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Summer Programs!

Come check out our Summer Programs at the Idaho Falls Public Library! See our calendar events for Summer Programs for Adults. See our calendar events for Summer Programs for Teens. … Continue reading Summer Programs!

Posted on June 1, 2025June 3, 2025Categories News
Drive Thru Pick-up Now Available!

Drive Thru Pick-up Now Available!

How to pick up books through the drive thru. By Request: Log into your account at IFPL.ORG, then click PLACE HOLD Under PICKUP LIBRARY choose DRIVE-THRU PICK UP Wait to … Continue reading Drive Thru Pick-up Now Available!

Posted on May 19, 2025July 1, 2025Categories News
Thank you, Mae Neuber Foundation!

Thank you, Mae Neuber Foundation!

Mae Neuber Foundation About the Mae Neuber Foundation See the items purchased through the Mae Neuber Foundation About “My life has been richer for having known the fine young people … Continue reading Thank you, Mae Neuber Foundation!

Posted on January 31, 2024May 29, 2024Categories NewsTags Mae Neuber Foundation, news
New Discovery Bags!

New Discovery Bags!

Come check out our NEW Discovery Bags at the Idaho Falls Public Library, or search for Discovery Learning Bags on our catalog! These new bags contain STEM books and activities … Continue reading New Discovery Bags!

Posted on January 22, 2024January 23, 2024Categories News, STEMTags For Children, STEM
Family STEM Adventures

Family STEM Adventures

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 … Continue reading Family STEM Adventures

Posted on October 25, 2023December 7, 2023Categories News, ProgramsTags family programs, STEM
Jack-o-lantern Quest

Jack-o-lantern Quest

It’s a Jack-o-lantern Quest! During the month of October, search throughout the Children’s department of the Idaho Falls Public Library and find the hidden Jack-o-lanterns! For more information about this … Continue reading Jack-o-lantern Quest

Posted on September 29, 2023December 7, 2023Categories NewsTags For Children, Halloween, Jack-o-lanterns
Chapter 2 Book Club – October

Chapter 2 Book Club – October

Join our Chapter 2 Book Club, the Idaho Falls Public Library’s community book club. We meet monthly on the second Tuesday at 7pm on the third floor of the library. … Continue reading Chapter 2 Book Club – October

Posted on September 28, 2023December 7, 2023Categories NewsTags Chapter 2 Book Club
Trick or Treat Wrapped Book Challenge

Trick or Treat Wrapped Book Challenge

Hmm … an unknown book wrapped in paper … will it be a trick? Or a treat? You won’t know until you check it out! During the month of October, … Continue reading Trick or Treat Wrapped Book Challenge

Posted on September 27, 2023December 7, 2023Categories NewsTags Trick or Treat
INL STEM Day

INL STEM Day

INL STEM Day will be October 14th from 1:00 to 4:00pm for children ages 8-12. The INL will be bringing their STEM trailer and there also will be many hands-on … Continue reading INL STEM Day

Posted on September 21, 2023December 7, 2023Categories NewsTags STEM
Jane Austen Ball

Jane Austen Ball

All gentlemen and ladies are invited to attend our Jane Austen Ball on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 6:30pm in the library meeting rooms. All members of our community, ages … Continue reading Jane Austen Ball

Posted on September 18, 2023December 7, 2023Categories NewsTags Jane Austen Ball
Meet the Author – Pearl Whitfield

Meet the Author – Pearl Whitfield

Friday, September 29th at 4:30 pm, you’re invited to join the Idaho Falls Public Library as we welcome author, Pearl Whitfield, as she discusses her book, Apsara. “Apsara is the … Continue reading Meet the Author – Pearl Whitfield

Posted on August 30, 2023December 7, 2023Categories Author, NewsTags Meet the Author
Make Cents Storytime

Make Cents Storytime

There is a special storytime planned at your Idaho Falls Public Library! September 13th at 4:00pm, come for a “Make Cents” storytime with Idaho Central Credit Union and the Idaho … Continue reading Make Cents Storytime

Posted on August 23, 2023December 7, 2023Categories NewsTags Meet the Author
KinderPrep begins September 20, 2023

KinderPrep begins September 20, 2023

KinderPrep is a series of workshops for parents and their 4- or 5-year-old preschool children who are preparing to enter kindergarten. During the first half of each workshop, parents and … Continue reading KinderPrep begins September 20, 2023

Posted on August 23, 2023December 7, 2023Categories News

New Pop in and Play Activities

The next set of Pop In and Play will begin on September 12th. There will be toys and activities for children to play with each time, as well as different … Continue reading New Pop in and Play Activities

Posted on August 23, 2023December 7, 2023Categories News
September Book Character Hunt

September Book Character Hunt

During the month of September, participate in the Idaho Falls Public Library Book Character Hunt! Find the pictures of the book characters hidden in the Children’s Department and solve the … Continue reading September Book Character Hunt

Posted on August 23, 2023December 7, 2023Categories News
Fall into Reading Challenge

Fall into Reading Challenge

To participate in the Fall into Reading Challenge, you will choose 5 nonfiction books from the challenge categories and complete the activity that goes along with the book. The Fall … Continue reading Fall into Reading Challenge

Posted on August 23, 2023December 7, 2023Categories News
Summer Reading Ends August 19th, 2023

Summer Reading Ends August 19th, 2023

Be sure to log your reading and finish tracking your achievements in Beanstack as the Summer Reading program ends. Log the days that you meet your goal. For every 20 … Continue reading Summer Reading Ends August 19th, 2023

Posted on August 9, 2023December 7, 2023Categories News
Book Babies Canceled on August 14th, 2023

Book Babies Canceled on August 14th, 2023

Due to the end of Summer Party all day August 14th, there will be no Book Babies. Celebrate instead with activities and crafts all day on Monday the 14th. Then … Continue reading Book Babies Canceled on August 14th, 2023

Posted on August 9, 2023December 7, 2023Categories NewsTags Book Babies
2024 Book Club in a Bag Nominations

2024 Book Club in a Bag Nominations

August 2023—Library patrons, you are invited to submit nominations for the new titles we’ll add to our Book Club in a Bag collection in 2024. Submit a Nomination Suggest a … Continue reading 2024 Book Club in a Bag Nominations

Posted on August 3, 2023December 7, 2023Categories NewsTags Book Club in a Bag
How Many Pages?

How Many Pages?

How Many Pages? Submit your guess of what number the last page of the book was. The closest guess will win a reading light. All entries will be entered into … Continue reading How Many Pages?

Posted on August 3, 2023December 7, 2023Categories News

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