Library celebrates Idaho Family Reading Week
Idaho Family Reading Week is Nov. 18-25, 2020. It is a time when families are encouraged to read together. This year’s theme, “Fun and Games,” will be celebrated at public and school libraries across the Gem State.
“Idaho Family Reading Week celebrates families and the importance of reading together," State Librarian Stephanie Bailey-White said. "It is also a chance for Idahoans of all ages to explore or rediscover everything their local library has to offer, including a wealth of digital resources, as many have come to appreciate during the pandemic.”
While public events are on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, the East Bonner County Library District still encourages people to observe Family Reading Week by reading together. To that end, Youth Services coordinator, Kimber Glidden has set up a special reading challenge. Participants can sign up at ebonnerlibrary.readsquared.com to log their reads and read-to-me time for free books.
“Idaho Family Reading Week is all about promoting good reading habits that create a fun environment and a love of lifelong learning,” Glidden said.
Another great way to observe Family Reading Week or celebrate reading together anytime is to go on a StoryWalk. The library partners with Kaniksu Land Trust, city of Dover, and city of Ponderay to encourage literacy, family, and getting outdoors. Visit a StoryWalk™ at the Dover City Park and McNearney Park in Ponderay for a self-guided walk along a trail with pages from a popular children’s story posted along the way. Stories are updated each month at both locations.
The community can reach out to Kimber for tips on discovering library resources for celebrating Family Reading Week and beyond. Idaho Family Reading Week is sponsored by the Idaho Commission for Libraries’ Read to Me program and supported by libraries across Idaho.
For more information, go online to libraries.idaho.gov/rtm/idaho-family-reading-week.
All branches of the East Bonner County Library District and Bookmobile are open at regular hours. Proper face masks are required. Digital materials and curbside pick-up services are available. Visit the updates page at ebonnerlibrary.org for more information.
Events, etcetera:
Saturday, Nov. 14 — "Dream Big – Engineering Our World" documentary. A giant-screen film about engineering, takes viewers on a journey of discovery from the world’s tallest building to a bridge higher than the clouds. Along the way, the audiences witness how today’s engineers are shaping the world of tomorrow. This film will be screened online via a private link available on the library’s Events calendar on Nov. 14, 17, and 24. For more information, visit the listing on the Events calendar at ebonnerlibrary.org or contact Kimber Glidden at 208-263-6930, ext. 1211, or kimber@ebonnerlibrary.org.
Saturday, Nov. 14 — Readers & ‘Ritas @ Home, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Virtual author event hosted by Fresh Fiction. Visit the library’s website Events Calendar or our Facebook Events page of details.
Wednesday, Nov. 18 — Fresh Fiction Video Book Club with Tif Marcelo, 5 p.m. via Facebook Live at facebook.com/freshfiction. This week, Tif Marcelo discusses her Christmas novella, "Christmas Actually" as well as her career, and what she's reading, watching, and listening to with the book club. Visit our event listing on the library’s Facebook page for details.
StoryWalk - At Dover City Park enjoy “Leaf Man” by Lois Ehlert and at McNearney Park in Ponderay read “The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear” by Don and Audrey Wood. Titles are updated monthly.
Marcy Timblin is in charge of public relations, marketing & community development for the East Bonner County Library District. She can be reached at 208-208- 208-208-263-6930, ext. 1204.
