On Dec. 9th at 10:30 AM kids can practice reading skills in a low-pressure environment with a therapy dog from the Pets Helping People Therapy Team! Sign up for a 10-minute slot when you arrive, and spots are first come, first served. Contact the Youth Services Department for more information.

Exciting news for all you green thumbs and garden enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for January 27th because the Twin Falls Public Library is hosting a Seed Swap Event in collaboration with the Master Gardeners.

It's time to start saving those seeds and sharing your garden treasures with fellow plant lovers. Whether you have extra flower seeds, vegetable seeds, or unique heirloom varieties, this is your chance to exchange and diversify your garden collection.

Here's how you can participate:
1. Begin saving your seeds from your garden harvest.
2. Package them in labeled envelopes or containers.
3. Bring your seeds to the library on the event day.

It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow gardeners, learn from the experienced Master Gardeners from the University of Idaho Extension, and get a head start on planning your spring garden. Plus, you'll be contributing to a more vibrant and diverse local gardening community! Find out more about saving seeds with this guide!

Be somebody's Secret Santa! Fill out the form at tfpl.org/secret-santa by December 14th to share a book recommendation and let us know what you like to read. Then, we'll match you with another patron's recommendation, wrap it up for you to pick up at the Library, and let you know when it's ready.

We hope you'll join us for our annual Early Literacy Celebration! On December 8th at 10:30 AM, we'll have a special storytime to talk about the five early literacy practices - singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing. We'll have play stations set up so families can practice each kind of literacy, and we'll be giving away some amazing prizes! As a special treat, we've invited our local legislators and city council members to give out prizes. Families with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are all invited to participate; it's going to be so much fun!