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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:
- 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.
- Read together as a family for 55 days. At least one adult and one child must read together.
- 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.
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.
All kids, grades K to 3, are invited to join the Idaho Falls Public Library STEAM Club.
We meet weekly on Thursdays at 4:00pm in the Storytime room.
Here’s our schedule for January 2025:
For more information, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
Enjoy time with your family with games and puzzles every Thursday at 6:30pm on the 2nd floor of the Idaho Falls Public Library.
For more information about any of these programs, call the library at 208-612-8460 or send us an online message.
Innovate ‘n’ Create with the Idaho Falls Public Library! Come join us for our new teen Makerspace program! Teen Inc will be Fridays at 11am.
Each week will alternate between technology and crafting/making. Sign up using the Teen Inc Google Form.
- January 3 – Paper Shutter Cameras
- January 10 – Drone Pilots
- January 17 – Harry Potter Wands
- January 24 – Music Synthesizers
- January 31 – Laser Cut Tic Tac Toe
- February 7 – Laser Engraved Stamps
*For ages 12-17
For more information, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
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.
January 2025: Pirate Adventures
Set sail on the high seas with an amazing pirate adventure! Build pirate ships, treasure islands, and hidden coves. Create daring pirate crews, treasure maps, and legendary treasure hunts. Get ready for a month of maritime mayhem and adventure!
- 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.
All families are invited to join the Idaho Falls Public Library Family STEM Adventures!
Here is our scheduled theme for January 2024:
- Saturday, January 18th—Crystal Clear Science
Come curious, leave amazed!
For more information about this and our other programs, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
The Idaho Falls Public Library will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr – Idaho Human Rights Day on January 20, 2025. The library will be open regular hours before and after. View all scheduled closures.
Join us for Pop In And Play!
There will be toys and activities for children to play with, as well as different themes to be rotated.
Our upcoming Pop In and Play activities will be:
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.