Our Library Blog
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For all patrons
Here you’ll find posts for all our news announcements, programming activities, book reviews, and other events.
You can also join us for live programing on our Facebook Page or view recorded videos on our YouTube Channel.
Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens
Old School PoetryThis February, let love take center stage! Stop by our special collections area to type out a heartfelt poem on our vintage typewriter—whether it’s for a dear friend or your favorite pizza. Drop your masterpiece into the submission box nearby if you'd...
Book Babies: If You’re Happy and You Know It
Singing a book with your child can be a lot of fun, especially when it's, "If You're Happy and You Know It!" Try doing the ASL sign for "happy" as...
Story Time: Love to Laugh!
We love to laugh! Ha, ha, ha, ha! Laughing begins with the letter "L". It's good for the spirit, and it's just plain fun! So have a little fun with...
Kid and Tween STEAM: Flying Machines
These paper airplanes are easy to make and fly incredibly far! Things you will need include: Scissors Tape Glue Ruler 3x5 card 2 8.5x11 sheets of...
No Programs in May (Besides Book Club)
Come to our combined Mother Daughter Book Club and Books for Boys meeting on Thursday, May 6th at 6:30- 7:30 p.m.! This month we're talking about...
Adult Makers: Macrame Earrings
Learn how to make macrame earrings. You will need: 12 lengths of cord 2 keyrings 2 ear wires 6 beads 2 pins scissors a soft workstation
Book Babies: Welcome, Spring!
Spring is a great time for exploration, discovery and sensory experiences. You and Baby can talk about sounds, smells, colors, and how things feel...
Story Time: Llamas and Alpacas!
Hola! Hoy hablamos de llamas, or... Hello! We talked about llamas today! We love llamas and their cousins like alpacas and camels. We also love to...
Teen Craft: Tea Light Planets
These tea light planets are really easy and fun to make! You will need: a ping pong ball a tea light acrylic paints a paper plate/painting...
Teen Activities April 18-30th
Teen Anime Club: My Hero Academia Season 5 Monday, April 19th at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room. This month, we'll watch and chat about the new...
Book Babies: Bugs, Bugs, and More Bugs!
Today in Book Babies/ Toddler Time, we read all about bugs! The fun thing about bugs is that they come a a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors....
Story Time: Ladybugs
Did you know... Ladybugs don't have have their black spots when they hatch? Or, they hibernate or "sleep" through the winter like a bear? Or, they...
Kid and Tween STEAM: Hot Air Balloon Art
Try your hand at cut paper art and play with perspective with this hot air balloon art craft! Things you will need include: Scissors Glue stick...
Regular Hours of Operation
- Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday - Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Sunday: CLOSED
Closures in 2025
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 17 – Presidents Day
- March 28 – Staff Development Day
- April 5 – Building Maintenance
- May 24-26 – Memorial Day
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- July 4 – Independence Day
- August 30-September 1 – Labor Day
- September 19 – Staff Development Day
- October 4 – Building Maintenance
- October 31 – Open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 26 – Closing at 5:00 pm
- November 27-29 – Thanksgiving
- December 24-26 – Christmas
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve
- January 1, 2026 – New Year’s Day
Address
73 North Center
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
We are located on Center Street, just north of Main Street, by the Historic Rexburg Tabernacle.
Contact Us
(208) 356-3461
24 Hour Phone Renewal: (208) 356-6658
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