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: L is for Lions
Why don’t lions like fast food? Because they can’t catch it! Lions are fascinating animals that live in family groups called prides, which can have up to 30 lions. They're incredible jumpers, and their roar can be heard up to five miles away! Did you know that baby...
“Are Libraries Outdated?” Guest Blog Post by Terry Rodino
Are Libraries Outdated? Or, Don’t Be A Jerk-face! Or, Libraries Are Awesome! By Terry Rodino, Chair of the Library Board of Trustees Recently, a...
Vote for the 2018 Teens’ Top Ten!
Voting is now open for the 2018 Teens' Top Ten! Click here to vote from our website! There you can see the full list of nominees and see if they're...
Irlen Syndrome Guest Speaker
Does your child have difficulty reading? Have you suspected poor eyesight or dyslexia? You might consider Irlen Syndrome, a brain condition where...
“Lafayette in the Somewhat United States” by Sarah Vowell
I'd never read any Sarah Vowell before this book. What a wasted life. Here is a summary of the book from Goodreads: On August 16, 1824, an elderly...
Harry Potter’s Birthday Party!
Join us on Tuesday, July 31, at 2:00 pm in the Community Room for Crafts / Games / Treats to celebrate the birthday of everyone's favorite wizard...
Get to Know Your Board of Trustees – Pamela Beard
Hello! My name is Pamela Beard. I have been on the Board of Trustees since 2007. I love the library! I love books! I love to learn! I love coming...
July Book Club
"Lord of the Flies" By William Golding Book Discussion Thursday, July 19th at 6:30 PM This time we will meet at the table in the Young adult...
Star Party
Friday, July 13th, beginning at 9:30 PM in the community room Check out the sky through the Library's new Orion telescope! Thanks to...
Sing – Along
Sing - along to A GREAT Musical About a Ghost and a Girl in an Opera Theater! Friday, July 13th at 6:30 PM in the community room Earn extra points...
Drum Circle
Thursday, July 12th beginning at 7:30 in the community room Bring your drums, tambourines, bongos, finger cymbals, chicken shakes, pans, buckets,...
July Teen Crafts!
Teen Crafts Summer Teen Crafts will be Thursdays at 4:00 pm in the Community Room Come make some fun crafts with us! July 5: Fairy Gardens...
PBS: The Great American Read: Book Discussion
Friday, July 20th at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Room Trying to get more familiar with that list of 100 great books? Read...
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 2026
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 19 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 16 – Presidents Day
- April 4 – Building Maintenance
- May 23-25 – Memorial Day
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- July 3-4 – Independence Day
- 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
Address
73 North Center
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
We are located on Center Street, just north of Main Street, by the Historic Rexburg Tabernacle.
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