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Happenings 2023

OCTOBER & NOVEMBER

Halloween Spooktacular

Tuesday, October 17th, 5:30pm-6:30pm, All Ages
Enjoy kid-friendly Halloween fun at the library. Join us for spooky crafts, food, games, and of course, candy! Dress up in costume and enter our costume contest for a chance to win a prize.

Read For the Record ~ A Storytime

Thursday, October 26th, 11:00am, All Ages
“Read for the Record is the world’s largest shared reading experience, bringing people across the country and around the world together to read the same book on the same day and share the joy and connection of reading.” GCPL would like to invite you to team up with everyone in the country participating in this event. We will read together the book, With Lots of Love, by Jenny Torres Sanchez. And afterward, we will do a craft inspired by the book.

Idaho Family Reading and Togetherness

Celebrate family and literacy by reading together during the month of November! We want children to know that reading is rewarding, so each family member who reads the book will earn a prize. This year’s title is Sideways Stories from Wayside School, by Louis Sachar. Read the story aloud or as a family book club. Either way, you earn a prize! Pick up a free copy of the book at the library, while supplies last, starting November 1st. Don’t forget to attend our fun Idaho Family Reading Celebration. Details below.

Idaho Family Reading Celebration

Wednesday, November 29th, 5:30-6:30pm
Join us in our celebration of family reading! The festivities will include cupcakes, crafts centered around the book, literacy activities, games, and a raffle. You do not want to miss this carnival-like celebration of reading!

YOUTH AND FAMILY HAPPENINGS

Special Youth Happenings

Introducing a New Storytime — Family Storytime

Mondays, Starting November 6th, 10:00am, All Ages
A storytime for the entire family to read, sing, and learn together. Make sure to stay after storytime for a themed craft!

Kindergarten Readiness

Wednesdays, 11:00am, Ages 3-6, New session starts October 11th
This special 6-week program meets once a week to help prepare children aged 3-6 for Kindergarten. Each week, we will learn about the alphabet, cutting, writing, numbers, shapes, classroom skills, and a special topic!
Limited Spaces. Registration is required. Please call (208)-472-2942 to register.

Puppet Show

Monday, October 9th & November 20th, 11:00am, All Ages
Join library friends every month for a fun family-friendly performance, and stay after for a craft.
Oct: The Little Green Witch, by Barbara Barbieri McGrath
Nov: Little Red Riding Hood

Not – So – Spooky Storytime

Friday, October 20th, 10:30am, Ages 3-8
Ghouls and Boos of even the sweetest nature want to get into the Halloween spirit, just maybe without the spooky parts! Come for the stories and songs and stay after to learn how to be a storyteller, and create a Jack-o-Character with mini pumpkins.

Crafty Kids – Backpack Tags

Wednesday, October 25th, 5:00pm, Ages 6+
Crafting is a relaxing activity that strengthens creativity while having fun! Now that the school year has kicked into gear we will give your backpack, satchel, or book bag a little makeover with fun and personalized tags. All materials will be provided by the library.  Registration required, call (208)-472-2942 to register.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover & PJ Storytime

Wednesday, November 8th, 6:00pm, All Ages
Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at the library! Join us for a special PJ Storytime and leave your stuffed buddy for a night of fun! If you cannot make it to the storytime, please drop off your buddy during open library hours on Tuesday. Pick them up Wednesday, anytime after 2pm. When you pick up your buddy you will get a picture collage of all the fun they had with friends!

Dinosaur Storytime

Friday, November 17th, 10:30am, Ages 3-8
Did you know dinosaurs LOVE to read? Come join some dinosaur friends for this special themed storytime. We will have some dinosaur friends for you to adopt and take home, you just have to promise to read to them every day!
Registration required, call (208) 472-2942 to register.

Tween Zone

Thursdays, 5:00pm, Ages 8-15
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!

ADULT HAPPENINGS

Special Adult Happenings

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, October 10th & November 14th, 5:30-7:00pm
Get crafty with us each month and hang out with library friends. It’s always a good time as we learn a new skill, or art technique, together. Materials supplied by the library.
Registration required, call (208)-472-2942 to register.

• October: Pumpkin String & Nail Art
  • This popular shabby chic home decor is easy and fun to make! Please bring a small hammer. All other materials provided.
• November: Beautiful Bookmarks
  • In this session, we will explore different watercolor techniques, create tassels, and add beads and charms to beautiful and giftable bookmarks. Good enough for gifts, but you might just want to keep them for yourself!

Garden City Community Legal Clinic

Monthly on the 3rd Thursday, October 19th & November 16th, 4:00-6:00pm
The Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP) provides civil legal services to those who cannot afford to pay for them. IVLP recruits attorneys from local communities who volunteer their time and expertise through advice and counsel on your civil legal matter.
Registration is required 24 hours before the clinic. You will be called when you have a confirmed time slot. Visit https://laserfiche.isb.idaho.gov/Forms/ClinicReg to register or scan the QR code below.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, October 10th & November 14th, 5:30-7:00pm
Get crafty with us each month and hang out with library friends. It’s always a good time as we learn a new skill, or art technique, together. Materials supplied by the library.
Registration required, call (208)-472-2942 to register.

• October: Pumpkin String & Nail Art
  • This popular shabby chic home decor is easy and fun to make! Please bring a small hammer. All other materials provided.
• November: Beautiful Bookmarks
  • In this session, we will explore different watercolor techniques, create tassels, and add beads and charms to beautiful and giftable bookmarks. Good enough for gifts, but you might just want to keep them for yourself!

The Women’s & Children’s Alliance

Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday, October 18th & November 15th, 1:30-3:30pm
The WCA operates shelters, provides counseling, legal advocacy, and crisis services to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. For more information, visit www.wcaboise.org.

Election Day

Tuesday, November 7th, 8:00am-8:00pm
Do you know where your polling place is? On election day, the Council Chambers is one of many voting precincts. Visit adacountyelections.com for more information on your polling place, and to preview your ballot. To vote, bring a form of ID. Voters not registered in advance may do so and vote by bringing a photo ID and proof of residence.

Introducing a New Wellness Program ~ Sound Bath & Immersive Music Meditations

Starting November 8th, Monthly on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 1:15pm

Soundwell Boise consists of two to five skillful ambient musicians, who weave together a multi-texture tapestry of calming tones played on crystal singing bowls, steel tongue drums, bronze gongs, ambient guitar, melodious chimes, native-American flutes, and more. The intent is to help you relax, release stress and tension, and access a state of enhanced wellness. You are fully immersed in a sea of serene sound, often experiencing multiple waves of ever-deepening inner peace!