 2025. There are separate challenges for kids and families and for teens and adults. For more information, and to sign up, visit our Winter Reading information page.

Dec
13
Fri
Brickfast Club
Dec 13 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Brickfast Club @ Idaho Falls Public Library- 2nd Floor Library Maker Space

All ages are welcome to join the Idaho Falls Public Library’s self-directed Brickfast Club.

Come every Friday for an amazing day of imagination and construction at your local Library Makerspace. Pack up your creativity and let’s construct some magic. Each month holds a different challenge.

December: Holiday Extravaganza

Celebrate the holiday season by building festive scenes, winter wonderlands, and holiday traditions from around the world. Create your own Santa’s workshop, Christmas markets, and holiday decorations. Spread cheer with your festive builds.


  • Meet and collaborate with fellow LEGO enthusiasts in your community.
  • Explore the endless possibilities of LEGO bricks and take part in engaging, hands-on learning.
  • Ignite your imagination with our fun monthly challenges that will keep you coming back.

LEGO Day at your Library Makerspace is the perfect place to be inspired, learn, and create while having a fantastic time.

Let’s make something incredible, brick by brick. See you there!


For more information, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
Conversaciones
Dec 13 @ 5:00 pm
Conversaciones @ Idaho Falls Public Library 2nd Floor Program Room

Viernes, 5pm sala de programas del segundo piso

¿Quiere mejorar sus habilidades lingüísticas en inglés? Únase a otros en conversaciones en el programa dual de español e inglés.


Fridays, 5pm 2nd Floor Program Room

Want to improve your English language skills? Join others in conversations in this dual Spanish and English program.


For more information, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.

Dec
14
Sat
Extreme Book Nerd for Kids 2024 Ends
Dec 14 all-day
Extreme Book Nerd for Kids 2024 Ends @ Idaho Falls Public Library

December 14, 2024 is the last day to report completion for the 2024 Extreme Book Nerd for Kids Challenge!

Be sure to finish the challenge so that you can get your prize!

Stay tuned for our 2025 Extreme Book Nerd for Kids Challenge!


For more information about this program and others that are hosted by the Idaho Falls Public Library, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.

Chess Club Saturdays
Dec 14 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Chess Club Saturdays @ Idaho Falls Public Library 2nd Floor

Join the Chess Club Wednesdays, from 7pm-9pm, and Saturdays from 11am-2pm on the 2nd floor of the Idaho Falls Public Library.

D&D Days
Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
D&D Days @ Idaho Falls Public Library 2nd Floor

Come join the D&D Days party, Saturdays at 2pm on the 2nd floor!

Dec
17
Tue
Crazy Crafters
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Crazy Crafters @ Idaho Falls Public Library 2nd Floor

Come join the Crazy Crafters, Tuesdays @ 7 pm on the 2nd floor!

Write Over Here
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm
Write Over Here @ Idaho Falls Public Library- 2nd Floor Program Room

Join us Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the 2nd Floor Program Room for writing advice and discussions on craft.

  • Adult Workshops: 1st Tuesday
  • Teen Workshops: 3rd Tuesday
  • Weekly Writing Sprints: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays

For more information, send us a message online or call 208-612-8460.

Dec
18
Wed
Chess Club
Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Chess Club @ Idaho Falls Public Library 2nd Floor

Join the Chess Club Wednesdays, from 7pm-9pm, and Saturdays from 11am-2pm on the 2nd floor of the Idaho Falls Public Library.