Kid and Tween STEAM – Pumpkin Patch Maze

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 14, 2020 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Tween STEAM | 0 comments

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Experiment with balance and gravity with this pumpkin patch marble maze.

Things you will need include:

glue or tape
scissors
green paper
orange pom poms
a marble

Watch the Video Instructions

July 2026 Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 29, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a StorySummer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we're Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

June 2026 Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Flood 50 STEM Take Home KitsStop by the Circulation Desk June 1–6 to pick up a free guided activity booklet and STEM supplies kit designed for kids ages 6-11 and their families (limit one per family). Activities explore the science and history of the Teton Dam Flood...

Kid ‘n’ Tween Programs April 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | March 27, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this April for Early Literacy Programs! Toddler Time (Ages 1–3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room.* Enjoy songs, stories, and tactile activities as we explore Fun with...

Kids ‘n’ Tween Activities March 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | February 27, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this March for Early Literacy Programs! Toddler Time (Ages 1-3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) - Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room. Enjoy songs, stories, and tactile activities as we explore FOOD! Book...

Kid ‘n’ Tween Activities February 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | January 30, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this February for Early Literacy Programs as we explore a snowy theme! Toddler Time (Ages 1-3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) - Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room. Enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building...

January 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | December 29, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us for stories, songs, and fun all month long as we explore the letter D! We'll groove with Dance, learn from Service Dogs, try on costumes for Dress Up, and finish with something brand new just for you! Story Time is on Tuesdays and...

November 2025 Kids ‘n’ Tweens Programs

by Mary Kirkpatrick | October 31, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Story Time and Early Literacy Start your little ones on their reading journey with age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities! Book Babies is for infants not yet walking. Toddler Time is for walking littles 1-3 years old. Story Time is for preschoolers ages 3-5....

October Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 29, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Story Time and Early Literacy Start your little ones on their reading journey with age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities! Weekly Schedule: Mondays: Toddler Time 9:30 AM | Spanish Story Time 10:30 AM (No early literacy programs Mon. Oct. 6) Tuesdays: Toddler...

Story Time: A is for Alphabet

by Marybeth Isle | September 24, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Story Time | 0 Comments

I have 26 members, but no family. I start with A and end with Z, but you won't find me in a zoo. What am I? Of course, I am the alphabet! Help your child discover language through letter recognition and their accompanying sounds. Try beginning with your child’s name...

September Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 25, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Story Time and Early Literacy Dive into tales, tunes, and tiny triumphs at our Early Literacy programs in the Community Room—tailored for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups! Story Time (ages 2–5 + adult) Tue 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM (Activity Room) |...

COVID-19 UPDATE – Curbside Delivery Until Further Notice

by Rebekka Hanson | Oct 9, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 comments

COVID-19 UPDATE – Curbside Delivery Until Further Notice

ANNOUNCEMENT

our services will be temporarily limited to curbside only

Starting

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12

As previously announced, with the change of assessed risk level from Moderate to High as set forth by the Eastern Idaho Public Health Department, our services will be temporarily limited. This change is to protect the health of our employees and patrons and to do our part to slow the spread of Covid-19 in our community. Services will be available for 6 hours each weekday, Monday through Friday. We hope to return to regular services as soon as possible.

Hours of operation:

Monday & Tuesday: 9 am – 3 pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 1 pm – 7 pm
Friday: 10 am – 4 pm
Closed Saturday

To use our curbside service, patrons may place up to 15 items on hold using our online catalog, or by speaking with a librarian by telephone during the previously listed hours. Please allow 48 hours for us to get your items ready. The automated system will alert you via phone or email when your items are ready for pickup.

When you come to the library, please use the one-way entrance on the west side of the building and have your library card or photo ID ready. Further instructions will be posted.

Our Take n’ Go kits for all ages will be available for pick up during our curbside hours.

Registration for new library cards will be available during our curbside hours. Please fill out the online registration form prior to visiting the Library and have your temporary library barcode, photo ID, and proof of address ready.

CLIck here for full instructions to get a library card

Thank you for your understanding and support.

The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.

Albert Einstein

Instructions for Curbside

Please use the one way entrance on the West side of the building, which is accessible from 1st North.

Have library card or photo ID ready.
Fines and fees can be paid by phone ONLY at 208-356-3461
Can place holds on items either online or by talking with a librarian. Please do not leave a message!
Holds will be available 48 hours after you have been notified.
Return Items through book drop. Kits can be returned at the Community Room doors during our curbside hours.
No kits may be checked out at this time.

October Combined Tween Book Club

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 8, 2020 | Blog, Tween Scene | 0 comments

October Combined Tween Book Club

This month we will be reading Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland. We will meet via Zoom.

For girls and boys ages 8-11 and accompanying adult. It’s a party about a book! Play games, make a cool craft, and eat a tasty snack.

Request a Zoom Invitation

Learn more about Books for Boys

Learn more about Mother Daughter Book Club

September 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 24, 2026 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Story Time, Toddler Time, & Book Babies This September, our littlest patrons are exploring the letter "C" and rumbling through the construction zone, with sessions for every age and stage: Storytime & After Dinner Storytime (ages 3–5, with adult) — Tuesdays...

July 2026 Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 29, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

June 2026 Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Kid ‘n’ Tween Programs April 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | March 27, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Kids ‘n’ Tween Activities March 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | February 27, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Kid ‘n’ Tween Activities February 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | January 30, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

January 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | December 29, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

December 2025 Programs for All Ages

by Mary Kirkpatrick | November 26, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, December 3 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner,...

November 2025 Kids ‘n’ Tweens Programs

by Mary Kirkpatrick | October 31, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

October Activities for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 29, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Stuffed Animal Day

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 6, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 comments

Stuffed Animal Day

Bring your teddy bear to the library on October 14th! Anybody who brings in their stuffed animal friend gets a special treat.

September 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 24, 2026 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

September 2026 Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 24, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Due to our shelving upgrade closure, we will meet the second Wednesday of September. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us...

September 2026 Programs for Adults

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 24, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

Midday Meetup Book ClubPrefer to talk books over lunch? Our midday book club is Thursday, September 10 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM in the Community Room to discuss Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat. A great option if evenings don't work with your schedule.Dungeons...

August 2026 Events

by Mary Kirkpatrick | July 18, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

AO3 at the Library: Fanfiction Short Story ContestCalling all storytellers! Do you have a favorite book, movie, show, video game, or fictional world you just can't let go of? Now's your chance to give it the spin it deserves. Write an original fan fiction story for...

July 2026 Events for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a StorySummer Reading 2026 is here! This summer, we’re Unearthing a Story, and we want you to dig in with us. From Monday, June 8 through Saturday, August 1, read your way to awesome prizes. Sign-ups start June 8th — online with Beanstack...

July 2026 Events for Adults

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 29, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

July 2026 Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 29, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

June 2026 Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

June 2026 Events for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Flood 50We're honored to be part of the city-wide Flood 50 commemoration — remembering the Teton Dam Flood 50 years later. Stop by to explore photo displays and Flood memorabilia, pick up a "Where Did I Put..." emergency preparedness folder (one per family), and grab...

June 2026 Events for Adults

by Mary Kirkpatrick | May 29, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

Flood 50We’re honored to be part of the city-wide Flood 50 commemoration — remembering the Teton Dam Flood 50 years later. Stop by to explore photo displays and Flood memorabilia, pick up a “Where Did I Put…” emergency preparedness folder (one per family), and grab a...

October Kid and Tween STEAM

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 6, 2020 | Kid STEAM, Tween STEAM | 0 comments

October Kid and Tween STEAM

Check out our October kid and tween STEAM Take N’ Go kits below. Each will be available for pickup at the Youth Reference desk. Instructions will be available on our website and our YouTube channel.

Pumpkin Patch Marble Maze – available starting October 13

Learn about balance and gravity as you assemble a marble maze with paper, pom poms, and a paper plate.

Stained glass spiderweb craft – available starting October 276

Make colorful stained glass spiderwebs using tissue paper.

September 2026 Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 24, 2026 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

August 2026 Events

by Mary Kirkpatrick | July 18, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

July 2026 Events for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

June 2026 Events for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

May 2026 Events

by Mary Kirkpatrick | April 30, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, May 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an...

Teen Programs April 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | March 27, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, April 1 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Chess and Game ClubUnplug and connect at...

Teen Activities March 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | February 27, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game ClubUnplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:00 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

Teen Activities February 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | January 30, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game ClubUnplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! Join us on Mondays, February 2, 9, and 23 from 4:00-5:30 PM for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Whether you're a chess master or have never moved a pawn, we'll have chess sets ready for...

January 2026 Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | December 29, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game ClubUnplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:30 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...