Reading to a dog helps children develop reading skills in a relaxed environment because dogs don’t correct or judge. Our Paws to Read program is a great opportunity for children to practice reading. “Paws to Read” happens every Saturday at 11:30 am in the Children’s Library.
Beginning now, every time to you come read to one of our volunteer dogs you can put your name in to win the gorgeous life-size plush Dalmatian dog on display in the Children’s Library (our bear is taking it for a walk). We’ll be holding the drawing in the spring.
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The West, Where We Are: Screening of “Locomotive”
As part of the library’s programming on “The West: Where We Are,” the Children’s Library will host a screening of “Locomotive” based on the Caldecott award winning book by Brian Floca. “Locomotive” traces the building of the transcontinental railroad. The movie is 23 minutes long and will be followed by a craft for children. Watch for additional screening in February.
The West: Where We Are, Screening of “Locomotive”
As part of the library’s programming on “The West: Where We Are,” the Children’s Library will host a screening of “Locomotive” based on the Caldecott award winning book by Brian Floca. “Locomotive” traces the building of the transcontinental railroad. The movie is 23 minutes long and will be followed by a craft for children. Watch for additional screening in February.
SV Nordic Festival & Activities
As part of the Sun Valley Nordic Festival the Children’s Library will host an Activity and Storytime on Friday, February 6th at 4:00 pm in the Children’s Library. Meet creatures of the wood on an indoor Nordic scavenger “ski,” listen to stories, and make a Nordic craft. Cookies and cider will be served. Remember, children under the age of 9 must have a parent or caregiver present.
Kid’s Illustration Class with Kimberlee Zacek
Would you like to learn to draw pictures to go with your stories? Could you be the next Dr. Seuss? This class is for you! The Library will provide all the drawing and coloring supplies you need.
Children in grades 3-5 are invited to this hour-long art class with local artists, Kimberlee Zacek. Students will learn basic rules of composition, and how to take words and make a picture to go with them. Please sign-up in the Children’s Library or call (208) 726-3493 x 2 to reserve a spot.
Toddler Read & Play
Toddler Read and Play is a new offering at The Children’s Library. Toddler books and a toddler specific activity will be available to toddler and their caregivers. This will be a parent/caregiver-driven opportunity to read and play with your toddler.
Come Read & Play at The Community Library.
Toddler Read & Play dates for February are:
Monday, February 2nd at 11:00 am; Saturday, February 7th at 11:00 am; and Saturday, February 21st at 11:00 am.
