Summer Reading 2018
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Summer Reading at the Idaho Falls Public Library begins June 4, 2018.
“Over 30 years of studies consistently show that students who do not continue to read over the summer lose as much as three to four months of academic progress.” -Idaho Commission for Libraries
Children’s Summer Reading
Starting June 4, sign up for Summer Reading at the Idaho Falls Public Library. Kids and parents work together to create weekly reading goals. As you reach those goals, you earn Reading Rewards coupons from local businesses and Book Bucks to buy fun things in our summer reading store. Summer reading ends August 25. Sign up at either the Idaho Falls Public Library, the Iona Library, or the Swan Valley Branch Library.
Teen Summer Reading
Starting June 4, sign up for Summer Reading at the Idaho Falls Public Library. As you read, accrue Book Buck credits in your passbook. Redeem those credits in our Prizes on Demand (POD) store or at the end-of-summer teen auction, which is scheduled for Saturday, August 25 at 6:30pm. Read any book appropriate to your reading level (except newspapers, magazines and audiobooks). Look inside your passbook for additional instructions and frequently asked questions.
Adult Summer Reading
Starting June 4, sign up for our completely redesigned adult summer reading program! Read or listen to almost any book you want (except newspapers, magazines, junior nonfiction, and intermediate readers and below). As you read, record the title, author, and number of pages in your reading log.
The first 1000 readers to read 1000 pages will receive an IFPL Summer Reading stadium mood cup.
The first 500 readers to read 1500 pages will receive a free book and an IFPL Summer Reading keychain.
The first 250 readers to read 2500 pages will receive an IFPL Summer Reading t-shirt.
The first 100 readers to read 5000 pages will receive an IFPL Summer Reading bluetooth speaker.
Prizes must be picked up by 6pm on August 24, 2018.
Summer 2018 Event Overview
Listed in alphabetical order.
Awesome August Theme Parties every Thursday, August 2-23 at 12:30, 3:30, and 6:30pm (pick one). For all ages. Sign up at the children’s desk starting July 26.
Bookbabies (storytime for babies) every Tuesday at 10:35am, Wednesday at 10:05 and 10:35am, and Thursday at 10:35am.
Chess Club every Wednesday evening at 7pm.
Coding for Kids every Monday or Wednesday at 4pm or every Tuesday or Thursday at 2pm (pick one day). The first summer session starts June 4 and ends July 13. The second session starts July 16 and ends August 24.
Crazy Crafty Chicks every Tuesday evening at 7pm.
Knit Together (knitting circle) every Thursday evening at 7pm.
IFPL Book Club, Chapter 2, every fourth Wednesday at 7pm.
IFPL Book Club, Chapter 3, every first Thursday at 3pm.
Microsoft Word 2016 certification classes every Monday and Wednesday (attend twice-weekly) at 12pm or 8pm. The first session starts June 4 and ends July 2. The second starts July 16 and ends August 13. For library patrons, ages 13+. Includes free certification exam license. Sign up in the computer room or online at www.ifpl.org/community-education/
Microsoft Excel 2016 certification classes every Tuesday and Thursday (attend twice-weekly) at 12pm or 8pm. The first session starts June 5 and ends July 17. The second starts July 24 and ends September 4. For library patrons, ages 13+. Includes free certification exam license. Sign up in the computer room or online at www.ifpl.org/community-education.
Puzzles at the Library – Family Night every Monday at 7pm.
Story times every Monday at 6:30pm, Tuesday at 9:30 and 10:30am, Wednesday at 9:30 and 10:30am and 1:00pm, and Thursday at 9:30 and 10:30am. The Monday and Wednesday afternoon storytimes are for children of all ages.
Story times in Iona every Tuesday at 10:00am.
Summer Science Club meetings every Thursday at 4pm, starting July 5 and ending July 26. For ages 6-12. No signup required.
Teen Makerspaces every Wednesday at 2pm, starting June 13 and ending August 22.
For more information about Summer Reading at the Idaho Falls Public Library, call 208-612-8460.