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Dedicated to lifelong learning, the library provides free and equal access to a full range of historical, intellectual, and cultural resources. The Library offers events and programs for all ages from Story Times to online book recommendation services and everything in between. Our staff is well-trained in finding the information you need, whether in our catalog or online. We also provide outreach to daycares and retirement homes. Coeur d’Alene Public Library uses this page to maintain a welcoming online presence where the public can learn about, share, find out about library events, and discuss library-related topics with staff and other users. The public may post public comments to library social media. The library respects diverse viewpoints and encourages thoughtful discussion. The library is not responsible for the content of public comments. In accordance with the City of Coeur d’Alene’s Social Media Policy Public Use Guidelines, the library reserves the right to remove:

I. Advertising or promotional announcements
II. Uses for the purpose of assisting a campaign for election of a person to an office or for the promotion of or opposition to a ballot proposition. Such a use of City Social Media is specifically prohibited by this Policy. Profane language or content;
IV. Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation;
V. Sexual content or links to sexual content;
VI. Solicitations of commerce;
VII. Conduct or encouragement of illegal activity;
VIII. Content that is not relevant to the city of Coeur d’Alene;
IX. Attacks on individual character
X. Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems; or
XI. Content that violates a legal ownership interest of any other party. Content that violates the privacy policies or terms of use of the specific social media platform being used.

American Girl of the Month Club: Felicity (ages 6-12) – Wednesday, October 21 (1 & 4 pm)   Join us once a month to celeb...
10/15/2026

American Girl of the Month Club: Felicity (ages 6-12) – Wednesday, October 21 (1 & 4 pm)

Join us once a month to celebrate the diverse culture of the United States! Each program will feature one of American Girl’s historical dolls and include fun activities that are inspired by her stories. October's program spotlights Felicity Merriman, a daring and spunky girl who is growing up in Colonial America during the early American Revolutionary War period. Felicity loves horses and prefers to be outdoors instead of doing what she describes as “quiet, sitting down kinds of things”.

Autumn Family Storyfest & Pumpkin Giveaway – Friday, October 23 (10 am)   Celebrate harvest season at the library! We’ll...
10/14/2026

Autumn Family Storyfest & Pumpkin Giveaway – Friday, October 23 (10 am)

Celebrate harvest season at the library! We’ll meet outside in the brisk fall weather to have a fun family storytime that includes autumn books, silly songs, action rhymes, and more. When storytime ends at 10:30, families can sip hot c***r while picking out a pumpkin to take home that was grown using the city’s own Coeur d’Green compost! There will also be an opportunity to decorate pumpkin cookies, make a fall craft, and play some festive games!



City of Coeur d'Alene, Government

teeny tiny club (Ages 12-19) - 3rd Tuesday of the month, September 15, October 20, & November 17 (4 pm) Try teeny tiny a...
10/14/2026

teeny tiny club (Ages 12-19) - 3rd Tuesday of the month, September 15, October 20, & November 17 (4 pm)

Try teeny tiny activities, like tiny sticker scenes, diamond art, and mini-games. We’ll have teeny tiny drinks and snacks, too! Meets one Tuesday a month in the Teen Zone.

Check out our programs for the week, we hope to see you soon!Regular font= Children's programmingBold font= Adult/All-ag...
10/12/2026

Check out our programs for the week, we hope to see you soon!
Regular font= Children's programming
Bold font= Adult/All-ages Programming
Italic font= Teen Programming

Homework Empower Hour (Ages 12-19) - Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29, & November 5, 12, 19 (4 pm) During this hour, the...
10/11/2026

Homework Empower Hour (Ages 12-19) - Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29, & November 5, 12, 19 (4 pm)

During this hour, the Teen Zone will be focused on empowering your academic success. Our teen librarian (and other teen tutors) will be available to help with projects, essays, exam prep, math, and more. Bring your questions and school supplies. This event is open to all teens looking for a good study spot.

Stop by and explore our Library of Things! The Library has a growing range of non-traditional items for check out. From ...
10/10/2026

Stop by and explore our Library of Things! The Library has a growing range of non-traditional items for check out. From crafting tools to musical instruments, board games to electronic equipment, come and select the right thing for the job or the thing you always wanted to try out. You can browse the current collection on the catalog: cdalibrary.org. Sign into your account to place holds.

TLC Chat Club (Ages 12-19) - 2nd Tuesday of the month, September 8, October 13, & November 10 (4 pm) Help decide what th...
10/10/2026

TLC Chat Club (Ages 12-19) - 2nd Tuesday of the month, September 8, October 13, & November 10 (4 pm)

Help decide what the library does for teens and the community. Learn how to advocate and support causes you care about. Make friends who care about teens and the community. Become part of the Teen Leadership Council (TLC)! Meets one Tuesday a month in the Teen Zone.

Scribbler’s Society Writing Club (Ages 18+) - Monday, October 26 (2 & 5 pm)Join fellow writers for an hour of brainstorm...
10/09/2026

Scribbler’s Society Writing Club (Ages 18+) - Monday, October 26 (2 & 5 pm)
Join fellow writers for an hour of brainstorming, critiquing, and inspiration — in-person every 2nd and 4th Monday from 2-3 and 5-6 in the Gozzer Room. All skill levels and genres welcome. Geared toward adults. Please email [email protected] for more information.

Silent Book Club at Starbuck (All Ages) - Second Tuesday of the month (5-7 pm)
Join us at the Starbucks on W Prairie Ave (540 W Prairie Ave, CDA) for some coffee and reading in companionable silence. Bring your own book, enter for a chance to win a free drink, and join us for an hour of silent reading with time afterwards for optional chatting. No assigned reading and no required discussion. Just sip on some coffee and read what you want; making friends and chatting is optional!

Sit-n-Stitch (Ages 12+) - Wednesdays (11 am)
New to crochet and knitting? Always wanted to learn? Want to come and craft with some friendly faces? Join us every Wednesday for our crochet Sit-n-Stitch! Materials, patterns, and project help will be provided. All skill levels are welcome, feel free to bring your own handwork projects!

Community Sew-In (All-Ages)– Thursdays (12-3 pm)
Join us in our weekly sewing sessions! Are you working on a quilting project and want to connect with fellow enthusiasts? Come along and socialize, ask for advice, or whatever else you might need. Don't forget to bring your sewing machine (or your hand-sewing materials), your fabric, your extension cord, and your enthusiasm for sewing! Meet us in the Community Room and let's get creative.

Ukulele Club (All Ages) - Saturdays, October 10 & November 14 (3-4:30 pm)
Want to play ukulele with others? Join local ukulele enthusiast, Brittany Clapp-Abdella, for a monthly community Ukulele Club. Learn to play the ukulele or just join the ukulele jam session. Learn basic skills, such as tuning your strings, chord positions, strumming patterns, etc, as well as songs to reinforce your learning. Find us in the Nelson Room.

National Park Explorers: Lake Clark (Ages 6-12) – Wednesday, October 14 (1 & 4 pm)  A program where science meets advent...
10/08/2026

National Park Explorers: Lake Clark (Ages 6-12) – Wednesday, October 14 (1 & 4 pm)

A program where science meets adventure! Join us each month to explore the natural beauty, history, wildlife, and geological wonders of America’s National Parks. Each month will highlight a different park’s unique features and delve into the science behind what makes the park spectacular. In October, this program will highlight Lake Clark National Park. Located in southwest Alaska, it boasts turquoise lakes, active volcanoes, and massive glaciers. The impressive landscape is home to some of the world's largest and fiercest predators, and we'll take a close look at life at the top of the food chain in this rugged park.

The library will be closed Monday, October 12, for a Library Staff Training Day. Normal hours resume Tuesday, October 13...
10/08/2026

The library will be closed Monday, October 12, for a Library Staff Training Day. Normal hours resume Tuesday, October 13 (9 am). The library's databases -- with a wide variety of information resources are available 24 hours a day through the library website - cdalibrary.org. To accesss the data bases from home, contact the library during open hours at (208) 769-2315 to obtain passwords and user names.

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Coeur D'alene, ID
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