Here's what's happening in November
27 Wednesday Storytime. Join in at the Sandpoint Library in Karen's Kids Room for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts at 10:30 a.m.
27 Wednesday Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. Join from noon to 2 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners, and those with limited experience. All ages.
27 Wednesday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.
27 Wednesday Project Code. Join in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library from 3:30-5 p.m. to discover the fundamentals of game development. This weekly class is open to older kids and teens. Supplies are limited. Register to join on Wednesdays in November.
28 Macrame Plant Hanger with Sadey Vogel Registration Deadline. In this class students will learn 3 basic knots. Students will use a wooden ring, cotton cord, and these knots to help create a decorative plant hanger perfect for any corner of their home. Class will be held Dec. 4 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. $36. Learn more or register here.
29 Friday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 12-3 p.m. on Friday to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.
30 Saturday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by the VR/Exploration lab for a 15-minute VR session. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.
30 Kimekomi Ornaments with Jenni Barry Registration Deadline. Join this JDS class to learn Kimekomi, a Japanese art form where fabric pieces are tucked into a base. Note: Kimekomi ornaments require a preciseness not required in a typical Kimekomi class. It is recommended that, for this class only, students have previous Kimekomi experience. Cost is $48 and will be held on December 6. Learn more or register here.
And coming up in December...
1 Copper Bracelet with Dave Gonzo Registration Deadline. Students will learn to safety and properly use the oxyacetylene torch, the properties of copper, the difference of work hardened vs. annealed, annealing copper, measuring & layout, cutting shapes, sanding, duburring, hammer texturing, and more. Each student will take home their piece of jewelry. Class will be held December 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $80. Learn more or register here.
2 Marketing Trek & Talk with Marcy. 9 a.m. at the Sand Creek Trail. Join KLT's Communications Director for a back to basics class in marketing. Seasoned marketing professionals, newbies, and those who have marketing tasks added to their real jobs will take away tips they can use now. Freebies included. Meet at the Sand Creek Trailhead on Bridge Street with your warm beverage. Kaniksu Land Trust is hosting "Giving Back-tivities" during the week of Giving Tuesday, During the week KLT staff will host a free, daily activity to connect with our community on the land and say thanks for supporting the work we are all doing together. Info: [email protected].
2 Book Adventures. From 3-4 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can come in after school to talk about this month's book "Pie" by Sarah Weeks, test your trivia knowledge, and do book-related activities. Geared to grades 3-6.
2 Monday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.
2 Monday Raspberry Pi Club. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. in the explorations lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Explore the basics of Python programming through hands-on projects. This weekly class is open to older kids and teens. Supplies are limited. Register to join.
3 Tree ID with Regan. 9 a.m. at Pine Street Woods. Join KLT's Conservation Director for a guided tree identification walk. Learn the names and useful facts about local coniferous and deciduous trees plus some fun facts about KLT's Pine Street Woods community forest. Meet at the main parking lot with your warm beverage and dress for December. Kaniksu Land Trust is hosting "Giving Back-tivities" during the week of Giving Tuesday, During the week KLT staff will host a free, daily activity to connect with our community on the land and say thanks for supporting the work we are all doing together. Info: [email protected].
3 Teen Leadership Council. Head over to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-4 p.m. if you are interested meeting other teens, and helping to plan teen activities at the library. Learn more here.
3 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the VR/Exploration Lab. Work with Edison bots Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Participants will primarily use Scratch and Python coding to interact with their robots. You don't need any prior experience to participate.
3 Pastel Holiday Cards with T Kurtz Registration Deadline. In this 3-hour class students will make 1-3 holiday cards that they can send to friends and family members. Class will be held December 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. $36. Learn more or register here.
3 Jewelry With Mary Gayle Young Registration Deadline. In this class students will learn a fundamental wire wrap technique to make a pair of dangle earrings, a pendant, and a zipper pull. Class will be held December 9 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. $36. Learn more or register here.
4 Morning Run with Katie. 8:15 a.m. at Pine Street Woods. Join KLT's Executive Director on one of her regular morning runs and start your day with fun and inspiration at your community forest. Meet at the main parking lot at Pine Street Woods ready for some cardio! Kaniksu Land Trust is hosting "Giving Back-tivities" during the week of Giving Tuesday, During the week KLT staff will host a free, daily activity to connect with our community on the land and say thanks for supporting the work we are all doing together. Info: [email protected].
4 Wednesday Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this weekly family storytime at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room.
4 Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. Join from noon to 2 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners, and those with limited experience. All ages.
4 Wednesday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.
4 Build a Friction Fire with Bri. 4 p.m. at the Big Red Shed. Join KLT's Education Director to learn how to build a primitive friction fire for fun and self-sufficiency. All ages welcome. Park behind the Big Red Shed at the Sled Hill. Kaniksu Land Trust is hosting "Giving Back-tivities" during the week of Giving Tuesday, During the week KLT staff will host a free, daily activity to connect with our community on the land and say thanks for supporting the work we are all doing together. Info: [email protected].
4 Wednesday Chess Club. Wednesday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesdays to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.
4 Exploring Acrylics with Dan Carpenter Registration Deadline. In this class Dan will teach acrylic painting at all levels. Painting topics covered will be: Composition; perspective; depth of field; values; tone; mixing colors; brush work and use of other tools. Class will be held Dec. 10-12 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. $108. Learn more or register here.
5 New Trail Reveal with Jeanine. 9 a.m. at The Sled Hill. Join KLT's Development & Operations Assistant for a guided tour of one of the brand new trails at The Sled Hill at Pine Street Woods. Meet at the Big Red Shed at The Sled Hill, 11735 W. Pine with your warm beverage. Free and muffins are included. Kaniksu Land Trust is hosting "Giving Back-tivities" during the week of Giving Tuesday, During the week KLT staff will host a free, daily activity to connect with our community on the land and say thanks for supporting the work we are all doing together. Info: [email protected].
5 Thursday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by for a 15-minute VR session in the VR/Exploration Lab from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.
5 Tying Assorted Knots with Shaun. 4 p.m. at The Big Red Shed. KLT’s Education Assistant will show you how to tie some practical knots that are handy for life in the outdoors. The 10 or so knots he will teach are easy to learn for all ages and will help add to your wilderness know-how.
5 Metal Garden Art with Dave Gonzo Registration Deadline. In this class students will practice shaping metal with the torch and welding pieces together as well as creating a sculpture to take home. Class will be held Dec. 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $160. Learn more or register here.
6 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to join in Karen's Kids Room at 10:30 a.m. to connect with your toddler and other families while learning bounces, lifting rhymes and more with your waddler-30 month old child.
6 Friday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 12-3 p.m. on Friday to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.
7 Friends of the Library Book Sale. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this monthly event on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lobby. Support your library, and your book reading habit.
7 Saturday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by the VR/Exploration lab for a 15-minute VR session. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.
7 Lego Open Play. Join the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room for an afternoon of Lego play. Participate in challenges and meet other kids who love to build. Event will be held monthly on the first Saturday of each month.
7 Glass Windchimes with Julie Ellis Registration Deadline. Students will create their own individual expression of glass art chimes in this one session class. Class will be held on December 13 from 1-4 p.m. $36. Learn more or register here.
9 Monday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.
9 Monday Raspberry Pi Club. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. in the explorations lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Explore the basics of Python programming through hands-on projects. This weekly class is open to older kids and teens. Supplies are limited. Register to join.
9 Library Board Meeting. Being held in the Community Rooms at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. starting at 4:30 p.m.
10 Teen Science: Candy Making. Join the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge where you can make your own chocolate candies or chocolate bars with all sorts of fun topping options.
10 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the VR/Exploration Lab. Work with Edison bots Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Participants will primarily use Scratch and Python coding to interact with their robots. You don't need any prior experience to participate.
10 Mini Figuring Painting. Join in from 5-7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., where you can paint mini figurines in a group setting, and learn new tips and tricks.
10 Pastel Landscapes with T Kurtz Registration Deadline. Students will be guided to create intriguing landscape painting(s). This class is for students who have had previous pastel instruction. $24. Class will be held December 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Register or learn more here.
11 Wednesday Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this weekly family storytime at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room.
11 Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. Join from noon to 2 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners, and those with limited experience. All ages.
11 Wednesday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.
11 Wednesday Chess Club. Wednesday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesdays to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.
12 Thursday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by for a 15-minute VR session in the VR/Exploration Lab from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.
13 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to join in Karen's Kids Room at 10:30 a.m. to connect with your toddler and other families while learning bounces, lifting rhymes and more with your waddler-30 month old child.
13 Friday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 12-3 p.m. on Friday to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.
14 Natural Connections. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. hosts this month's Natural Connections in the Community Rooms. December topics include healthy strategies for the holidays, water quality, book mending & journal making. Come for all, or part of the day. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get more info here.
14 Saturday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by the VR/Exploration lab for a 15-minute VR session. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.
16 Sewing at the Library. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. unleash your creativity and stich up something special. Select a project using library materials, or bring your own. Choose from a cloth tote bag, bowl cozies, and more. For adults/teens. 2-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms.
16 Monday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.
16 Monday Raspberry Pi Club. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. in the explorations lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Explore the basics of Python programming through hands-on projects. This weekly class is open to older kids and teens. Supplies are limited. Register to join.
16 CPR/AED With optional First Aid. For adults 6+ or ages 12-15 with an adult guardian. This is a general community course for persons with little or no medical training who need CPR/AED and/or First Aid card for work, OSHA requirements, school, or personal knowledge. 4-6 p.m. for CPR/AED and 6-8 p.m. for First Aid. Held at the Sandpoint City hall Council Chambers, 1123 Lake St. Get more information or sign up here.
17 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the VR/Exploration Lab. Work with Edison bots Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Participants will primarily use Scratch and Python coding to interact with their robots. You don't need any prior experience to participate.
17 Teen Book Club. From 3-5 p.m. you can meet in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to take part in the discussion of a monthly title. You will do themed activities, and enjoy some yummy treats as well. Meet other teens that love to read. Get more information here. Sign up in person.
18 Wednesday Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this weekly family storytime at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room.
18 HSP Book Adventures. Join in at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in Karen's Kids Room at 1 p.m. and enjoy a creative spin on book club with activities centered around a weekly theme and book. Geared to kids in grades 3-6. This month the book is "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson. Register here.
18 Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. Join from noon to 2 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners, and those with limited experience. All ages.
18 Wednesday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.
18 Wednesday Chess Club. Wednesday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesdays to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.
19 Thursday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by for a 15-minute VR session in the VR/Exploration Lab from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.
20 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to join in Karen's Kids Room at 10:30 a.m. to connect with your toddler and other families while learning bounces, lifting rhymes and more with your waddler-30 month old child.
20 Friday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 12-3 p.m. on Friday to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.
21 Sewing at the Library. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. unleash your creativity and stich up something special. Select a project using library materials, or bring your own. Choose from a cloth tote bag, bowl cozies, and more. For adults/teens. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Community Rooms.
21 Saturday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by the VR/Exploration lab for a 15-minute VR session. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.
26 Thursday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by for a 15-minute VR session in the VR/Exploration Lab from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.
27 Friday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 12-3 p.m. on Friday to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.
28 Saturday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by the VR/Exploration lab for a 15-minute VR session. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.
31 Noon Year's Eve. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. welcomes you to Karen's Kids Room from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for a countdown to noon. Enjoy stories, crafts, snacks, and New Year's crackers. It's a perfect way to ring in the New Year with fun and entertainment tailored for little ones. Geared to ages 4-7.
31 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the VR/Exploration Lab. Work with Edison bots Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Participants will primarily use Scratch and Python coding to interact with their robots. You don't need any prior experience to participate.
And in January...
1 Wonderful Weaving with Jan Rust Registration Deadline. This class gives weavers the opportunity to create a textured wall hanging using a simple frame loom. You will use traditional and contemporary weaving stitches to create a sample of your own design. Class will be held on Jan. 6, 13, 27 and Feb. 3 from 1-4 p.m. $144. Learn more or register here.