Your Library Transformation happening

Your Library Transformation is happening! Join us on Monday, July 10, at 4 p.m. for a brief ceremonial groundbreaking with the Library Board of Trustees, staff, and representatives from Northcon Inc. as the remodel and expansion of the Sandpoint Branch Library begins. It will be a modest event with a few words from East Bonner County Library Director Ann Nichols; trustee chair, Jeanine Asche; and Northcon Inc. regional manager, Brandon Spry.

On Wednesday, July 12, we will hold an informal neighborhood forum to discuss the project’s impact on residents who live close to the library. Brandon Spry, Northcon Inc. regional manager, will be present to discuss details and answer questions. This meeting is intended for library neighbors only. An event for the community at large is being planned for a future date.

Project updates and announcements are posted in real-time on the Your Library Transformation page at www.eBonnerLibrary.org.

All of the following classes and events take place at the Sandpoint Branch Library, 1407 Cedar, unless otherwise indicated.

- Monday, July 10 — Animal Builders with Beth Paragamian, 10:30 a.m.; Learn how animal builders affect their habitats with Idaho Fish & Game’s Beth Paragamian. Questions? Contact Suzanne Davis, Youth Librarian: 263-6930, ext. 1211, or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Monday, July 10 — Organic Seed Saving, 1-3 p.m. Come and discuss organic gardening and seed saving. Bring food and seeds to share if you can. If you can’t, come anyway! For more information, contact Camisse Nitkow-ski 263-6248.

- Monday, July 10 — Your Library Transformation ceremonial groundbreaking, 4 p.m. A brief, but impactful ceremonial groundbreaking with a few words from the library director, chair of the trustees, and regional construction manager.

- Tuesday, July 11 — Storytime in the Park - Mother Goose Reading & Singing. 10:15 AM. Early literacy and childhood engagement for ages 0-3 at the Travers Park pavilion, 2100 Pine St. Questions? Contact Suzanne Davis, 263-6930 ext.1211 or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Tuesday, July 11 — Storytime in the Park; Preschool Story Time, 11 a.m. Interactive reading and activities for ages 2-5 and caregivers at the Travers Park pavilion, 2100 Pine St. Contact Suzanne Davis for details, 263-6930, ext. 1211, or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org for more information.

- Tuesday, July 11 — Make It at The Library, 3 p.m. Kids and families create with robotics, Arduinos, needlework, Legos and other projects. For more information, contact Morgan Gariepy, 263-6930, ext. 1245, or morgan@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Wednesday, July 12 — 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 12 — Crafternoon – Sweet Snails, 2 p.m. Create a craft to take home. Free family fun. For more information, download the poster from the Events page at www.eBonnerLibrary.org or call Suzanne at 263-6930 ext. 1211.

- Wednesday, July 12 — Clark Fork Make It at the Library, 2 p.m. Kids make a variety of age appropriate projects. East Bonner County Library Clark Fork Branch, 601 Main St. Call Morgan at 263-6930, ext. 1245, or 266-1321 for details.

- Wednesday, July 12 — Neighborhood Focus Group, 5:30 p.m. People who live near the library are invited to an informal discussion in the Rude Girls Room. Brandon Spry, regional manager of Northcon Inc. will be present to answer questions regarding the library’s construction project impact on local residents.

- Wednesday, July 12 — Teen Summer Reading; Makey Makey, 7 p.m. Teens take over the Clark Fork Library after hours! Use Makey Makey boards and Scratch to code and construct your own video. Questions? Call Morgan at 263-6930, ext. 1245, or morgan@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Thursday, July 13 — STEM in the Park, 12:30 p.m. A Build A Better World Summer Reading Program for kids age 5 and up from the East Bonner Co. Library Dist. at Travers Park, 2100 Pine St. For more information, call 263-6930 ext. 1211.

- Thursday, July 13 — Clark Fork Crafternoon. 3 PM. Create a craft to take home. Free family fun at the East Bonner Co. Library Dist. Clark Fork Branch, 601 Main. For more information, download the poster from the Events page at www.eBonnerLibrary.org or call 266-1321.

- Thursday, July 13 — Astronauts at ISS with John Phillips, 5:30 p.m. Astronaut John Phillips talks to us about his experiences on the International Space Station. For more information, contact Suzanne at 263-6930 ext. 1211.

- Friday, July 14 — Teen Writers Club, 3 p.m. Serious and budding writers of all writing platforms are welcome on a drop in basis to collaborate and exercise their skill. For information, contact Morgan 263-6930 ext 1245 or morgan@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Saturday, July 15 — Computer class on Microsoft Publisher basics, 8:15 a.m. sharp. An introduction to this program that offers tools to create brochures, newsletters, calendars and other projects. Information: 263-6930.

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

- StoryWalk — Take the family out for a walk and a story anytime! At Dover City Park, read “The Busy Tree” by Jennifer Ward. At McNearney Park in Ponderay, enjoy “Wonton and Chopstick” by Eugene Yelchin. New stories are updated at the Northside School StoryWalk weekly! For more information, visit ebonnerlibrary.org.