Need to print something? Turn to the library

| October 4, 2019 1:00 AM

Well, it’s 2019 and we are not all driving flying cars. But, you can now send a print job to The Library from your device wherever you happen to be; home, a coffee shop, Mozambique, or anywhere with an internet connection. Press “send” and your document will be waiting for you at the Tech Desk on the second floor at the Sandpoint Library within seconds. It’s like your document is flying through the interwebs via an invisible paper airplane.

To use it, go to ebonnerlibrary.org and click on the web feature that reads “Wireless Printing from home or The Library!” You’ll be able to click a link that allows you to upload your document to print. If you want to look at some step-by-step instructions, that’s in there, too.

While you don’t need to download any special software, we recommend that you download the app. Rather than sending your document to the Tech Desk for staff to print, the app allows you to print directly to the printer. That saves you from waiting in line for staff to print it for you and is more confidential.

Keep in mind that prints are held in the queue for four hours. After that they dissolve in cyberspace. So, printing from Mozambique is not recommended.

The following classes and events take place at the East Bonner County Library District Sandpoint Branch, 1407 Cedar St. unless otherwise indicated.

East Bonner County Library District schedule

- Fridays — Explore virtual reality (reserve sessions), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; reserve a 15-minute session in the VR room at ebonnerlibrary.org/Events on the event listing. Information: Contact the Tech Desk 208-263-6930, ext.1251.

- Fridays — RPG and MAC (Role Playing Games and Manga/Anime Club) for Teens, 3-5 p.m., in the Innovia Foundation Community Room B. Teens play Magic the Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and other RPGs. Celebrate fandom at The Library. Read, write, and watch your favorite manga and anime with other enthusiasts. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1245; or kimber@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Saturday, Oct. 5 — Sandpoint Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; the Friends of the Library invites you to help us celebrate 30 years of service to the east Bonner County Library. On Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., FOL members are combining their monthly book sale with a party to thank the community for supporting 30 years of service to the library and 30 years of Saturday book sales. Your generosity at these monthly sales provides the funding to support the needs, programs and infrastructure of our marvelous library. Refreshments and surprises await you! In honor of all of you, all books will be sold at half price. We look forward to seeing you.

- Saturdays in October — Visual Communication Skills and American Sign Language, 10:30 a.m. in the Lifelong Learning Center (Room 202). Open your eyes for a hands on workout in communication skills. Welcome anyone struggling with hearing loss or anyone interested in learning about American Sign Language and the visual culture of the deaf community. Open to new students until third class. Registration or permission for course required after Oct. 19. Information: Susan Schaller, susan.schaller@gmail.com.

- Saturdays — Explore virtual reality (reserve sessions), 2-4 p.m.; reserve a 15-minute session in the VR room at ebonnerlibrary.org/Events on the event listing. Information: Contact the Tech Desk 208-263-6930, ext.1251.

- Monday, Oct. 7 — Open play, Legos; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Karen’s Room. This is a drop-in STEM-inspired “What can you build?” challenge. Younger children should have a parent present. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Monday, Oct. 7 (and Oct. 21 and Oct. 28) — Cooking From the Garden, 3:30 p.m. in the Teen Lounge/multipurpose room. Geared for fourth to sixth graders, this cooking class will show kids how to create tasty meals and snacks with garden produce. Limited space, registration required. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 121; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrar.org.

- Tuesdays — Mother Goose, 10 a.m. in Karen’s Room. Stories and singing for babies and toddlers 0-3 years old and their caregivers with stay & play until 10:40 a.m. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Tuesdays — Preschool Story Time, 11 a.m., in Karen’s Room. Stories and crafts for kids and their caregivers. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Tuesdays — Explore virtual reality (drop-in sessions), 3-6 p.m., drop-in 15-minute sessions. First come, first served. All ages welcome. Under 18 must accompany parent consent form. Youth under 10 years old must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian. Information: Tech Desk, 208-263-6930, ext.1251.

- Tuesdays and Thursday, Now-Oct. 3 — Loom Knitting, 3:30-4:45 p.m. in Karen’s Room. Registration is required for the four-part series. Free family fun; third- through sixth-grade students will make a knitted hat to keep. Information/registration: 208-263-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Wednesdays — Clark Fork Mother Goose, 10:30 a.m. at the Clark Fork branch library; stories, rhymes, and music for toddlers and their caregivers followed by 20 minutes of play time. Information: 208-266-1321.

- Wednesdays — Clark Fork Storytime, 11:30 a.m., Clark Fork branch library. Stories, music, and crafts geared to ages 3-8. All welcome. Information: 208-266-1321.

- Wednesdays — Teen Lounge Passive Pop-Up Programs, 3 p.m. in the Rotary Teen Lounge as space permits. Teen-driven art, engineering, robots, and science projects and workshops. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1245; or kimber@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Wednesday, Oct. 9 — 3D Printing Community, 4:30-6 p.m., at the East Bonner County Library District’s Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar St. in the VR Room. Drop in the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month to join us at our 3D Printing Club. Collaborate with others and learn more from staff about 3D printing and design. A few laptops will be provided or you may bring your own device. Open to all ages and skill levels. Information: 208-263-6930, ext. 1251.

- Teen Lounge — Open to seventh-12th graders from any school/homeschool; Tuesdays-Thursdays until 6 p.m., and Fridays until 5 p.m. Information: kimber@ebonnerlibrary.org, or 208-263-6930, ext. 1245.

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