Paint By Number Reading Logs
Rediscover the joy of reading and creativity with our Paint By Number Reading Logs for kids, teens, and adults! The kit includes all the paint you need and themed designs to complete, each marking a milestone in your summer reading journey. Read, paint, and win prizes from June 1 to August 31! Pick up your Painty By Number Reading Logs at either Circulation Desks.
Adults can log their reading online here: https://forms.office.com/r/Y1A5BaBDL0
All-Ages Programs
Artwalk at the Library (Everyone Ages 1-100) – June 20 (5-8 pm)
Color your world through reading! The library has joined Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance’s June Artwalk event to celebrate our Summer Reading Program for all ages. Swing by the park-side of the library to pick up a paint-by-number Summer Reading log, which are available for children, teens, and adults! While you’re at the library, you can enjoy upbeat live music performed by Coeurimba, participate in a giant community art project, and partake in activities for all ages. There will be colorful snacks, funky tattoos, squirt-gun painting, artsy photo ops, edible necklace crafting, hot-rock coloring, button-making, fun games, exciting prizes, and more! If you utilize our outdoor pop-up library to get a library card or check out a great book to get started on your summer reading goals, you can even decorate a special bookmark to go with it!
Paint Party – July 11 (5 pm)
Grab your brushes and join us for a lively paint party lead by local artist Jessica Bryant! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, this event is a great way to express your creativity. Follow along with our instructor to create your own masterpiece of our beautiful Tubbs Hill, while enjoying a relaxed and social atmosphere.
Pixel Art Bingo – August 8 (5-6 pm)
Combine the fun of bingo with the creativity of pixel art! Participants will receive bingo cards featuring pixel art designs. As you mark off each square, you’ll gradually reveal a colorful image. This event is suitable for all ages and is a fantastic way to blend art and play.
Children’s Programs
Rainbow Reading Hour Story Time
Each week of summer storytime will feature a different color. You’re encouraged to come dressed in attire that corresponds with each week’s themed color!
- June 17 – Pink
- June 24 – Red
- July 1 – Brown
- July 8 – Orange
- July 15 – Yellow
- July 22 – Green
- July 29 – Blue
- August 5 – Grey
- August 12 – Purple
Lap-Sit Baby Story Time (0-18 mo) – Tuesdays, June 17 -August 12 (10 am)
Celebrate summer with a colorful storytime that’s designed for caregivers to share quality time with their baby! As we color your baby’s world with reading, we’ll also 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.
This event is intended for children ages 0-18 months old and their parents.
Toddler Story Time (18 mo-3 yo) – Thursdays, June 19 – August 14 (10 am)
Color your world with reading by bringing your toddler to the library for some summer fun! Of course, we’ll read a spectrum of colorful 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.
This event is intended for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their parents.
Pre-School Story Time (3-5 yo) – Fridays, June 20 – August 15 (10 am)
Summer is a great time to introduce preschoolers to the fun of group activities such as storytime at the library! Color your world with 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. This event is intended for children ages 3-5 years old and their parents.
Creating with Color (Ages 5-8) – Tuesdays, June 17 – August 12 (11 am)
Make a masterpiece! Join us in the Community Room to have fun using a variety of mediums to mimic the styles of the world’s most famous artists. Prepare to learn fascinating tidbits about their lives and works while experiencing the joy of expressing yourself through art!
- June 17 – Paint plein air like Claude Monet
- June 24 – Swirl the sky like Vincent Van Gogh
- July 1 – Design with dots like Georges Seurat
- July 8 – Construct a collage like Pablo Picasso
- July 15 – Fashion flowers like Georgia O’Keefe
- July 22 – Create a creature like Salvador Dali
- July 29 – Be bold & bright like Frida Kahlo
- August 5 – Splatter and splash like Jackson Pollock
- August 12 – Print pop-art like Andy Warhol
Artistry of Animals (All Ages) – Wednesdays, June 18, 25 (10 am at Higgens Point)
Meet nature’s original master craftsmen! This is a destination program for adventurous families that love getting outdoors to enjoy nature. Each week of this storytime at Higgens Point State Park will focus on an intriguing woodland creature, their “craft”, and the science behind it. We will also create a special project that’s inspired by animals and nature. While all ages are welcome, this program is designed for ages 4-10. Participants should allow time to hike an easy third-of-a-mile (paved) trail from the Higgens Point parking lot (at the end of E. Coeur d’Alene Lake Dr) up to the picnic shelter where storytime will take place.
- June 18 – Spiders: The masters of weaving
- June 25 – Birds: The masters of song
- July 2 – Beavers: The masters of architecture
- July 9 – Bees: The masters of dance
- July 16 – Hares: The masters of disguise
- July 23 – Bears: The masters of gourmet
- July 30 – Owls: The masters of storytelling
Dabbling in Design (Ages 9-12) – Thursday, June 26 – August 7 (2-3:30)
Experience a handful of creative disciplines at the library! We will have fun trying out a variety of artistic endeavors that are sure to add some flair and friendships to your summer!
- June 26 – Interior Design (macrame planters)
- July 3 – Fashion Design (Tie dye)
- July 10 – Landscape Design (zen gardens)
- July 17 – Game Design (one-of-a-kind boardgames)
- July 24 – Cupcake Design (confection decorating)
- July 31 – Book Art Design (star accordion books)
- August 7 – Stage Design (shadow puppet theaters)
Teen Programs (Ages 12-19)
Weekly teen programming will be taking a break from July 1-14 + August 4-11
Teen Zine (Ages 12-19) – Posted every 1st Tuesday by 4pm
Want to be a content creator for a zine that’s by teens and for teens? Find out how to submit your ideas to be considered by the teen librarian (by the 15th of the previous month) and subscribe to future issues at cdateenzone.substack.com
#ClassicBookTok (Ages 12+) – Intro every 2nd Tuesday posted by 4pm
Each month, two Young Adult Classics will be introduced on the library’s TikTok, Instagram, and Substack accounts (@cdalibrary) on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join the virtual book club on Storygraph!
“COLOR YOUR WORLD WITH READING” PICKS
- June 10 = Red Scarlet Letter / Red Badge of Courage
- July 8 = Green Anne of Green Gables / Jungle Book
- Aug 12 = Pale Blue Jane Eyre / 20,000 Leagues under the Sea
Walk in the Park Club (Ages 12+) – Every 3rd Tuesday (4 pm)
Join us for a relaxing walk and talk! Bring your own audiobook player—or borrow a pre-loaded MP3 player from the library—and enjoy a free classic audiobook from the summer reading list on Libby or LibriVox. Prefer something else? Feel free to listen to your favorite audiobook, music album, or podcast instead. Meet at the amphitheater!
Let’s walk, listen, and chat together!
Art Game Tourney – Teen Kick-off (Ages 12-19) – Friday, June 27 (4-6:30 pm)
This is a special “COLOR YOUR WORLD WITH READING” edition of TGIF Club where we’ll be playing a wide variety of quick, quirky art games and compete to earn points. Who will win the coveted paintable Bob Ross Funko Pop trophy? Do you have what it takes? (in the Teen Zone)
Forbidden Coloring – Teen Anime Club (Ages 12-19) – Most Thursdays (4 pm)
Ever wanted to color in the forbidden black & white pages of manga? Now you can! Join us for Forbidden Coloring—where we repurpose withdrawn manga pages into unique coloring sheets. While you color, we’ll have anime playing on the Teen Zone big screen for background vibes. Come for the creativity; stay for the chill atmosphere!
Kawaii Glass Art – Thursday, July 31, (4-6 pm)
Get artsy with a kawaii twist! In this special edition of Anime Club, we’ll be creating reverse glass art. Choose a cute character, trace it onto a glass frame, and paint the back with acrylics to bring your design to life—backwards! No experience needed—we’ll walk you through it! Just bring your love for all things kawaii to the Teen Zone!
TGIF Club (Ages 12-19) – Most Fridays, 4-5:30PM
Kick off your weekend with creativity and fun! Join us for TGIF Club, where you can play games, make art, and meet new friends in the Teen Zone. No pressure—just good vibes and great company!
Bookend Your Summer (Ages 12-19) – Saturday, August 30 (1-3 pm)
Bookend your Summer by decorating a bookend! We’ll provide two free bookends to the first 40 teens to attend. Stay the whole time and use the library’s random art supplies or take them home to work on them with your own art supplies. There will be popcorn and cold drinks, too! (in the Teen Zone)
Adult Programs (Ages 18+)
Flower Printing – Saturday, June 7 (12-2 pm)
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon exploring the unique art of flower pounding. Tataki-Zomé is the ancient Japanese art of dyeing by hammering flowers and plants onto fabric or paper. Design a bandana using an assortment of fresh flowers and leaves, then, use hammers to transfer the natural pigments onto the fabric for a bandana unique to you! Meet us outside on McEuen Parks side of the Library. Please feel free to bring any fresh flowers or greenery you would like to use or share!
Papier Mache Bangles – Saturday, July 5 (1-3 pm) & 12 (11-3 pm)
Join us for a two-day eco-friendly workshop at the Library, where we’ll transform recycled materials into beautiful paper mâché bangles! On the first day, participants will learn how to craft sturdy bangles using paper mâché techniques. On the second day, we’ll decorate them with decoupage. All materials will be provided, and participants are encouraged to bring their creativity and enthusiasm.
Book Bedazzling Blowout – Friday, August 29 (11-3 pm)
We’re having an end of Summer Reading Party where you get to drink boba, eat snacks, and bedazzle your favorite book! Join us at any time from 11-3 pm as this craft may take awhile to complete. We’ll have a variety of colorful rhinestones to make your book sparkle. Don’t have a book? No worries, we’ll have some available for you to choose from.
Sit-n-Stitch (Ages 12+) – Wednesdays (11 am)
New to crochet and knitting? Always wanted to learn? Want to come and craft with some friendly faces? Join us every Wednesday 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.
Community Sew-In (All-Ages)– 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.
Ukulele Club (All Ages) – 2nd Saturday of the month (3-4:30 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. Learn basic skills, such as tuning your strings, chord positions, strumming patterns, etc, as well as songs to reinforce your learning. Bring your own ukulele and find us in the Nelson Room.