Library exhibit celebrates inspirational women

It’s starting off as a strong year for women, with marches planned in Sandpoint, Spokane and even the nation’s capital. Women around America are showing support for their fellow women to help uplift and empower one another from sea to shining sea.

We wanted to do our part here at the library, so we put together a display of Women Who Made History that will be up for the month of January in Sandpoint as well as in Clark Fork. This not only gave us a chance to show off our impressive collection of biographies, but share the stories of some truly inspirational women and the great acts they’ve contributed to the world from artists and musicians to queens and lawmakers on either side of the aisle.

We even have some fun fact sheets available to copy showcasing some incredible women you may not have even known about, such as Bessie Coleman, who was the first woman to obtain an international pilot’s license while biplanes were still the best way to fly, or Ada Lovelace, who pioneered computer programming a century before computers even existed.

Stop by and be empowered by knowledge! All of the following take place at the Sandpoint Branch, 1407 Cedar Street, unless otherwise noted.

• Saturday, Jan. 14 — Computer class on the digital library, 8:15 a.m. sharp. Find out how to access downloadable books, music, magazines and much more — all available free to you as an EBCL patron. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Information: 263-6930.

• Saturday, Jan. 14 — Native Heritage Film Series Double Feature: “Spirit in Glass” and “Horse Tribe”. “Spirit in Glass” celebrates the spectacular beadwork of cultures and artists of the Columbia River plateau. “Horse Tribe” describes how one of America’s legendary horse tribes, the Nez Perce, brought horses back to their land and lives to help tribal youth. Sponsored by the Idaho Mythweaver, TransEco Services, the Idaho Community Foundation and the Idaho Humanities Council. Screenings are at 12:30 and 3 p.m. Talk to follow led by Jane Fritz of the Idaho Mythweaver. Free program.

Information: 263-6930.

• Tuesday, Jan. 17 — Mother Goose Reading & Singing, 10:15 a.m.; ages 0-3.

• Tuesday, Jan. 17 — Preschool Story Time, 11 a.m.; ages 2-5.

• Tuesday, Jan. 17 — Make It at the Library, 3 p.m.; Makerspace activities for kids including robotics, Arduinos, Legos and fiber arts.

• Tuesday, Jan. 17 — Robotics with Lego Mindstorm, 3 p.m.; ages 8-plus. Event held at Clark Fork Library.

• Wednesday, Jan. 18 — Clark Fork Stories and More, 10:30 a.m.; stories, crafts, prizes and snacks for kids ages 3-8. Event is held at Clark Fork Library.

• Wednesday, Jan. 18 — Make It at the Clark Fork Librar, 2 p.m. Kids make age-appropriate crafts at the Clark Fork Library.

• Wednesday, Jan. 18 — Lego Club, 2 p.m. Create with open Lego play for kids of all ages.

• Thursday, Jan. 19 — Clark Fork Crafternoon, create geometric mobiles. Free family fun making mobiles to take home. Event held at the Clark Fork Libary, 601 Main.

• Saturday, Jan. 21 — Computer class on Microsoft Word basics, 8:15 a.m. sharp. Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, including toolbars, formatting and highlighting. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Information: 263-6930

• Saturday, Jan. 21 — Wildlife Lecture Series; program on birds of prey, owls and others, 2 p.m. Back by popular demand, the American Heritage Wildlife Foundation presents a monthly lecture at the Clark Fork Library, 601 Main.