June Programming at the CDA Library
June Programming at the CDA Library
Happy early summer! Here is June's PageTurner Newsletter!
JUNE PROGRAMMING
Children’s Weekly Programs
Ringmaster Reading Hour for Babies (0-18 mo) - Tuesdays June 18 through August 13 (10 am)
Celebrate the circus with a storytime that’s designed for caregivers to share quality time with their baby! We’ll bounce, giggle, listen to flannel stories, sing catchy songs, and make silly actions that will bring a smile to your little one’s face. Participants are encouraged to stick around afterward for playtime and adult conversation. You might even leave with ideas for new engaging ways to introduce developmental activities at home. Summer themes will include circus animals, clowns, and trains!
Ringmaster Reading Hour for Toddlers (18 mo-3 yo) - Thursdays June 20 through August 15 (10 am)
Bring your toddler to the library for some circus fun! Of course, we’ll read great stories, but there will also be plenty of singing, dancing, and silly moves to keep youngsters busy. All the activities are intended to delight and emphasize early learning concepts. After storytime, you’re invited to stay for unstructured playtime filled with creative opportunities and fun toys. Summer themes will include elephants, acrobats, and magic!
Ringmaster Reading Hour for Preschoolers (3-5 yo) - Fridays June 21 through August 16 (10 am)
Summer is a great time to introduce preschoolers to the fun of group activities such as storytime at the library! You can expect entertaining stories that nurture your child’s imagination along with fun activities that fuel their curiosity and build literacy skills. In addition to offering plenty of music and movement, this storytime always ends with an exciting, crowd-pleasing craft. Circus themes will include lions, carnivals, and Juggling!
Traveling Circus STEAM Storytime - Wednesdays June 18-August 14 (10 am)
Join us in parks all around town for summer storytimes and STEAM activities! At each event you can: choose a free book, do a craft or science project, and enter to win a grand prize!
June 19 – Circus Shapes at McEuen Park (504 E Front Ave)
June 26 – Daring Divers at Higgens Point State Park (E Coeur d’Alene Lake Dr)
July 3 – Amazing Feats of Length at Cherry Hill Park (1718 N 15th St)
July 10 – Human Cannonball at Shadduck Lane Park (1857 E Shadduck Ln)
July 17 Balancing Acts at North Pines Park (1015 E Lunceford Ln)
July 24 – Tree Ring Circus at G.O. Phippeny Park (827 N 8th St)
July 31 – Ring of Fire at Bluegrass Park (6071 N Courcelles Pkwy)
August 7 – Incredible Illusions at Landings Park (3849 W Longmeadow Dr)
August 14 – the Light Fantastic at McEuen Park (504 E Front Ave)
All Abilities Storytime (Ages 3-8) - Mondays, June 17 & 24 (10 am)
Join Miss Mandi for a story time designed for kids with sensory and adaptive needs and their caregivers. Designed to be welcoming to neurodivergence and disability, All Abilities Story Time uses a visual schedule. We will enjoy stories, music, movement, play, and sensory activities. Any child is welcome at this story time; stories and activities are typically at a preschool level. There will be noise-blocking headphones, weighted stuffed animals, and other sensory tools. Story time will be followed by an activity time, with all transitions announced.
What to expect during this story time: Attendees do not need to sit during the program. Children can feel free to stand or move around during the program as long as they are safe for themselves and others. Children can participate with their voices in any way they like to. Attendees are welcome to arrive late, leave early, and leave the story time room any time they need a break. Attendees can enjoy other activities of their choosing while listening to Miss Mandi read. The same schedule will be used each week, so attendees will know what to expect. If you would like a copy of the visual schedule ahead of time or if you have any questions, please email showard@cdalibrary.org
This event is geared to ages 3-8, but older and younger children are always welcome.
Sideshow Shenanigans (Ages 6-12) - Thursdays June 20 through August 15 (11-12pm)
This weekly program is your chance to explore the glitz and glitter of the circus arts! Become part of the spectacle by learning exciting new skills that will brighten your summer. We’ll meet inside the children’s library, but venture outside as needed.
June 20 – Costuming: create a tutu & clown getup that will dazzle your friends
June 27 - Juggling: learn the basics of this awesome artform with a local juggler
July 11 - Balloon Animals: have a blast twisting balloons into silly sculptures
July 18 - Face Painting: discover tips for turning your face into a masterpiece
July 25 - Hula Hooping: get some fun exercise while learning some hip tricks
August 1 - Carnival Cooking: cook up some fantastic food that’s fit for the fair
August 8 - Shadow Shows: use a TP roll to create an illuminated motion picture
August 15 - Magic Tricks: try out new tricks that’ll knock your socks right off
Children’s Special Programs
Summer Reading Log – June 1 through August 31
Step right up to “Read Under the Big Top” this summer at the library! Pick up a reading log in the children’s library to start keeping track of the minutes you spend with your nose in a good book. You’ll earn a prize and an entry into a raffle drawing when you reach the 4-hour, 8-hour, 12-hour, and 16-hour reading goals!
Scavenger Hunt Hoopla
Explore the children’s library during the month of June by participating in a fun scavenger hunt! After searching high and low to find hidden clues, you can turn in the completed activity sheet to receive a small prize!
Take & Make Crafts
While we take a break from regular programs, you can pick up a fun Take & Make craft to-go from the children’s library! They will be available during the weeks of June 3rd and June 10th, while supplies last.
Paws to Read (All Ages) – Monday, June 10 & 24 (10:30-12 pm)
Bring your young reader to the children’s library to read to a real, live therapy dog. This is the perfect program for children who are working on building their reading confidence or who love sharing books with a furry friend. These dogs love to hear stories and are ready to help you become the best reader you can be!
Circus Cinema – Monday, June 10 (3 pm)
Kick off summer with an animated movie on the big screen in the Community Room. We’ll be watching “Dumbo” while eating popcorn! This 1941 Walt Disney classic is about a young circus elephant who’s ridiculed because of his enormous ears, and a mouse that helps him to achieve his full potential. It’s rated G and has a runtime of 64 minutes.
Bricks & Blocks Over Break – Thursday, June 13 (1-3 pm)
While we’re taking a break from regular programs, come to the library to play with our collection of LEGO and Big Blue Blocks! We’re going to set out bins and bins of LEGO bricks and oodles of giant building blocks for kids to create whatever they’d like during this nonstructured play opportunity in the children’s library.
Saturday with the Symphony: A Children’s Program (3+yo) – Saturday, June 15 (11 am)
Children 3 and older can enjoy “Saturday with the Symphony” from 11-11:45 a.m. Saturday, at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. The free music education program is coordinated by the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra and recurs the third Saturday of each month. The music-filled hour typically includes a fun musical performance, an interactive activity and a book reading by the children’s librarian. Past musical performances have included traditional classical music, jazz, pop and world music. Come for a lively morning of musical enrichment.
Carnival Camps (Ages 9-12) - Special 2-week series in June, July, and August
Tuesdays, June 18 & 25 (1-3 pm) - Shadowbox Theatre: Have you been wanting to dabble in the art of storytelling? Then sign up for this 2-week series that will allow you to create your very own cardboard stage, scenery, and puppets that are only limited by your imagination and creativity. We'll explore light and shadows by planning, testing and redesigning your set, while writing a spectacular script. This program will culminate in a showcase of mini-plays for friends and family, then you can take home your masterpiece and light-source to continue performing at home! Registration and a commitment to attend both days is required.
July 16 & 23 - Spellbinding Book Arts: Explore the art of storytelling while learning the basics of hand bookbinding. We’ll create a comic-book style story and illustrations, then assemble an accordion style binding that’ll be perfect for grandly displaying your work!
August 6 & 13 - Circus STEAM with Chemical Reactions: Do you have plenty of scientific curiosity and love explosions? Then this camp is for you! We’ll create elephants toothpaste, circus slime, a cannonball launch, and more!
The Big Top Bash (Ages 2-12) - Outside Behind the library on Saturday, June 29 (10-12 pm)
Come one, come all... to the greatest little carnival on earth! You’re invited to help us celebrate “Summer Reading Under the Big Top,” where you can enjoy fun games, cotton candy, popcorn, balloon animals, storytime, prizes, juggling, face painting, snow cones, bubbles, crafts, and more! There will even be real ponies from Pony Go Round and circus-themed book giveaways!
Storytime at the Coeur d’Alene Carousel (Ages 3-8) – Monday, July 1 (10 am)
Meet the children’s librarian at the carousel (439 W Fort Grounds Drive) for a special storytime gathered around the painted ponies! We’ll read books, sing songs, and create a carousel craft, then each family will receive a beautiful picture book to take home. Afterward, the ride will start moving and those in attendance will have the opportunity to purchase a $2 carousel ticket to enjoy the attraction. The cost of a carousel ride is not included in the storytime. Please note that there are no restroom facilities at the carousel, and that the parking lot is paid parking.
If your child is interested in earning a free carousel ticket, they can do so through the library's summer reading prize program, which begins June 1st. Children who read 8 hours this summer earn a free CDA Carousel ticket!
Cecil's Magic Show – Wednesday, July 10 (2 pm)
Prepare to be enchanted and beguiled at the library by local magician extraordinaire, Cecil Lewis! His hilarious magic will incite raucous laughter that leaves you joyfully bewildered, and wondering, “how did he do that?” Join us in the Community Room to make memories of the impossible becoming possible.
StoryWalk® in the Parks
Stroll through McEuen Park this summer while reading Circus by Louis Ehlert. Each page of the book is posted alongside a path that stretches from the library to the playground. The Library’s Higgens Point State Park StoryWalk will feature Circus Bird by Jill Croft.
Teen Weekly Programs
#ClassicBookTok – Tuesdays June 18, 25 (released by 4 pm) - On TikTok, FB, Substack, and more
Listen to a selection from one of our YA Classics. Find out if it’s a Digital Book Club selection (meaning that multiple users can read it in eBook or eAudio format simultaneously). Learn how to create a classic book club with your friends!
This event is designed for patrons ages 12 and older.
Creative Arts Club – Thursdays June 20 & 27 (4-5 pm) - In the Teen Zone
Make art—and friends! Explore your creative, crafty, artistic side, and get help when you’re struggling creatively. We’ll have art and crochet supplies available to inspire your creations, or you can bring a project from home!
This event is designed for patrons ages 12-19 years old.
Gamers’ Guild – Fridays June 21 & 28 (4-5:30 pm) - In the Teen Zone
Play games together! Hangout with other local teens while playing games like League of Legends, chess, UNO, the Library’s Nintendo Switch games, board games from our Library of Things, or bring your own game to play!
This event is designed for patrons ages 12-19 years old.
Teen Special Programs
Teen Summer Reading Challenge (May 15 – Aug 31)
Read four books. Get the fifth one free! Be entered for a grand prize, too! Pick up a punch card from the Teen Zone to get started. Go to our website: https://cdalibrary.org/library-events/tsrc/ for more information. (for ages 12-19)
Weekly/Biweekly Adult Programs
Scribbler’s Society Writing Club - Mondays, June 10th & 24th (2 & 5 pm)
Join fellow writers for an hour of brainstorming, critiquing, and inspiration — in-person every 2nd and 4th Monday from 2-3 and 5-6 in the Gozzer Room. All skill levels and genres welcome. Geared toward adults. If you are interested in joining our email list, please email lmoore@cdalibrary.org for more information.
Yoga for You! - Mondays (9:30)
Join us for this Yoga program for adults. This blend of stretching, strengthening and balance work, along with relaxation, may be just what you’re looking for. Come enjoy the many benefits of this ancient practice! Your instructor, Gerry Bryak, will adapt poses to your needs so this yoga is truly for YOU! All levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced. Please bring a mat to class.
While everyone is always welcome at the Library, this event is intended for adults and the instruction is designed for an adult audience.
Tai Chi & Qi Gong - Mind Body Movement- Tuesdays (10 am)
Improve strength, balance, coordination, focus, breathwork and relaxation, all while exploring different movements from Tai Chi and Qi Gong styles. All movements can be done within your own comfort zone and mobility level. No special equipment or clothing needed, wear what is comfortable for you. Avoid wearing flip flops or slides. Chairs will be available for those that need to sit or use for extra balance. This program is for anyone at any age and any ability level. Your instructor Christine brings over 25 years of experience in teaching and sharing Tai Chi and Qi Gong.
While everyone is always welcome at the Library, this event is intended for adults and the instruction is designed for an adult audience.
Stronger in Body & Mind – Wednesdays, June 5 & 19 (10 am)
Low-impact fitness & strength training class for all ages. Feel stronger, fitter, refreshed and more focused! Jeannette, a trainer with over a decade of experience, will guide you to work at your own personal level, with modifications as needed. Whole body workout, using dumbbells, body weights, and simple resistance training. We’ll add a bit of cardio, flexibility and finish with a guided mindfulness practice. For any questions email Jeannette at StrongerBodyMind@gmail.com
*It is recommended to please bring a pair of light weights/dumbbells, a mat and a bottle of water!
While everyone is always welcome at the Library, this event is intended for adults and the instruction is designed for an adult audience.
Community Sew-In – Thursdays (12-3 pm)
Join us in our weekly sewing sessions! Are you working on a quilting project and want to connect with fellow enthusiasts? Come along and socialize, ask for advice, or whatever else you might need. Don't forget to bring your sewing machine (or your hand-sewing materials), your fabric, your extension cord, and your enthusiasm for sewing! Meet us in the Community Room and let's get creative.
All ages are welcome for this program, there is no instruction provided.
Adult/All Ages programming
Adult Summer Reading Challenge - June 1 – August 31
Pick up a wallet-sized challenge card at the Adult Circulation Desk, tell us what you read, let us know what you thought about it, and give it back to the Circ Desk. Each book you read, and each review you write, gets you an entry into the summer library prize drawing.
Grab more points, and extra entries into the prize drawing, by reviewing your reads on our online form.
Lawyer in the Library- Thursday, June 6 and August 1 (4-6 pm)
The Library is partnering with the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP) to provide resources for low-income individuals and families in Idaho who require civil legal services and cannot afford to pay for them. Although they are unable to assist with criminal issues or fee generating cases, these free legal clinics are an opportunity to receive advice and counseling from local attorneys who volunteer their time and expertise. Registration is required and must be done at least 24 hours before the clinic, every first Thursday of the month in the Gozzer Room.
While everyone is always welcome at the Library, this event is intended for adults.
Mindful Doodling - Friday, June 7 (4-5 pm)
De-stress after a long week with our Mindful Doodling hour. Mindful Doodling is a self-directed art program in which we will relax with light music, tea, and hot chocolate while doodling special patterns on tiles following the ZenTangle © Method. The first 15 minutes of the program will be spent following an instructional video on how to make a special ZenTangle creation using special ink and tools, followed by “freestyle” doodling for the rest of the hour (directions and materials will be provided). No previous art skill required. This program is appropriate for adults, teens, and tweens. The ZenTangle © Method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas and is copyrighted.
Medicare Workshops - Wednesday June 12 (3:00-4:30 pm)
Join us for our quarterly session that focuses on an Introduction to Medicare 101 & 201
SHIBA is presenting a series of senior health workshops at the library. Join us for any of the series. Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) serves Idahoans on Medicare and those who help them by offering free, unbiased Medicare benefits information and assistance through workshops, group presentations and personal counseling. SHIBA is Idaho’s provider for the federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs). The program is partially funded by and operated under the authority of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL).
History Hour Lecture - Wednesday, June 12 (5:30 pm)
In this monthly lecture series, join us in the Community Room at the Library for a special presentation with the Museum of North Idaho, featuring a local author or historian who will talk about Idaho’s fascinating heritage.
The History of Cougar Gulch - Courtney E. Beebe presents a history of the settlement of the Cougar Gulch and Meadowbrook area south of the Spokane River. The lecture will focus on the impact of Euro-American settlement on the Schitsu'umsh (Coeur d'Alene Tribe) Reservation, and the resulting uniquely isolated, stump farming community. It will also include an overview of historic properties, family legacies, and mysteriously disappearing rural schools.
Novel Destinations – Thursday, June 13 (7 pm)
David and Rebecca Kilmer are set to deliver a presentation on their recent trip to Argentina as part of the latest event in the Library's Novel Destinations Series. The Kilmers' talk will feature the art and culture of Buenos Aires, the expansive mountains and lakes close to San Carlos de Bariloche, the striking peaks and glaciers of El Calafate and El Chaltén, and the luxurious vineyards of Mendoza.
Sit-n-Stitch – Wednesday, June 19 (11 am)
New to crochet and knitting? Always wanted to learn? Want to come and craft with some friendly faces? Join us on the third Wednesday of every month for our crochet Sit-n-Stitch! Materials, patterns, and project help will be provided. All skill levels are welcome, feel free to bring your own handwork projects! You can find us this month in the Jameson Room.
This event is intended for patrons ages 12 and older and the content is designed for an audience of that age.
Juneteenth Read-in – Wednesday, June 19 (12-2 pm)
Celebrate Juneteenth by reading books by Black authors! Bring your own blanket and lunch and have a nice time reading outside with others. Meet us on the park-side of the Library. Books for varying ages (children, teens, and adults) will be on display and available for checkout just outside of the Community Room (for all-ages)
Children and families are encouraged to participate after the storytime in McEuen Park (10-11).
This event is designed for all-ages.
Writing in Flow: 13 Centering Techniques to Find Joy Every Day
Writing in Flow is a three-part series that offers a practical approach to Carl Jung's Active Imagination process. This program is designed for creative people, not only for genre writers. Hands-on activities center on expressive writing, meditations, and mini-lessons. Get out of your comfort zone with journaling, dream work, flow dance, haiku, mandala drawing and other creative media for personal transformation. You can change overwhelm into overflowing joy.
Saturday, June 22nd (10:30 am-12:30 pm) - The Personal Narrative: Stories of Redemption, Identity and Transformation
Ukulele Club - Saturday, June 22 (3-4:45 pm)
Want to play ukulele with others? Join local ukulele enthusiast, Brittany Clapp-Abdella, for a monthly community Ukulele Club. Learn to play the ukulele or just join the ukulele jam session. Find us in the Nelson from 3-4 pm and learn basic skills, such as tuning your strings, chord positions, strumming patterns, etc. From 4pm on, the gathering will become a ukulele jam session, where you can improvise or share a song you’re writing or learning.
At this time, you must bring your own ukulele. If you don’t have one, but you would still like to participate, please contact Angela Flock at aflock@cdalibrary.org (for all-ages)
This event is designed for all-ages and ability levels.
Spring 2024 Walking Adventures – Come learn about the natural wonders and history that are right in your backyard! This series of walks will take us around Tubbs Hill and the surrounding area as we explore the flora, fauna, geology, and history of the local area. Each walk will be led by a local community member eager to share their passion and knowledge. We will meet at the lower entrance of the library (outside the Community Room) unless otherwise specified, and walk towards our destination together; each walk will be about two hours. Please dress for the weather, wear appropriate shoes for a moderate hike, and bring water.
Forest Health on Tubbs Hill- Saturday, June 22 (8 am) - Learn about the health and history of Tubbs Hill with Mark Weadick, a retired forester and member of the Tubbs Hill Foundation. Nick Goodwin, Coeur d’Alene’s Urban Forester, will be joining us to talk about the City’s grant for fuel reduction on the hill and plans for future tree planting. We will be walking the Tubbs Hill main loop trail, learning about the various species of trees, how insect and disease activity on the hill affects forest health, and what measures will be taken in the future to help keep our forest healthy. We will be meeting at the East side (10th Street) parking lot and will proceed on the main loop trail. While this hike will not be too strenuous, we will be gone for around 3 hours so please dress for the weather and bring water.
Medicinal Plants in Your Backyard – Wednesday, June 26 (9:15 am) - Have you ever wondered what medicines may live in your own backyard? Or what traditional uses and benefits a flower has beyond being just pretty to look at? Join local naturopathic medical doctor and former guide, Dr. Casey Carr on this two-part series, to learn about which local plants serve as useful and powerful medicines in our area. Kids are welcomed and encouraged to attend and join as this will be a family-friendly event.
Pageturners Book Club – Wednesday, June 26 (10:15 am)
The Pageturners Book Club is discussing “The Night Watchman” by Louise Erdrich.
Based on the extraordinary life of National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich’s grandfather who worked as a night watchman and carried the fight against Native dispossession from rural North Dakota all the way to Washington, D.C., this powerful novel explores themes of love and death with lightness and gravity and unfolds with the elegant prose, sly humor, and depth of feeling of a master craftsman. Pageturner discussions are lecture-based and open to any adult reader. Books are available for check out at the the Reference Desk. For more information call or email JD Smithson, 208-769-2315 ext 455., communications@cdalibrary.org
Tips for Aspiring Authors - Thursday, June 27 (5:30 pm)
Are you a prospective author intimidated by the publishing process? Join Courtney Davis, a local author and the submissions coordinator for 5 Prince Publishing, as she talks about her writing process and experiences with publishing over the last twenty years. She will provide tips for querying authors, discuss what she looks for in a cover letter and those first three chapters, and offer advice for writers at any stage of writing, editing or publishing. Questions will be welcome with a book signing to follow.
Trash Crafts
In a world filled with disposable items, there lies an opportunity to turn trash into treasure through the art of trash crafts. These crafts not only help reduce waste but also allow for creative expression and resourcefulness. Join us for this crafting series where we upcycle everyday items like old bottles, newspapers, and cardboard into new and beautiful creations. Together we can breathe new life into objects that would otherwise end up in landfills.
Statement Mirrors - Friday, June 28 (1-3 pm) - Learn how to make a unique statement mirror out of recycled magazines!