CdA Events Calendar - Kids
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Coeur d'Alene Library - Kids
COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY
702 E. Front Ave., CdA
208-769-2315
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SPECIAL KIDS' PROGRAMS include:​​​​​​​
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"Paws to Read" - Nov 4, 10:30 am-noon; Nov 4, 3:30-5 pm
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"Saturday With the Symphony" - Nov 16, 11 am for ages 3+
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"National Park Explorers: Grand Canyon" - Nov 14, 1-2 pm & 4-5 pm for ages 6-12
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"American Girl of the Month Club: Caroline" - Nov 21, 1-2 pm & 4-5 pm for ages 6-12
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"Kids' Movie at the Library: Migration" - Nov 26, 2 pm. Popcorn too!
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"Bricks & Blocks over Break" - Nov 27, 1-3 pm
WEEKLY CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS include:
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"Autumn Baby Story Time" (0-18 mo), Tuesdays, 9 & 11 am
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"Autumn Toddler Story Time" (18 mo-3 yrs), Thursdays, 9 & 11 am
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"Autumn Pre-School Story Time" (3-5 yrs), Fridays, 9 & 11 am
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"From Books to Bricks" (ages 6-12), Tuesdays, 4-5 pm
For more info on children's programs, contact Youth Services Librarian, at 208-769-2315.
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TEEN PROGRAMMING includes:​
For teen programs, contact Young Adult Coordinator at 208-769-2315.
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Creativity at Gizmo
GIZMO-CDA
NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE CAMPUS
Address TBA
208-929-4029
GIZMO-CDA is Coeur d'Alene's community makerspace for ages pre-K & older. It is a place where art, design, technology & tools join together the hands & minds of participants.
Programs for kids & teens vary by season. Click HERE to see what Gizmo-CdA is currently offering FREE of charge.​
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Cooling Splash Pads in Parks
SPLASH PADS IN AREA PARKS
Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls & Rathdrum
PUBLIC PARKS - FREE
Seasonal
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McEuen Park, 420 E. Front Ave., CdA
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Landings, 3849 Long Meadow Dr., CdA
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Bluegrass, 6071 N. Courcelles Parkway, CdA
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Syringa, 2975 N. Bunchgrass Dr., PF
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Tullamore, E. Bogie Dr., PF
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Beck, 2610 Howell Rd., PF
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Majestic, 5750 W. Majestic Ave., Rathdrum
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Skateparks & BMX Freestyle
CITY OF COEUR D'ALENE
"Woody McEvers Skate Park"
607 Northwest Blvd., CdA
This exciting skate park serves as a regional draw for skaters & experiences a large amount of use.
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FREE & open to the public! More info & interactive map can be seen HERE.
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CITY OF RATHDRUM
"Rathdrum Skate Park"
adjacent to P&R Dept., 7851 W. Main St.
On .10 acres (4,200 sf), this concrete skate park is available for skateboard enthusiasts, complete with half-pipe, grinding boxes & rails.
It has outdoor lighting & is open 7 am-10 pm in the summer months.
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"Playland Pier Carousel"
439 W. Fort Grounds Dr., Coeur d'Alene
208-666-4879
Seasonal
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Not quite FREE, but well worth $2.50 to ride the original Playland Pier Carousel (aka Coeur d'Alene Carousel). Children under 42" tall ride with an adult (one token for both). Weight limits apply.
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Hand-carved by the Herschell-Spillman Engineering Co. in New York (1922), the carousel has 20 ponies & 2 chariots. Click HERE for carousel history.
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"Kids Bowl Free" Program
SUNSET BOWLING CENTER
202 W. Sunset Ave., CdA
208-667-2605
Seasonal
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FREE bowling for kids (ages 2-18)
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All participants must wear bowling shoes. Standard rental fees apply.
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Times vary
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Online registration HERE
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Store Events for Youngsters
These businesses offer in-store activities, workshops & special events for children, FREE of charge (or for a minimal fee), on various dates. **Double-check store location when signing up.​​​
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901 W. Appleway Ave., CdA
208-665-1313​​​​​
Dec 14 | 10 am-1 pm (Sat)
"Spinning Snowflake"​
Crafty DIY workshops for children to enjoy with parents available FREE of charge each month. Registration needed.
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Silver Lake Plaza, 225 W. Canfield Ave., CdA
208-772-6333​
Explore! Have fun! (Note: Parent/adult must accompany child.) Click links for event dates, details & registration.
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220 W. Kathleen Ave., CdA
208-676-1441
Held the 1st Saturday of each month, workshops are FREE of charge! Register online.
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101 N. Cabela Way, Post Falls
208-777-6300
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1316 N. 4th St., CdA
208-676-9730
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Special Library Programs
Click link above for event schedules at these libraries:
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Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St., 208-773-1506
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Rathdrum Library, 16320 Hwy 41, 208-687-1029​
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Hayden Library, 8385 N. Gov't Way, 208-772-5612
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Athol Library, 30399 Third St., 208-683-2979​
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Spirit Lake Library, 32575 N. 5th St., 208-623-5353
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Harrison Library, 111 Coeur d'Alene Ave., 208-689-3976
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Pinehurst Library, 107 Main St., 208-682-3483
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Click HERE for an awesome display of FREE monthly activities for children, teens & adults.
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Ask about "Library of Things" which are collections/kits which can be borrowed for home use. Examples are: candy-making, Christmas stamps, egg incubator, telescope, felting, birdwatching, quilting, knitting, rock tumbler, cake decorating, crocheting, jewelry making/repair, dog cookie cutters, flora & fauna stamps, Chromebooks, Viewmaster & vintage reels, digital film scanner & Kodak 8 mm film projector.
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Explorer kits include: foraging, hiking, insects, wildflowers, trees & shrubs, rocks/gems & animal tracks. More info - email roxannek@communitylibrary.net.
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Can't travel to the library? Let the full-service library-on-wheels come to you. Check out books & audiovisual materials for all ages. View the Bookmobile's schedule HERE.
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Home School Resources
HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES
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To empower learning at home, COMMUNITY LIBRARY NETWORK has launched a new website focusing on resources for home-schooling. See it HERE.
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Help Getting Started
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Libratory - a program for kids with focus on science, technology & art for ages 5-10 in-person at libraries (Pinehurst, Hayden, Post Falls, & Rathdrum).
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Groups/Co-ops
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Curriculum
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Printables
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Blogs
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Educational You-Tube Channels/Podcasts
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Field Trips (Local & Virtual)
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Photo Credit - Art on the Roof
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