CdA Events Calendar - Kids
Kids' activities are endless in Coeur d'Alene!
365 DAYS OF FREE FUN & LEARNING EXPERIENCES
WORKSHOPS | READING | CRAFTS | COMPUTERS | SPORTS
Gizmo's "Girls Who Code"
January 21, 28 | 3:30-5:45 pm (T)
February 4, 11, 18, 25 | 3:30-5:45 pm (T)
March 3, 10, 17 | 3:30-5:45 pm (T)
GIZMO-CDA
283 Hubbard St., Suite 142
Hedlund Bldg, at NIC, CdA
208-929-4029
This is a FREE after-school program held on Tuesdays for 6th-12th grade girls who enjoy computer science.
Weekly gatherings will explore programming languages so participants can write apps, make clothes light up, build devices for problem-solving - all with the companionship of other girls/young women who want to create technology too.
For more info & to register, click HERE & scroll down to "Girls Who Code".
Every Tuesday - Free!
3D Printing & Open SCad
January 11, 8, 25 | 10 am-noon (Sat)
February 1 | 10 am-noon (Sat)
GIZMO-CDA
283 Hubbard St., Suite 142
Hedlund Bldg, at NIC, CdA
208-929-4029
This is a FREE Saturday program for ages 12+, taught by Nick Madsen.
Learn how to program a 3D printer to form shapes. You'll be amazed what can be created.
For more info & to register, click HERE & scroll down to "3D Printing & Open SCad".
Saturdays - Free!
Crazy 8s Math Club
TBA (February) | 4-5 pm (M)
for Grades K-2
TBA (February) | 4-5 pm (W)
for Grades 3-5
GIZMO-CDA
283 Hubbard St., Suite 142
Hedlund Bldg, at NIC, CdA
208-929-4029
For all math abilities, this club is unique & high-energy. Kids enjoy mischief-making activities such as "Bouncy Dice Explosion" & "Toilet Paper Olympics".
Sessions begin with fun; then math rolls in for learning.
A FREE after-school program, grades K-2 meet on Mondays. Grades 3-5 gather on Wednesdays. There are 8 sessions for each age group.
Varies - Free!
Coeur d'Alene Library - Teens
702 E. FRONT AVE.
COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO
208-769-2315
HOURS
Mon - Thurs: 10 am-8 pm
Fri & Sat: 10 am-6 pm
Sun: noon-5 pm
Reoccurring FREE activities for TEENS include:
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Scribblers Society, 2nd & 4th Mondays in Jameson Room, 3-4 pm. Writers share their work & receive helpful ideas.
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Sketchbook Club, Tuesdays on terrace or in Gozzer Room, 4-5 pm. Take sketchbook or use library art supplies to draw & doodle. Weekly prize drawings.
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Teen D&D, Thursdays in Gozzer & Jameson Rooms, 4-6 pm. Use your imagination, strategic skills & teamwork to experience grand fantasy adventures. Beginners are welcome.
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Library League of Legends, Fridays in Shirley Parker Storyroom, 4-5:30 pm. Take a laptop, or borrow one at the library. Snacks are provided.
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Teen Movie Night, 4th Friday, 6-8:15 pm, a FREE event.
For more info on teen programs at CdA LIbrary, contact Angela Flock, Young Adult Coordinator at 208-769-2315, ext 463; or email
Pinehurst Library
107 MAIN ST.
PINEHURST, IDAHO
208-682-3483
HOURS
Mon: 11 am-8 pm
Tues - Fri: 11 am-5 pm
Sat: 11 am-2 pm
Reoccurring FREE activities for KIDS include:
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Little Renaissance Kids (ages 2-5); Wednesdays, 10-11 am
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It Club (ages 5-10); Wednesdays, 1:45-3 pm
Reoccurring FREE activities for TEENS include:
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Free to Be: Teen Hang-Out (ages 12-18); Wednesdays, 4-5 pm
Hayden Library
8385 N. GOVERNMENT WAY
HAYDEN, IDAHO
208-772-5612
HOURS
Mon - Thurs: 10 am-8 pm
Fri & Sat: 10 am-5 pm
Sunday: noon-5 pm
Reoccurring FREE activities for KIDS include:
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Book Babies (birth-2 years old); Mondays, 10:30 am
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It Club (ages 5-10); Mondays, 4-5 pm
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Sensory Story Time, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 10:30 am. Call library to register.
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Pre-School Story Time (ages 3-6); Wednesdays, 10:30 am
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Toddler Tales (ages 2-3); Wednesdays, 10:30 am
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Little Renaissance Kids (ags 2-5); Thursdays, 10:30 am
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Finger Gym (ages 2-5); 2nd & 4th Fridays, 10:30-11:30 am
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Donut House Story Time (ages 2-6); 3rd Fridays, 10:30 am (meets at Donut House)
Reoccurring FREE activities for TEENS include:
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Teen Anime Club (grades 6-12); 2nd Tuesdays, 5-6:30 pm
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Homeschool Teen Club (grades 6-12); 2nd Thursdays, 1-2:30 pm
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Nerf Squadron (ages 13-18), Jan 17 & March 20, 6-8 pm
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Chess Club (all ages), 3rd Friday, 4-5 pm
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Little Weird Painting Club (grades 6-12); limited space, so must register by emailing name & grade to denisen@communitylibrary.net. Learn how to paint like Bob Ross. Various dates from Dec-May, 2-4 pm.
Sunday Reading With Seniors
February 9 | 1-1:30 pm (Sun)
1050 E Mullan Ave., Post Falls, ID
208-777-7797
With the mission of advancing literacy & music education in North Idaho, THE MONARCH TRAIN announces its new reading program for 2020 - Sunday reading sessions with seniors!
Various senior homes in Kootenai & Shoshone counties will host the FREE literacy event on the 2nd Sunday of each month, Children will experience the joy of hearing stories read by older folks, & of course, older folks adore children!
Families with children (all ages) are invited to attend & refreshments will be served - just RSVP HERE please.
If you have questions or would like to host one of the reading events, please call 208-718-2758.
"Music, reading, & writing can change lives." --Melody Alderman
2nd Sunday - Free!
Post Falls Library
821 N. SPOKANE ST.
POST FALLS, IDAHO
208-773-1506
HOURS
Mon - Thurs: 10 am-8 pm
Fri: 10 am-6 pm
Sat: 10 am-5 pm
Sunday: noon-5 pm
Reoccurring FREE activities for KIDS include:
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Pre-School Story Time (ages 3-6); Mondays, 10:30 am
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Book Babies (birth-2 years old); Tuesdays, 10:30 am
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Toddler Tales (ages 2-3); Tuesdays, 10:30 am
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It Club (ages 6-10); Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm
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Little Renaissance Kids (ags 3-6); Wednesdays, 10:30 am
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Music & Movement (ages 3-6); Thursdays, 10:30 am
Reoccurring FREE activities for TEENS include:
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Free To Be: Teen Hangout (ages 12-18); Monday through Friday, 3-5 pm
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Anime Club (6th-12th graders), 3rd Tuesday, 5-6:30 pm
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Chess Club (all ages); 2nd Friday, 4-5 pm
Coeur d'Alene Library - Kids
702 E. FRONT AVE.
COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO
208-769-2315
HOURS
Mon - Thurs: 10 am-8 pm
Fri & Sat: 10 am-6 pm
Sun: noon-5 pm
Reoccurring FREE activities for KIDS include:
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Sensory Storytime (ages 2-6); Mondays, 10:30-11 am. Special program for children with developmental disabilities or sensory-processing disorders.
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21st Century Explorers (grades K-5); Mondays, 4-5 pm. Monthly topics vary for this after-school program.
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Book Babies Lap-Sit (ages newborn-2); Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 am; & Fridays, 10:30-11 am. Stories & activities designed to keep babies happy. Parent or adult caregiver must be present.
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Toddler Time Music & Motion (ages 2-3); Tuesdays, 11-11:30 am. Movement, songs & stories.
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Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5); Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 am. Stores, activities & crafts.
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Code Club (ages 7-12); Wednesdays, 4-5 pm. Use robots, Osmo & coding games.
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Stay & Play (ages newborn-3); Tuesdays, 11:30-noon; & Fridays, 11-11:30 am. After earlier programs, children can play while adults socialize.
For more info on children's programs, contact Mandi Harris, Youth Services Librarian, at 208-769-2315, ext 439; or email mharris@cdalibrary.org.
"Saturday with the Symphony"
TBA | noon-1 pm (Sat)
COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY
Children's Library
702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID
208-769-2315
Children can get up close to musical instruments & players when members of the CdA Symphony Orchestra present programs for kids each month.
This is a FREE family program which may pique a child's interest in joining a band or orchestra.
Saturdays - Free!
Athol Library
30399 THIRD ST.
ATHOL, IDAHO
208-683-2979
HOURS
Mon, Tues & Wed: 1-6 pm
Thurs: 10 am-6 pm
Fri: 1-5 pm
Sat: noon-4 pm
Reoccurring FREE activities for KIDS include:
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Little Renaissance Kids (ages 3-6); Tuesdays, 10:30 am
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It Club (ages 5-10); Tuesdays, 4 pm
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Imagination Explorers (all ages; geared to ages 5-10), 2nd Wednesday, 10:30 am
"Literacy for Everyone"
January 27 | 12:30-1:30 pm (M)
Lakeland District Office
15506 N. Washington St., Rathdrum, ID
208-687-4371
A fantastic program for parents with preschool children (ages 2-5), "Lakeland Literacy Project" is FREE! Meetings are held once a month on a Monday at which time parents & children read books & do "hands-on" learning together.
Attend all classes, or only ones that work for you. Sign-up is requested so enough supplies will be available. Click on registration link HERE.
January 2, 9, 16 23, 30 | 11 am-noon (Th)
"Shape Up 4 Kindergarten"
KELLOGG PUBLIC LIBRARY
16 W. Market Ave., Kellogg, ID
For ages 0-5, this early literacy program will continue every Thursday through May, 2020. Activities will focus on six early skills.
There's no charge to attend. Info - 208-786-7231
Varies - Free!
Rathdrum Library
16320 HWY 41
RATHDRUM, IDAHO
208-687-1029
HOURS
Mon, Wed & Thurs: 10 am-6 pm
Tues: 10 am-7 pm
Fri: 10 am-5 pm
Sat: 10 am-4 pm
Reoccurring FREE activities for KIDS include:
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Little Renaissance Kids (ages 2-5); Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 am
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Music & Movement (ages 3-6); Thursdays, 10:30 am
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It Club (ages 5-10); Fridays, 3-4 pm
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Tutor Time (ages 5-10); Fridays, 4:15-5 pm
Reoccurring FREE activities for TEENS include:
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Free To Be: Teen Hangout (ages 12-18); 2nd & 4th Mondays, 4-5 pm
Harrison Library
111 COEUR D'ALENE AVE.
HARRISON, IDAHO
208-689-3976
HOURS
Mon & Wed: 10 am-5 pm
Fri: 1-5 pm
Sat: 10 am-5 pm
Reoccurring FREE activities for KIDS include:
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Story Time (ages 2-6); 2nd Fridays, 11 am
Reoccurring FREE activities for TEENS include:
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Teen Program (grades 6-12); 2nd Fridays, 3:45-5 pm
Building With LEGOs
COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY
702 E. FRONT AVE., COEUR D'ALENE, ID
208-769-2315
4-5 pm, Thursdays (ages 5-11)
LAKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
(AT LAKE CITY HIGH SCHOOL)
6101 N. RAMSEY RD., COEUR D'ALENE, ID
208-763-0814
4 pm, Tuesdays
Create, create & create more with a generous supply of LEGOs for building. Two locations - downtown CdA every Thursday (ages 5-11), & Lake City HS every Tuesday.
ATHOL LIBRARY
30399 THIRD ST., ATHOL, ID
208-683-2979
3rd Thursday, 4 pm
Geared for ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome. Each month has a new theme - marble runs, zipline adventures, mini golf, races & animals.
Spirit Lake Library
32575 N. 5TH AVENUE
SPIRIT LAKE, IDAHO
208-623-5353
HOURS
Mon: 10 am-5 pm
Tues, Wed & Thurs: 1-6 pm
Fri: noon-5 pm
Sat: noon-4 pm
Reoccurring FREE activities for KIDS include:
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Little Renaissance Kids (ages 2-5); Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 am
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It Club (ages 5-10); Tuesdays, 3-4 pm
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Happy Hands, Full Hearts (all ages); 2nd Saturdays, 11 am-noon
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Free to Be Teens (ages 11-18), 2nd Wednesday, 3:15 pm