Happenings 2025
FEBRUARY & MARCH
Unlock The Gut-Brain Connection: A Key to Mental Health
Wednesday, February 12th, 5:30pm
Dr. Madelein Shafferman, NMD, will explore the powerful relationship between the gut and brain and how it impacts mental health. Discover how addressing gut health can help manage anxiety, depression, and overall mental well-being. Learn actionable steps to support the gut-brain axis and take charge of your emotional and physical health.
Open Letter Press Valentines
Tuesday, February 11th, 5:30pm
“Open Letter Collective” is a non-profit organization providing quality education in printmaking to the Treasure Valley. Make a Valentine while learning how to hand carve an eraser stamp and press a design with a portable press. Time and materials are generously provided by Open Letter Collective & GCPL. Materials are limited. Registration required, call (208) 472-2942 to register.
Youth Gardening Workshop
Monday, March 17th, 3:00pm-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
Tuesday, March 18th, 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
| Music & Movement | *No Class 2/17 | Mondays / 10:30am |
| Tuesdays / 10:00am | ||
| Kindergarten Readiness, ages 3-6. *Registration Required | Wednesdays / 11:00am | |
| Toddler Tunes & Tales | Thursdays / 10:00am | |
| Tween Zone, ages 8-15 | Thursdays / 5:00pm | |
| Puppet Show, All Ages | Monthly on a Friday, 2/14 & 3/21– 11:00am | |
| Crafty Kids | Every other month, 2/5 – 5:30-6:30pm |
Special Youth Happenings
Kindergarten Readiness
Wednesdays, 11:00am, Ages 3-6, New session starts February 5th
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.
Crafty Kids: Pop-Up Cards
Wednesday, February 5th, 5:30pm, Ages 6+
Pop into the library for pop-up crafting! Join us to make a 3-D Valentine for your loved one, using folding, cutting, and all your creative skills. Your creation is sure to let your loved ones know they make your heart POP! Registration required, call (208) 472-2942 to register.
Family Karaoke
Wednesday, February 26th, 5:30pm, Ages 6+
Are you the kind of family that knows all the words to the Moana soundtrack? If one of you starts singing a song, the others MUST finish it? If so, your family needs to join us for this special event that is sure to keep you all singing and moving. We are hosting a night of family-friendly tunes and grooves. Let’s fill the library with the sound of music! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Puppet Show
Friday, February 14th & March 21st, 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: Cinderella
Mar: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle
Pi Day!
Friday, March 14th, 4:00pm-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
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
| Fit and Fall Proof: Senior Fitness Class | *Registration Required. *No Class 3/4 & 3/6 |
Tuesdays & Thursdays / 11:00am & 12:15pm |
| Qigong | *No Class 3/5 | Wednesdays / 11:00am |
| Sound Bath Meditation | *No Class 3/5 | Wednesdays / 1:00pm |
| Bingo | Wednesdays, 2/26 & 3/26 – 3:00pm | |
| Women’s & Children’s Alliance | Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday 2/19 & 3/19, 1:30-3:30pm |
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| Book Club | Feb: The Ride of Her Life, by Elizabeth Letts March: Solito, by Javier Zamora |
2nd Thursdays, 2/13 & 3/13 – 2:00pm |
| Legal Clinic | *Registration Required | 3rd Thursdays, 2/20 & 3/20 – 4:00-6:00pm |
| Craft & Chat | *Registration Required | Every other month, 3/25 – 5:30-7:00pm |
Sound Bath is Back! Sound Bath & Immersive Music Meditations
Every Wednesday, 1:00pm
Soundwell Boise consists of two to five skillful ambient musicians, who weave together a multi-texture tapestry of calming tones. The intent is to help you relax, release stress and tension, and access a state of enhanced wellness.
Tax Preparation with AARP
Saturdays, February 1st-April 12th, 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.
Beginning Dream Appreciation Workshop
Thursday, February 27th, 5:30pm
Get ready to experience an engaging session on dream appreciation! Learn how to create a safe and supportive dream group, and explore the Haden Institute’s 14-step method. In the first hour, you’ll gain an overview of Dreamwork and practice techniques. After a break, helped by program partners, smaller groups will focus on projecting and sharing insights from dreams. Facilitated by Kevin Laughlin, Ph.D., an experienced dream group leader with over 450 hours of dream study. Registration required. Call 208-472-2942 to register.
The Power of Preventive Medicine: Simple Steps to Stay Healthy Longer
Wednesday, March 12th, 5:30pm
Join Dr. Holthouse for an engaging and insightful talk on how preventive medicine can transform your health and longevity. Discover practical, everyday strategies to maintain wellness, reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, and live a healthier, more vibrant life. Learn how small, proactive changes in your lifestyle can yield significant long-term benefits for your body and mind. This empowering session is perfect for anyone looking to take charge of their health and embrace a proactive approach to well-being.
Craft & Chat: Macrame Mini Plant Holders
Tuesday, March 25th, 5:30pm-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 will learn some basic macramé knots & complete a miniature plant hangar. Just the right size for a tiny succulent to hang from your rearview mirror or wherever a tiny plant needs to live in your life.
Registration required, call (208) 472-2942 to register.