YES! We are open!!

 Not only is the Idaho Falls Public Library open

  during our exciting construction project...

 we are happily offering all of our patrons a pleasant ride to the Broadway entrance

 and then back again to the parking lot. 

Don't let the construction stop you from coming to see us!!

Summer reading programs are
starting on June 4...
Ideas Under Construction

We are all so excited that our new construction project has begun!!

However, change for us, means change for you, our valued patrons...

• You will now have to use the Broadway entrance to enter the library
• And you will have to use the new drive-up bookdrop on the east side of the building or one of the other drops conveniently located near the Broadway entrance

we thank you for your patience!!

what's happening?

This month we're coming to the end of the winter reading program

 let the games begin! 

It's been so much fun to see what you're reading as you move around the game board.  There is just a week left into the program, so if you need to claim your prizes do so before Saturday, March 31 at 6pm!

what's the best book you've read this winter?  (leave me a comment... it'll be worth your while!!)

speaking of saturday, march 31 at 6pm, that's the last moment to turn in the final quiz in our 

Hunger Games 

contest drawings.  The grand prize includes a District 12 backpack, Hunger Games t-shirt and a $50 gift card to the Edwards Theaters!  The contest is open just to tributes in 7th-12th grades...  

may the odds be in your favor

Lastly, we're having a gap in our device training... but the class to help you learn how use our downloading service--OverDrive--with your NOOK, Kindle or iPad will resume on  

April 23 @ 6.30.

 It's best if you come to the library with a working understanding of your device as we know how to help you download, but don't always know all of the ins and outs of every e-reading device. If you need help immediately, give us a call at 612-8462...

enjoy your spring!!

see you in the library, 

JeNNiFFeR

so much fun... we're going another month!

oh, yeah... we have those!

IFPL is now offering downloadable ebooks and audio books!!

it's very easy, all you need is...

go to our website

click on the download icon

 at your first visit, learn everything you need to know by visiting the links in the Getting Started area on the right-side of the screen

 once this is done, you're ready to pick your books!

•  start by logging-in now by clicking on the My Account tab 
• enter all 14 numbers of your IFPL library card
• choose a collection from the Browse Collection on the left-side of the screen

• you will have to chose the appropriate format (i.e., Kindle Book, etc...)
• click on the download button
• now depending on the device you have, follow the instructions listed in Getting Started menu
• enjoy your newly downloaded book!!

if you have other questions, please call us at the library!!

we're thankful...

... for YOU, our patrons!

... for books that will always entertain us!!

... for our Thanksgiving holiday!!!

 

The Idaho Falls Public Library will be closed on November 24 for Thanksgiving... but we will be here at 10am Friday and Saturday for a respite from the shopping crowds!

11 days until NaNoWriMo

have you ever wanted to write a fiction novel?

have you ever thought about writing a 50,000-word novel in 30 days?

november is national novel writing month, and this year you could join the more than 200,000 people who are taking part in this internet-based creative writing project with one simple goal--write a complete novel within the month of november...

think this is silly?  have you heard of a little book called water for elephants?  it's been said that sara gruen drafted this mega-popular book while participating in nanowrimo... there are possibilities here!!

you may have missed the informational meeting last night, but please check out the nanowrimo website at 

www.nanowrimo.org

visit the regional page, and then go over to the facebook page for the idaho falls nanowrimo-ers

and don't forget the IFPL sponsored "write-in" on november 12 @ 10am

happy writing, my friends!!

JeNNiFFeR

it's time to vote!!

i've gathered all of the nominations... 

you can vote at the library (tomorrow) or you can vote over at the other blog.  pretty simple, read the book descriptions, pick your top 10 titles and click on the vote button anytime before november 12... that's it.  

have fun... choose wisely :)

thanks to all of those who nominated titles!!  if you notice that your suggestions aren't on the ballot, it's possible that the title didn't come with a review or synopsis; or that the title hasn't yet been published in a paperback format.  nonetheless, i appreciate your recommendations!

library will be closed...

october 12 and 13

that's next week... specifically, next wednesday and thursday

so please plan accordingly

but why are we closing the middle of the week?  

well, that's a great question. thanks for asking... 

we're excited to say that we are upgrading our computer systems to better serve YOU!! now isn't that  a great reason to be closed in the middle of the week?  i thought so too...

see you in the library, 

JeNNiFFeR

have you ever finished a book...

... and not had another book waiting for you to read?!?

it's a scary thought, right?

did you know that there are two IFPL resources that can help you with finding your next read?

you can try NoveList Plus... NoveList Plus can be accessed from the IFPL website and can help you find your next perfect book.  You can search by genre, author, title or even by plot keywords!  NoveList Plus can also help you find the next book in the series you've begun!

or you can read the "what to read next" blog, accessed from the adult blog page.  once a week, or so, we give you a list of some suggested books that may be based on a theme or an author or nothing at all :)

then there's the {almost forgotten} third resource... US!  you can call us or visit with the librarians when you come into the library.  We're all readers here and love to talk about books!!

so, here's to your next perfect read!!

see you in the library, 

JeNNiFFeR