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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.

Jan
15
Wed
Dance Party
Jan 15 @ 4:00 pm
Dance Party @ Idaho Falls Public Library

Ages 0-12 can come join the Idaho Falls Public Library on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for a dance party.

Come show off your best moves!


Jan
16
Thu
STEAM Club – Grades K to 3
Jan 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
STEAM Club - Grades K to 3 @ Idaho Falls Public Library Storytime Room

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:

  • January 9 — Be a Detective
  • January 16 — Detective Challenge
  • January 23 — Detective Escape Room
  • January 30 — Spy School

  • For more information, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
    Family Game Night
    Jan 16 @ 6:30 pm
    Family Game Night @ Idaho Falls Public Library Meeting Room 1

    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.

    Jan
    17
    Fri
    Teen Inc
    Jan 17 @ 11:00 am
    Teen Inc @ Idaho Falls Public Library

    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.
    Brickfast Club
    Jan 17 @ 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.

    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.
    Jan
    18
    Sat
    Family STEM Adventures
    Jan 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Family STEM Adventures @ Idaho Falls Public Library

    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.
    Jan
    20
    Mon
    Library Closed for the Holiday
    Jan 20 all-day
    Library Closed for the Holiday

    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.

    Jan
    21
    Tue
    Pop in and Play
    Jan 21 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Pop in and Play @ Idaho Falls Public Library

    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:

  • Date: Wednesday, January 8th – Time: 11am to 2pm
  • Date: Tuesday, January 21st – Time: 11am to 2pm
  • Date: Wednesday, February 5th – Time: 1pm to 4pm
  • Date: Tuesday, February 18th – Time: 11am to 2pm
  • Date: Tuesday, March 4th – Time: 11am to 2pm
  • Date: Wednesday, March 26th – Time: 11am to 4pm

  • 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.