COEUR D'ALENE INSIDER

"NIBCA PET PARADE OF HOMES"

NIBCA OFFICE

1928 N. 4th St., CdA

208-765-5518, Ext 304 (Suzanne)

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For a summer project, children in kindergarten through 8th grade (& their parents) are invited to design & build a home for their favorite pets. Kick-off event will be April 26 (Fri), 4-5:30 pm. Program runs until Sept 1 at which time finished "homes" will be judged w/prizes awarded at an awards night Sept 26.  ​

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So go, learn about planning/designing & building techniques. It's FREE to enter! More info & registration link HERE.

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"MISS WIN READS"

COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

417 N. William St., Post Falls

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To help fill a gap left by the temporary closure of Post Falls Library (water damage from freezing pipes), "Miss Win" (aka mother, grandmother & educator for 40 years), will offer entertaining storytime sessions at these times:

• Ages 4-6, 11-11:30 am; &

• Ages 7-13 - 11:30 am-noon

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All are invited to this FREE weekly community gathering for the months of April, May & June. ​

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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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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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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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LOWE'S

901 W. Appleway Ave., CdA

208-665-1313​​​​

April 20  |  10 am-1 pm (Sat)

"Garden Cart Planter"

May 4  |  10 am-1 pm (Sat)

"Butterfly Biome"

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MICHAEL'S

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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HOME DEPOT

220 W. Kathleen Ave., CdA

208-676-1441

May 4  |  9 am-noon (Sat)

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CABELA'S

101 N. Cabela Way, Post Falls

208-777-6300

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PILGRIM'S MARKET

1316 N. 4th St., CdA

208-676-9730

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COMMUNITY LIBRARY NETWORK​

Click link above for event schedules at these libraries:

 

• 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

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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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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

• Landings, 3849 Long Meadow Dr., CdA

• Bluegrass, 6071 N. Courcelles Parkway, CdA

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• Syringa, 2975 N. Bunchgrass Dr., PF

• Tullamore, E. Bogie Dr., PF

• Beck, 2610 Howell Rd., PF

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• Majestic, 5750 W. Majestic Ave., Rathdrum

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SUNSET BOWLING CENTER

202 W. Sunset Ave., CdA

208-667-2605

Seasonal

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• FREE bowling for kids (ages 2-18)

• All participants must wear bowling shoes. Standard rental fees apply.

• Times vary

• Online registration HERE

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COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY

702 E. Front Ave., CdA

208-769-2315

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SPECIAL KIDS' PROGRAMS include:​​​​​​​

• Paws to Read

• Saturday With the Symphony

• Scavenger Hunt

• StoryWalk in the Parks

• Take & Make Crafts

• Idaho Teen Reading Challenge

• Kids' Movies at the Library

• Hive of Creativity

• Crochet Wednesdays

 

WEEKLY CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS include:

• "Baby Story Time" (0-18 mo), 9 & 11 am Tuesdays

• "Toddler Story Time" (18 mo-3 yrs), 9 & 11 am Thursdays

• "Pre-School Story Time" (3-5 yrs), 9 & 11 am Fridays

• "All Abilities Story Time" (ages 3-8), 10 am Mondays (for kids with sensory & adaptive needs & caregivers)

For more info on children's programs, contact Youth Services Librarian, at 208-769-2315.

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TEEN PROGRAMMING includes:

• "Creative Arts Club", Thursdays (4-5 pm)

• "Gamers' Guild", Fridays (4-5:30 pm)

For teen programs, contact Young Adult Coordinator at 208-769-2315. 

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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

• Libratory

• Groups/Co-ops

• Curriculum

• Printables

• Blogs

• Educational You-Tube Channels/Podcasts

• Field Trips (Local & Virtual)

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Photo Credit - Art on the Roof

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COEUR D'ALENE 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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