Book online learning at your local library

Today is National Online Learning Day. What is that? It is a day to showcase the positive impacts on students, made possible through the ability to learn online. The purpose is to raise awareness and support for the continually growing community of students of all ages who learn online.

A quote from onlinelearningday.com reads, “Online learning provides convenience and personalization for every learner — from preschool through high school to college and beyond. Whether in a traditional, blended, or online classroom, online learners can broaden their horizons and achieve their goals.”

Online learners can study nearly any subject, acquire new skills and certifications, earn a diploma or degree, and explore virtually to make learning come alive.

The Library is a great place to try online learning. Free, unlimited Wi-Fi, internet computers, and knowledgeable reference staff will enhance the learning experience.

The Digital Library at eBonnerLibrary.org has some great digital and online learning tools for students and explorers. If you are new to digital learning, click on the green “Tutorials” tab on the right side of the website to learn how to use any of the tools in the Digital Library.

During this time of heavy construction at The Sandpoint Branch, we hope you won’t shy away. It is, however, comforting to know that you can get music, movies, games, and great reads without stepping inside The Library building. Just step inside the Digital Library.

Whe-ther you use the internet computers and free Wi-Fi inside The Sand-point or Clark Fork library buildings, or you launch your online learning adventure from the Digital Library, I hope you make the most of National Online Learning Day.

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- Note — The Sandpoint Branch’s Make It at The Library is canceled during construction. A new Make It at The Library will start up in the spring. Stay tuned for details! The Clark Fork Make It at The Library will continue as usual.

- Friday, Sept. 15, and Friday, Sept. 22 — ASL Practice, 9:30 a.m. the Sandpoint branch lobby. Silent sign language practice. Free and open to all. Some signing experience is suggested. Information: 510-423-1079.

- Saturday, Sept. 16 — Computer class on computer basics, 8:15 a.m. sharp. Learn about computer terminology, memory, navigation and accessibility. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Information: 208-263-6930.

- Saturday, Sept. 16 , and Saturday, Sept. 23 — Booker at the Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farmin Park. Visit “Booker,” the Library Bookmobile at the Farmer’s Market to browse, check-out, and return books and other materials. Sign up for a library card to be entered into the Library Card Month prize drawings and other perks.

- Monday, Sept. 18 — Introduction to non-verbal communication and ASL, 9 a.m., at the Sandpoint Branch lobby. Susan Schaller teaches a beginner-level sign language course on Saturdays. Information: 510-423-1079.

- Monday, Sept. 18 — Teen Escape Room, 3:30 p.m., Sandpoint Teen Center, 104 Division Ave.. Teens solve a series of puzzles and find items around a room to help them escape within a set time limit. Each room has its own fictional location; the zoo, Schrodinger’s Box or a dystopian society.

- Tuesday, Sept. 19 — Mother Goose Story Time, 10:15 a.m., Creations on the Cedar Street Bridge. Singing and stories for babies and toddlers 0-3 years and their caregivers. For more information contact Suzanne, Children’s Services Librarian: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Tuesday, Sept. 19 — Preschool Story Time, 11 a.m., Creations. Stories and crafts for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

- Tuesday, Sept. 19 — Robotics with Lego Mindstorm, 3 p.m., at the Clark Fork branch. Learn to build or code. For boys and girls age 8 and above.

- Wednesday, Sept. 20 — Clark Fork Stories and More, 10:30 a.m., at the Clark Fork Branch. Stories, crafts, and snacks for kids and their caregivers. Call 266-1321 for more information.

- Wednesday, Sept. 20 — Clark Fork Make It at The Library, 2 p.m., at the Clark Fork Branch. Kids make a variety of age appropriate STEAM projects.

- Friday, Sept. 22 — Teen Writers Club, 3:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint branch lobby. Writing prompts, collaboration and mentorship for young writers of various writing platforms. Questions? Contact Morgan, 263-6930, ext. 1245; or morgan@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Saturday, Sept. 23 — Computer class on internet basics, 8:15 a.m. sharp at the Sandpoint branch. Don’t let the internet intimidate you. Learn your way around the web with this beginner-level class. Attendance is kept to a minimum and preregistration is required Call 208-263-6930.

- Saturday, Sept. 23 — Organic Seed Saving, 1 p.m., at the Sandpoint branch lobby. Come and discuss organic gardening and seed saving. Bring food and seeds to share if you can. If you can’t, come anyway! Info: Sandpoint Seed Library volunteer Camisse Nitkowski, 208-263-6248.

- Saturday, Sept. 23 — Seed Saving Workshop; will be held at an off-site location to be announced. A gardening workshop with Sandpoint Seed Library Volunteer Duane Church. Location and carpool information will be provided upon registration: 208-263-6930.

- Saturday, Sept. 23 — Ponderay Neighbor Day, Highway 200 behind Hoot Owl Restaurant. Bookmobile, StoryWalk, and children’s book reading by Suzanne Davis with special appearance by Curious George. For information, contact Suzanne: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- StoryWalk — Take the family on a special Back to School StoryWalk! At Dover City Park, read “School’s First Day of School” by Adam Rex. At McNearney Park in Ponderay, enjoy “Wemberly Worried” by Kevin Henkes. For more information, visitebonnerlibrary.org or call Suzanne Davis, Children’s Services librarian, 208-63-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Autumn Reading Program — Now through Dec. 1, keep track of your reading. Pick up a reading log at the Clark Fork Library for the annual reading challenge that ends with a silent auction. Each item read counts for one bidding dollar! The program is open to all ages. For more information call the Clark Fork Library at 208-266-1321.