Here's what's happening in July

23 Citizen Science at Waterlife Discovery Center. Join in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waterlife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle, where you can drop by and enjoy library-supplied activities. Borrow supplies to view wildlife and/or look for nature "samples," then use microscopes to look closely.

23 Wednesday Gardenbrary. Join at 10 a.m. in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. for a weekly story in the garden followed by a garden-focused activity. This is geared towards 6-9 year olds. Gardenbrary will continue thru July 30.

23 Blood Drive. Join in the community rooms at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. where Vitalant is hosting a blood drive. The goal is 18 donors. Registration is recommended at Vitalant.org.

23 Wednesday STEM at the Market. Join from 3-4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Farmers' Market at Farmin Park. Families and children of all ages are invited to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on experiences. STEM at the Market will continue through July 30.

23 Wednesday 3D Design. Join in from 3:30-5 p.m. in he lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to learn 3D design basics on a free beginner's software for creating 3D shapes and designs.

23 Wednesday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into room 102 to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 4-7 p.m.

23 Registration Deadline: Abstract Painting with Alison Barrows-Young. In this abstract class, students will explore personal expression through abstract form. Color, texture and design principles will be discussed and employed. All levels welcome including newcomers to the field of painting. Classes will be held on July 29, August 5 & 12 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Learn more at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

24 Drawing Life in the Garden. Join in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to learn drawing techniques and enjoy the meditative morning practice of drawing. All materials provided. Come to any or all of the classes. All levels are welcome, open to adults & teens. Thursdays thru July 31.

24 Thursday Young Readers Book Club. Join at the Sandpoint Library garden, 1407 Cedar St. at 10 a.m. for 4-6th graders to have lively chats on three books during the summer, complete with fun activities that bring the stories to life.

24 Alcohol Inks on Rocks with Lynn Walters. Join at CREATE, 900 W. 4th in Newport at 11 a.m. where Lynn will be demonstrating alcohol inks on rocks.

24 Spellbound: A Wizard's Workshop with Cecil the Magician. Join in at 2:30 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for an afternoon of spell-casting, potion brewing, and interactive magical fun.

24 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.

24 Spellbound: A Wizard's Workshop with Cecil the Magician. Join in at 6 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for an evening of spell-casting, potion brewing, and interactive magical fun.

25 Friday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into room 102 to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 12-4 p.m.

25-27 ITA Volunteer Trail Project: Coeur d'Alene River Trail. Join the Idaho Trails Association for their first "Old Timer" project, for people 65+. This is a beautiful trail with National Recreation Trail status. Help ITA to improve it for hikers and equestrians. ITA provides the tools and training. Volunteers just need a willingness to work hard and a love for the outdoors. To sign up, or see other projects, visit IdahoTrailsAssociation.org/projects.

26 Bonner County Fairgrounds Volunteer Day. Join in at 4203 N. Boyer Ave. from 9 a.m. to noon to help get the grounds ready and clean for the 98th annual Bonner County Fair. Please confirm your participation by emailing [email protected] or call 208-263-8414.

26 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.

27 Kanikapila Sundays. Join at Sunshine on Cedar, 334 N. First Ave., at 3 p.m. every Sunday. Kanikapila, in Hawaiian, translates to 'let's play music'. It is informal, emphasizing a fun and relaxed atmosphere, and encourages participation from musicians of all skill levels. Bring your own instrument.

28 Monday Strollerbrary. Join at 9:30 a.m. at Travers Park, 2016 Pine St. Bring your small children in strollers for an adult-paced walk to engage with child development professionals and connect with other parents. Stay after the walk to enjoy a baby-friendly story time. Strollerbrary will continue thru July 28.

28 Registration Deadline: Macrame Plant Hanger with Sadey Vogel. In this class students will learn a fundamental wire wrap technique to make a pair of dangle earrings, a pendant and a zipper pull.  They will explore design, color, and balance with a wide assortment of beads and semi-precious gemstones. Class will be held on August 4 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. $36. Learn more at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

29 Tree Cookie Tuesday. Join in from 9 a.m. to noon at the Arboretum, 611 Ella St. (near Lakeview Park) to solve three different mysteries. Take home a cookie and project after the 20 minute program. July 15 will focus on beetles, July 22 is spiders, and July 29 will be ants.

29 Tuesday Tales & Trails. Join at 9:30 a.m. at Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St. for a weekly one-mile hike, reading books along the way. Perfect for the littlest adventurers ages 2-5, but everyone's invited to attend this literary journey through nature. Tales & Trails will continue thru July 29.

29 Clark Fork: Tie Dye. Join at 2 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library to make your own tie-dyed shirt to take home. Supplies provided.

29 Book Club. From 3-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can meet and discuss "War Librarian" by Addison Armstrong with library staff and community. Adults and teens.

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

30 Citizen Science Day. KLT and the Sandpoint Library partner again to get kids outside to learn and explore. Drop in between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to make and record your nature investigations with microscopes and other sciency equipment from the Library's STEAM Trailer at the Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St. no cost or need to pre-register, just show up at the main parking lot at PSW.

30 Wednesday Gardenbrary. Join at 10 a.m. in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. for a weekly story in the garden followed by a garden-focused activity. This is geared towards 6-9 year olds. Gardenbrary will continue thru July 30.

30 Monarch Butterfly Flight House. Come experience the wonders of Idaho's state insect, the Monarch Butterfly. There will be an enclosed tent where you'll be able to explore their habitat, and feed them. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

30 Wednesday STEM at the Market. Join from 3-4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Farmers' Market at Farmin Park. Families and children of all ages are invited to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on experiences. STEM at the Market will continue through July 30.

30 Wednesday 3D Design. Join in from 3:30-5 p.m. in he lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to learn 3D design basics on a free beginner's software for creating 3D shapes and designs.

30 Wednesday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into room 102 to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 4-7 p.m.

31 Drawing Life in the Garden. Join in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to learn drawing techniques and enjoy the meditative morning practice of drawing. All materials provided. Come to any or all of the classes. All levels are welcome, open to adults & teens. Thursdays thru July 31.

31 Thursday Young Readers Book Club. Join at the Sandpoint Library garden, 1407 Cedar St. at 10 a.m. for 4-6th graders to have lively chats on three books during the summer, complete with fun activities that bring the stories to life.

31 Clark Fork: Harry Potter Birthday Party & Escape Room. Drop in with some friends to celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday with snacks, activities, and an escape room at the Clark Fork Library at 2 p.m.

31 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.

31 Teen: Nerf Battle. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. is inviting teens for an evening nerf battle after the library has closed. 7-8 p.m. There will be targets for practice prior to the battles. Register here.

And in August...

1 Insects in the Garden. Join Jen Jensen, University of Idaho Extension Office, for a discussion on: locating insects (good & bad), identifying pests, diagnosing insect damage, creating healthy environments, and discouraging pest insects. join at the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

1 Animal Adventures. Join from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. for an immersive animal experience. Celebrate your summer reading goals with a party in the library garden.

1 Clark Fork: Animal Adventures. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for an immersive animal experience. Celebrate your summer reading goals with a party in the library pavilion.

2 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.

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

2 Clark Fork: Wild & Beautiful: Botanical Skin Care. Create your own garden-fresh herbal toner and discover the beauty of truly natural skin care with Suzanne Tabert of Cedar Mountain Herb School from 1-3 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library.

4 Sewing at the Library. In the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., unleash your creativity and stich something special. Select the library project & materials, or bring your own. Choose from a cloth tote bag, travel pillow, eye mask, and more. Adults & teens. 2-4 p.m.

4-15 Summer Academy at the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint: Session 2. Youth Choir, Orchestra, Ensemble Choir with a performance on Aug. 19. Get more information and sign up at SandpointConservatory.org/sa2025.

5 Clark Fork: Author talk with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk. Join at 11 a.m. at the Clark Fork Library to delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in an absorbing global guide "The Bird Book: The Stores, Science, and History of Birds".

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

5 Clark Fork: Tuesday Crocheting with Friends. Join in at the Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. from 4-5:30 p.m. and make friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

5 Tuesday Slow Flow Garden Yoga. Join from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. to join Katelyn Greenway for a grounding, gentle, Hatha Vinyasa yoga class. This slow flow is perfect for all levels. Adults & Teens.

6 Citizen Science at Waterlife Discovery Center. Join in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waterlife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle, where you can drop by and enjoy library-supplied activities. Borrow supplies to view wildlife and/or look for nature "samples," then use microscopes to look closely.

6 Wednesday 3D Design. Join in from 3:30-5 p.m. in he lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to learn 3D design basics on a free beginner's software for creating 3D shapes and designs.

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

9 Clark Fork: Lego Open Play. Join at the Clark Fork Library from 12:30-2 p.m. for an afternoon of Lego play. Participate in challenges, and meet other kids who love to build.

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

10-12 Field Day & Seed School. Join at Greentree Naturals, 2003 Rapid Lightning Creek Rd., for a field day followed by a 2-day seed school at the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center. Learn more or register here.

10-16 ITA Volunteer Trail Project: Heart Lake. Join the Idaho Trails Association to help clear trails in the remote Mallard-Larkin Pioneer Area. A Forest Service pack string will haul crew gear and tools to a remote camp where they will spend the week (with a day off in the middle to explore) working trails in the area. ITA provides the tools and training. Volunteers just need a willingness to work hard and a love for the outdoors. To sign up, or see other projects, visit IdahoTrailsAssociation.org/projects.

11 Clark Fork: Mother Goose Stories. Join at 10:30 a.m. at the Clark Fork Library for a lap-sit storytime geared to waddler up to 36 month old's. This is a singing storytime with movement.

11 Library Board Meeting. Starting at 4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. join for the monthly board meeting.

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

12 Clark Fork: Tuesday Crocheting with Friends. Join in at the Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. from 4-5:30 p.m. and make friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

12 Mini Figurine Painting. Join from 5-7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the lab. Paint mini figurines in a group setting & learn tips from others. 2nd Tuesday. Open to teens and adults.

12 Tuesday Slow Flow Garden Yoga. Join from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. to join Katelyn Greenway for a grounding, gentle, Hatha Vinyasa yoga class. This slow flow is perfect for all levels. Adults & Teens.

13 Seed Saving Workshop. Spend some time in the library garden, 1407 Cedar St., and learn from the pros at Snake River Seeds how to save your own seeds that are enclosed within a fruit. Become a part of the growing movement to create resilient, locally adapt3ed seeds for you and your neighbors. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

13 Citizen Science Day. KLT and the Sandpoint Library partner again to get kids outside to learn and explore. Drop in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to make and record your nature investigations with microscopes and other sciency equipment from the Library's STEM Trailer at the Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St. no cost or need to pre-register, just show up at the main parking lot at PSW.

13 Bringing Dinos to Your Doorstep. Step inside the Idaho Museum of Natural History's mobile exhibit filled with fossils, dinosaur skeletons, hands-on activitie4s, and real pieces of Idaho's ancient past. Join from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

13 Free Food Distribution. Free food distribution from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the food runs out.  This event will be held in the parking lot of Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1900 Pine Street in Sandpoint (across the street from Litehouse YMCA).  These events are open to everyone; simply drive in and get loaded up with groceries.  Distributions vary, however often include produce, meat, bread, and pantry items.  Guests are asked not to arrive before 11, as it can cause traffic and safety concerns.  Please enter from Lincoln Avenue.  There will be one final distribution at this location on August 13th.

13 Clark Fork: Bringing Dinos to Your Doorstep. Meet at the Clark Fork Library from 3-6 p.m. to step inside the Idaho Museum of Natural History's mobile exhibit filled with fossils dinosaur skeletons, hands-on activities, and real pieces of Idaho's ancient past.

13 Wednesday 3D Design. Join in from 3:30-5 p.m. in he lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to learn 3D design basics on a free beginner's software for creating 3D shapes and designs.

14 Clark Fork: Toddler Dance Party. Take part starting at 10:30 a.m. Bring your little ones for a fun-filled morning of music, movement, and laughter. Parents & caregivers are encouraged to join in.

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

16 Sewing at the Library. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. unleash your creativity & stitch up something special. Select a project and use library materials (or bring your own). Choose from a cloth tote bag, travel pillow, eye mask, and more. Adults & teens.

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

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

19 Clark Fork: Tuesday Crocheting with Friends. Join in at the Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. from 4-5:30 p.m. and make friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

19 Tuesday Slow Flow Garden Yoga. Join from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. to join Katelyn Greenway for a grounding, gentle, Hatha Vinyasa yoga class. This slow flow is perfect for all levels. Adults & Teens.

20 Citizen Science at Waterlife Discovery Center. Join in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waterlife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle, where you can drop by and enjoy library-supplied activities. Borrow supplies to view wildlife and/or look for nature "samples," then use microscopes to look closely.

20 Wednesday 3D Design. Join in from 3:30-5 p.m. in he lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to learn 3D design basics on a free beginner's software for creating 3D shapes and designs.

20 Clark Fork: Author Talk with Casey McQuiston. Join at 4 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library and bring an appetite for sizzling drama as you discuss the New York Times bestselling author of Red, White and Royal Blue, Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.

21 Clark Fork: Fermentation Basics. Learn the basics of fermenting foods and enhancing the nutritional value and digestibility of foods. Presented by the University of Idaho via Zoom starting at 11 a.m. at the Clark Fork Library.

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

21 Clark Fork: Family Movie. Catch 'A Minecraft Movie" for free at the Clark Fork Library at 3 p.m. Enjoy free popcorn.

23 Natural Connections. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St., learn about weaving traditions. It's an all-day, hands-on workshop with the Kalispel Tribe Culture Department staff. All materials will be provided, but bring your own lunch. See ebonnerlibrary.org/events for details.

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

26 Book Club. From 3-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Discuss "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin with library staff and community members. Adults & teens.

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

26 Clark Fork: Tuesday Crocheting with Friends. Join in at the Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. from 4-5:30 p.m. and make friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

26 Tuesday Slow Flow Garden Yoga. Join from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. to join Katelyn Greenway for a grounding, gentle, Hatha Vinyasa yoga class. This slow flow is perfect for all levels. Adults & Teens.

27 Citizen Science Day. KLT and the Sandpoint Library partner again to get kids outside to learn and explore. Drop in between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to make and record your nature investigations with microscopes and other sciency equipment from the Library's STEM Trailer at the Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St. no cost or need to pre-register, just show up at the main parking lot at PSW.

27 Wednesday 3D Design. Join in from 3:30-5 p.m. in he lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to learn 3D design basics on a free beginner's software for creating 3D shapes and designs.

28 Clark Fork: Author Talk with Dr. Tasha Eurich. Join at 11 a.m. and learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world as you chat virtually with Dr. Tasha Eurich about her new book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn't enough). Held at the Clark Fork Library.

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

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

30 Clark Fork: Book Club. Join at the Clark Fork Library from 3-4 p.m. to discuss 'The Villa' by Rachel Hawkins, and enjoy yummy snacks.