Our Library Blog
News & Events
For all patrons
Here you’ll find posts for all our news announcements, programming activities, book reviews, and other events.
You can also join us for live programing on our Facebook Page or view recorded videos on our YouTube Channel.
Storytime: B is for Birthday
Happy Birthday!Children eagerly look forward to their next birthday with excitement and anticipation each year. But did you know birthdays can also be valuable learning experiences? They can help children develop an understanding of time and age, explore family values...
Story Time: Earth, We Love You!
The Earth is awesome! It starts with the letter "E". And it's the only place we have to live, so we better take care of it. Try talking with your...
Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps
Library Appreciation Week is on its way, and we've got some great things planned. Peeps Diorama Contest! Submit a book-themed potato and Peeps...
Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction
Experiment with light refraction! Things you will need include: drawing utensils a glass jar paper cardboard
Teen Craft: Mosaic Stash Boxes
Try making these mosaic boxes to stash your stuff. You will need the following supplies: box tissue paper 1-2 DVDs to cut up Modge Podge or other...
Adult Makers: Diamond Painting
Learn how to do diamond painting with Cathy's simple video.
Book Babies: Green is Great!
Green is great! We celebrated everything green for St. Patrick's Day today. There were green frogs, green peas and of course... green shamrocks. For...
Story Time: Eggceptional Eggs
Eggs are totally "egg"ceptional, and a lot of children don't realize the differences and similarities between eggs of different species. Some...
Book Babies: Up n’ Down
You only have to go as far as a book to visit the zoo with your baby or toddler! When you read a book with your child, make animals noises and sing...
Kid and Tween STEAM: Paper Towel Experiments
Create these cool paper towel drawings! Things you will need include: markers (Crayola works really well) paper towels (thick is better) a pan to...
Story Time: Elevator Escapades!
"There's an alligator in the elevator! Ahhh!" Riding in an elevator can be a great counting activity for your child, but it's even more fun when you...
Late March Teen Activities
Teen Anime Club: My Hero Academia movie Monday, March 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Teen Take N' Go: Mosaic Stash Box Our second...
Closed March 26th for Staff Development Day
We'll be closed Friday, March 26th for Staff Development Day. No items will be due. As always, the book drop will remain open. Thank you!
Regular Hours of Operation
- Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday - Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Sunday: CLOSED
Closures in 2025
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 17 – Presidents Day
- March 28 – Staff Development Day
- April 5 – Building Maintenance
- May 24-26 – Memorial Day
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- July 4-5 – Independence Day
- August 30-September 1 – Labor Day
- September 12 – Staff Development Day
- October 4 – Building Maintenance
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 26 – Closing at 5:00 pm
- November 27-29 – Thanksgiving
- December 24-26 – Christmas
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve
- January 1, 2026 – New Year’s Day
Address
73 North Center
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
We are located on Center Street, just north of Main Street, by the Historic Rexburg Tabernacle.
Contact Us
(208) 356-3461
24 Hour Phone Renewal: (208) 356-6658
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