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 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!

This free education series supports family and friend caregivers of people living with dementia. Learn practical skills for daily care, communication, and planning, plus a special Brain Health session led by Leslee Blanch, University of Idaho Extension educator and Registered/Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. Attend any session or complete the full series. Each session runs 12:00–1:30 PM.

Dates & Topics

September 5: Intro to Alzheimer’s & Building Foundations of Caregiving

September 12: Supporting Independence

September 26: Communicating Effectively & Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

October 3: Exploring Care & Support Services

October 10: Brain Health: Protecting Your Cognitive Assets

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!

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!

We're excited to welcome Idaho Community Cares as they present Powerful Tools for Caregivers in partnership with the Idaho Commission on Aging. This is a six-week class series designed specifically for caregivers. Classes are from 1 pm - 3 pm every Wednesday beginning October 8th. This class comes with materials, so registration is required. Participants will learn practical tools and strategies including: 

• Tips to reduce stress
• Improving self-confidence
• Communicating more effectively with the care receiver
• Navigating tough decisions and family dynamics
• Finding and using community resources
• Making tough decisions

Caregiver burnout is real – this program provides support and skills to help caregivers take better care of themselves. 

Each session builds on the last, so registration is for the full six-week series. The workshop and all materials are provided at no cost to participants. Call or email Jenny Melka to register: jennifer.melka@a3ssa.com | 208-593-0002.

Full Class Schedule:

Oct. 8th: Taking Care of You - Emphasizes that the focus is on YOU, the caregiver.

Oct. 15th: Identifying and Reducing Stress - Four steps for effective stress management.

Oct. 22nd: Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns - Learn how to use "I messages and "You" messages. 

Oct. 29th: Communicating in Challenging Situations - Two communication tools, assertiveness and Aikido.

Nov. 5th: Learning From Our Emotions - Our emotions are messages we need to listen to.

Nov. 12th: Mastering Caregiving Decisions - Focus on the internal emotional process.

Teens in 6th – 12th grade, stop by the library anytime on October 9 to pick up a craft kit!  It will have everything you need to make friendship bracelets.  (While supplies last.)

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 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!

This free education series supports family and friend caregivers of people living with dementia. Learn practical skills for daily care, communication, and planning, plus a special Brain Health session led by Leslee Blanch, University of Idaho Extension educator and Registered/Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. Attend any session or complete the full series. Each session runs 12:00–1:30 PM.

Dates & Topics

September 5: Intro to Alzheimer’s & Building Foundations of Caregiving

September 12: Supporting Independence

September 26: Communicating Effectively & Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

October 3: Exploring Care & Support Services

October 10: Brain Health: Protecting Your Cognitive Assets

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 are first come, first served.

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!

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!

We're excited to welcome Idaho Community Cares as they present Powerful Tools for Caregivers in partnership with the Idaho Commission on Aging. This is a six-week class series designed specifically for caregivers. Classes are from 1 pm - 3 pm every Wednesday beginning October 8th. This class comes with materials, so registration is required. Participants will learn practical tools and strategies including: 

• Tips to reduce stress
• Improving self-confidence
• Communicating more effectively with the care receiver
• Navigating tough decisions and family dynamics
• Finding and using community resources
• Making tough decisions

Caregiver burnout is real – this program provides support and skills to help caregivers take better care of themselves. 

Each session builds on the last, so registration is for the full six-week series. The workshop and all materials are provided at no cost to participants. Call or email Jenny Melka to register: jennifer.melka@a3ssa.com | 208-593-0002.

Full Class Schedule:

Oct. 8th: Taking Care of You - Emphasizes that the focus is on YOU, the caregiver.

Oct. 15th: Identifying and Reducing Stress - Four steps for effective stress management.

Oct. 22nd: Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns - Learn how to use "I messages and "You" messages. 

Oct. 29th: Communicating in Challenging Situations - Two communication tools, assertiveness and Aikido.

Nov. 5th: Learning From Our Emotions - Our emotions are messages we need to listen to.

Nov. 12th: Mastering Caregiving Decisions - Focus on the internal emotional process.

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 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!

Kids in kindergarten – 3rd grade can join us on October 17th at 4pm for Early Elementary Book Club! This month, we're reading The King of the Birds by Elise Gravel.  We’ll eat snacks, do some activities, and have so much fun! 

Calling all young adventurers in 3rd -6th grade! Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons!  We’ll meet Saturday October 18 for a kid-friendly D&D adventure.  Never played before? That's okay! We’ll teach you how to play, and we'll have everything you need to play. See you at the table!

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!

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!

We're excited to welcome Idaho Community Cares as they present Powerful Tools for Caregivers in partnership with the Idaho Commission on Aging. This is a six-week class series designed specifically for caregivers. Classes are from 1 pm - 3 pm every Wednesday beginning October 8th. This class comes with materials, so registration is required. Participants will learn practical tools and strategies including: 

• Tips to reduce stress
• Improving self-confidence
• Communicating more effectively with the care receiver
• Navigating tough decisions and family dynamics
• Finding and using community resources
• Making tough decisions

Caregiver burnout is real – this program provides support and skills to help caregivers take better care of themselves. 

Each session builds on the last, so registration is for the full six-week series. The workshop and all materials are provided at no cost to participants. Call or email Jenny Melka to register: jennifer.melka@a3ssa.com | 208-593-0002.

Full Class Schedule:

Oct. 8th: Taking Care of You - Emphasizes that the focus is on YOU, the caregiver.

Oct. 15th: Identifying and Reducing Stress - Four steps for effective stress management.

Oct. 22nd: Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns - Learn how to use "I messages and "You" messages. 

Oct. 29th: Communicating in Challenging Situations - Two communication tools, assertiveness and Aikido.

Nov. 5th: Learning From Our Emotions - Our emotions are messages we need to listen to.

Nov. 12th: Mastering Caregiving Decisions - Focus on the internal emotional process.

Elementary-age kids, unleash your inner artist on International Artist Day!  Stop by anytime on October 23 to do some art projects celebrating the styles of different artists.

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 for a cooking class! This month we are going to make sweet potato fries.   

Preschool Storytime is designed 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!

Kids in 4th – 6th grade can join us on October 24th at 4:30pm for Tween Book Club! This month, we're reading The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill.  We’ll eat snacks, do some activities, and have so much fun! 

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!

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!

We're excited to welcome Idaho Community Cares as they present Powerful Tools for Caregivers in partnership with the Idaho Commission on Aging. This is a six-week class series designed specifically for caregivers. Classes are from 1 pm - 3 pm every Wednesday beginning October 8th. This class comes with materials, so registration is required. Participants will learn practical tools and strategies including: 

• Tips to reduce stress
• Improving self-confidence
• Communicating more effectively with the care receiver
• Navigating tough decisions and family dynamics
• Finding and using community resources
• Making tough decisions

Caregiver burnout is real – this program provides support and skills to help caregivers take better care of themselves. 

Each session builds on the last, so registration is for the full six-week series. The workshop and all materials are provided at no cost to participants. Call or email Jenny Melka to register: jennifer.melka@a3ssa.com | 208-593-0002.

Full Class Schedule:

Oct. 8th: Taking Care of You - Emphasizes that the focus is on YOU, the caregiver.

Oct. 15th: Identifying and Reducing Stress - Four steps for effective stress management.

Oct. 22nd: Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns - Learn how to use "I messages and "You" messages. 

Oct. 29th: Communicating in Challenging Situations - Two communication tools, assertiveness and Aikido.

Nov. 5th: Learning From Our Emotions - Our emotions are messages we need to listen to.

Nov. 12th: Mastering Caregiving Decisions - Focus on the internal emotional process.

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 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!