Summer fun continues at The Library

I’m not sure how or why, but August has happened. That means one more month of summer, at least for those who are — or have kids in school.

The Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Challenge is also coming to a close soon. On Wednesday, August 7th, the Sandpoint and Clark Fork libraries will host Summer Reading Finale parties for those who participated in the challenge this year. Each library is planning different activities, but both will celebrate your reading accomplishments and those of your family. Keep those kids reading all summer, though. Kids can continue to earn free books all summer long.

On Aug. 8, teens will get their turn to celebrate a summer of reading with the Teen Summer Reading Landing Party. Teen challenge participants will want to be there to see if their name is called in one of several prize drawings. Kimber will be serving ice cream.

A great way to squeeze those last few books in for the challenge is to shop at the monthly Friends of the Library book sale. I hear they have a huge selection of non-fiction and children’s books.

They’ll be featuring cookbooks at half price, and media at ten cents each, as well as specially-priced sets of mysteries and fiction.

The Summer Reading Challenge — and summer — may be heading out the door, but by all means, keep reading! And keep enjoying every last morsel of summer in Sandpoint.

The following classes and events take place at the East Bonner County Library District Sand-point Branch, 1407 Cedar St. unless otherwise indicated. The monthly calendar can be viewed at ebonnerlibrary.org.

East Bonner County Library District schedule

• Fridays — Explore virtual reality (reserve sessions), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; reserve a 15-minute session in the VR room at ebonnerlibrary.org/Events on the event listing. Information: Contact the Tech Desk 208-263-6930, ext.1251.

- Saturdays — Bookmobile at Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Farmin Park. Browse books, movies, and music. Sign up for a library card. Pick up holds (reserved materials) or return items. Chat with Michelle, our friendly bookmobile driver. Bookmobile will be at the Farmer’s Market every Saturday through the season. Information: 208-290-3622.

- Saturday, Aug. 3 ­— Sandpoint Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; support your library while supporting your book habit.

- Saturday, Aug. 3 ­— Little Mozarts Music Class, 10:30 a.m. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org

- Saturdays — Explore Virtual Reality (reserve sessions), 2-4 p.m. Reserve a 15-minute session in the new VR room at ebonnerlibrary.org/Events on the event listing. Information: Contact the Tech Desk, 208-263-6930, ext.1251.

- Tuesdays — Mother Goose, 10 a.m., in Karen’s Room. Stories and singing for babies and toddlers 0-3 years old and their caregivers with stay & play until 10:40 a.m. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211; or email suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Tues-days — Clark Fork Mother Goose, 10 a.m., Clark Fork branch library. Stories, rhymes and music for babies and toddlers and their caregivers followed by 20 minutes of play times. Information: 208-266-1321.

- Tuesdays — Family Story Time, 11 a.m. in Karen’s Room. Stories and crafts for kids and their caregivers. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Tuesdays — Storytime, 11 a.m., Clark Fork branch library. Stories, music, and crafts geared to ages 3-8. All welcome. Information: 208-266-1321.

- Tuesdays — Explore virtual reality (drop-in sessions), 3-6 p.m., drop-in 15-minute sessions. First come, first served. All ages welcome. Under 18 must accompany parent consent form. Youth under 10 years old must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian. Information: Contact the Tech Desk 208-263-6930, ext.1251.

- Tuesdays — Teen Role Playing Games, 3:30-5 p.m. in Laura Moore Cunningham Community Room A. Teens play Magic the Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and other role playing games. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1245; or email kimber@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Wednesday, Aug. 7 — Summer Reading Finale Party, 2 p.m. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Wednesday, Aug. 7 — Clark Fork 3D Printing Community, 4-5:30 p.m., Clark Fork branch library. Drop in to collaborate with others and learn more from staff about 3D printing and design. A few laptops will be provided or you may bring your own device. Open to all ages and skill levels. Information: 208-266-1321.

- Wednesday, Aug. 7 — Galaxy Slime & Drawing, 2 p.m., Clark Fork branch library. Make your own galaxy slime and eat ice cream. Part of the 2019 Summer Reading Challenge, A Universe of Stories.

- Thursday, Aug. 8 — Thursdays in the Garden,10 a.m., in The Library Garden. Learn about planting, growing, and harvesting. Enjoy a different project theme each week such as insect safari, scavenger hunt, wind chimes, and garden wildlife habitat houses. Geared to ages 6-9 and families. Learn how to qualify for a metal watering can! Event will not be held Aug. 22. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Thursday, Aug. 8 — Summer Reading Landing Party for Teens, 4 p.m. in the Teen Lounge. It’s the Summer Reading 2019 finale with ice cream and prize give-aways. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1245; or kimber@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Friday, Aug. 9 ­— M.A.C. (Manga/Anime Club) for Teens, 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge. Celebrate fandom at The Library. Read, write, and watch your favorite manga and anime with other enthusiasts. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1245; or kimber@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Teen Lounge — Open weekly during the summer to seventh-12th graders from any school/homeschool; Mondays through Fridays. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; open weekly to 7th-12th graders from any school/homeschol. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1245; or kimber@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- StoryWalk — Pages from a children’s book are posted along a trail for a fun, family experience. StoryWalk books will be updated at various times during the summer with titles based on the 2019 Summer Reading theme, “Universe of Stories.” Read, connect, and get outside at a StoryWalk, a partnership of The Library, Kaniksu Land Trust, city of Dover, and city of Ponderay. For more information, visit Facebook.com/BonnerStoryWalk.

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