AMERICAN FALLS DISTRICT LIBRARY

The American Falls Library will host a free one-hour workshop, “Fun with Math & Science,” for families with preschool-age children Wednesday March 23 at 10:30 a.m.

Young children are natural explorers. There are lots of things parents can do to help them build science and math skills. The workshop will feature fun hands-on stations and information to share with parents and children.  Each family will take home a free copy of The Everything Kids’ Science Experiments Book.

There’s no charge for the workshop, but please register early, as space is limited.  Come to the library, or call Debbie or Marianne 226-2335.

Funding for this project is made possible by the Idaho Commission for Libraries’ Read to Me program, and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under a provision of the Library Services and Technology Act.

Teens ages 12 – 18 are invited to JOIN THE MADNESS AT THE AF LIBRARY. Stop by the library before Sat. March 19 to fill out a MARCH BOOK MADNESS tournament bracket for 16 Young Adult and Jr. Fiction Books and to vote for your favorites. Four rounds of voting will take place between March 9 – April 9 to determine the “Champion.” Prizes are awarded for voting and for your Bracket submission. Random prize drawings from each round of voting will also be awarded so be sure to vote and help advance your favorite books. Grand prizes will be awarded to the bracket submissions that most closely match the voting outcomes.

Registration is now open for a parent-son book group hosted by the American Falls Library. Books4Boys, designed to encourage boys ages 8-12 to read for enjoyment, will take place Thursday, March 17 at 7 pm.

While the group strongly encourages fathers to participate with their sons, mothers or another caring adult, are invited to participate with their boys in a lively book discussion, engage in a fun activity, and meet new friends. Refreshments will be served.

The group will read The One and Only Ivan. Winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller, this stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the point of view of Ivan himself.

Participating ina parent-child book group has many benefits. Parent-child relationships are strengthened. Reading skills and vocabulary are enhanced, self-confidence is nurtured and life-skills are acquired as children learn to articulate and communicate opinions in a group setting.  By setting the example, fathers and other adult role models can have a powerful influence on a boy’s desire to read.

Registration forms for the event and copies of the book are available at the library front desk. For more information call 226-2335.

Do you have LEGOs that need a new home?  The library is starting a monthly LEGO Club as part of our KIDS’ CLUB program.  We will gladly accept donations of used LEGOs to help supplement our collection. Children will have the opportunity to engage in free play with a variety of building pieces as well as participate in LEGO challenges to foster specific cognitive abilities. Stop by with your donation today, or call us at 226-2335 for more information.

Stop by today and pick up a copy of our latest Great Reads for Girls Selection.  Girls ages 8-12 and their mothers, or another caring adult are invited to join us for food, fun crafts and a lively discussion of THE YEAR OF THE DOG, by Grace Lin.  This is a short, enjoyable read – it’s not too late to join the fun. 

Join pharmacist Ed Snell at the library Wednesday, Feb 10 at 7 p.m. for a discussion on the interplay of traditional western medicine with holistic and functional medicine.

• The lecture will highlight the topic: “What you must know if are taking medications for heartburn, cholesterol or diabetes.”
• Ed Snell is the owner of Ed Snell’s Pharmacy Shop in Pocatello.  He is a Pharmacist and board certified Clinical Nutritionist. Additionally, Ed has post graduate training in lifestyle behavior and functional medicine.
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Stop by the library and check out our wildly popular backpack PLAY-PACKS FOR KIDS.

• Each Play Pack contains children’s books and other educational items centered around a specific theme or topic such as “Time,” “Art,” “Reptiles,” etc.
• They are available for loan for a 1 week period. We currently have approximately 30 backpacks in our collection and are adding more weekly.
• Check in often as they are “flying off the backpack hooks!”

Join us Thursday, January 21st at 7 p.m. as Dr. Stephen Sylvester engages his audience in a lively discussion about the reality and significance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Dr. Sylvester begins with a slideshow, then demonstrates flintlock rifles and tomahawks, shows beaver hides and shares elk jerky. He has taught about the American West around the world and encourages direct and active participation in his demonstration and discussion. This event is open and free to the public.

This program is sponsored by the American Falls Library “Friends of the Library” and the Idaho Humanities Council.