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Here you’ll find posts for all our news announcements, programming activities, book reviews, and other events.
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Story Time: Something NEW Just for YOU in October
Did you know Halloween can be turned into a spook-tacular literacy activity for you and your child? Read Halloween books to introduce new words and foster a love for reading. Try describing your favorite Halloween characters and put them into a play or story. Play...
Grab Lab – Ariel’s Periscope
Periscopes use mirrors to relay light and let you see around corners. Here's how to build your own! You will need: a pool noodle duct tape two 2...
Teen Summer Crafts – Origami Cranes
Fold these paper cranes! You will need: a square sheet of paper
Toddler Time and Book Babies – This Little Piggie
Toddler Time and Book Babies – July 6 and 8, 2020 Toddler Time for ages 10 to 23 months - 9:45 am Mondays (July 6) Book Babies for ages 0 to 9...
Story Time – July 7th 2020
Story Time - July 7th, 2020 10:30 am ONLINE on Facebook - ages 2 to 5 We met Mr. Pig and Mr. Wolf in story time this week. They helped us act out...
Grab Lab – Hickory Dickory Water Clock
Water clocks have been used for centuries to tell time. Build your own using cardboard and cups! This week you will need: a long piece of cardboard...
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UPDATE: These kits have all been taken, but you can still watch the instructional videos to follow along with your own supplies!In place of...
Summer STEM – Film Canister Rocket
Learn about Newton's 3rd Law with these film canister rockets! Do this activity with an accompanying adult. You will need antacid tablets and a film...
Teen Summer Crafts – Dragon Eggs
Make these incredible dragon eggs! You will need: 150-200 thumb tacks styrofoam egg desired color(s) of fingernail polish
Toddler Time and Book Babies – June 29 and July 1
Toddler Time and Book Babies – June 29 and July 1, 2020 Toddler Time for ages 10 to 23 months - 9:45 am Mondays (June 29) Book Babies for ages 0 to...
Story Time – June 30, 2020
Story Time - June 30, 2020 10:30 am ONLINE on Facebook - ages 2 to 5 Has your child seen the giant beanstalk here in the library? We grew one in...
Summer STEM – Parachute Knight
Experiment with air resistance by making parachutes! You will need string, a straw, a sandwich bag and/or coffee filter, and a toy figure. Pull one...
Teen Summer Crafts – Harry Potter Bookmarks
Color these Hogwarts bookmarks. Don't forget the tassle! You will need: printed bookmark template (preferably on cardstock) yarn contact paper
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- 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 2026
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 19 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 16 – Presidents Day
- April 3 – Staff Development Day
- April 4 – Building Maintenance
- May 23-25 – Memorial Day
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- July 3-4 – Independence Day
- August 7-September 7 – Shelving Upgrade
- September 5-7 – Labor Day
- October 3 – Building Maintenance
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 25 – Closing at 5:00 pm
- November 26-28 – Thanksgiving
- December 24-26 – Christmas
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve
- January 1, 2027 – New Year’s Day
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Rexburg, Idaho 83440
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Rexburg, ID 83440
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