A month dedicated to poetry

I would visit my library in a boat.

I would visit my library with a goat.

I would navigate a moat,

Just to visit my library.

Do you write poetry? When I was young, I used to write poetry and it was a great way to express myself. Considering the quality of my recent work demonstrated above, I am clearly a bit rusty.

If you enjoy writing or reading poetry, April was made for you. Check out our Events page on www.eBonnerLibrary.org for the slew of Poetry Month funshops (fun plus workshops — I made that up) and programs for every age. We will also have a poetry book display for you to browse.

Later in the month, the Sandpoint Friends of the Library will be out in our community for Poem in Your Pocket Day, swapping poems with everyone they meet … so be ready for that. If you’re not, they might gloat (Get it? Rhymes with goat?)

All of the following classes and events take place at the Sandpoint Branch Library, 1407 Cedar, unless otherwise indicated.

- Saturday, April 8 —Computer class on Micro-soft Word basics, 8:15 a.m. sharp. Learn the basics of Micro-soft Word, including toolbars, formatting and highlighting. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Information: 263-6930

- Monday, April 10 — Homework help, 3 p.m.; geared for high school students. Quiet study space with peer-to-peer collaboration.

- Tuesday, April 11 — Make It at the Library, 3 p.m.; kids and families create with robotics, Arduinos, needlework, Legos and other projects.

Clark Fork Stories and More, 10:30 a.m.; stories, crafts, prizes and snacks for kids ages 3-8. Event is held at the East Bonner County Library District’s Clark Fork branch, 601 Main.

- Wednesday, April 12 — Clark Fork Make It at the Library, 2 p.m.; kids make a variety of age appropriate projects. Event is held at the East Bonner County Library District’s Clark Fork branch, 601 Main.

- Wednesday, April 12 — Crafternoon; project on blown eggs, 2 p.m. Make beautiful crafts from whole egg shells to take home. Free family fun.

- Thursday, April 13, 20 and 27 — Little Mozart class, 9:45 a.m. An 8-week series in-progress with instructor and Spokane Symphony flutist Jennifer Slaughter; partnership between the library and the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint. For more information, contact the Music Conservatory at 265-4444 or mcs@sandpointconservatory.org.

- Thursday, April 13 — Ring-making workshop, 2 p.m; free family fun at the library making metal jewelry with Weezil.

- Friday, April 14 — Family game night, 6 p.m.; an after-hours evening of fun at the library with board games and a light meal.

- Saturday, April 15 — Computer class on Microsoft Publisher basics, 8:15 a.m. sharp. Learn to create professional looking brochures, newsletters and other documents. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Information: 263-693