Lee Dabney is our amazing and creative Story Time host. Her themed story times feature high quality children’s books, songs, and a fun craft or activity. Story Time is every Monday at 10:30 am in The Children’s Library and is suitable for ages 3 and up.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The Community Library will be CLOSED today for Staff Training.
Sewing Club with Helen Morgus
Sewing Club teaches basic hand-stitching through simple projects for kids. Children must be age 7 to attend and sign-up is required. Call the library at (208) 726-3493 x 2 to reserve a spot.
Parental help is encouraged and children under the age of 9 may not be left alone at the library.
Paint Club with Judy Zimmer
Staff member Judy Zimmer leads Paint Club for kids and teens. Come join us in The Children’s Library where we’ll all make a creation on canvas.
Paint club is open to all, ages 7+ but those under the age of 9 need an adult helper. All supplies are provided, but are limited so sign-up is required. Call the library at (208) 726-3493 x2 to reserve a spot.
Please note: There is no BCSD Elementary today.
ERC Spring Science Series with The Peregrine Fund
The Environmental Resource Center’s (ERC) 4th annual Spring Science Series offers exciting and interactive presentations on scientific topics ranging from plant and animal adaptations and life histories, to unique conservation strategies.
This week of the Spring Science Series, The Peregrine Fund will use live raptors to showcase raptor adaptations, and provide information on current and past projects. This program is offered in conjunction with the ERC’s Spring Exploration Series which brings presenters from across the Northwest to all 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms in Blaine County during the school day. This program is FREE, family-friendly and open to the public! Don’t miss your opportunity to learn about the natural world from visiting experts!
The Peregrine Fund, based in Boise, works worldwide to prevent raptor extinctions, protect areas of high raptor conservation value, and address landscape-level threats impacting multiple species. The organization was founded in 1970 and has traveled to the Wood River Valley to share their animals and mission many times. Curtis Evans, Education Coordinator for The Peregrine Fund, will be facilitating the presentation. He is also a raptor trainer and has been recognized by the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators) for his work with an American Kestrel.
ERC Spring Science Series with Zoo Idaho
The Environmental Resource Center’s (ERC) 4th annual Spring Science Series offers exciting and interactive presentations on scientific topics ranging from plant and animal adaptations and life histories, to unique conservation strategies.
This week of the Spring Science Series, Zoo Idaho, will bring a selection of their live education animals, which in the past have included a tortoise, skunk, snakes, rabbits and more! Staff from Zoo Idaho uses these animals to highlight animal survival and adaptations. This program is offered in conjunction with the ERC’s Spring Exploration Series which brings presenters from across the Northwest to all 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms in Blaine County during the school day. This program is FREE, family-friendly and open to the public! Don’t miss your opportunity to learn about the natural world from visiting experts!
Zoo Idaho, located in Pocatello, is situated on 25 acres and is home to nearly 150 animals. The Zoo, founded in 1932, is home to many animals of the intermountain west who were orphaned or injured and would have died in the wild. Rachel Shearouse, Zoo Idaho Curator of Education, has a background in environmental education. This will be her third year presenting during the Spring Science Series.
