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Twin Falls Public Library

Twin Falls, ID

Public library offering youth and teen programs including story times, summer reading programs, and educational events for all ages.

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Story Time - Youth Programs
Twin Falls Public Library runs three free weekly storytime programs, each for a different age group: Baby Lapsit for babies from birth to 18 months, Toddler Time for 18 months to 3 years, and Preschool Storytime for 4- and 5-year-olds. Sessions use songs, rhymes, movement and books suited to each age, and Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime end with playtime. Storytimes run during the school year, September to May.
When: Baby Lapsit: Tuesdays 11:00-11:15 AM. Toddler Time: Mondays and Thursdays 10:30-11:00 AM. Preschool Storytime: Fridays 10:30-11:00 AM.
Ages 0–6Free
Baby Lapsit
Baby Lapsit is Twin Falls Public Library's storytime for babies from birth through 18 months and their caregivers. It lasts about 15 minutes, with the baby on the caregiver's lap throughout while the group sings, moves and reads together. It is the youngest of the library's three weekly storytimes; children move on to Toddler Time at 18 months.
When: 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Ages 0–1Free
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is Twin Falls Public Library's storytime for children from 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Because this age group gets the wiggles, sessions have plenty of movement and books short enough for toddlers' attention spans, followed by playtime. It runs twice a week during the school year, between Baby Lapsit and Preschool Storytime in the library's age sequence.
When: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Ages 1–3Free
Early Elementary Book Club (K-3rd Grade)
Early Elementary Book Club is a monthly book club at Twin Falls Public Library for kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Each month the group reads a different book, then meets to talk about it, with dress-up, snacks and activities. The September 2026 pick was Chicken Squad by Doreen Cronin and October's is Troubling Tonsils by Aaron Reynolds. Dates and titles are posted on the library calendar.
When: Monday
Ages 5–9Free
Tween Book Club (4th-6th Grade)
Tween Book Club is a monthly book club at Twin Falls Public Library for 4th to 6th graders. Members read the month's book, then meet to discuss it over snacks, with dress-up and related activities. The September 2026 title was Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan and October's is Scary Stories for Young Foxes by Christian Heidicker. Dates and titles are posted on the library calendar.
When: Monday
Ages 9–12Free
Read to a Therapy Dog
Kids practice reading aloud to a therapy dog from the Pets Helping People Therapy Team at Twin Falls Public Library. Readers sign up for a 10-minute slot when they arrive, and spots are first come, first served. The program runs once a month on a Saturday morning during the school year; fall 2026 dates were September 26 and October 17.
When: Saturday, Monday 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Ages 5–12Free
Summer Reading Program - Twin Falls
Summer Reading is Twin Falls Public Library's summer program for kids, teens and adults, and the 2026 theme was Plant a Seed, Read. Kids and teens track their reading on a paper log or the ReaderZone app, and those who read at least 32 days earn a free book, a treat from a local business and a state park pass, plus a Grand Prize entry. 2026 events included a How-To Fair kickoff on June 5, weekly Naturebrary sessions in City Park for babies to pre-K, touch-a-truck days, teen crafts and an escape room, and a finale party at Orton Botanical Gardens on July 25.
When: Weekly (contact for times)
Ages 3–18Free
Teen Book Club (Grades 7-12)
Monthly book club at Twin Falls Public Library for students in 7th through 12th grade. Members read the month's title, then meet to talk about it over snacks with a related activity. The September 2026 pick was The Unteachables by Gordon Korman, and October's is Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia.
When: Friday 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Ages 12–18Free
Book Mobile Stop - Harrison Elementary
Harrison Elementary School is one of the regular after-school stops of the Twin Falls Public Library Bookmobile, which brings the library to underserved parts of Twin Falls. The Bookmobile carries books, DVDs and other materials to borrow. Borrowers need a valid Twin Falls Public Library card, which can be applied for on the Bookmobile, and must show it each time they check out.
When: Monday, Thursday 3:00 PM
All agesFree
Bookmobile Neighborhood Park Stops
Twin Falls Public Library's bookmobile parks at five neighborhood parks every week so families can browse and borrow books, DVDs and audiobooks close to home: Cascade Park and Rotary Park on Tuesdays, First Federal Bank Park and Northern Ridge Park on Thursdays, and Jason Kelley Park on Fridays. A Twin Falls Public Library card is needed to borrow.
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
All agesFree
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Jerome Public Library

Jerome, ID

Public library offering story times, seasonal kids programs, and community events including visits from Santa and reading activities.

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Story Time - Jerome Library
Weekly story time for toddlers and preschoolers at the Jerome Public Library with books, songs, and activities.
When: By appointment / flexible
Ages 0–5Free
Summer Reading Program - Jerome
Annual summer reading program at Jerome Public Library with reading challenges, prizes, and activities.
When: Weekly (contact for times)
Ages 3–18Free
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Burley Public Library

Burley, ID

Public library with active youth programming including weekly storytime, after-school book clubs, summer reading, and teen programs.

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Story Time - Burley Library (Ages 0-6)
Burley Public Library holds two free weekly storytimes in its Community Room during the school year, one on Tuesdays and one on Thursdays with Miss Carol. Each session mixes picture books, songs and activities; the Thursday session reads 3-4 books and adds songs or fingerplays and a craft. Storytime is aimed at toddlers and preschoolers, and all ages are welcome.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, mid-September through the end of April. A summer storytime runs on Tuesdays in June and July.
Ages 0–6Free
Summer Reading Program - Burley
Burley Public Library's summer reading challenge, a six-week program for children, teens and adults. Parents set weekly reading goals for children, who earn a prize each week they meet them and extra prizes for activities in their reading passport. Teens set their own goals and enter weekly drawings for local gift cards. The summer also brings free events, including Thursday activities at Storybook Park, Summer STEAM on Wednesdays, a weekly art camp and summer storytime.
When: Runs each June and July. In 2026 the challenge ran June 2 to July 11, with each week's prize available from that Wednesday and passports due July 11.
Ages 3–18Free
Family Book Club (All Ages)
A monthly family book club at the Burley Public Library. Families read the month's book, then come to the library to watch a film version and talk about how the two differ. The first 10 families each month get a free copy of the book to keep. Drinks and snacks are served, and a parent or guardian must stay with children under 12. This season's titles include Heidi, Coraline, Bridge to Terabithia and Matilda.
When: Thursday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
All agesFree
Storylab with the Burley Discovery Museum (All Ages)
Free every-other-Monday morning session at Burley Public Library run in partnership with the Burley Discovery Museum, combining stories with hands-on discovery-play activities. Open to all ages; no library card required.
When: Monday 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
All agesFree
Storytime with Miss Carol (All Ages)
Thursday-morning storytime led by volunteer Miss Carol in the library's Community Room, one of two weekly storytimes along with the Tuesday session. Each session includes 3-4 picture books, a few songs or fingerplays, and a craft. It is best for ages 0-6, and all ages are welcome.
When: Thursday 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
All agesFree
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DeMary Memorial Library

Rupert, ID

Public library in Rupert with structured youth storytime programs covering literacy, math, and science skills.

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Story Time - DeMary Library (Ages 0-5)
When: Thursday, Friday
Ages 0–5Free
Summer Reading Program - Rupert
DeMary Memorial Library's 2026 summer reading program, 'Unearth a Story,' for Rupert-area kids and teens. Paired with a Summer STEM 2026 series. Reading challenges and children's programming run through the summer.
When: Weekly (contact for times)
Ages 3–18Free
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The Community Library

Ketchum, ID

Privately-funded public library serving the Wood River Valley. Children's Library (birth-grade 6), teen lounge, Bloom Bookmobile, bilingual programs. Idaho Library of the Year 2024.

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Children's Library Programs
Weekly preschool classes, story times, and activities at the Children's Library.
When: Weekly (contact for times)
Ages 0–12Free
Summer Reading Program - Community Library
When: Weekly (contact for times)
Ages 3–18Free
Bloom Bookmobile
Year-round mobile library visiting daycares, after-school programs, and outlying communities.
When: Weekly (contact for times)
Ages 0–12Free
Story Time
Weekly themed story time in The Community Library's Children's Library and Treehouse in Ketchum. Each week carries its own theme - recent sessions have included Cows and Acorns.
When: Monday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Ages 0–6Free
Paws to Read with Dogs!
Reading-practice session in The Community Library's Children's Library in Ketchum where kids read aloud to visiting dogs - a low-pressure way to build reading confidence.
When: Wednesday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
All agesFree
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Gooding Public Library

Gooding, ID

Public library with 22,000 books serving approximately 27,000 visitors annually. Offers story times for toddlers and preschoolers, plus science and art activities for children.

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Story Time - Gooding Library
Story times for toddlers and preschoolers plus science and art activities at the Gooding Public Library.
When: By appointment / flexible
Ages 0–5Free
Summer Reading Program - Gooding
Annual summer reading program at Gooding Public Library with reading goals, activities, and prizes.
When: Weekly (contact for times)
Ages 3–18
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Filer Public Library

Filer, ID

Filer's community library serving Filer and the western Twin Falls County area. Offers programs for children, teens, and adults; the library participates in the statewide Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) annual summer reading program. 2026 CSLP theme: 'Unearth a Story' (paleontology and archaeology). Director: Jeannie Parker.

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Summer Reading Program, Filer
Annual summer reading program at the Filer Public Library. Participants track books read over the summer to earn prizes and prevent summer learning loss. Idaho libraries run the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) statewide; 2026 theme is 'Unearth a Story: Desentierra una Historia' (dinosaurs/paleontology).
When: Summer-only program; contact the library at (208) 326-4143 for 2026 start/end dates and prize details.
All agesFree
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Buhl Public Library

Buhl, ID

Buhl's community library, established 1906. Holds 32,439+ volumes circulating 67,572 items per year. Offers programs for children, teens, and adults; participates in the statewide Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) annual summer reading program. 2026 CSLP theme: 'Unearth a Story' (paleontology and archaeology). Director: Maegan Hanson. Free public internet (PC + wireless), photocopy, and fax services available.

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Summer Reading Program - Buhl
Annual summer reading program at Buhl Public Library with reading challenges, prizes, and activities for kids and teens. Part of Idaho's Collaborative Summer Library Program (2026 theme: dinosaurs / paleontology / archaeology).
When: Weekly (contact for times)
Ages 3–18Free
StoryTime: Buhl Public Library
Weekly StoryTime at the Buhl Public Library, where the librarians read, sing, laugh and sometimes dance with young children and their grown-ups.
When: Wednesday 10:00 AM
All agesFree
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Hagerman Public Library

Hagerman, ID

Hagerman's community library serving Hagerman Valley families. Offers storytime, programs for children, teens, and adults, and participates in the statewide Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) annual summer reading program. 2026 CSLP theme: 'Unearth a Story' (paleontology and archaeology). Director: Geri Omohundro.

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Summer Reading Program - Hagerman
Annual summer reading program at Hagerman Public Library with reading challenges, prizes, and activities for kids and teens. Part of Idaho's Collaborative Summer Library Program (2026 theme: dinosaurs / paleontology / archaeology).
When: Weekly (contact for times)
Ages 3–18Free
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Hailey Public Library

Hailey, ID

City of Hailey public library serving the south Wood River Valley. Year-round kids story time, Fridays at 11:00 AM and Saturdays at 3:30 PM, with stories, songs, and crafts designed for preschoolers. Annual Summer Reading Program; full kids' programs calendar at haileypubliclibrary.org/programs. Hours: Mon 10am-6pm, Tue-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun closed.

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Hailey Public Library: Kids Story Time
Weekly preschool story time at Hailey Public Library featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Designed for preschool-age kids. Recurring Friday and Saturday slots throughout the school year and during summer reading season.
When: Friday, Saturday
Ages 0–5Free
Summer Reading Program, Hailey
Annual summer reading program at the Hailey Public Library. Kids log books and earn prizes through the summer. Part of Idaho's statewide Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP); 2026 theme is 'Unearth a Story' (dinosaurs/paleontology). Hailey Library serves the greater Wood River Valley.
When: Summer-only; contact the library at (208) 788-2036 for 2026 start/end dates.
All agesFree
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Weekly morning of stories, songs, instruments and finger plays at the Hailey Public Library, made especially for babies and toddlers. The session runs in three blocks: story time 10:15-10:45, community play time 10:45-11:15, then story time again 11:15-11:45.
When: Wednesday 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Ages 0–3Free
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Wendell Public Library

Wendell, ID

City of Wendell public library serving Gooding County. Small-town community library with collection services, computer access, and seasonal kids programming. Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (closed Saturday & Sunday).

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Summer Reading Program, Wendell
Annual summer reading program at the Wendell Public Library. Participants log books read through summer to earn prizes. Idaho's statewide CSLP program (2026 theme: 'Unearth a Story') runs at all publicly-funded Idaho libraries, including Wendell.
When: Summer-only; contact the library at (208) 536-6195 or wendellcitylibrary@wendell.id.gov for 2026 dates.
All agesFree
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Bellevue Public Library

Bellevue, ID

City of Bellevue public library serving the south Wood River Valley. Childrens collection, computer access, and a seasonal Summer Reading Program (2026 program starts June 17). Hours Mon–Thu 10am–5pm.

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Bellevue Library: Summer Reading Program
Free Summer Reading Program for kids at the Bellevue Public Library, starting June 17, 2026.
When: Summer Reading Program; 2026 program starts June 17. See bellevueidaho.gov.
Ages 0–12Free
Story Time: Bellevue Public Library
Recurring story time for babies and toddlers (with a parent or caregiver) at the Bellevue Public Library. Short, engaging read-aloud sessions designed for the youngest library visitors.
When: Wednesday
Ages 0–3Free
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Little Wood River Library

Carey, ID

Carey's community public library (Little Wood River District), serving the Carey / Blaine County area. Offers children's story times, learning resources, and family programs for toddlers through teens, plus books and educational events. The only public library serving Carey, which previously had zero entries in the directory.

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Children's Story Time & Programs
When: Children's story times and family learning programs for toddlers through tweens. Contact the library at (208) 823-4510 for the current schedule.
Ages 0–12Free
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Kimberly Public Library

Kimberly, ID

Public library in Kimberly offering youth programs including weekly Toddler Time for ages 1-3, LEGO Day open to all ages, and seasonal summer reading programs. Part of the Idaho Commission for Libraries network.

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Toddler Time
Weekly interactive story time for toddlers and their caregivers, with singing and hands-on activities.
When: Thursday 10:00 AM
Ages 1–3Free
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Shoshone Public Library

Shoshone, ID

Lincoln County's public library in Shoshone, offering children's and adult collections, free public computers and Wi-Fi, technology help, and DVDs and CDs. The library runs community programs and events through the year for a range of ages.

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Story Time: Shoshone Public Library
Free preschool story time at the Shoshone Public Library, held on Thursdays during the school year. Sessions pause for school breaks and restart with each new term. Sign-up is available through the library's website.
When: Thursday
Ages 0–5Free
Friends Club (Homeschool, Grades K–2)
A weekly club at the Shoshone Public Library for homeschooled children in grades K–2. The group reads together and practices social skills while making and playing with new friends. Meets Thursday afternoons during the school year.
When: Thursday 2:00 PM
Ages 5–8Free
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Camas County Public Library

Fairfield, ID

Camas County's public library in Fairfield, serving the county with children's and adult collections and a kids' catalog. Runs a weekly preschool story time through the school year with stories, songs and crafts, open to any age.

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Preschool Story Time
Weekly story time at the Camas County Public Library with stories, songs and crafts. Aimed at preschoolers, but any age is welcome.
When: Thursday 10:30 AM
Ages 0–6Free
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Hansen Community Library

Hansen, ID

District library serving the Hansen community in Twin Falls County. Offers preschool storytime on Mondays and a 2nd Saturday STEAM program for kids. Participates in the Idaho Digital E-Book Alliance (IDEA) for digital resources.

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Preschool Storytime
Weekly storytime featuring animal-related themes and books. Primarily for preschoolers but kids of all ages welcome.
When: Monday 10:45 AM
Ages 2–6Free
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