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Happenings 2024
FEBRUARY & MARCH
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Friday, March 1st, 10:30am
Get ready for a Seuss-tastic celebration! Join us in the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss with cookies, crafts, games, raffles, and loads of fun. Let’s make this event a playful tribute to this beloved children’s author.
LEARN Lectures
Mondays at 10:30am
In these technology classes, with LEARN and Senior Planet, we will delve into essential topics that will not only boost your confidence in navigating the web but also equip you with the knowledge to stay safe and secure while online. Check out the inside of our newsletter for lecture topics and dates.
Youth Gardening Workshop
Tuesday, March 19th, 3:00-4:30pm, Ages 6-17
Do you know a kid with a curiosity about the food we eat & a desire to dig in the dirt? Then this is the program for them! We are partnering with the U of I Master Gardener‘s program, so bring your young green thumbs, to learn about sustainable food growth and basic gardening tips from the experts. Kids will get the chance to choose their favorite fruits or veggies & leave with a mini greenhouse kit. All will enjoy the satisfaction of growing their own food from start to finish. Limited materials. Registration required, call (208) 472-2942 to register.
Spring Carnival
Friday, March 22nd, 3:30pm-5:00pm, Youth & Family
Spring has sprung, and we’re throwing an epic carnival bash during the school break! Get ready for carnival games, delicious treats, and awesome crafts.
YOUTH AND FAMILY HAPPENINGS
Family Storytime, All Ages | *No Class 3/19 | Mondays / 10:00am |
Preschool STEAM Storytime, ages 3-7 | Tuesdays / 10:00am | |
Toddler Tales, ages 18 months-3 years | Wednesdays / 10:00am | |
Kindergarten Readiness, ages 3-6 | *Registration Required | Wednesdays / 11:00am |
Music & Movement, All ages | Thursdays / 10:00am | |
Tween Zone, ages 8-15 | *No Class 3/14 | Thursdays / 5:00pm |
Puppet Show, All Ages | Monday, 2/26 & 3/18 – 11:00am |
Special Youth Happenings
Kindergarten Readiness
Wednesdays, 11:00am, Ages 3-6
New session starts February 7th – March 13th
Get ready to turn your tiny humans (aged 3-6) into kindergarten superheroes with this 6-week session! We’ll be on a wild ride of name writing, ABC adventuring, and mastering the art of raising hands like true classroom champs. Registration is required. Please call (208)-472-2942 to register.
Family Storytime
Mondays, 10:00am, All Ages
A storytime for the entire family to read, sing, and learn. Make sure to stay after the storytime for a themed craft!
Did Gary See His Shadow?
A Storytime
Friday, February 2nd, 10:30am, Ages 3-7
Join us for a twist on February 2nd, as we celebrate a unique holiday at the Garden City Library – Gary’s Day! Move over Groundhog, it’s time for our charming mascot, Gary, to take center stage and determine if he’ll cast a shadow this year. Our storytime will delve into the magic of the transition to Spring and the secrets behind shadows. We don’t stop with just storytime! Get ready for an exciting experiment and craft session as we celebrate the first Gary’s Day!
Crafty Kids: Valentine Frames
Wednesday, February 14th, 5:00pm, Ages 6+
Join us for the perfect valentine craft to cherish someone you love, with someone you love! This month we’re decorating wooden frames with an assortment of embellishments. Materials provided by the library. Limited materials. Registration required, call (208) 472-2942 to register.
Slugs, Snails, & Slime Storytime
Friday, February 23rd, 10:30am, Ages 3-7
Slugs, snails, and slime, oh my! We’ll read, sing, play, and craft in this silly and educational storytime about our favorite mollusks. Make sure to stay after the storytime for a slime experiment, and puppet craft for the family to do together.
Puppet Show
Monday, February 26th & March 18th, 11:00am, All Ages
Get ready for a family-friendly spectacle that’ll have you laughing and cheering. After the show, stick around for a crafty adventure that’s bound to spark your creativity.
Feb: The Frog Prince Continued, Jon Scieszka
March: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle
Family Trivia
Tuesday, February 27th 5:30pm, All Ages
Form a team of 3-6 and join us for a fun-filled night of family-friendly questions. Trivia questions will range from Disney to Science, so study up! Pizza and drinks will be provided. Registration required. Please call (208)-472-2942 to register.
Pi Day!
Thursday, March 14th, 5:30pm, Youth, Ages 7-17
We are celebrating the mathematical constant that is Pi! March 14th or 3/14, is National Pi Day because the number for Pi begins with 3.14. Do you know the rest? If you can say the most digits of the never-ending irrational number you could win a prize! You thought we couldn’t make math fun! But when you add pizza and prizes to anything, it’s a party!
Tween Zone
Thursdays, 5:00pm, Ages 8-15 *No meetup 3/14
Science experiments, art projects, or games. No matter what the activity, it is gonna be a fun time with friends. Snacks are always provided!
ADULT HAPPENINGS
March: Dear Edward, by Ann Napolitano
Fit and Fall Proof: Senior Fitness Class
* No Class 3/5 &3/7
Tuesdays & Thursdays / 11:00am & 12:15pm
Qigong
* No Class 3/6
Wednesdays / 11:00am
Bingo
Last Wednesdays, 2/28 & 3/27- 3:00pm
Sound Bath Meditation *Ages 18+
* No Class 3/6
Wednesdays / 1:15pm
Women’s & Children’s Alliance
Beginning in March
3rd Wednesdays, 3/20, 1:00-3:00pm
Book Club
Feb: The Shipwreck Hunter, by David L. Mearns
2nd Thursdays, 2/8 & 3/14 – 2:00pm
Legal Clinic
*Registration Required
3rd Thursdays, 2/15 & 3/21- 4:00-6:00pm
Craft & Chat
*Registration Required
Every other month, 3/26 – 5:30-7:00pm
Special Adult Happenings
Tax Preparation with AARP
Saturdays, February 3rd-April 13th, 10:30am-2:30pm
Let the AARP Tax Aides help you navigate the confusing world of personal taxes. Bring all necessary tax documents. Walk-in appointments only.
For more information please refer to our website.
LEARN Lecture Series
Mondays, 10:30am (no lecture on 2/19 & 3/18)
LEARN and Senior Planet will help you navigate the internet safely.
- 2/5 Protecting Your Personal Information Online
- 2/12 How to Choose a New Computer
- 2/26 All Things Zoom
- 3/4 Online Health Resources at a Glance
- 3/11 YouTube
- 3/25 Google Maps
Birding Series with Golden Eagle Audubon
Wednesday, February 14th, 6:00pm & Tuesday, March 12th
Feb: Winter Birds & Ducks
Don’t let the disappearance of our seasonal songbirds get you down. Many species of ducks spend the fall and winter months in the Treasure Valley. Learn tips and strategies for finding winter ducks throughout the Treasure Valley and how to identify them.
March: Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are beautiful and lively birds that can make your backyard a real wild kingdom. Learn how to safely attract hummingbirds and how to identify them at your feeders and when you’re out and about.
Craft & Chat:
Beginner Crochet Essential Stitches: Make a Granny Square
Tuesday, March 26th, 5:30-7:00pm
Get crafty every other month, and hang out with library friends. It’s always a good time as we learn a new skill, or art technique, together. In this session of Craft & Chat we are bringing back our most requested class. We will learn some of the basic stitches of crochet, how to read a crochet pattern, and how to get your hobby moving with a beginner granny square lesson.
Registration required, call (208) 472-2942 to register.
Practical Strategies: Improving Brain Health
Thursday, February 22nd, 1:45-3:15
Participants will learn how to help improve their brain health including composite memory, verbal memory, executive function, sustained attention, processing speed, and more. We will explore the groundbreaking work of several doctors and neuroendocrinologists that have progressed our understanding of brain health. The goal of this presentation is that all participants will leave with new tools that they can use to improve their own mental performance and quality of life.
The Science of Happiness
Friday, March 29th, 2:30pm
Explore strategies for sustained long-term happiness, steering clear of temporary mood boosts. Happy individuals thrive in multiple roles, excelling as parents, spouses, employees, and friends. Additionally, they enjoy extended lifespans and, importantly, longer periods of good health.