Happenings 2023

FEBRUARY & MARCH

U.S. Navy Woodwind Trio Performance — CANCELLED

Thursday, February 9th, 5:30pm
Enjoy an evening performance from the talented wind ensemble, the United States Navy Band. Light drinks and refreshments provided.

Bad Art Night

Wednesday, February 8th, 5:30-7:00pm, Adults
No Artistic skills? No problem! In this event you will be encouraged to create terribly tacky works of “Art”. A great date night without the pressure of Valentines’ Day! Compete as a 2-person team or individual. Everyone will be supplied with basic art supplies, and some more unconventional ones. After creating, we will hold a badly put-together gallery show where we will vote on the WORST one. The winner will receive a trophy and the accolade of being the Best Bad Artist around. Light drinks and refreshments provided.  Registration encouraged. Call (208) 472-2942 to register.

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

Wednesday, March 1st, 6:00pm

Celebrate one of the world’s most beloved children’s authors with cookies and fun Dr. Seuss-style activities. There will be crafts to make, games to play, face painting, and so much more!

Pi Day!

Tuesday, 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 to anything, it’s a party! Bring the whole family for activities, treats, and a chance to win a prize.

YOUTH AND FAMILY HAPPENINGS

Special Youth Happenings

Bilingual Music & Movement
Muévete Al Ritmo Bilingüe

Fridays, 10:00am, All ages
Join us and enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish. Presentando un nuevo programa semanal! Acompáñenos y disfrute de cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español.

Kindergarten Readiness

Wednesdays, 11:00am, Ages 4-6
New Session starts February 1st
In this special kindergarten prep class, meets storytime, children ages 4-6 will learn about the alphabet, writing, numbers, colors, shapes, and classroom skills, with new weekly topics to discover and explore.

Rainbow Windchimes

Tuesday, March 21st, 5:00pm, Ages 6+
Kids LOVE craft projects at any age, and what better project for the windy month of March than a colorful wind chime? Materials will be provided by the library. Limited materials. Registration encouraged, call (208) 472-2942 to register.

Ready! Kindergarten Workshop

Wednesday, February 22nd, & Wednesday, March 29th, 5:30p.m-7:30 p.m.
Parents and Caregivers of children ages 4-5 will learn how to turn everyday moments into exciting learning moments. You will get a kit with some amazing educational toys geared to your child’s age at each workshop! Each kit contains enough tools for a family to “Play With a Purpose”, to help children develop school-readiness skills. Dinner will be catered by Life’s Kitchen. Registration is required. Call (208) 472-2942 to register or register on our website.

Library Lovers Storytime

Friday, February 10th, 10:30am, Ages 3-7

February is National Library Lover’s Month and we are celebrating. Join us to share your love of the Library and books with a storytime followed by a book-loving craft & activity.

And since we are celebrating Libraries and books, each child can choose a free book!

Meet the Raptors

Wednesday, March 22nd, 1:00pm
Soar with the Bureau of Land Management Raptors from the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA). Meet live raptors up close, and learn about your public lands. This wild and educational program is sure to ruffle your feathers!

The Day the Crayons Quit Storytime

Friday, March 24th, 11:00am, Ages 3-7

Join us for a special colorful storytime! This time we will explore and be inspired by the tale told in the wonderful picture book The Day the Crayons Quit, by Drew Daywalt. After stories & songs, children will have the opportunity to go on a scavenger hunt and adopt their very own crayons.

Special Tween & Teen Happenings

Tween Zone

Thursdays, 5:00pm, Ages 8-15 *No meetup 3/23

Join us for an awesome new activity each week! Science experiments, art projects, or games. No matter what the activity, it is gonna be a fun time with friends. Snacks are always provided!

Tween & Teen Night with the Reuseum

Thursday, March 23rd, 5:00pm-6:30pm, ages 8-17

Deconstruct some antiquated tech and turn it into a robot! Hosted by the amazing people at the Reuseum, here in Garden City, so you know it’s gonna be awesome! All materials provided, with limited space.  Registration required. Call (208) 472-2942 to register.

ADULT HAPPENINGS

Special Adult Happenings

Tax Preparation with AARP

Saturdays, February 4th-April 15th, 12:00pm-4:00pm
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.

Cardmaking

Thursday, February 2nd, 6:00pm
Make a beautifully crafted card with materials supplied by the library. This time we will make a Valentine’s Day Card.
Registration is encouraged, call (208) 472-2942 to register.

Healthy Living: Yoga & Journaling

Thursday, February 23rd, 5:30-7:00pm
In this workshop, we will use both journaling and yoga as a way to explore what forgiveness is. As a way to fully explore what it means to forgive ourselves and others, we will journal about what the words mean, and then move with yoga to allow another form of expression. This is an introductory workshop for adults. Come dressed in comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat/towel, a notebook, and a pen/pencil.

Treasure Valley Reads Book and Tasting Club

Wednesday, March 22nd, 5:30pm
2023’s Treasure Valley Reads book is Khabaar: An Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory, and Family, by Madhushree Ghosh. Questioning and learning about food through immigration and migration is integral to the author’s own immigrant journey to America as a daughter of Indian refugees who keeps her parents’ memory alive through her Bengali food. Together we will discuss Khabaar and taste Indian food, from Madhuban restaurant, which is shared in the book. Bring in a printed family recipe to share!  Registration encouraged, call (208) 472-2942 to register.

Mosaic Creation ~ Craft & Chat

Tuesday, March 7th, 5:30-7:00pm
Learn the ancient art of mosaics in this hands-on beginner’s mosaic workshop. Each attendee should bring ideas about a design they would like to create – we provide the rest. Limited materials.  Registration required, call (208) 472-2942 to register.

Genealogy 101: Getting Started

Tuesday, March 21st, 5:30pm
This workshop is for the beginner! Learn about available free resources including webinars, websites, and genealogy courses. If you are curious about starting your family tree, this workshop will get you started and help you decide how to organize all of the floating paper, family stories, and photos.

Conversational Spanish

February 14th & 28th, March 14th & 28th, 6:00pm
Going on know, or learn the basics! Light refreshments provided. vacation and want to brush up on your Spanish? Come extend what you already know, or learn the basics! Light refreshments provided.

The Women’s & Children’s Alliance

February 15th & March 15th, 1:30-3:30pm
The WCA operates shelters and provides counseling, legal advocacy, crisis services, and more to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.