EVENTS

Library Food Drive – All of September   Bring an item and be entered into a special raffle drawing! Help us celebrate National Food Bank Day by giving back to the community! Did you know that 1 in 10 people and 1 in 7 children in Kootenai County live with food insecurity? For the month ofContinue reading “All of September “

Click here Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter Click here to sign up for a Special CHILDREN’S Monthly Newsletter Click here to sign up for a Special TEEN Monthly Newsletter Whether you’re new to the library, or are a regular, we’d love to know how we can improve or what expectations you have of theContinue reading “Monthly Newsletter Signup + Survey”

Floral Impressions: Crafting Nature’s Patterns on Canvas Totes (Ages 14+) – Saturday, September 7 (1-3 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 your tote bag using an assortment of freshContinue reading “Saturday, September 7”

Music on Mondays: a Summer Concert Series at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library (All Ages) The library’s Outdoor Summer Concert Series is returning June 24 and will run through until September! All concerts run from 6-7:30pm and are provided for free by the event sponsor, the Coeur d’Alene Library Foundation. The concerts, performed on theContinue reading “Music on Mondays”

Adult/All Ages programming  35th Annual Julie Meier Writer’s Competition    The Writer’s Competition at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library is one of the oldest and most prestigious contests of its kind in the Inland Northwest. In 1987, Library Director Julie Meier perceived the need to discover and recognize talented writers in our regional community andContinue reading “35th Annual Julie Meier Writer’s Competition “

Senior Tech Basics – Friday, January 12 (1:30-3 pm) at the Salvation Army Kroc Center & Friday, January 19 (10-11 am) at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library    REGISTER HERE: https://cdalibrary.org/library-events/senior-tech-basics-2/, call 208-769-2315 x434 to register, or fill out a paper form at the Library’s Circulation Desk  Come to either session in January and be entered into aContinue reading “Senior Tech Basics “

Christmas Puppet Show – Saturday, December 16 (10 am & 3 pm)    Visit the library for an old-fashioned puppet show that’s based on Jan Brett’s Nordic tale, Who’s That Knocking on Christmas Eve. This yuletide family favorite is full of mischief and humor that captures the Christmas spirit. In our puppet adaptation of the book, there will beContinue reading “Christmas Puppet Show”

Gizmo-CDA is partnering with the Coeur d’Alene Library to bring you “Project Invent”, a design-thinking club (that runs from January to May).  Project Invent is an afterschool club for middle and high school students interested in product development, entrepreneurship, and design thinking. Students will be working with a member of the community to develop a newContinue reading “Project Invent Info Session (with Gizmo)”

Sit-n-Stitch – Wednesday, November 15 (11 am)   New to crochet? Always wanted to learn? Want to come and craft with some friendly faces? Join us on the third Wednesday of every month in the Community Room for our crochet Sit-n-Stitch! Materials, patterns, and project help will be provided. All skill levels are welcome, feel freeContinue reading “Sit-n-Stitch”

Holiday Craft Fair – Saturday, December 2 (10-5 pm)  The Holiday Craft Fair is a great opportunity to find unique gifts for your loved ones while also giving back to the community. With a variety of local vendors selling handmade crafts and art, you’re sure to find something special that you won’t find anywhere else.Continue reading “Holiday Craft Fair”