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. Complete the challenge by October 24th to earn a beanie! The Fall into Reading Challenge is for ages 5 to 12 and goes from September 14th to […]
Current session: September 22, 2026 to October 31, 2026. 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. The next session is open for sign ups! It runs from September 22, 2026 to October 31, 2026. Sign up to […]
Join us at 6:30pm on September 30 in the Program Room for our Revolutionary Profiles discussion about Betsy Ross! Learn about the contributions she made to the founding of our country and her impact on us today with our special guest speaker, Kim Jardine. For more information, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
It's the season for Tricks and Treats! Check out a wrapped book from our Trick or Treat display on the third floor of the library and enter to win a gift card to a local business! Trick-or-treat books could be any one of the following: Adult fiction Adult nonfiction Young adult fiction Young adult nonfiction […]
Get rewarded for reading! How it works: Your challenge is to read at least ONE book a month. If you read more than one book per month, awesome! (Sadly, you don’t get extra rewards from IFPL.) You cannot work ahead. Record the author and title for the book you read each month on the […]
Saturday, October 10th at 11:00am, you're invited to an Author Visit at the Library! Join the Idaho Falls Public Library as we meet with author Daniel Miller for a Q&A and Book signing. About Daniel Miller:— Daniel Miller is a U.S. Navy veteran who served as a Hospital Corpsman with the Fleet Marine Forces during […]
The Idaho Falls Public Library will be closed for the Labor Day holiday October 12, 2026. The library will be open regular hours before and after. <a href="/contact/#holidays">View all scheduled closures</a>.
There is a special event at the Idaho Falls Public Library! On Tuesday, October 13th from 3:40-5:00pm, children are invited to read to a friendly, listening dog! Sign up for a 10-minute reading spot in the Children's Department. For more information, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
Come to the Idaho Falls Public Library for a Journal Jam! At 2:00pm on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month, drop in for a fun, crafty journaling night! Work on your Extreme Book Nerd reading journal or any journal of your choice. Some art supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorites, […]
Come paint with Rapunzel on October 17th from 2 to 4pm. For more information about this and our other programs, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
On Tuesday, October 20th at 4pm, join us to explore weird and wacky properties of matter with the Idaho Environmental Coalition and We STEAM. For more information, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
It is NEVER too late to learn a new skill! This 6-week visual art course explores various parts of our selves, while introducing learners to different art mediums. Participants will create a portfolio of original artwork and a handmade artist book. The 90-minute sessions are dementia friendly, but all learners age 55 and better are […]
On Monday, October 26th at 6:30pm, join staff members from Eastern Idaho Public Health as they discuss what everyone should know about this disease. For more information about this event, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
Join our weekly storytimes for preschool children on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:30am. Ages 0-5 with an adult. For more information, send us a message online or call 208-612-8460.
Ready to dive into the world of technology? "Technology for Teens" is your ticket to exploring the most exciting tech subjects! Join us for a dynamic 6-week long workshop series that's all about unveiling the wonders of modern technology. Each session is a journey into some of tech's most thrilling advancements! Registration for the October […]
Book Babies is a storytime made especially for babies, toddlers, and their parents. Join us on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30am in the storytime room. For more information about this event, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
Join the Idaho Falls Public Library and Eastern Idaho Public Health on Tuesdays from 1:15 to 2pm AND Thursdays from 10:15 to 11am for Fit and Fall Proof. This FREE group exercise class will focus on mobility, flexibility, balance, and strength. For more information, contact Timalee Geisler at 208-533-3149 or tgeisler@eiph.idaho.gov. For more information about […]
Join the Idaho Falls Library 4-H STEM Club for STEM activities every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 4:30pm. Project Activities: Rockets Spaghetti Towers Insects Plants & More! Contact them at 209-529-1390 or pwray@uidaho.edu The University of Idaho has a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), national origin […]
Join us Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the 2nd Floor Program Room for writing advice and discussions on craft. For more information, send us a message online or call 208-612-8460.
Join us for our annual Halloween parade on Wednesday, October 28th at 10:30am. Kids, bring your costumes and your grown ups to the library to hear some spooky stories, sing some amazing fun songs, and then trick or treat your way around the library! Stay afterwards and make some crafts and take your picture by […]
The Idaho Falls Public Library's children's department is introducing a new program! Come every Wednesday at 11:30am to sing, play, and develop early literacy skills with Music & Movement! This program is for ages 0-5 with a caregiver. For more information, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.
Wednesdays at 4:30pm in the 2nd Floor Program Room, come join the new teen D&D program at the Idaho Falls Public Library! Each month, a new mini-campaign will start, so teens can jump in at any time to learn the fundamentals of D&D. Stay tuned for a lot of fun, quirky concepts! Please register using […]
Join National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Upper Valley Idaho as they discuss a variety of mental wellness topics. This new program will run Wednesdays at 6:30 in the Program Room. July 22, 6:30pm - Depression in the Elderly August 26, 6:30pm - Mindful Traits: Boosting Brain Health in the Great Outdoors September 23, 6:30pm […]
Join us Thursdays at 4:30pm in the 2nd Floor Program Room to learn how to make characters, create plots, and how to brainstorm your writing. For more information, send us a message online or call 208-612-8460.
Join the Idaho Falls Public Library every Thursday night at 5:00pm for Game Night. See what we have in our cabinets full of games and puzzles, and try something new! We provide the games. You provide the players! Let the fun begin! For more information about any of these programs, call the library at 208-612-8460 […]
Problem Solvers is back on Fridays at 10:30am. This program is based on math and science for children ages 3 to 5. For more information about this event and others offered at the Idaho Falls Public Library, call 208-612-8460 or use our online contact form.
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. October: Haunted Halloween During October, dive into the spooky season […]
All families are invited to join the Idaho Falls Public Library Family STEM Adventures! Here are our scheduled themes for August 2026: Saturday, October 10 — Slime Time Saturday, October 24 — STEMOWEEN Come curious, leave amazed! For more information about this and our other programs, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.