Blog section is packed with lots of information

If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to discover the blog section on www.ebonnerlibrary.org, I encourage you to check it out. Recently, staff have been contributing fresh content to the three blog categories unver the heading “For You.” I have personally enjoyed reading them and getting to experience a side of some of our staff that is revealed in their writing styles.

Under “Explore & discover” you will find short articles on unexpected or nontraditional aspects of the library that you might not find on your own. The “Business & Career” section showcases library resources to assist in those areas as well as helpful tips. The “Kids & Teens” section features book reviews and library news that affect local families.

The recent blog series on read-alouds for kids and families is brilliant (in my opinion). Suzanne shares her intimate knowledge of the books she recommends in a way that conveys her expertise as a library professional while relating to other parents like she is sitting down to coffee with us. If you have kids at home, or even if you don’t, you’ll want to read this series.

Fresh content is being added all the time. To find our blog posts, scroll down on the home page and click on “For You” or simply type “blog” in the search field at the top of the home page. If you have ideas for content you would like to read about in our blogs, post a message on our Facebook page, or email me at marcy@ebonnerlibrary.org.

All of the following take place at the Sandpoint Branch, 1407 Cedar St., unless otherwise noted.

Library schedule

• Friday, Jan. 27 — Teen Writing Club, 3 p.m. Collab-orate and learn technique with other young writers. Authors of various writing platforms are welcome. Supplies and refreshments provided. For more information, contact Morgan, 263-6930, ext. 1245; or morgan@ebonnerlibrary.org.

• 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.

• Monday, Jan. 30 — Musical theater class with Debra Douglas, 3:15 p.m. Rehearsal for the live performance of Aesop’s Fables starring second- and third-graders that takes place in March. Contact Suzanne Davis, 263-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

• Monday, Jan. 30 — Night Sky: The Moon & The Planets with astronomer Sandy Nichols, 6:30 p.m. View the night sky through telescopes at the viewing location on Great Northern Road. Completely weather dependent. Contact Suzanne Davis for details, 263-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

• Tuesday, Jan. 31 — Mother Goose Reading & Singing, 10:15 a.m., ages 0-3.

• Tuesday, Jan. 31 — Preschool Story Time, 11 a.m., ages 2-5.

• Tuesday, Jan. 31 — Make It at the Library, 3 p.m.; Makerspace activities for kids including robotics, Arduinos, Legos and fiber arts.

• Tuesday, Jan. 31 — Robotics with Lego Mindstorm, 3 p.m. ; for ages 8 and above. Event held Clark Fork Library.

• Wednesday, Feb. 1 — Clark Fork Stories and More, 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, prizes and snacks for kids ages 3-8. Clark Fork Library.

• Wednesday, Feb. 1 — Make It at the Clark Fork Library, 2 p.m. Kids make age-appropriate crafts at the Clark Fork Library.

• Wednesday, Feb. 1 — Lego Club, 2 p.m. Create with open Lego play for kids of all ages.

• Thursday, Feb. 2 — Creator of Book Haven & Collector of Eclectic Books, 12 p.m. The Sandpoint Friends of the Library’s monthly community interest presentation will feature Paul Rawlings this month with a fascinating discussion of a life of collecting rare books.

• Thursday, Feb. 2 — Chess Class, 4 p.m. All levels, including beginners are welcome to come for a four-week series.

• Friday, Feb 3 — Family Game Night, 5:30 p.m. Join us for a light dinner and lots of fun games.

• Saturday, Feb. 4 — Computer class on computer basics, 8:15 a.m. sharp. Learn about the parts of a computer, computer terminology, memory, navigation and accessibility. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Information: 263-6930.

• Saturday, Feb. 4 — Friends of the Library book sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Get through the winter days with books on sailing, fishing, flying and animals. Also featuring a collection of books on politics and political figures, both past and present. Get CDs, four for a $1 and DVDs for 50 cents.

Marcy Timblin is in charge of public relations, marketing and community development for the East Bonner County Library District. She can be reached at 208-263-6930, ext. 1204.