Building a better world at the library

| June 30, 2017 1:00 AM

You may recall my mentioning that the 2017 national Summer Reading program theme is “Build A Better World.”

All of our teen and youth programs through July and August will thus be tied to that “building” theme. How fitting is that?! With ground breaking starting next week on Your Library Transformation (the remodel and expansion of the Sandpoint Branch), building is on our brains!

The status quo at The Library will be challenged this summer with a full schedule of events and a big construction project. Here are a few tips for staying in the loop:

1. Keep following this column.

2. Subscribe to our newsletter for monthly updates and really useful content. Go to eBonnerLibrary.org, scroll to the bottom, and click on the little envelope icon to subscribe.

3. Visit our website often. Updates on Your Library Transformation are published in real-time, including photos, news releases, and donor recognition.

4. Follow all of our social media channels; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Each publishes different information and messaging, so you won’t get redundant, boring posts coming through your feed. Search East Bonner County Library to find us.

5. If you have kids in your life, make sure they are signed up for an age-appropriate Summer Reading Chal-lenge, either by stopping in at one of the branch libraries or by visiting the Summer Youth Pro-grams Quick Link at eBonnerLibrary.org.

6. Check the calendar on the Events page of our website to make sure you don’t miss any of our summer events. You can get a print version from the Information Desk.

The Library is busy with a building project and building up our community. To us, Build A Better World isn’t just a seasonal slogan.

All of the following classes and events take place at the Sandpoint Branch Library, 1407 Cedar, unless otherwise indicated. Visit the Events calendar at eBonnerLibrary.org for the full schedule and downloadable posters.

- Friday, June 30 — Silver Spurs Youth Dance Troupe, 1 p.m.. Performing heritage dances from cultures around the world, Silver Spurs Youth Folk Dancers have entertained crowds for 70 years. Performing Salsa, Swing, Vaudville and more!

- Saturday, July 1 — Computer class on Microsoft Word basics, 8:15 a.m. sharp. Learn how to use the tools offered by Microsoft Word to create a simple document. Space is limited and preregistration is required; call 263-6930.

- Saturday, July 1 — Friends of the Library Book Sale. 10 am – 2 pm. Paperback mystery books are the highlight of this month’s book sale with special pricing at 25 cents each! Also find a large selection of WWII history plus U.S. and world travel books. All proceeds benefit The Library.

- Monday, July 3 — Fine Forgiveness Week. Sneak your overdue materials in to have your fines waived during Fine Forgiveness Week, July 3-9. We are closed on July 4, but you can put them in the drop box without consequence! Does not apply to lost or damaged items.

- Tuesday, July 4 —Closed for Independence Day. All regularly scheduled programs canceled.

- Wednesday, July 5 — Clark Fork Stories and More. 10:30 a.m.. Stories, crafts, prizes and snacks for kids ages 3-8. At the East Bonner County Library District Clark Fork Branch, 601 Main. Call 266-1321 for more information.

- Wednesday, July 5 — Clark Fork Make It at The Library. 2 PM. Kids make a variety of age appropriate projects. East Bonner Co. Library Clark Fork Branch, 601 Main St.

- Wednesday, July 5 — Printing Workshop. CANCELED. Call 266-1321 for more information.

- Thursday, July 6 — My Life, My Money Workshop with STCU, 10:30 a.m., Sandpoint, and 1:30 p.m., Clark Fork. Designed especially for teens, STCU shows how to manage money through games and competitions with prizes and other takeaways.

- Summer Reading Challenge — Pick up a Summer Reading game board and start logging your reading and read-to-me hours now through Aug. 21 for fun programs and prizes! Reading logs available for kids of pre-reading age through teen at the East Bonner County Library District’s Sandpoint and Clark Fork branch libraries or eBonnerLibrary.org. For more information, call 263-6930.

- StoryWalk — Locations at Dover City Park, McNearney Park, and Northside School. StoryWalk combines reading with the outdoors on a self-guided walk with pages from a children’s book posted along the trail.

For more information, visit any of the partner websites; eBonnerLibrary.org, KaniksuLandTrust.org, CityOfDover.id.org, or CityOfPonderay.org

Marcy Timblin is in charge of public relations, marketing and community development for the East Bonner County Library District. She can be reached at 208-263-6930, ext. 1204.