Our Library Blog
News & Events
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.
Storytime: Hedgehogs
Did you know that attending story time will not only help your children develop early literacy skills, but it also helps them with critical thinking skills and will improve their imagination? As they fall into the adventure of character, like a hedgehog who’s back...
Book Babies: Tickle, Tickle!
I tickle you here, I tickle you there, I tickle you, tickle you everywhere! Gentle tickles and massages can be a fun bonding experience between...
Story Time: Eew! That’s Gross!
Children love to explore the world, especially when something is a little bit unusual. Use these books and activities to help them see the world...
April Kid and Tween Activities
Come to our Mother Daughter Book Club meeting on Thursday, April 1st at 6:30- 7:30 p.m.! This month we're talking about Tuesdays at the Castle by...
Book Babies: Wiggle Worms
Is your toddler a wiggle worm? They might have fun reading and learning about "real" wiggle worms. Try some of these activities and books which are...
Story Time: Earth, We Love You!
The Earth is awesome! It starts with the letter "E". And it's the only place we have to live, so we better take care of it. Try talking with your...
Library Appreciation Week: Potatoes and Peeps
Library Appreciation Week is on its way, and we've got some great things planned. Peeps Diorama Contest! Submit a book-themed potato and Peeps...
Kid and Tween STEAM: Bottle Experiments with Light Refraction
Experiment with light refraction! Things you will need include: drawing utensils a glass jar paper cardboard
Teen Craft: Mosaic Stash Boxes
Try making these mosaic boxes to stash your stuff. You will need the following supplies: box tissue paper 1-2 DVDs to cut up Modge Podge or other...
Adult Makers: Diamond Painting
Learn how to do diamond painting with Cathy's simple video.
Book Babies: Green is Great!
Green is great! We celebrated everything green for St. Patrick's Day today. There were green frogs, green peas and of course... green shamrocks. For...
Story Time: Eggceptional Eggs
Eggs are totally "egg"ceptional, and a lot of children don't realize the differences and similarities between eggs of different species. Some...
Book Babies: Up n’ Down
You only have to go as far as a book to visit the zoo with your baby or toddler! When you read a book with your child, make animals noises and sing...
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 21 – 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
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