Kid + Tween JUNE Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | Jun 14, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 comments

Kid + Tween JUNE Activities

SUMMER READING 2022- OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES

School is out and the sun is (mostly) shining… that means it is now SUMMER READING! Sign up at the booth in the front foyer. You can also sign up through the app Beanstack.

1st prizes: starts June 21st
2nd prizes: starts July 5th
3rd prizes: starts July 18th

Sign ups end July 23rd and the Summer Reading program ends on Saturday July 30th.

Come in, grab some books, and start reading!!

For all ages

BOOK WAGON

Summer Reading means the BOOK WAGON is back!
Here is the schedule for the summer:

TUESDAYS
Smith Park, 11:30-12:30PM
Summerfield Club House, 1-2:30PM

THURSDAYS
South Fork Elementary, 11:30-12:30PM
Porter Park, 1-2:30PM

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT

Come enjoy family films at the Library! During Summer Reading, this will be every Thursday from 2-4PM.

June 16th: The Beatles: Yellow Submarine
June 23rd: Doctor Dolittle
June 30th: Mary Poppins

Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.

SUMMER READING STEM ACTIVITIES

STEM activities are at the Library! These will be in-person. If there are any leftover kits, they will be available for pick up at the Front Circulation Desk.

June 14th: Moon Landing
June 21st: Lego @ the Library (for ages 6-18)
June 28th: Jellyfish in a Bottle

These STEM activities are sponsored by ICfL and Idaho STEM Action Center.

For ages 6-11

MANCALA MADNESS

We’ve gone mad with MANCALA!

Join us for an outdoor Mancala madness party with squishy balls, buckets of water, and a lot of fun!

Bring a towel with you – we can’t guarantee you’ll stay dry!

For ages 9-18

LIBRARY CLOSURE – JUNETEENTH

The Library will be closed Monday, June 20th, for Juneteenth.

No items will be due and the book drop will remain open.
Thank you.

STORYTIME – LIVE IN COMMUNITY ROOM

STORYTIME – ages 2-5
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays at 10:30am
Tuesdays at 6:30pm

TODDLER TIME -13 – 23 months (walking)
Mondays & Tuesdays at 9:30am

BOOK BABIES – 0-12 months (not yet walking)
Wednesdays at 9:30am

Take n’ Go Kits will be available during Storytime. Any extras will be distributed at the end of the week at the Children’s Reference Desk.

November Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | October 31, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Help us celebrate our first 100 years by participating in our photography contest! Our theme is: “Capturing 100 years”. Submit an original photo and see if you win! All forms and rules are available below. October 17th – December 10th Ages 6+...

October Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | October 5, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT Come enjoy family films at the Library! Every other Friday, 3:30 pm in the Community Room! October 7th: Cars (2006; G)October 21st: Monsters, Inc. (2001; G) Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.STEAM - HARRY POTTER...

September Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | September 1, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT Come enjoy family films at the Library! Every other Friday, 4:00 pm in the Community Room! September 2nd: Babe (1995; G)September 16th: Iron Giant (1999; PG)September 30th: Anastasia (1997; G) Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone...

Library Closed for Labor Day

by Abby Reeser | August 13, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Saturday September 3rd and Monday September 5th for Labor Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

Open Recitals

by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 2 Comments

Have a piece that you'd like to perform for the public? The library is holding a series of recitals this year. Our next open recital will be held Monday, April 17, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. If you would like to participate, please fill out the following form...

Teen Writing Contest Winners Announced!

by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Congratulations to the winners of our First Chapter Teen Writing Contest! Our top three submissions were: 1. Ainsley Burns' "A Dreamy Death" 2. Mary Palmer's What's in a Name" 3. Caitlyn Isle's "Haunted Home" Click on the titles above to read. Check them out!

August Library Activities

by Abby Reeser | August 1, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN ACTION COUNCILWednesday, August 3rd. 4-5:30pm. For ages 12-18. Come and have a say in what activities Teens do at the Library and meet new friends. NO PROGRAMS IN AUGUST To reset from Summer Reading and to accomodate our new infrastruture updates, there will be...

Library Closed for Infrastructure Updates

by Abby Reeser | July 27, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 2 Comments

The library will be closed Thursday August 18th through Saturday August 27th for infrastructure updates. No items will be due and the book drop will also be closed. A word from the Director: "The Madison Library District is getting upgrades! Our sorting machine has...

Kid + Tween JUNE Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | June 14, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

SUMMER READING 2022- OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES School is out and the sun is (mostly) shining... that means it is now SUMMER READING! Sign up at the booth in the front foyer. You can also sign up through the app Beanstack. 1st prizes: starts June 21st2nd prizes: starts...

Closed for Memorial Day

by Amy Westmoreland | May 27, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Saturday May 28th and Monday May 30th for Memorial Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

APRIL Kid + Tween Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | Apr 8, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM, Upcoming Events | 0 comments

APRIL Kid + Tween Activities

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS

Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday @ 4pm in the Community Room.

SCHEDULE:
April 19th: The Secret Garden (1949)

Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.

KID + TWEEN STEAM KITS

For ages 6-11. Now in person!
Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

April 12th: Silly Putty
April 29th: Origami Slinky

A NIGHT WITH THE USO

During World War II, the USO would perform for troops to lift morale and offer a reprieve from the war.

Join us for a throwback night to the 1940’s with entertainment like the USO would offer.

Friday April 22nd, 7-8:30pm
Legacy Flight Museum
400 Airport Way, Rexburg, ID

For all ages. FREE event – no ticket necessary.
Donations to the Legacy Flight Museum appreciated.

REXBURG YOUTH CHESS TOURNAMENT

Join us Monday April 25th for a Chess Tournament! There will be prizes, snacks, and FUN!

4:30-6:30pm in the Community Room.
For ages 9-18.

GAME AND CHESS CLUB

Every Monday in the Community Room, 4:30-5:30pm.

Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided.

For ages 9-18.

STORYTIME – LIVE IN COMMUNITY ROOM

STORYTIME – ages 2-5
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays at 10:30am
Tuesdays at 6:30pm

TODDLER TIME -13 – 23 months (walking)
Mondays & Tuesdays at 9:30am

BOOK BABIES – 0-12 months (not yet walking)
Wednesdays at 9:30am

Take n’ Go Kits will be available during Storytime. Any extras will be distributed at the end of the week at the Children’s Reference Desk.

November Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | October 31, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

October Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | October 5, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

September Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | September 1, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Library Closed for Labor Day

by Abby Reeser | August 13, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Saturday September 3rd and Monday September 5th for Labor Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

Open Recitals

by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Teen Writing Contest Winners Announced!

by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

August Library Activities

by Abby Reeser | August 1, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Library Closed for Infrastructure Updates

by Abby Reeser | July 27, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Kid + Tween JUNE Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | June 14, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Closed for Memorial Day

by Amy Westmoreland | May 27, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Saturday May 28th and Monday May 30th for Memorial Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

Kid + Tween STEAM: Q Tip Bow & Arrow

by Amy Westmoreland | Mar 4, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 comments

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Have lots of fun with this very mini bow and arrow!

Materials needed:

Popsicle sticks
Q-tips
Duct tape (to decorate)
Dental floss
From home: pencil, nail clippers, marker, and scissors
Note: soak popsicle stick in a bowl of warm water before starting

Watch the Video Instructions

Kid + Tween JUNE Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | June 14, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

APRIL Kid + Tween Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | April 8, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday @ 4pm in the Community Room. SCHEDULE:April 19th: The Secret Garden (1949) Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older. KID + TWEEN STEAM KITS For ages 6-11. Now in person!Every 1st...

Kid + Tween STEAM: Q Tip Bow & Arrow

by Amy Westmoreland | March 4, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Have lots of fun with this very mini bow and arrow! Materials needed: Popsicle sticks Q-tips Duct tape (to decorate) Dental floss From home: pencil, nail clippers, marker, and scissors Note: soak popsicle stick in a bowl of warm water before starting

Kid + Tween STEAM: Halley’s Comet Catcher

by Amy Westmoreland | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Make a fun comet catcher! Materials needed: Foil, folded Square piece of paper - origami size in the kit Yarn Model magic

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pigpen Cipher

by Amy Westmoreland | November 16, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Can you stump your friends and family with the ciphers you create? Gather the materials below and follow the instructions to find out how! Cipher papers (images coming soon) 2 Brads

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pom Pom Poppers!

by Amy Westmoreland | November 2, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Have lots of POPPING fun with this Pom-Pom Popper! The kit includes: Paper clips Balloons Rubber bands Launch material Directions: 1 - Cut the bottom off of the paper cup.2 - Tie a knot at the open end of the balloon.3 - Cut the top 1/2 inch of the balloon off,...

Kid + Tween STEAM: Catapult!

by Amy Westmoreland | October 19, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

LOOK OUT! This awesome catapult will send things FLYING. Here is what you will need to put this together: 10 pencils Spoon 16 rubber bands Soft launching materials (pom-poms, marshmallows, etc)

Kid + Tween STEAM: Blubber Bag & Bird Feeder

by Amy Westmoreland | October 6, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our first Take N' Go STEAM kit for October is learning how creatures survive and thrive in cold climates. The kit comes with a super cool BLUBBER BAG, plus supplies to make a bird feeder. You will need: Crisco (from the Blubber Bag) Pine cone String Sunflower seeds...

September Kids + Tween STEAM Craft

by Amy Westmoreland | September 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Find out why cats' eyes glow with this craft! Materials needed: Clean can Scissors 4x4 black trash bag piece Rubber band Flashlight

Summer STEM: Animal Coding Game

by Amy Westmoreland | July 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Our Summer STEM from Your Library program is made possible by our sponsors: the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho STEM Action Center. A big thank you to them for their support!This fun and interactive STEM activity will teach the technique of "If-Then,"...

Kid + Tween STEAM: Halley’s Comet Catcher

by Amy Westmoreland | Jan 24, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 comments

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Make a fun comet catcher!

Materials needed:

Foil, folded
Square piece of paper – origami size in the kit
Yarn
Model magic

Watch the Video Instructions

Kid + Tween JUNE Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | June 14, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

APRIL Kid + Tween Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | April 8, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Kid + Tween STEAM: Q Tip Bow & Arrow

by Amy Westmoreland | March 4, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Kid + Tween STEAM: Halley’s Comet Catcher

by Amy Westmoreland | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Make a fun comet catcher! Materials needed: Foil, folded Square piece of paper - origami size in the kit Yarn Model magic

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pigpen Cipher

by Amy Westmoreland | November 16, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Can you stump your friends and family with the ciphers you create? Gather the materials below and follow the instructions to find out how! Cipher papers (images coming soon) 2 Brads

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pom Pom Poppers!

by Amy Westmoreland | November 2, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Kid + Tween STEAM: Catapult!

by Amy Westmoreland | October 19, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

LOOK OUT! This awesome catapult will send things FLYING. Here is what you will need to put this together: 10 pencils Spoon 16 rubber bands Soft launching materials (pom-poms, marshmallows, etc)

Kid + Tween STEAM: Blubber Bag & Bird Feeder

by Amy Westmoreland | October 6, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

September Kids + Tween STEAM Craft

by Amy Westmoreland | September 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Find out why cats' eyes glow with this craft! Materials needed: Clean can Scissors 4x4 black trash bag piece Rubber band Flashlight

Summer STEM: Animal Coding Game

by Amy Westmoreland | July 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pigpen Cipher

by Amy Westmoreland | Nov 16, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 comments

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Can you stump your friends and family with the ciphers you create? Gather the materials below and follow the instructions to find out how!

Cipher papers (images coming soon)
2 Brads

Watch the Video Instructions

Kid + Tween JUNE Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | June 14, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

APRIL Kid + Tween Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | April 8, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Kid + Tween STEAM: Q Tip Bow & Arrow

by Amy Westmoreland | March 4, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Kid + Tween STEAM: Halley’s Comet Catcher

by Amy Westmoreland | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Make a fun comet catcher! Materials needed: Foil, folded Square piece of paper - origami size in the kit Yarn Model magic

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pigpen Cipher

by Amy Westmoreland | November 16, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Can you stump your friends and family with the ciphers you create? Gather the materials below and follow the instructions to find out how! Cipher papers (images coming soon) 2 Brads

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pom Pom Poppers!

by Amy Westmoreland | November 2, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Kid + Tween STEAM: Catapult!

by Amy Westmoreland | October 19, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

LOOK OUT! This awesome catapult will send things FLYING. Here is what you will need to put this together: 10 pencils Spoon 16 rubber bands Soft launching materials (pom-poms, marshmallows, etc)

Kid + Tween STEAM: Blubber Bag & Bird Feeder

by Amy Westmoreland | October 6, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

September Kids + Tween STEAM Craft

by Amy Westmoreland | September 8, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Find out why cats' eyes glow with this craft! Materials needed: Clean can Scissors 4x4 black trash bag piece Rubber band Flashlight

Summer STEM: Animal Coding Game

by Amy Westmoreland | July 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Kid + Tween STEAM: Pom Pom Poppers!

by Amy Westmoreland | Nov 2, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 comments



Have lots of POPPING fun with this Pom-Pom Popper! The kit includes:

Paper clips
Balloons
Rubber bands
Launch material

Directions:
1 – Cut the bottom off of the paper cup.
2 – Tie a knot at the open end of the balloon.
3 – Cut the top 1/2 inch of the balloon off, keeping the larger part with the knot.
4 -Stretch the cut end of the balloon over the bottom of the cup.
5 – Use the rubber band to keep the balloon in place around the bottom of the cup.
6 – Place launch material inside the cup
7 – Pull back on the knotted balloon and release to launch

Use the other cups to try other launching materials – like cotton balls or marshmallows. What happens when you use a different sized cup or launch a different material? Grab a ruler or tape measure to collect data taking measurements for the distance traveled for the different poppers.

Kid + Tween JUNE Activities

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