Here's what's happening in December

3 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.

3 Wednesday Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. From 12-2 p.m. in the new Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. come and learn the 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners and those with limited experience of all ages.

4 Thursday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

4 Priest River Watershed Group Meeting. For all PRWG Members and interested members of the public, please join the PRWG Steering Committee meeting from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

4 Gnome Macrame Ornament Class. Join at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. for a fun-filled evening of crafting adorable gnome macrame ornaments with friends. 6-8 p.m.  All ages. $30.23 for kids, and $41.54 for adults. Get your tickets here.

5 Mother Goose Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to join in Karen's Kids Room at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays for a singing Storytime with flannel boards and movement for waddlers - 36 months.

6 Build & Visit Santa. Join in at Home Depot, 500 Kootenai Cut-off Rd. from 9 a.m. to noon. Santa will be in-store. Take pictures Santa and tell him what you want for X-mas. While you're there, join in on some crafting and make your own holiday mug. Register early here.

6 Hands on History. Join from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sandpoint Museum, 611 Ella St., and enjoy historically inspired children's activities and play. This month you can make Christmas ornaments using scrappy materials you could find around your house. All materials will be provided.

6 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.

6 Saturday Storytime. Join in at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts. Geared to children 2-5 years with their caregivers.

6 Made With Love. Join from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. This will be an afternoon of helping little makers create gifts to share with loved ones. Geared to kids 4+ with parental supervision. There will be holiday themed snacks and beverages for families to enjoy.

6 Lego Open Play. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. welcomes you in to Karen's Kids Room where you can join challenges, enjoy free play, and meet other kids who love to build. Join from 1-3 p.m.

6 Saturday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

6 Reg. Deadline: Kimekomi ornaments with Jenni Barry. Kimekomi is a Japanese art form where fabric pieces are tucked into a base. In this class students will be creating 2-D art. This class is not recommended for beginners. Class will be held on Dec. 12 from 1-5 p.m. $48. Get more information, or register at artinsandpoint.jds-student.

6-7 Wilderness First Aid Certification Course. Join from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Rd. This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid course teaches you how to respond to medical emergencies when help is delayed or unavailable. $205. Get more information or register here.

7 Snowflake Ornament Workshop. Join at 2 p.m. at The Peppered Mercantile, 108 N. First Ave. and learn to make adorable snowflake ornaments. $45. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 208-920-6254. Get more info here.

8 Library Board Meeting. Join the monthly board meeting at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. starting at 4:30 p.m.

9 Tuesday Teen Sandpoint Content Creators. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. This is a start-to-finish content creation course designed to teach teens the basics of filming, editing, releasing, and marketing creative content to an online audience.

9 Tuesday Coding Club. 3-5 p.m. in the  Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Work with Edison bots. Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Use coding and interact with robots.

9 Needle Felting with Chavallah. Join in the Teen Zone at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. Teens will learn how to needle felt and will be led through the steps to make a red mushroom with white spots.

9 Festival at Sandpoint's Annual Membership Meeting. Learn about the Festival at Sandpoint's 2025 fiscal year and hear updates from the Board President from 5-6 p.m. at 525 Pine St.

9 Mini Figurine Painting. Join from 5-7 p.m. in the lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., where you can paint mini figurines in a group setting, and learn new tips and tricks. This event will occur the second Tuesday of each month, and is open to teens and adults.

10 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.

10 Wednesday Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. From 12-2 p.m. in the new Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. come and learn the 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners and those with limited experience of all ages.

11 Thursday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

12 Mother Goose Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to join in Karen's Kids Room at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays for a singing Storytime with flannel boards and movement for waddlers - 36 months.

12 Felt & Stitch with Wooly Mama. Get over to Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. and complete a felt ornament & Sip with Wooly Mama and sip on your favorite drink. 5-7 p.m. Get your tickets here. Adults $30.23 (registration fee includes taxes and fees).

13 Natural Connections. Join from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Community Rooms at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. It's a day of events including: The SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Survival Kit where you will create your own herbal teas and scrubs; Find Your Voice and Raise it Up in Song; and Crafting an Herbal Apothecary for Winter Wellness. See more here.

13 Saturday Storytime. Join in at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts. Geared to children 2-5 years with their caregivers.

13 Saturday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

13 Holiday Air Plant Terrarium Workshop. Join at Verdant Plants, 219 Church St. from 3:30-5 p.m. for a fun activity to do with friends and family. Craft a festive seasonal terrarium for an air plant. Verdant Plants will provide everything you need including a hanging glass globe terrarium, sand, the air plant, holiday figurines, and care instructions. Enjoy light refreshments and in-store discounts. Registration is $35, and can be done here.

14 Sandpoint Christmas Bird Count. Join from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a full day counting and observing birds in the Sandpoint area. Meet at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. at 7 a.m. to start the day.

15 KFS Holiday Whisk Broom. Learn the basics such as sorting broom corn, tying slip knots, using a foot spindle, and more. Then, go home with a whisk broom or pot scrubber you crafted yourself. 4-6 p.m. at Aster Garden Center, 924 Superior St. $25. For ages 12+. Register here.

16 Tuesday Teen Sandpoint Content Creators. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. This is a start-to-finish content creation course designed to teach teens the basics of filming, editing, releasing, and marketing creative content to an online audience.

16 Tuesday Coding Club. 3-5 p.m. in the  Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Work with Edison bots. Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Use coding and interact with robots.

16 Teen Book Club. Join from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Zone of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. once a month (3rd Tuesday), discuss the chosen book, eat snacks, and work on activities together. This month's title is "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.

16 KFS Wine Star Ornaments. Create your own sparkling star ornaments out of copper wire. You'll learn how to twist and bend the wire into both flat and 3D designs. These are perfect for decorations, or special handmade gifts. 5-7 p.m. at Aster Garden Center, 924 Superior St. $25. For ages 7+. Register here.

16 KFS Forged Troll Cross. Warm up by the forge and make your own Forged Troll Cross. This beginner-friendly class is a chance to learn the basics of metal forging while creating your own version of this ancient Scandinavian symbol of protection. 6-8 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. $25. This class is for adults, but those 13-16 can attend with an adult. Register here.

17 Special Nutcracker Pajama Family Storytime. Join in at the Sandpoint Library in Karen's Kids Room for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts at 10:30 a.m. This storytime is hosted by Bella Note Studios who will be putting on a special Nutcracker performance. Make sure to wear your coziest pajamas.

17 Wednesday Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. From 12-2 p.m. in the new Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. come and learn the 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners and those with limited experience of all ages.

17 KFS Partridge and Pear Ornament. Using upcycled fabrics, you'll stitch together colorful, one-of-a-kind pieces with simple hand embroidery and sewing techniques. No experience needed. 4-6 p.m. at Aster Garden Center, 924 Superior St. $33. For ages 12+. Register here.

18 Thursday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

18 KFS Pine Needle Ornament. Create an original ornament and learn the basics of pine needle basketry in this hands-on class.  You’ll decorate a wooden block with paints and natural materials, then coil and sew pine needles around it to make your own little masterpiece. These ornaments make great gifts. 4-6 p.m. at Aster Garden Center, 924 Superior St. $20. For adults, but ages 10+ welcome with an adult. Register here.

18 Paint & Sip. Join at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets include instruction, supplies, and your first beverage. $52.86. Register here.

19 Mother Goose Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to join in Karen's Kids Room at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays for a singing Storytime with flannel boards and movement for waddlers - 36 months.

19 KFS Carved Santa Ornament. Carve and paint your own Santa ornament just in time for the holidays! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of “flat plane” carving, a Scandinavian style where most of the shaping is done with a knife and small gouge, creating beautiful, faceted details. Each student will get a pre-cut wooden blank to work on, plus knives, wood, and safety gloves. 5-7 p.m. at Aster Garden Center, 924 Superior St. $25. For ages 15+. Register here.

20 Adult Sewing Workshop: Chasing the Chills Away. Join from 10 a.m. to noon in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Join experienced staff and learn how to sew: Fleece fingerless gloves, flannel applique scarf, dual fabric neck warmer, and reusable hand warmers. All materials and instructions will be provided. Registration is required and can be done here.

20 Winter Farmers' Market. Join in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where the Sandpoint Farmers' Market will continue indoors once a month through the winter.

20 Saturday Storytime. Join in at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts. Geared to children 2-5 years with their caregivers.

20 Saturday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

20 A Winter Solstice Art Affair: Luminosity & Libations. Join from 5-8 p.m. at Teascarlet  Bonners Ferry to sip, mingle, and soak in the festive glow to toast the returning sun. Join for wassail, charcuterie, music, and candles while the darkness takes its deepest bow of the year.

23 Tuesday Teen Sandpoint Content Creators. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. This is a start-to-finish content creation course designed to teach teens the basics of filming, editing, releasing, and marketing creative content to an online audience.

23 Tuesday Coding Club. 3-5 p.m. in the  Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Work with Edison bots. Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Use coding and interact with robots.

26 Mother Goose Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to join in Karen's Kids Room at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays for a singing Storytime with flannel boards and movement for waddlers - 36 months.

27 Saturday Storytime. Join in at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts. Geared to children 2-5 years with their caregivers.

27 Saturday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

30 Tuesday Teen Sandpoint Content Creators. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. This is a start-to-finish content creation course designed to teach teens the basics of filming, editing, releasing, and marketing creative content to an online audience.

30 Tuesday Coding Club. 3-5 p.m. in the  Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Work with Edison bots. Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Use coding and interact with robots.

30 Reg. Deadline: Meet  you in the Middle with Alison Barrows-Young. Explore your artistic voice (Intermediate–Advanced) by stretching your creativity and developing your practice in a supportive, open-ended class. Bring your preferred water-based or dry medium. Classes will be held January 5, 12, & 19 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Get more information, or register at artinsandpoint.jds-student.

31 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.

31 Wednesday Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. From 12-2 p.m. in the new Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. come and learn the 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners and those with limited experience of all ages.

31 Reg. Deadline: Watercolor Cards and Keepsakes with Allison Barrows-Young. This watercolor class will combine basic drawing and watercolor techniques with fun, seasonal themes. You will create personalized handmade greeting cards, and/or small frameable paintings. This class is designed for all levels. No prior experience needed. Classes will be held Jan. 6, 13, & 20 from 1-5 p.m. $108. Get more information, or register at artinsandpoint.jds-student.

And in January...

21 Growing Native Plants from Seed. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 4-5:30 p.m. where Samuel Grey of the Boundary County Extension Office will help guide you in growing native plants from seed.

23 Maple Tapping Workshop. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 10 a.m. to noon to learn more about maple tapping.

24 Annual Seed Share. From 10 a.m. to noon you'll want to get over to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for the annual seed share. Seed saving is the foundation of food. Bring your favorite seeds and stories to share.