Ready, Set Kindergarten! is a program for kids who are entering kindergarten in Fall 2023.  Each week, kids will earn a new letter, a kindergarten readiness concept, work on numbers, participate in hands-on activities, and parents will receive a worksheet to take home with suggestions of activities to do with their children.

Join us to learn the basics of 3D Printing. In this session, you'll familiarize yourself with basic hardware and equipment you need to get started 3D Printing. Then, join our next session on March 8th to learn about software & design!

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

Preschool storytime is designed just for kids who are 4 – 5 years old! This storytime uses the five early literacy practices- sing, talk, read, write, and play. Each storytime features a letter, books that are a little longer and a little more complex to get us ready to sit in a classroom, and lots of fun rhymes and songs. After storytime, we play!

Too many house plants cluttering your countertops? Join us for Saturday-Crafter Day & build your own plant hanger to accomodate a 4" pot! All attendees are eligible for a prize drawing. This program is for patrons aged 16+.

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

Teens in 6th – 12th grade, join us to learn some important life skills! This week, local therapist Lacey Haggan-Galloway will teach a mental health workshop called “LIT (Learning Intuitive Techniques) for Emotions: It’s the ‘Confidence’ for Me.”  Learn how to improve emotional awareness and gain confidence in developing a secure sense of self.

Lacey Haggan-Galloway (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She holds a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Utah State University, where she received the Woman of the Year award in 2015 for her work advocating for mental health and diversity. She currently works as a mental health clinician for St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Services.

Lacey is trained in Attachment Focused Psychotherapy and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy. She specializes in systemic work, emphasizing connection to self, family, and community while developing skills for understanding and coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related stressors.

While living in Europe, South America, and the Middle East, Lacey was able to strengthen her understanding of and appreciation for human difference and similarities through human connection. 

She is a mother of 2 and prides herself in being a “basketball mama.” She is an advocate for family healing and finds great pride and gratitude in opportunities to facilitate wellness in this community.

Baby Lapsit is designed for babies from birth through 18 months. This short storytime lasts 15 minutes. Your baby will be on your lap throughout, and you will sing, move, and read with your baby!

Bring your elementary-aged child to the library on March 7 between 4-6 and we'll put out LEGO bricks so they can create to their heart's content!

Join registered nurse and sleep specialist Kailey Warburton as she presents a class for caregivers on how to help their children with their sleep.  There are classes for different ages, and it is best if the child is left with another caregiver during the program.  On March 7, we'll be talking about newborn sleep (0 – 4months).

Join us for this month's Genealogy Workshop! Whether you're just getting started or have been working on your family tree for a while, this group is for you. Each workshop, we'll cover a different tool or skill you can use in researching your genealogy. This month learn how to research your family history in Europe!

Ready, Set Kindergarten! is a program for kids who are entering kindergarten in Fall 2023.  Each week, kids will earn a new letter, a kindergarten readiness concept, work on numbers, participate in hands-on activities, and parents will receive a worksheet to take home with suggestions of activities to do with their children.

Join us to learn the basics of 3D Printing! In this session, we'll cover the various software tools you need to start designing & printing your 3D objects.

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

Adults and teens, join our adventure! Every other week, we meet in the Program Room to play Dungeons & Dragons! Whether your new to the game or a veteran player, all are welcome to join! Contact CJ at crasmusson@tfpl.org, or drop by the Library, to find out how to join! Ages 13+.

Preschool storytime is designed just for kids who are 4 – 5 years old! This storytime uses the five early literacy practices- sing, talk, read, write, and play. Each storytime features a letter, books that are a little longer and a little more complex to get us ready to sit in a classroom, and lots of fun rhymes and songs. After storytime, we play!

Bring the whole family for a puppet show!

Kids, come read to a therapy dog from the Pets Helping People Therapy Team!  Sign up for a 10-minute slot when you arrive, and spots and first come, first served.     

Catch a free Movie Matinee every Saturday at 3:00 PM! We can't put the titles here due to licensing, but stop by the Library for a full calendar or give us a call to find out what's playing!

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

Each month, join us for Classic Movie Night at the Library! Every month, we screen a different classic film and give you some general history and trivia about the film before each screening. We can't but the title here due to licensing restrictions, but this month, we're showing a thriller from 1967, starring Audrey Hepburn!

Baby Lapsit is designed for babies from birth through 18 months. This short storytime lasts 15 minutes. Your baby will be on your lap throughout, and you will sing, move, and read with your baby!

On Tuesday March 14 between 4-6, your elementary-aged child can come to the library and create whatever they'd like with lots of different art supplies!

Teens in 6^th – 12^th grade, join us to learn some important life skills! This week, Siew Guan Lee from the University of Idaho Extension office will teach us how to make some simple but tasty dishes from around the world. 

Ready, Set Kindergarten! is a program for kids who are entering kindergarten in Fall 2023.  Each week, kids will earn a new letter, a kindergarten readiness concept, work on numbers, participate in hands-on activities, and parents will receive a worksheet to take home with suggestions of activities to do with their children.

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

Teens in 6th – 12th grade can join us in the teen room to make personalized stress balls.   

Preschool storytime is designed just for kids who are 4 – 5 years old! This storytime uses the five early literacy practices- sing, talk, read, write, and play. Each storytime features a letter, books that are a little longer and a little more complex to get us ready to sit in a classroom, and lots of fun rhymes and songs. After storytime, we play!

Need help learning how to use the computer? In this class, we'll cover the basics of desktop navigation, internet browsing, word processing, and more! We'll meet at 11:30 am in the Program Room. Contact Logan at the Computer Assistance Desk for more information. 

Learn the basics of caring for and propagating African Violets from Dan Henningsen! Dan will cover the basics of growing violets - including soils, watering, feeding, etc. Learn how to maintain and groom your violets, as well as the various aspects of propagating African Violets. Whether your a beginner or an experienced grower, you'll be sure to learn something new!

Families can have fun together while learning core STEM skills.  This month we are going to work with Squishy Circuits.

Catch a free Movie Matinee every Saturday at 3:00 PM! We can't put the titles here due to licensing, but stop by the Library for a full calendar or give us a call to find out what's playing!

Teens in 6th – 12th grade: are you looking for something to do over spring break?  Stop by the Youth Services Department anytime during the week and grab one of our craft kits and make a glow in the dark mason jar. Supplies are limited, and kits are first come, first served.        

Kids, stop by anytime during spring break March 20 - 25 to do a fun obstacle course through the Youth Services department! 

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

The Safe at Home Program is a class designed for students in 4th – 6th grade to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone.  The class is free but class size is limited, so please contact the Youth Services Department at 208-733-2964 ext. 301 to register.  

The Intermountain Fair Housing Council (IFHC) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure open and inclusive housing for all people throughout Idaho. The IFHC’s organizational purpose is to advance equal access to housing for all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, familial status, or disability.  The IFHC attempts to eradicate discrimination through education on fair housing laws, housing information and referrals, housing counseling, and enforcement including testing and filing complaints under the Fair Housing Act.  

Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. is a nonprofit statewide organization dedicated to providing equal access to justice for low-income people through quality advocacy and education.

Baby Lapsit is designed for babies from birth through 18 months. This short storytime lasts 15 minutes. Your baby will be on your lap throughout, and you will sing, move, and read with your baby!

Tuesday March 21 from 4-6, we'll put out extra laptops so that elementary kids can all play together on the library's very own private Minecraft server!

Join registered nurse and sleep specialist Kailey Warburton as she presents a class for caregivers on how to help their children with their sleep.  There are classes for different ages, and it is best if the child is left with another caregiver during the program.  On March 21, we'll be talking about infant sleep (4 months - 2 years).

Ready, Set Kindergarten! is a program for kids who are entering kindergarten in Fall 2023.  Each week, kids will earn a new letter, a kindergarten readiness concept, work on numbers, participate in hands-on activities, and parents will receive a worksheet to take home with suggestions of activities to do with their children.

Join our three-month book discussion series! We'll read and discuss how food and eating affects our personal and cultural lives. This month, we'll discuss "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" by J. Ryan Stradal. Pick up your copy from the Reference Desk today!

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

Adults and teens, join our adventure! Every other week, we meet in the Program Room to play Dungeons & Dragons! Whether your new to the game or a veteran player, all are welcome to join! Contact CJ at crasmusson@tfpl.org, or drop by the Library, to find out how to join! Ages 13+.

Preschool storytime is designed just for kids who are 4 – 5 years old! This storytime uses the five early literacy practices- sing, talk, read, write, and play. Each storytime features a letter, books that are a little longer and a little more complex to get us ready to sit in a classroom, and lots of fun rhymes and songs. After storytime, we play!

Catch a free Movie Matinee every Saturday at 3:00 PM! We can't put the titles here due to licensing, but stop by the Library for a full calendar or give us a call to find out what's playing!

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

On March 27th join us for "A Good Yarn Club!" This month we will have our social club for 2 hours, starting an hour early at 5 PM in lieu of regular class. Meet fellow yarn crafters to share ideas, and work on your projects!

Baby Lapsit is designed for babies from birth through 18 months. This short storytime lasts 15 minutes. Your baby will be on your lap throughout, and you will sing, move, and read with your baby!

Elementary kids can come to the library on March 28 from 4-6 and build with a different material; Kiva Planks, cardboard, Straws & Connectors, and more.

Join registered nurse and sleep specialist Kailey Warburton as she presents a class for caregivers on how to help their children with their sleep.  There are classes for different ages, and it is best if the child is left with another caregiver during the program.  On March 7, we'll be talking about toddler sleep (2 years+).

Ready, Set Kindergarten! is a program for kids who are entering kindergarten in Fall 2023.  Each week, kids will earn a new letter, a kindergarten readiness concept, work on numbers, participate in hands-on activities, and parents will receive a worksheet to take home with suggestions of activities to do with their children.

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

Preschool storytime is designed just for kids who are 4 – 5 years old! This storytime uses the five early literacy practices- sing, talk, read, write, and play. Each storytime features a letter, books that are a little longer and a little more complex to get us ready to sit in a classroom, and lots of fun rhymes and songs. After storytime, we play!

Unleash your creativity and learn the basics of digital art at our free Digital Art Class on Friday, March 31st from 4-5pm. Whether you're a beginner or just want to brush up on your skills, this class is perfect for anyone looking to explore the world of digital art. Learn the basics of digital painting and drawing, and learn the tools and techniques you need to create stunning digital art.