Library display honors women's contributions

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.

Come check it out on the table by the circulation desk! We have books for everyone at every age level that can be enjoyed by any gender; we don’t discriminate.

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. 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: Birds of Prey, Owls & Others, 2 p.m. Back by popular demand, join us for a presentation brought to you by the American Heritage Wildlife Foundation. Event is held at the Clark Fork Library. For more information, call 208-266-1321.

• Monday, Jan. 23 — Musical theater class with Debra Douglas, 3:15 p.m. First rehearsal for the live performance of Aesop’s Fables starring second- and third-graders that takes place on the evening of March 6. Contact Suzanne Davis by phone at 263-6930, ext. 1211, or by email at suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

• Monday, Jan. 23 — Pajama Story Time, 6 p.m. Bring the whole family to the library for a bed-time story, songs and activities. PJs and stuffies are welcome.

Monday, Jan. 23 — Teen STEAM, 3 p.m. Free fun for teens at the Sandpoint Teen Center. A different STEAM (science, tech, engineering, art, math) adventure each month. Contact Young Adult Services Librarian, Morgan Gariepy at 263-6930, ext. 1245, or morgan@ebonnerlibrary.org for details.

• Tuesday, Jan 24 — Mother Goose Reading & Singing, 10:15 a.m.; for ages 0-3.

• Tuesday, Jan 24 — Preschool Story Time, 11 a.m.; for ages 2-5.

• Tuesday, Jan 24 — Make It at the Library, 3 p.m.; Makerspace activities for kids including robotics, Arduinos, Legos and fiber arts.

• Tuesday, Jan 24 — Robotics with Lego Mindstorm, 3 p.m.; for ages 8 and older. Event held at Clark Fork Library.

• Tuesday, Jan 24 — 3D printing workshop for adults, 5 p.m. Learn what 3D printers are used for and how to design your own 3D printable object. This class is beginner level. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Information: 263-6930.

• Tuesday, Jan 24 — American Sign Language course. 5 pm. Learn American Sign Language from certified instructor Susan Schaller. This is an ongoing course. For more information, contact Susan Schaller, susan.schaller@gmail.com.

• Wednesday, Jan. 25 — Clark Fork Stories and More, 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, prizes and snacks; for kids ages 3-8. Event held at Clark Fork Library.

• Wednesday, Jan. 25 — Make It at the Clark Fork Library, 2 p.m. Kids make age-appropriate crafts at the Clark Fork Library.

• Wednesday, Jan. 25 — Crafternoon – Cute & Owly, 2 p.m. Free family fun making owl crafts to take home.

• Thursday, Jan. 26 — Toddler Dance Party, 10 a.m. Kids and caregivers dance their socks off; geared for 12-36 months, but all welcome.

• Thursday, Jan. 26 — American Sign Language course. 4:30 pm. Learn American Sign Language from Certified Instructor Susan Schaller. This is an ongoing course. For more information, contact Susan Schaller, susan.schaller@gmail.com.

• Friday, Jan. 27 — Teen Writers Club, 3 p.m. Improve your writing skills and collaborate with other young writers.

• Saturday, Jan. 28 — 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: 263-6930.

• Saturday, Jan. 28 — Organic Gardening and Seed Saving, 1 p.m.; discussion and potluck on organic gardening and seed saving. Bring food and seeds to share if you can.