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. See our calendar events for Summer Programs for Children. For more information about this and our other programs, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
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News and alerts for library patrons …
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 pick up until you receive your hold notification For Same-Day: Call the Library at 208-612-8460 to request a bag of childrens books selected by our … Continue reading Drive Thru Pick-up Now Available!
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 who gave me the confidence to be better than I thought I could be.” – Ella Mae Neuber With these words, Ella Mae Neuber summarized … Continue reading Thank you, Mae Neuber Foundation!
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 that are mainly geared towards children between the ages of 7 and 11, with a few for younger children. New discoveries are waiting for you … Continue reading New Discovery Bags!
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 every other Saturday from 1-2 pm beginning November 25th. Here are our scheduled themes for November 2023: November 17—Leaves November 25—Food For more information about … Continue reading Family STEM Adventures
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 and other programs at the Idaho Falls Public Library, send us a message online or call 208-612-8460.
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. Our October book is The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart. Copies of the book are available for checkout from our second-floor desk. For … Continue reading Chapter 2 Book Club – October
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, check out a wrapped book from our Trick or Treat display on the third floor of the library and enter to win one of four … Continue reading Trick or Treat Wrapped Book Challenge
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 activities to do in the library. For more information, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
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 13 and older* are welcome. Those interested in receiving dance instruction prior to the ball are also invited to join us on the following dates … Continue reading Jane Austen Ball
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 story of a young girl in a remote village in 12th century Cambodia who loves to dance. She is chosen to train as an Apsara … Continue reading Meet the Author – Pearl Whitfield
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 Falls Public Library. For more information, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
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 children will learn the skills needed for kindergarten. During the second half, they will practice those skills together. Registration required. Register to Attend Workshop sessions … Continue reading KinderPrep begins September 20, 2023
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 themes to be rotated. Date: Tuesday, September 12th – Time: 11am to 2pm Date: Wednesday, September 27th – Time: 5pm to 8pm Date: Tuesday, October … Continue reading New Pop in and Play Activities
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 word puzzle by writing the letter found by the character under their name. For more information, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
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 into Reading Challenge goes from September 25th to October 21st. For more information about this challenge, send us a message online or call 208-612-8460.
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 days that you meet your reading goal, you’ll earn a prize. There will be several prizes to choose from depending on how many days you’ve … Continue reading Summer Reading Ends August 19th, 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 come back on Wednesday, August 16th, in order to join in Book Babies.
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 title for our Book Club in a Bag before voting begins October 2023. Cast your vote in person at the library or online. Submit Your … Continue reading 2024 Book Club in a Bag Nominations
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 a drawing for a prize. For more information about this challenge, send us a message online or call 208-612-8460.