Library announces December calendar

The Lincoln County Public Libraries will be presenting a full calendar of programs during the month of December.  All events are free and open to the public.

The Libby library will host story time for preschool age children every Tuesday at 10 a.m.

The Troy library will host story time for preschool age children every Friday at 11:15 a.m.

The Eureka library will host story time for preschool age children every Thursday at 11:30 a.m.

The Troy library will host chess games every Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.  All ages and experience levels welcome.  Bring yourself, a partner and your favorite board.  We also have boards available as well as a player/teacher/mentor and challenger. For more information please call Kimberly at 295-4040.

December is Adopt-a-Magazine Month at the Eureka, Troy and Libby libraries.  Help support our collection by donating a year’s subscription to one of our magazines or newspapers.  Our magazines are a valuable source of information, current events, and entertainment for residents of Lincoln County. Call or visit the your library to see a list of titles that need adopting and to make a donation.  All library donations are tax-deductible.  

December is Adopt-a-Children’s-Book Month at the Libby library.  Children’s books are some of our most loved items, but we’ve lost some over the years to the enthusiasm of our tiny patrons.  Help support our children’s collection by donating to help us replace those cherished titles all children should be reading. Call or visit the library to see a list of titles that need adopting and to make a donation.  All library donations are tax-deductible.

Dec. 1, 10 a.m: Preschool Story Time—Join us at the Libby library for Owl Babies; the Life Cycle of an Owl; Owl Moon An owling is what we’ll dare – a time to hoot and play, and share! Create an owl for your bedroom lair.

Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m.: Libby Friends of the Library meeting at the Libby library.

Dec. 2, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Kootenai Job Service will be at the Troy library to help people with their employment needs.

Dec. 2, 1 p.m.: Troy Friends of the Library meeting at the Troy library.

Dec. 3, 4 p.m.: Afterschool Program, ages 5 to12 - Join us at the Libby Elementary School for Wetland Adventures (What’s Alive Down Under) Wetlands provide their own heat energy to keep life going. Find out what’s alive outside during the winter months, with a microscopic inspection of soil and water life hidden in samples taken from the nearby grass swale and swamp.

Dec. 4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Book Sale - The Libby Friends of the Library are having a book sale. The entrance is on Main Street across from the post office.  Stop by and check out the books, movies, and music CDs. It’s a great way to support your library.

Dec. 4 and 5, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Troy library Holiday Open House and Celebration of remembrance and appreciation for Mary Reynolds, June Burns and Beth Schweitzer for all they have done for the libraries and reading in the Troy and Libby communities. Stop by the library for some coffee/tea/hot chocolate and cookies.

Dec. 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Morrison Elementary Gym, Troy. Join us as we partner with the 4-H kids for Christmas story time at the Kids and Critters 4-H Holiday Bazaar.

Dec. 8, 10 a.m.: Preschool Story Time - Join us at the Libby library for Goodnight Songs: A Celebration of the Seasons. The holiday season is here, and it is time to learn the true meaning of this special time with family and friends! We’ll share a reading and special craft to celebrate the season.

Dec. 10, 4 p.m.: Afterschool Program, ages 5 to 12 - Join us at the Libby Elementary School for Forest Finds (Overwintering Plants). Yes! The forest floor remains green over the winter months. What plants adapt to the cold, and how? Our visit will include recording over-wintering plants and their characteristics which make them hearty souls throughout winter. Sharpen your coloring pencils! Every good little scientist needs to record their observations.

Dec. 15, 10 a.m.: Preschool Story Time - Join us at the Libby library for Fine Feathered Friends; Nest. Treats for the birds! Learn about the birds during story time, and then create pine cone treats to hang outside for our winter resident birds.

Dec. 17, 4 p.m.: Afterschool Program, ages 5-12 - Join us at the Libby Elementary School for Christmas for the Birds (Making Treats and Feeding Stations). We’ll focus on creating treats we can place and hang for resident birds. The secret is in the recipe. What do over-wintering birds need to eat to keep their energy up? And won’t it be fun to see them come in to dine on the treats that you make.

Dec. 18: Amnesty Day – The last Friday of every month is Amnesty Day at the Lincoln County Libraries. However, due to the holidays, this month’s amnesty day is earlier than normal. Any materials less than 90 days overdue which are returned in good condition to any of the three libraries on that day will have all penalties waived. Overdue interlibrary loan materials are not included.

Dec. 22, 10 a.m.: Preschool Story Time - Join us at the Libby library for How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It’s almost here! Prepare for Santa’s visit with a special reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and learn the true meaning of Christmas in our hearts. Make an ornament for your tree!

Dec. 24: The libraries will close at noon for the Christmas holiday.

Dec. 25: The libraries will be closed for the Christmas Holiday.

Dec. 26: The libraries will be closed for in-service training.

Dec. 29, 10 a.m.: Preschool Story Time - Join us at the Libby library for Peter Pan. Tick-tock, tick-tock – wait, is that the New Year coming? Or…something else?! Have fun celebrating with our adventurous friends Peter and Wendy on their journey through Neverland.