Library Programs —
The following programs, events, and reading challenges are available for Idaho Falls Library patrons.
Kids & Families
Programs for Kids and Families
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Available year round
Give your preschool children a jump start on reading with our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. Sign up and track your progress through our Beanstack profile and earn prizes along the way … Learn more
Book Making Classes
Available year round
Join the Idaho Falls Public Library and learn about making a different style of book every month. There is no additional charge for IFPL members, or there’s a $10 charge for those without a membership. … Learn more
Dance Party
Available monthly
Ages 0-12 can come join the Idaho Falls Public Library on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for a dance party… Learn more
Early Literacy Challenges
Available year round
Help your children develop the skills they need to succeed in Kindergarten. Print out a new early literacy challenge each month and “check off” your progress as you read together … Learn more
Extreme Book Nerd for Kids
Available early January through mid-December
A year-long reading challenge for children, ages 12 and younger. Read books that fit into a set number of categories and win the distinction of becoming an Extreme Book Nerd … Learn more
Grow Your Literacy Skills
Available year round
Read eight books from our intermediate fiction section. Record and title and author, then help us add leaves to our growing literacy tree … Learn more
Kids Book Club
Available year round, as scheduled
Join the Idaho Falls Public Library’s Kids Book Club. We meet monthly on the 4th Thursday of each month at 4pm in meeting room 2… Learn more
Kinder Ready!
Available year round
Practice the skills your child should have before they enter kindergarten with Kinder Ready! For ages 4-5 and will be held Mondays from 10:30-11:00am. … Learn more
Makerspace
Available year round, as scheduled
The library wishes to offer the community access to new and emerging technologies such as 3D printers, Audio Recording Rooms, Cricut Design, Glowforge Laser Cutting, and Sewing Machines to inspire a new interest in design and to help the community bring their creations to life… Learn more
March Madness
Available each March
Throughout the month of March, come to the Idaho Falls Public Library and vote for your favorite book in each bracket. If you vote for the title that wins the final bracket, you could win!… Learn more
Month-Long Activities
Available year round
From month-long scavenger hunts, to math puzzles and Book Character Hunts, come participate in month-long activities in the children’s department… Learn more
Pop In and Play
Available year round
Join the Idaho Falls Public Library for Pop In and Play! There will be toys and activities for children to play with each time, as well as different themes to be rotated… Learn more
STEAM Club
Available year round
A club focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. For kids, grades K to 6 … Learn more
Storytime
Available year round
Weekly story times for preschool children, ages 0-5, held in our storytime room … Learn more
Summer Reading
Available June through August
Set summertime reading goals and earn prizes as you read … Learn more
Winter Reading
Available December through February
Complete reading challenges and other learning goals and earn prizes … Learn more
Teens
Programs for Teens
Book Making Classes
Available year round
Join the Idaho Falls Public Library and learn about making a different style of book every month. There is no additional charge for IFPL members, or there’s a $10 charge for those without a membership. … Learn more
Extreme Book Nerd
Available early January through mid-December
A year-long reading challenge for adults, teens, and children and families. Read books that fit into a set number of categories and win the distinction of being an Extreme Book Nerd … Learn more
Financial Literacy Challenge
Available in the month of April
Complete activities that teach about money—How to earn it, how to save it, and how to spend it wisely—then enter to win prizes … Learn more
Jane Austen Ball
Held in September
A regency dance for members of the community. Come to practices beforehand to learn the dances, then dress up for the actual ball … Learn more
Makerspace
Available year round, as scheduled
The library wishes to offer the community access to new and emerging technologies such as 3D printers, Audio Recording Rooms, Cricut Design, Glowforge Laser Cutting, and Sewing Machines to inspire a new interest in design and to help the community bring their creations to life… Learn more
March Madness
Available each March
Throughout the month of March, come to the Idaho Falls Public Library and vote for your favorite book in each bracket. If you vote for the title that wins the final bracket, you could win!… Learn more
Summer Reading
Available June through August
Set summertime reading goals and earn prizes as you read … Learn more
Trick or Treat Challenge
Available in October
Check out a wrapped book from our third-floor display and enter to win a gift card to a local business … Learn more
Winter Reading
Available December through February
Complete reading challenges and other learning goals and earn prizes … Learn more
Write Over Here for Teens
Available year round, as scheduled
Join us Thursdays at 4:30pm at the 2nd floor to learn how to make characters, create plots, and how to brainstorm your writing… Learn more
Adults
Programs for Adults
Book Making Classes
Available year round
Join the Idaho Falls Public Library and learn about making a different style of book every month. There is no additional charge for IFPL members, or there’s a $10 charge for those without a membership. … Learn more
Chapter 2 Book Club
Available year round
A community book club hosted by the Idaho Falls Public Library … Learn more
Extreme Book Nerd
Available early January through mid-December
A year-long reading challenge for adults, teens, and children and families. Read books that fit into a set number of categories and win the distinction of being an Extreme Book Nerd … Learn more
Financial Literacy Challenge
Available in the month of April
Complete activities that teach about money—How to earn it, how to save it, and how to spend it wisely—then enter to win prizes … Learn more
Jane Austen Ball
Held in September
A regency dance for members of the community. Come to practices beforehand to learn the dances, then dress up for the actual ball … Learn more
Makerspace
Available year round, as scheduled
The library wishes to offer the community access to new and emerging technologies such as 3D printers, Audio Recording Rooms, Cricut Design, Glowforge Laser Cutting, and Sewing Machines to inspire a new interest in design and to help the community bring their creations to life… Learn more
March Madness
Available each March
Throughout the month of March, come to the Idaho Falls Public Library and vote for your favorite book in each bracket. If you vote for the title that wins the final bracket, you could win!… Learn more
Summer Reading
Available June through August
Set summertime reading goals and earn prizes as you read … Learn more
Trick or Treat Challenge
Available in October
Check out a wrapped book from our third-floor display and enter to win a gift card to a local business … Learn more
Winter Reading
Available December through February
Complete reading challenges and other learning goals and earn prizes … Learn more
Write Over Here
Available year round, as scheduled
Join us Tuesdays at 7:00pm in Meeting Room 2 for writing advice and discussions on craft … Learn more
All Ages
Programs for All Ages
Banned Books Week
Commemorated in September
Learn more about issues surrounding censorship and the banning of books. … Learn more
Book Making Classes
Available year round
Join the Idaho Falls Public Library and learn about making a different style of book every month. There is no additional charge for IFPL members, or there’s a $10 charge for those without a membership. … Learn more
Friends of the Library Week
Commemorated in October
Join us as we celebrate National Friends of the Library Week to raise awareness about the work of volunteers who support our library … Learn more
Library Card Sign Up Month
Held every September
Sign up for a library card—or bring someone with you to sign up—and enter to win a $50 gift card prize drawing … Learn more
Makerspace
Available year round, as scheduled
The library wishes to offer the community access to new and emerging technologies such as 3D printers, Audio Recording Rooms, Cricut Design, Glowforge Laser Cutting, and Sewing Machines to inspire a new interest in design and to help the community bring their creations to life… Learn more
March Madness
Available each March
Throughout the month of March, come to the Idaho Falls Public Library and vote for your favorite book in each bracket. If you vote for the title that wins the final bracket, you could win!… Learn more
Meet the Author
Available year round, as scheduled
Meet your favorite authors at the library to hear them talk about their books and more. … Learn more
Summer Reading
Available June through August
Set summertime reading goals and earn prizes as you read … Learn more
Winter Reading
Available December through February
Complete reading challenges and other learning goals and earn prizes … Learn more
For more information about these programs, send us a message online or call us at 208-612-8460.