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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.
It’s a Candy Cane Caper!
During the month of December, search throughout the Children’s department of the Idaho Falls Public Library and find the hidden candy canes!
For more information about this and other programs at the Idaho Falls Public Library, send us a message online or call 208-612-8460.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
During the month of December, come to the Children’s department of the Idaho Falls Public Library and write letters to Santa and leave it in the Santa Mail mailbox!
For more information about this and other programs at the Idaho Falls Public Library, send us a message online or call 208-612-8460.
This next series of coding classes will run for 6 weeks and be held Tuesday through Saturday from 4:00-5:00pm on the second floor of the Idaho Falls Public Library.
Classes start Tuesday, December 10th, and end Saturday, January 18th.
Sign up to attend just one of the daily sessions, then attend each week on that day until the end of the course.*
Each daily session is limited to 10 students and is open to junior library patrons, ages 8-12.
Don’t wait to sign up! Spots fill up very quickly.
**No classes will be held December 24th, 25th, or January 1st.
For more information, see our Coding for Kids page, 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.
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.
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.
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!
He’s a Mean One!
December 16th to the 23rd, come participate in Grinch crafts and a scavenger hunt at the Idaho Falls Public Library!
For more information about this and other programs at the Idaho Falls Public Library, send us a message online or call 208-612-8460.