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CdA Events Calendar - Kids

Kids' activities are endless in Coeur d'Alene!

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Special Library Programs

COMMUNITY LIBRARY NETWORK

(Post Falls, Hayden, Athol, Spirit Lake, Pinehurst, Harrison & Rathdrum)

www.communitylibrary.net

Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St. 208-773-1506
Rathdrum Library, 16320 Hwy 41; 208-687-1029
Hayden Library, 8385 N. Gov't Way; 208-772-5612
Athol Library, 30399 Third St.; 208-683-2979
Spirit Lake Library, 32575 N. 5th St., 208-623-5353

Harrison Library, 111 Coeur d'Alene Ave.; 208-689-3976
Pinehurst Library, 107 Main St., 208-682-3483

Click HERE for an awesome display of FREE monthly activities for children, teens & adults.

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 & more.

Explorer kits include: foraging, hiking, insects, wildflowers, trees & shrubs, rocks/gems & animal tracks. More info - contact Roxanne at roxannek@communitylibrary.net.

"Playland Pier Carousel"

**Special events: Oct 31 (Sat), 3-7 pm for Halloween rides & trick-or-treats; Nov 27 (Fri), 1-5 pm for downtown lighting ceremony.

COEUR D'ALENE CAROUSEL

439 W. Fort Grounds Dr., Coeur d'Alene

208-666-4879

Not quite FREE, but well worth $2.50 to ride the original Playland Pier Carousel (aka Coeur d'Alene Carousel) in 2022. Children under 42" tall ride with an adult (one token for both). Weight limits apply.

Hand-carved by the Herschell-Spillman Engineering Co. in New York (1922), the carousel has 20 ponies & 2 chariots. Click HERE for carousel history.

"Kids Bowl Free" Program

**2022**

SUNSET BOWLING CENTER

202 W. Sunset Ave., CdA

208-667-2605

FREE bowling for kids (ages 2-18); coming again 2022
All participants must wear bowling shoes. Standard rental fees apply.
Times vary
Online registration HERE

Coeur d'Alene Library - Teens

702 E. FRONT AVE.

COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO

208-769-2315

www.cdalibrary.org

October programs include:

Teen Zone Take-out Crafts - www.tinyurl.com/cdateenzonetour
Teen Zone Blog - cdateenzone.weebly.com
Teen Zone Take-out Book Box Edition - tinyurl.com/cdateenbookbox
Teen Volunteer Opportunity - write reviews. Email cdateens@cdalibrary.org for more info. Access to reviews is here - cdateenzone.weebly.com/teen-reviews
Weekly programs on Discord: "VolunTEEN Council", Mondays, 4-5 pm; "Sketchbook Club", Tuesdays, 4-5 pm; "Teen D&D", Thursdays, 4-6 pm; & "eSports Club", Fridays, 4-5 pm. Apply for server at www.tinyurl.com/cdateendiscord

For info on teen programs at CdA LIbrary, contact Angela Flock, Young Adult Coordinator at 208-769-2315, ext 463; or email aflock@cdalibrary.org

RL "Training Grounds" Indoors

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES

1860 N. Cecil Rd., Post Falls

208-777-7325, Ext. 7155

Real LIfe Ministries invites kids in the community to "The Training Ground", an indoor play structure! Hours are: 10 am-2 pm, Mon & Wed; & 11:30 am-2 pm on Tuesdays.

It is recommended for ages 2-12 years & is FREE! Don't worry - the playground is cleaned every day. :-)

Coeur d'Alene Library - Kids

702 E. FRONT AVE.

COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO

208-769-2315

www.cdalibrary.org

October virtual programs include:

Mondays, "Mindful Mondays", 10:30 am, ages 0-5
Mondays, "Bilingual Story Time", 2:30 pm, ages 0-5
Wednesdays, "Wonder Wednesdays", 10:30 am, ages 0-5
Fridays, "First Chapter Fridays", 4 pm, ages 10-12

Oct 15, "Color & Cut Paper Program" begins. Pick up a Halloween Holiday House craft kit.
Oct 15, "Pumpkin Time Giveaway" begins at 9 am. Drive-thru (lower parking lot on McEuen Park side) to receive FREE pumpkin & decorating supplies.

For more info on children's programs, contact Delaney Daly, Youth Services Librarian, at 208-769-2315, ext 439; or email ddaly@cdalibrary.org.

Families will enjoy "Storywalk" in McEuen Park, downtown CdA. Read "Sustain Coeur d'Alene" along the path near the library/playground. Local artist Lydia Howard wrote & illustrated the book as her LCHS senior project.

Sensory Play Center

COMMUNITY LIBRARY NETWORK & NEIGHBORS-N-NEED

2700 E. Seltice Way, Ste 1 & 2, Post Falls

CLN & family-focused non-profit group, Neighbors-N-Need join forces to provide a FREE sensory play area
Relocation of Little Discovery Corner (from Silver Lake Mall)
More info - 208-772-5612, ext 121 (Karen), or email kareny@communitylibrary.net
Neighbors-N-Need offers FREE autism seat belt covers (also used on purses, fanny packs, backpacks & belts.) Inside pocket holds emergency/medical info.