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Library Programs on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025
Powerful Tools For Caregivers (with Idaho Community Cares)
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Adult ProgramWe'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 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.
Limited Edition Book Club: The Reading Mixtape ("Phantom of the Opera")
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Adult ProgramJoin 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!