Star Wars Reads Day Oct. 7 at the Library

Posted: 9/23/2017 2:46:35 PM
Star Wars Reads Day – a program to encourage early reading through the popular sci-fi franchise – will be hosted by the Coeur d’Alene Pubic Library Saturday, Oct. 7, 1-3 p.m., in the Community Room.

The event will feature Star Wars games, crafts, activities – and a visit from the 501st Legion.

At 3 p.m. a free movie – Rogue One (PG-13) will be screened in the Community Room. “Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion” – the two-part pilot for the animated series –will be screened in the Shirley Parker Story Room, also at 3 p.m.

On Saturday, Oct. 21, beginning at 12 p.m., the Saturday with the Symphony concerts continue with musicians from the Coeur d’Alene Symphony. Weather permitting the performers will play on the library’s veranda and the audience is invited to bring lawn chairs, lunches, and blankets to the park to listen. Another concert is scheduled for Nov. 4 at noon, which will be hosted in the Community Room.

The regular library Fall Reading Programs include:

 * Spanish Bilingual Storytime: Mondays, 11 a.m. Learn some Spanish through stories, activities, and crafts for ages 3-5.

 * Book Babies Lapsit:  Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m., and Fridays, 10:30 a.m., for children ages newborn to 2 accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

 * Toddler Time Music & Motion: Tuesdays, 11 a.m., fun, songs, movement, and a story for 2-3 year olds.

 * Lake City LEGO Club: Tuesdays, 4 p.m., at the Lake City Public Library in the high school on
Ramsey Road.

 * Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., stories and a craft geared to ages 3-5.

 * Code Club: Wednesday, 4 p.m., learn coding basics with robots and video games. For ages 7-11.

 * LEGO Club: Thursdays, 4 p.m., free play with the library’s huge collection of LEGOs. Generally for ages 5 -10.

 * Stay & Play: Fridays, 11 a.m., after Book Babies families can stay for fun and socializing.

Children under 6 visiting the libraries need to be supervised by an adult or a person who is at least 14 even during programs. Children ages 6-9 should be accompanied by someone who is at least 14 who will remain in the building.

For more information call 208-769-2315 Ext. 438 or e-mail Susan Thorpe, Youth Services Supervisor, at [email protected].

Patrons who need accommodation to participate in library programs or services are asked to contact the staff prior to the activity by calling 208-769-2315. For more library information visit www.cdalibrary.org or www.lcplibrary.org. The library is a department of the City of Coeur d’Alene and a member of the Cooperative Information Network, www.cinlibraries.org. The library news blog is available at www.cdalibrary.org/newsletter. Library Director, Bette Ammon. Main Library hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m./Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m./Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Lake City Branch Hours: Monday through Thursday, 3-6:30 p.m. For regular updates follow our libraries on Facebook and Twitter.