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Join us for our next round of this popular, year-long reading challenge! Kids and teens read 25 books in specific categories; Adults read 50. Adults and teens will have the option to sign up for Book Nerd Your Way, a challenge that doesn’t specify any reading categories. Those who finish the challenge will win an exclusive prize!
Kids who aren’t quite ready to read 100 page books can do the challenge their way!
Find out more details coming on the Extreme Book Nerd page.
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.
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, November 27, 2023 and ends on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Here’s how it works:
- 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, November 27th. Limit one log per family.
- Read together as a family for 55 days. At least one adult and one child must read together.
- Earn a Family Prize of a board 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.
The annual Idaho Falls Public Library Winter Reading Challenge begins on Monday, November 27, 2023 and ends on Saturday, February 24, 2024. 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.
Did you know the Community Food Basket can turn $1 into $4.80?
Through the month of December, join the Idaho Falls Public Library and the Community Food Basket in making someone’s life a little brighter!
Donate directly to the Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls through Venmo @CFBIdahoFalls.
For more information, go to the Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls website.
The Friends of the Idaho Falls Public Library will hold a book sale on December 8 and 9, 2023. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
The Friends also welcome book sales on weeknights when volunteers are available to open the book sale area. Visit their Facebook page to see their weeknight hours.
All ages are welcome to join the new Idaho Falls Public Library Brickfast Club.
Join us 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’s Challenge: Famous Moments in History!
Recreate a significant event from history using Lego. It could be the lunar landing, the construction of the Great Pyramids, or the crowning of a famous monarch.
- 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.
The Friends of the Idaho Falls Public Library will hold a book sale on December 8 and 9, 2023. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
The Friends also welcome book sales on weeknights when volunteers are available to open the book sale area. Visit their Facebook page to see their weeknight hours.
Join the Chess Club Wednesdays, from 7pm-9pm, and Saturdays from 11am-2pm on the 2nd floor of the Idaho Falls Public Library.
Come join the D&D Days party, Saturdays at 2pm on the 2nd floor!
Come join the Crazy Crafters, Tuesdays @ 7 pm on the 2nd floor!
Join us Tuesdays at 7:00pm in Meeting Room 2 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.
Join the Chess Club Wednesdays, from 7pm-9pm, and Saturdays from 11am-2pm on the 2nd floor of the Idaho Falls Public Library.
Join us Thursdays at 4:30pm at the 2nd floor to learn how to make characters, create plots, and how to brainstorm your writing.
For more information, send us a message online or call 208-612-8460.
Come join the Knit Together group, Thursdays at 7pm on the 2nd floor!
All families are invited to join the NEW Idaho Falls Public Library Family STEM Adventures!
This new club will meet every other Friday starting November 17th from 1-2 pm, and every other Saturday from 1-2 pm beginning November 25th.
Here are our scheduled themes for December 2023:
- December 1—Ice
- December 15—Binary Code
For more information about this and our other programs, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
All ages are welcome to join the new Idaho Falls Public Library Brickfast Club.
Join us 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’s Challenge: Famous Moments in History!
Recreate a significant event from history using Lego. It could be the lunar landing, the construction of the Great Pyramids, or the crowning of a famous monarch.
- 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.