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!

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 Sept 2nd at 6:30 PM to learn how to navigate historical newspapers when researching your genealogy.

Let Idaho Public Television show you how to take the stress out of teaching math to young children with easy ways to incorporate counting and numbers into everyday activities. This workshop is geared toward preschoolers and their families, and will focus on sorting with the help of PBS Kids characters, Peg+Cat.   It will include fun resources to take home.  Registration is required for this event and space is limited.  Call the Youth Services desk at 208-733-2964 ext. 301 to register.  

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!

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.

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, 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 1961's The Parent Trap.

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, learn a new technology skill at the Twin Falls Public Library. This month, join us on September 10th at 4:30 PM to learn the basics of 3D Printing.

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 smores using solar ovens make from pizza boxes!   

Kids can stop by the children's department anytime on September 12 to play the Dewey Decimal Scavenger Hunt! You'll get better at finding non-fiction items in the children's department and win a prize while you do it!

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 in kindergarten – 3rd grade can join us on September 12th at 4:00pm for Early Elementary Book Club! This month, we're reading Orris and Timble: The Beginning by Kate DiCamillo.  We’ll eat snacks, do some activities, and have so much fun! 

Join us at the Twin Falls Public Library for a special visit with voice actor Justin Rupple, who voices Tuffnut Thorston in How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. At 2:30 PM we’ll show the film, followed by a live Q&A with Justin at 4:30 PM and an opportunity for photos. This program is made possible in partnership with Magic Valley Comic Con (find us at MV Comic Con on Sept. 13th & 14th)!

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!

Come by the Library to learn Knitting & Crochet Basics! We'll have patterns for you to use, or bring your own yarn to keep your project, or you can borrow some of ours to practice! We'll teach you how to get started and some basic stitches. Stick around after class for A Good Yarn Club to keep working on your project & meet fellow yarn crafters for more tips & tricks

Calling all yarn crafters! Meet us in the Library Program Room for A Good Yarn Club! Meet fellow yarn crafters, work on your projects, or use our patterns! Need a little more instruction? Come by an hour early for Knitting & Crochet Basics Class.

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!

Join us for our monthly Game Night on September 17th at 6:00 PM! Play games from our collection, from Black Dragon Games’ collection, or BYOG to share. This month’s featured game is: “Cascadia.”

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, September 18th to talk about the book you chose or another title and get great recommendations from other readers.

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, and other devices at our monthly Technology Basics Class on September 19th at 11:30 AM.

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!

Every month, come learn how to use basic office tools and software. On September 23rd at 4:30 PM, learn how to use online and advanced email tools at work or school!

Limited Edition Book Club is the Twin Falls Public Library’s rotating-theme reading group. Every three months, we pick a new theme and three titles, meeting on the fourth Wednesday at 6:30 pm to discuss the book.

Our current theme is “The Roaring ’20s”  and explores the decade’s glamour, grit, and scientific breakthroughs. On September 24th, come discuss The Poisoner’s Handbook by Deborah Blum

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, stop by for a craft!  This month we are making our own miniature libraries, complete with tiny books and accessories!  

Join us on Sept. 25th at 6:30 PM to share short stories and poetry! Bring in and read your own writings, pieces by your favorite authors, or just come to listen! No outside amplified media allowed. 5 minute readings. Free coffee & cookies

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 in 4th – 6th grade can join us on September 26th at 4:30pm for Tween Book Club! This month, we're reading Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody.  We’ll eat snacks, do some activities, and have so much fun! 

Are you looking for opportunities to give back to your community? Want to pick up a new hobby or find a new club to expand your social circle? Drop by the Library Lawn from 11 AM - 1:30 PM on September 27th to discover organizations & clubs searching for new members!

Or, are you a member of a club seeking new members or an organization that utilizes volunteers? Sign up for a space at the fair using the form at tfpl.org/volunteer-fair.

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!