Display honors local football legend

The Sandpoint Library’s lobby display cases feature exhibits curated by local organizations to highlight the many facets of our community. Organizations reserve the space for up to six weeks to display art, artifacts, photos, and information pertaining to things that matter to local residents.

When a local superstar was inducted into the National Football League Hall of Fame, the Bonner County History Museum decided to create a display to celebrate this history-making event.

Jerry Kramer, Sandpoint High School graduate turned Green Bay Packers offensive lineman, was inducted to the NFL Hall of Fame at the age of 82. His many accomplishments include an 11-year career with the Green Bay Packers, author, sports commentator, and motivational speaker. He’s a pretty big deal to most people on earth and especially to people around here.

Museum curator, Heather Upton, gathered items from the museum collection, and worked with lifelong collector, John Elsa, to bring together a display worthy of this football giant. The exhibit features trophies, trading cards, books, and other items spanning Kramer’s life to tell the story of his epic career. Football fan or not, you will be inspired.

Oct. 23 is the final day of the exhibit so make a dash over to The Library to check it out before it becomes history.

The following take place at the Sandpoint Branch, 1407 Cedar St., unless otherwise indicated:

- Friday, Oct. 19 — A Special Clark Fork Mother Goose Story Program, 10:15 a.m. at the East Bonner Co. Library Dist. Clark Fork branch, 601 Main St. Geared to waddlers and toddlers and their caregivers, this 20-minute story time is followed by 20 minutes of play. Four-week session running through November 2nd. Information: 208- 208-266-1321.

- Saturday, Oct. 20 — Native Heritage Film Series, “United By Water”. 12:30 p.m. & 3 p.m. in Community Rooms A and B. This free popular film series returns with films that highlight Native American issues and culture. This month’s film is “United by Water”, a film that documents the inspiring journey of local tribal communities to Kettle Falls, the fishing site of their ancestors, for the first time in 80 years. Narrated by Sherman Alexie, it is a film about reconnecting with tribal communities to Kettle Falls, the fishing site of their ancestors, for the first time in 80 years and about reconnecting with tribal traditions and with the river that once was so integral to their way of life. Two screenings at 12:30 and 3 pm. Information: 208-263-6930.

- Monday, Oct. 22 — Spooky Movie Day, “Coraline”, 3:15 p.m. at the East Bonner County Library District’s Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar St. Celebrate the spooky season with a free movie day at The Library. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211, or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Monday, Oct. 22 — Beginning Drone Workshop, 5:30-7 p.m.; geared for 7th-12th grade teens. Learn terminology, drone anatomy, safety , and flight basics. Field experience will help build confidence flying the drone before moving on to simple flight challenges. Three-week course commitment and registration is required. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1245.

- Tuesday, Oct. 23 — Mother Goose, 10 a.m. Stories and singing for babies and toddlers 0-3 years and their caregivers with stay & play until 10:40 a.m. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211 or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Tuesday, Oct. 23 — Preschool Stories, 11 a.m. Stories and crafts for kids and their caregivers. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211, or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Tuesday, Oct. 23 — Robotics, 3 -5 p.m., at the Clark Fork branch. Information: 208-266-1321.

- Tuesday, Oct. 23 and Wednesday, Oct. 24 — Intro to Virtual Reality, 3-6 p.m.; drop-in 20-minute sessions and experience VR. Explore the world with Google Earth VR, swim in the deep sea, go on a virtual tour, play arcade style games or walk a plank suspended from an 80-story building ­— all from the safety of The Library! First come, first served. Under 18 must accompany parent consent form. Information: Contact the Tech Desk 208-263-6930, ext.1251.

- Tuesday, Oct. 23 — 3D printing workshop, 5 p.m. at the East Bonner County Library District’s Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar St., second floor computer bank. Design your own 3D printed object and learn some fascinating ways 3D printers are being used. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for this beginner-level class: 208-263-6930.

- Tuesday, Oct. 23 — Candidates’ Forum. 5:30 p.m. in Community Rooms A and B. Candidates for state legislative race, as well as county races will be in attendance. Each candidate will give an opening statement before questions are taken from the audience. The forum will be livestreamed on SandpointOnline and KRFY 88.5FM for those who cannot attend. Organized by The Sandpoint Reader, SandpointOnline, KRFY and The Library. Information: 208-265-2665 or 208-265-9724.

- Wednesday, Oct. 24 — Clark Fork Stories and More. 10:30 a.m. at the Clark Fork branch. Stories, crafts, prizes and snacks for kids ages 3-8. Information: 208-266-1321.

- Wednesday, Oct. 24 — VolunteerMatch Live! 2-3 p.m. How easy is it to find the perfect match for your skills and passion? Meet up with local nonprofits at The Library to see how easy it is to share your talents with a cause you care about. Drop in or call JoAnna at Volunteer Idaho Panhandle (VIP) for information: 208-255-4025.

- Wednesday, Oct. 24 — Library Building Days. 2:15 p.m. in the Children’s Area glass room. Join us after school for building fun with Lego’s, blocks, circuits, games, and more! Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211.

- Wednesday, Oct. 24 — MakeIt Tech. 5 p.m. in the Rotary Teen Lounge. Make a clock! All supplies are included in this free, fun, and timely project for teens 7th-12th grade. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1245.

- Wednesday, Oct. 24 — Pajama Storytime. 6:15 p.m. in the glass children’s area. Bring the whole family, including stuffies and blankies for sweet dreams story time. PJ’s welcome. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211.

- Thursday, Oct. 25 — Infant Lapsit, 10 a.m. A rhyme program for pre-walkers and their caregivers. Six-week session 9/20-10/25. Pre-registration is required: Suzanne Davis 208-263-6930, ext. 1211 or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Thursday, Oct. 25 — Fall in Love With Your Library: Books & Much More!, 12 p.m. The Sandpoint Friends of the Library invite you to join them for an informative and inspiring chat with department managers from the Sandpoint library. Each will give a short presentation about what their respective departments do now that there have been so many new developments at The Library. Immediately following, the FOL will welcome its new and former members as well as the community at large. Information: 208-263-3691.

- Saturday, Oct. 27 — Library garden workday. 8 a.m.-noon at The Library Garden at the Sandpoint branch. The Library is building a new community educational garden and we need your help! Show up to help get this project to take root! Information: Mike Bauer 208-265-2665.

- Clark Fork Autumn Reading Program — For all ages. Read and record the title of each book, full magazine, or audiobook along with the author’s name between September 1st and December 1st. For each completed item, earn a library bidding dollar for use in the Holiday Silent Auction Dec. 7-8. For more information contact the Clark Fork Library: 208-266-1321.

- StoryWalk — Pages from a children’s book are posted along a trail for a fun, family experience. Enjoy “Leaf Man” by Lois Ehlert at Dover City Park and “The Monster’s Monster” by Patrick McDonnell at McNearney Park. Read, connect, & get outside at a StoryWalk, a partnership of The Library, Kaniksu Land Trust, city of Dover, and city of Ponderay. For more information, visit ebonnerlibrary.org or call Suzanne Davis 208-263-6930, ext. 1211 or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org. traditions and with the river that once was so integral to their way of life. Two screenings at 12:30 and 3 pm. Information: 208-263-6930.

Heather Upton, curator at the Bonner County Historyl Museum and can be reached at bonnercountyhistory.org or 208-263-2344. Marcy Timblin is in charge of public relations, marketing & community development for the East Bonner County Library District. She can be reached at 208-263-6930, ext. 1204.