CHILDREN

Every week approximately 220 children participate in one of our eight regularly scheduled programs. These programs include:

  • a lap-sit program for infants from birth to 2 years and their care givers
  • five preschool programs for children 2-5 years of age
  • an after school program for 6-8 year olds
  • an after school program for 9-12 year olds

An adult tutor may be available after school for students needing help with homework.  Inquiries should be directed to David Townsend, Public Relations Coordinator.

For more information about these and other services, click on one of the following links, or contact the Library.  For a calendar of Children's Programs, click here.
  • HOMEWORK HELP HUB   ( 0 Articles )

    Backpack GraphicBackpack Kits

    Kits are put together with a selection of materials for all grade levels and include books, audio tapes, videos, multimedia, bibliographies and Internet links.  All kits are available for 14 day checkout, and new kits are added each year.

    The Coeur d'Alene Public Library Help Hub Project provides:

    • access to over 60 different subject or theme based Homework Backpack Kits;
    • web links to additional resources;
    • bibliographies;
    • Internet access to web based Coeur d'Alene Public Library Catalog;
    • access to magazine/periodical databases; and
    • access to word processors.

    Click here to search for available kits. 

     

  • CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS   ( 0 Articles )

    StorytimeStorytimes (0-5 yrs)

    Fun stories, songs, puppets, flannel board activities, crafts and bubbles make each half-hour program well worth attending.  For Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers.

     

    For a schedule of storytimes, please check our Children's Calendar.

     

  • ONGOING SERVICES AND EVENTS   ( 0 Articles )

    TeapotAmerican Girl Tea Party

    LEGO-RamaLEGO-Rama 

  • RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR KIDS   ( 0 Articles )
    Read Logo http://www.bookadventure.com/ - Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes. Book Adventure was created by and is maintained by Sylvan Learning.
    Storyline logo http://www.storylineonline.net/ - Storyline Online, presented by the Screen Actors Guild Foundation, is an online streaming video program featuring SAG members reading childrens books aloud.  Each book includes accompanying activities and lesson ideas.

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