Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

Keep informed on the upcoming changes to Medicare and what it means for new and continued Medicare users. Lisa Maas will be back in the library on October 2nd and October 14th at 11:30 AM to talk about the changes for the new year.

Adults and teens, join our adventure! Every other Thursday, at 5:30 PM, we meet in the Library Program Room for Dungeons & Dragons! We play using D&D 5th edition, and all skill levels are welcome. Contact CJ at crasmusson@tfpl.org for more information on how to join! Ages 13+.

Preschool Storytime is designed for kids who are 4 – 5 years old! This storytime uses the five early literacy practices- sing, talk, read, write, and play. Each storytime features a letter, books that are a little longer and a little more complex to get us ready to sit in a classroom, and lots of fun rhymes and songs. After storytime, we play!

This free education series supports family and friend caregivers of people living with dementia. Learn practical skills for daily care, communication, and planning, plus a special Brain Health session led by Leslee Blanch, University of Idaho Extension educator and Registered/Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. Attend any session or complete the full series. Each session runs 12:00–1:30 PM.

Dates & Topics

September 5: Intro to Alzheimer’s & Building Foundations of Caregiving

September 12: Supporting Independence

September 26: Communicating Effectively & Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

October 3: Exploring Care & Support Services

October 10: Brain Health: Protecting Your Cognitive Assets

Join the Master Gardeners on October 4th at 11 AM at the Twin Falls Public Library! They will cover how to clean up the garden, composting, seed harvesting, fall tillage, removing and destroying weeds and seed heads, how to deal with diseased plants and fall crops and cover crops. Learn how to put the garden to bed so it is ready for next spring.

Catch a free movie every Saturday at 3:00 PM here at the Twin Falls Public Library! Here's the spooky season movies playing this month:

Oct. 4 - Igor (PG)

Oct. 11 - Addams Family (1991 - PG)

Oct. 18 - Something Wicked This Way Comes (PG)

Oct. 25 - Frankenweenie (PG)

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

Baby Lapsit is designed for babies from birth through 18 months. This short storytime lasts 15 minutes. Your baby will be on your lap throughout, and you will sing, move, and read with your baby!

Estate Planning is critical for EVERYONE, regardless of your wealth! Join Sheli Fulcher Koontz and Katie Sliman from Johnson-May Law to learn/avoid the Top 10 Mistakes people make regarding estate planning, and what is included in a “complete” estate plan. Class will cover Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Probate, as well as how to keep the chaos and uncertainty of death at bay. You’ll learn a lot and might even laugh a little! October 7th and October 27th at 6:30 PM. 

Join our Genealogy Workshop! On the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll teach you a new skill or tool to use to uncover your family tree. This month, we’ll meet on October 7th at 6:30 PM to learn how to research cemeteries while compiling your family history.

We're excited to welcome Idaho Community Cares as they present Powerful Tools for Caregivers in partnership with the Idaho Commission on Aging. This is a six-week class series designed specifically for caregivers. Classes are from 1 pm - 3 pm every Wednesday beginning October 8th. This class comes with materials, so registration is required. Participants will learn practical tools and strategies including: 

• Tips to reduce stress
• Improving self-confidence
• Communicating more effectively with the care receiver
• Navigating tough decisions and family dynamics
• Finding and using community resources
• Making tough decisions

Caregiver burnout is real – this program provides support and skills to help caregivers take better care of themselves. 

Each session builds on the last, so registration is for the full six-week series. The workshop and all materials are provided at no cost to participants. Call or email Jenny Melka to register: jennifer.melka@a3ssa.com | 208-593-0002.

Full Class Schedule:

Oct. 8th: Taking Care of You - Emphasizes that the focus is on YOU, the caregiver.

Oct. 15th: Identifying and Reducing Stress - Four steps for effective stress management.

Oct. 22nd: Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns - Learn how to use "I messages and "You" messages. 

Oct. 29th: Communicating in Challenging Situations - Two communication tools, assertiveness and Aikido.

Nov. 5th: Learning From Our Emotions - Our emotions are messages we need to listen to.

Nov. 12th: Mastering Caregiving Decisions - Focus on the internal emotional process.

Stop in the Library every month to learn the basics of a new technology tool or skill! This month, learn how to use free tools like TinkerCAD and Blender to create your 3D models to 3D Print! We'll meet in the Program Room on Oct. 8th at 4:30 PM. 

Teens in 6th – 12th grade, stop by the library anytime on October 9 to pick up a craft kit!  It will have everything you need to make friendship bracelets.  (While supplies last.)

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

Preschool Storytime is designed for kids who are 4 – 5 years old! This storytime uses the five early literacy practices- sing, talk, read, write, and play. Each storytime features a letter, books that are a little longer and a little more complex to get us ready to sit in a classroom, and lots of fun rhymes and songs. After storytime, we play!

This free education series supports family and friend caregivers of people living with dementia. Learn practical skills for daily care, communication, and planning, plus a special Brain Health session led by Leslee Blanch, University of Idaho Extension educator and Registered/Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. Attend any session or complete the full series. Each session runs 12:00–1:30 PM.

Dates & Topics

September 5: Intro to Alzheimer’s & Building Foundations of Caregiving

September 12: Supporting Independence

September 26: Communicating Effectively & Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

October 3: Exploring Care & Support Services

October 10: Brain Health: Protecting Your Cognitive Assets

Kids, come read to a therapy dog from the Pets Helping People Therapy Team!  Sign up for a 10-minute slot when you arrive, and spots are first come, first served.

Catch a free movie every Saturday at 3:00 PM here at the Twin Falls Public Library! Here's the spooky season movies playing this month:

Oct. 4 - Igor (PG)

Oct. 11 - Addams Family (1991 - PG) Interactive! Props while supplies last!

Oct. 18 - Something Wicked This Way Comes (PG)

Oct. 25 - Frankenweenie (PG)

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

On the second Monday of each month at 6 PM, join us at the library for Classic Movie Night. See the featured film, and learn some of the history and trivia behind it! This month, we'll show 1953's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

Baby Lapsit is designed for babies from birth through 18 months. This short storytime lasts 15 minutes. Your baby will be on your lap throughout, and you will sing, move, and read with your baby!

Keep informed on the upcoming changes to Medicare and what it means for new and continued Medicare users. Lisa Maas will be back in the library on October 2nd and October 14th at 11:30 AM to talk about the changes for the new year.

We're excited to welcome Idaho Community Cares as they present Powerful Tools for Caregivers in partnership with the Idaho Commission on Aging. This is a six-week class series designed specifically for caregivers. Classes are from 1 pm - 3 pm every Wednesday beginning October 8th. This class comes with materials, so registration is required. Participants will learn practical tools and strategies including: 

• Tips to reduce stress
• Improving self-confidence
• Communicating more effectively with the care receiver
• Navigating tough decisions and family dynamics
• Finding and using community resources
• Making tough decisions

Caregiver burnout is real – this program provides support and skills to help caregivers take better care of themselves. 

Each session builds on the last, so registration is for the full six-week series. The workshop and all materials are provided at no cost to participants. Call or email Jenny Melka to register: jennifer.melka@a3ssa.com | 208-593-0002.

Full Class Schedule:

Oct. 8th: Taking Care of You - Emphasizes that the focus is on YOU, the caregiver.

Oct. 15th: Identifying and Reducing Stress - Four steps for effective stress management.

Oct. 22nd: Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns - Learn how to use "I messages and "You" messages. 

Oct. 29th: Communicating in Challenging Situations - Two communication tools, assertiveness and Aikido.

Nov. 5th: Learning From Our Emotions - Our emotions are messages we need to listen to.

Nov. 12th: Mastering Caregiving Decisions - Focus on the internal emotional process.

Join us on October 15th @ 6 PM for game night! Play games from our collection, from Black Dragon Games’ collection, or BYOG to share. This month, we’re featuring spooky/horror games like Horrified, Mysterium and The Night Cage. See you ther!

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

Reading a book for Readers Dozen that you want to share? Join us at 11:30 AM on Thursday, October 16th to talk about the book you chose (or any great reads you like to share) and hear recommendations from other readers. Bring a lunch if you'd like!

Adults and teens, join our adventure! Every other Thursday, at 5:30 PM, we meet in the Library Program Room for Dungeons & Dragons! We play using D&D 5th edition, and all skill levels are welcome. Contact CJ at crasmusson@tfpl.org for more information on how to join! Ages 13+.

Preschool Storytime is designed for kids who are 4 – 5 years old! This storytime uses the five early literacy practices- sing, talk, read, write, and play. Each storytime features a letter, books that are a little longer and a little more complex to get us ready to sit in a classroom, and lots of fun rhymes and songs. After storytime, we play!

Learn the basics of using computers, smartphones, tablets and other devices at our monthly Technology Basics Class! This month, we'll meet on October 17th at 11:30 AM in the Program Room. 

Kids in kindergarten – 3rd grade can join us on October 17th at 4pm for Early Elementary Book Club! This month, we're reading The King of the Birds by Elise Gravel.  We’ll eat snacks, do some activities, and have so much fun! 

Calling all young adventurers in 3rd -6th grade! Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons!  We’ll meet Saturday October 18 for a kid-friendly D&D adventure.  Never played before? That's okay! We’ll teach you how to play, and we'll have everything you need to play. See you at the table!

Catch a free movie every Saturday at 3:00 PM here at the Twin Falls Public Library! Here's the spooky season movies playing this month:

Oct. 4 - Igor (PG)

Oct. 11 - Addams Family (1991 - PG)

Oct. 18 - Something Wicked This Way Comes (PG)

Oct. 25 - Frankenweenie (PG)

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

Baby Lapsit is designed for babies from birth through 18 months. This short storytime lasts 15 minutes. Your baby will be on your lap throughout, and you will sing, move, and read with your baby!

We're excited to welcome Idaho Community Cares as they present Powerful Tools for Caregivers in partnership with the Idaho Commission on Aging. This is a six-week class series designed specifically for caregivers. Classes are from 1 pm - 3 pm every Wednesday beginning October 8th. This class comes with materials, so registration is required. Participants will learn practical tools and strategies including: 

• Tips to reduce stress
• Improving self-confidence
• Communicating more effectively with the care receiver
• Navigating tough decisions and family dynamics
• Finding and using community resources
• Making tough decisions

Caregiver burnout is real – this program provides support and skills to help caregivers take better care of themselves. 

Each session builds on the last, so registration is for the full six-week series. The workshop and all materials are provided at no cost to participants. Call or email Jenny Melka to register: jennifer.melka@a3ssa.com | 208-593-0002.

Full Class Schedule:

Oct. 8th: Taking Care of You - Emphasizes that the focus is on YOU, the caregiver.

Oct. 15th: Identifying and Reducing Stress - Four steps for effective stress management.

Oct. 22nd: Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns - Learn how to use "I messages and "You" messages. 

Oct. 29th: Communicating in Challenging Situations - Two communication tools, assertiveness and Aikido.

Nov. 5th: Learning From Our Emotions - Our emotions are messages we need to listen to.

Nov. 12th: Mastering Caregiving Decisions - Focus on the internal emotional process.

Join us Limited Edition Bookclub, our three part book discussion series. Our current theme is "The Reading Mixtape" where we'll discuss titles featuring music as a core topic or theme. This month, we'll read The Phantom of the Opera  by Gaston Leroux on October 22nd at 6:30 PM. Pick up your copy from the Reference Desk today!

Elementary-age kids, unleash your inner artist on International Artist Day!  Stop by anytime on October 23 to do some art projects celebrating the styles of different artists.

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

Teens in 6th – 12th grade, join us for a cooking class! This month we are going to make sweet potato fries.   

Join us every month at the Twin Falls Public Library for Open Mic Night: Short Stories and Poetry! Come and share your works, or works by favorite authors. Readings are limited to about 5 minutes, no outside amplification or music allowed. 

Preschool Storytime is designed for kids who are 4 – 5 years old! This storytime uses the five early literacy practices- sing, talk, read, write, and play. Each storytime features a letter, books that are a little longer and a little more complex to get us ready to sit in a classroom, and lots of fun rhymes and songs. After storytime, we play!

Kids in 4th – 6th grade can join us on October 24th at 4:30pm for Tween Book Club! This month, we're reading The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill.  We’ll eat snacks, do some activities, and have so much fun! 

Catch a free movie every Saturday at 3:00 PM here at the Twin Falls Public Library! Here's the spooky season movies playing this month:

Oct. 4 - Igor (PG)

Oct. 11 - Addams Family (1991 - PG)

Oct. 18 - Something Wicked This Way Comes (PG)

Oct. 25 - Frankenweenie (PG)

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

Estate Planning is critical for EVERYONE, regardless of your wealth! Join Sheli Fulcher Koontz and Katie Sliman from Johnson-May Law to learn/avoid the Top 10 Mistakes people make regarding estate planning, and what is included in a “complete” estate plan. Class will cover Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Probate, as well as how to keep the chaos and uncertainty of death at bay. You’ll learn a lot and might even laugh a little! October 7th and October 27th at 6:30 PM. 

Baby Lapsit is designed for babies from birth through 18 months. This short storytime lasts 15 minutes. Your baby will be on your lap throughout, and you will sing, move, and read with your baby!

Every month, come learn how to use basic office tools and software. On October at 4:30 PM, learn how to use basic word processing tools at home and at work!

We're excited to welcome Idaho Community Cares as they present Powerful Tools for Caregivers in partnership with the Idaho Commission on Aging. This is a six-week class series designed specifically for caregivers. Classes are from 1 pm - 3 pm every Wednesday beginning October 8th. This class comes with materials, so registration is required. Participants will learn practical tools and strategies including: 

• Tips to reduce stress
• Improving self-confidence
• Communicating more effectively with the care receiver
• Navigating tough decisions and family dynamics
• Finding and using community resources
• Making tough decisions

Caregiver burnout is real – this program provides support and skills to help caregivers take better care of themselves. 

Each session builds on the last, so registration is for the full six-week series. The workshop and all materials are provided at no cost to participants. Call or email Jenny Melka to register: jennifer.melka@a3ssa.com | 208-593-0002.

Full Class Schedule:

Oct. 8th: Taking Care of You - Emphasizes that the focus is on YOU, the caregiver.

Oct. 15th: Identifying and Reducing Stress - Four steps for effective stress management.

Oct. 22nd: Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns - Learn how to use "I messages and "You" messages. 

Oct. 29th: Communicating in Challenging Situations - Two communication tools, assertiveness and Aikido.

Nov. 5th: Learning From Our Emotions - Our emotions are messages we need to listen to.

Nov. 12th: Mastering Caregiving Decisions - Focus on the internal emotional process.

Toddler Time is designed for children in the 18mo to 3yo age group. We know that this age group gets the wiggles, so there are lots of opportunities for movement and books that are appropriate for their attention span followed by playtime!

Adults and teens, join our adventure! Every other Thursday, at 5:30 PM, we meet in the Library Program Room for Dungeons & Dragons! We play using D&D 5th edition, and all skill levels are welcome. Contact CJ at crasmusson@tfpl.org for more information on how to join! Ages 13+.

Preschool Storytime is designed for kids who are 4 – 5 years old! This storytime uses the five early literacy practices- sing, talk, read, write, and play. Each storytime features a letter, books that are a little longer and a little more complex to get us ready to sit in a classroom, and lots of fun rhymes and songs. After storytime, we play!