Arrr ye ready to talk like a pirate?

Blow me down! Arrr ye ready for some swashbuckling fun on International Talk Like A Pirate Day Wednesday, Sept. 19?

Haul wind smartly to ebonnerlibrary.org and pillage Mango Languages to brush up on your pirate talk before the big day. That’s right, me hearty scallywags -— Mango Languages offers fun, interactive language learning courses in over 70 different tongues, including Pirate. Share ye old salt-speak with librarians (seriously, you should talk Pirate to them all day and see how they react).

So, all hands hoy to the library to plunder ye pirate booty or we will send ye down to Davy Jones’ Locker.

More library lubber fun is to be had with our classes and events this week — all at the Sandpoint Library unless otherwise stated.

- Monday, Sept. 17 — Small Business Innovation Road Tour, 2-5 p.m., in Community Room B. Learn how to access more than $2.5 billion in research and development grants for Idaho small businesses. Nine expert presentations on small business resources including information about resources available from The Library. Presented by Idaho Small Business Development Center, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Department Of Commerce, IGEM, and University of Idaho. Register for this free event at idahosbdc.org/roadtour.

- Monday, Sept. 17 — Pajama Storytime, 6:15 p.m. Bring the whole family, including stuffies and blankies for sweet dreams story time. PJ’s welcome. Info: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211.

- Tuesday, Sept. 18 — Mother Goose, 10 a.m. in the new glass program area in the Children’s Department. New format, six sessions from Sept. 4-Oct. 9. Stories and singing for babies and toddlers 0-3 years old and their caregivers with “stay and play” until 10:40 a.m. Note that Mother Goose starts 15 minutes earlier. Info: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211, or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Tuesday, Sept. 18 — Preschool Stories, 11 a.m., in the new glass program area in the Children’s Department. Stories and crafts for kids and their caregivers. Info: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211, or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Tuesday, Sept. 18 — Robotics, 3-5 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library. Info: 208-266-1321.

- Tuesday, Sept. 18 — Explore Virtual Reality, 3-6 p.m., drop-in 20-minute sessions 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. Under 14 must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian. Info: Contact the Tech Desk 208-263-6930, ext.1251.

- Tuesday, Sept. 18 — Bonner County Sheriff Neighborhood Watch Program. 6-7 p.m., Community Room A. Learn how to be part of a team to protect your neighborhood from crime. Information: 208-263-6930.

- Wednesday, Sept. 19 — International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Learn to speak pirate language using The Library’s online language learning platform, Mango Languages in the Digital Library at eBonnerLibrary.org. Discover 70-plus other languages and dialects while you’re there. Free with your library card. Info: 208-263-6930.

- Wednesday, Sept. 19 — Clark Fork Stories and More, 10:30 a.m. at the Clark Fork Library. Stories, crafts, prizes and snacks for kids ages 3-8. Info: 208-266-1321.

- Wednesday, Sept. 19 — Lego Build, 2:15 p.m. Build your STEAM skills with open play Lego building. Info: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211.

- Wednesday, Sept. 19 — Explore Virtual Reality, 3-7 p.m.; drop-in 20-minute sessions.

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

- Thursday, Sept. 20. — Writer’s Workshop: Developing Your Characters, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in Community Room B. Instructor: Tom Reppert, author, “Assassin 13”, “The Captured Girl”, “The Far Journey” and “Past Murders”. The award-winning author’s writings also include educational essays and shorts stories. A former Green Beret, Reppert has M.A. degrees in creative writing from Colorado State University and Professional Writing from the University of Southern Califonia. Presented by the Idaho Writer’s League - Sandpoint Chapter and the East Bonner County Library. Pre-registration encouraged. Information: bonniemcdade@gmail.com.

- StoryWalk — Pages from a children’s book are posted along a trail for a fun, family experience. Enjoy “Wemberly Worried” by Kevin Henkes at Dover City Park and “School’s First Day of School” by Adam Rex at McNearney Park. Read, connect, and get outside at a StoryWalk site; 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.

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