Here's what's happening in January

2 Clark Fork: Crocheting with Friends. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. on Fridays at the Clark Fork Library and make friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

2: 208 Fiction Contest Deadline. The Reader is now accepting submissions for its fifth annual 208 Fiction contest, open to writers of all ages in Bonner and Boundary counties. Entries are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, must be exactly 208 words (not including name and title) and must be original fiction, no memoir, poetry or AI-generated work. The first-place winner will receive $150 and dining gift certificates, with additional prizes for second and third. Entry fees are $5 per story, with no limit on submissions. Email entries to [email protected] with the subject line "208 FICTION," including your name, story title(s) and payment info, and submit payment via paypal.me/sandpointreader or by cash/check at the Sandpoint Reader office.

3 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.

3 Lego Open Play. Take part in the fun at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in Karen's Kids Room from 1-3 p.m. Join for challenges, free play, and meet other kids who love to build.

3 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.

4 Registration Deadline: Introduction to Oil Painting with Laurie Carlson. In this class you will learn how to use paint to create the effects that you want, how to create volume and perspective, and gain insight into the traditional art of oil painting. Class will be held on January 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $48. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

5 Monday Raspberry Pi Coder's Club. Work with Raspberry Pi microcomputers to build and run simple robots and learn how to code digital programs with Python. This is a more structured club experience than the Tuesday Coding Club, geared towards students from 5th grade onwards. This is a recurring program where students can look forward to developing their skills in coding over time. Primary coding language and databases used are Python and Scratch. 3:30-5 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

3 Open Mic Night. Join at Evans Brothers, 524 Church St., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. An evening of music, poetry, stories, comedy, performance art, and more. Share your originals or perform favorites by other artists or writers. Sign up for 5 minutes, or just enjoy as others perform.

5 Sewing at the Library. Join from 2-4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library Community Rooms at 1407 Cedar St. where you can unleash your creativity and stich up something special. Use our projects & materials, or bring your own. Choose from a cozy scarf, cloth tote bag, neck warmer, and more. Open to adults and teens.

6 Teen: Sandpoint Content Creators. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays 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. With enough members, the club will also collaborate to write, film, edit, and submit a short film to the Sandpoint Film Festival.

6 Teen Leadership Council. Teens in grades 7-12, head over to the Teen Zone at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. if you are interested meeting other teens, and helping to plan teen activities at the library. Learn more here.

6 The Story Explorers. From 3:30-4:30 p.m. get over to Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Join the discussion about "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis. Explore the world of Narnia, enjoy a lively discussion about the book, compete in some friendly trivia, and participate in a connected activity. Geared to ages 9-12. Books are available for pick-up at the information desk. Register here.

6 Tuesday Coding Club. Curious about robotics and programming? Come explore the exciting world of tech in the Library Lab, 1407 Cedar St. Work hands-on with Edison bots, Pi Sloth robots, and Raspberry Pi units as we use coding to bring these machines to life. Whether you're a beginner or already tech-savvy, this club is a fun and welcoming space to learn, experiment, and collaborate. Kids, teens, and adults are all welcome. No experience needed! 3:30-5 p.m.

7 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. Geared to children 2-5 with their caregivers.

7 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.

8 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.

8 Clark Fork: Family Movie. Get over to the Clark Fork Library at 3 p.m. for a free movie (Abominable) and popcorn.

8 PRWG Steering Committee Meeting. The Priest River Watershed Group meeting will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Priest River Senior Center, 336 E. Jackson Ave. This is a change from it's normal location.

8 Fire Starter Workshop. Get ready to ignite your creativity and skills at this in-person Firestarter Workshop. Learn, experiment, and have a blast with like-minded folks. Whether you're a newbie or a pro, there's something cool waiting for you. Join at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. Make 5 for $25. Class will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register here.

9 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. Geared to waddlers up to 36 months old from 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. This is a lap-sit storytime.

9 Clark Fork: Crocheting with Friends. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. on Fridays at the Clark Fork Library and make friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

10 Free One Day Co-Parenting Class. Presented by Bonner General Behavioral Health. Navigating parenting after separation or divorce can feel overwhelming. But you don't have to do it alone. This free parenting class is to help you build confidence and create a positive plan for your family. Class will be held at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Topics include preparing for change, sharing the news with your kids, creating two homes, setting healthy boundaries, and co-parenting successfully. Register by calling 208-265-1090 or visit bonnergeneral.org.

10 Saturday Family Storytime. Geared to children 2-5 and their caregivers. Come spend some time at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in Karen's Kids Room from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Enjoy stories, movement, songs, and activity.

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

10 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 Registration Deadline: Kimekomi 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 Kimekomi art that combines the painterly quality of impressionism, with complex quilting. Class to be held on January 16 from 1-5 p.m. $48. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

11 Registration Deadline: Creating Copper Leaves with Dave Gonzo. In this class students will be working and playing with copper sheets and learning the properties of the alloy. They will learn how to use the necessary tools for layout, cutting, annealing, folding and manipulating the alloy into beautiful organic leaves. Class will be held on January 17 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $54. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

12 Volunteer Training for Sandpoint Friendship Station. Join from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and take part in a movement of respite support for caregivers by providing connection, fellowship, and support for those living with dementia and brain changes. Explore more about volunteering and enjoy a complimentary lunch. Sandpoint United Methodist Church, 711 Main St. Sandpointfriendshipstation.com. No cost, but RSVP required.

12 Monday Raspberry Pi Coder's Club. Work with Raspberry Pi microcomputers to build and run simple robots and learn how to code digital programs with Python. This is a more structured club experience than the Tuesday Coding Club, geared towards students from 5th grade onwards. This is a recurring program where students can look forward to developing their skills in coding over time. Primary coding language and databases used are Python and Scratch. 3:30-5 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

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

12-13 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. This two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training is set for Jan. 12-13 at the Bonner County Administration Building from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Presented by North Idaho Veterans with Panhandle Public Health and NAMI Idaho, the workshop provides LivingWorks ASIST certification and teaches participants to recognize warning signs, engage in difficult conversations, and build immediate safety plans. Open to adults 18 and older, the training includes breaks, lunch, and all materials. Register here.

13 Teen: Sandpoint Content Creators. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays 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. With enough members, the club will also collaborate to write, film, edit, and submit a short film to the Sandpoint Film Festival.

13 Teen: ACES (Aerospace Center of Excellence Sandpoint). Join Lena Haug in learning about the ACES program from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Zone at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

13 Tuesday Coding Club. Curious about robotics and programming? Come explore the exciting world of tech in the Library Lab, 1407 Cedar St. Work hands-on with Edison bots, Pi Sloth robots, and Raspberry Pi units as we use coding to bring these machines to life. Whether you're a beginner or already tech-savvy, this club is a fun and welcoming space to learn, experiment, and collaborate. Kids, teens, and adults are all welcome. No experience needed! 3:30-5 p.m.

13 Mini Figuring Painting. Join from 5-7 p.m. in the Teen Lounge 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.

13 Make a Macrame Plant Hanger. Get Knotty with Verdant Plants, 219 Church St., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn the fun and functional craft of macrame. Get tickets here.

14 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. Geared to children 2-5 with their caregivers.

14 Wednesday My First Book Club. Join from 3:15 to 4 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. where children 6-8 years old are invited to join for read-aloud, book discussion, themed games, and more. Starting January 14. Registration required.

14 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.

15 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 Idaho Public Records Act Workshop. Idahoans for Openness in Government (IDOG), Idaho State Controller Brandon Woolf, and Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane invite the public to a free workshop on the Idaho Public Records Act on Jan. 16 at 9 a.m. PT in the Lincoln Auditorium of the Idaho State Capitol. The session will explain the law and the public's rights and will be presented by Andy Snook, general counsel for Gov. Brad Little, and Betsy Russell, IDOG president. The workshop will also be streamed live at idahoptv.org/insession. Attendance is free, but registration is requested at openidaho.org or by calling 208-334-3100, ext. 0.

16 Blood Drive. Make your way to Sandpoint Family Medicine, 302 S. First Ave. where the Vitalant bus will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To schedule a time for a donation click here.

16 Scenes & Stories from Cheaper by the Dozen. Join the Library and Honey Pearl Productions for a snapshot of their upcoming performance of Cheaper by the Dozen. Cast members will perform a few short scenes followed by a special read aloud and meet and greet with the cast members. 3-4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

16 Clark Fork: Crocheting with Friends. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. on Fridays at the Clark Fork Library and make friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

17 Adult Sewing Workshop: A New Wallet for a New Year. Join from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Step into the new year sewing a credit card holder. Registration is required.

17 Saturday Family Storytime. Geared to children 2-5 and their caregivers. Come spend some time at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in Karen's Kids Room from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Enjoy stories, movement, songs, and activity.

17 Seniors. Self reliance, and aging on the homestead. Join for the first Ladies Homestead Gathering-Bonner County meeting of 2026. Welcome back author and emergency planning guru Lindy Bryant. Lindy will talk on considerations or aging on the homestead. This presentation will include a multitude of ways to stay self-reliant regardless of your age and ability. Ladies 16+ and nursing babies under 1 are welcome to join at Cedar Hills Church, 227 McGhee Rd. from 1-3 p.m.

17 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.

17 Craft a Mounted Staghorn Fern. Join at 219 Church St. where Verdant Plants will lead you through creating a living piece of art. Learn how to mount a staghorn fern on wood and how to care for your creation at home. Register here for $25 which includes instructions, mounting supplies, and light refreshments. 3 p.m.

17 Registration Deadline: Dog Sculpture with Collista Krebs. This is a fast paced, fun, hand building class that everyone can do. Participants will be walked through every step to make a sculpture of their dog of choice. The goal is to make a sculpture that represents your dog’s swag and personality. Class will be held on January 23 from 1-4 p.m. $36. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

20 Teen: Sandpoint Content Creators. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays 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. With enough members, the club will also collaborate to write, film, edit, and submit a short film to the Sandpoint Film Festival.

20 Teen: Book Club. Join from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Zone, Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. At Teen Book Club you will discuss the chosen title, do some themed activities, and enjoy some yummy treats. Come meet other teens who love to read. This month's selection is "Sunrise on the Reaping" by Suzanne Collins.

20 Tuesday Coding Club. Curious about robotics and programming? Come explore the exciting world of tech in the Library Lab, 1407 Cedar St. Work hands-on with Edison bots, Pi Sloth robots, and Raspberry Pi units as we use coding to bring these machines to life. Whether you're a beginner or already tech-savvy, this club is a fun and welcoming space to learn, experiment, and collaborate. Kids, teens, and adults are all welcome. No experience needed! 3:30-5 p.m.

21 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. Geared to children 2-5 with their caregivers.

21 Wednesday My First Book Club. Join from 3:15 to 4 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. where children 6-8 years old are invited to join for read-aloud, book discussion, themed games, and more. Starting January 14. Registration required.

21 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.

21 Growing Native Plants from Seed. Take part from 4-5 p.m. in the Community Rooms at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. where Samuel DeGrey from the Boundary County Extension Office will teach a free class on Idaho native plant seeds.

21 Community Read Book Club. Read books celebrating diversity. As a group you'll discuss "MY Black Country" by Alice Randall (pick up at the Info Desk). Zoom available, or attend live at the Sandpoint Library Community Rooms, 1407 Cedar St. from 5:30-7 p.m. Get more info here.

22 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.

22 Clark Fork: Family Movie. Get over to the Clark Fork Library at 3 p.m. for a free movie (The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe) and popcorn.

22 OBGYN Care on the Line: A Community Conversation. From 5:30-7 p.m. in the Community Rooms at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can join in a moderated community conversation weaving healthcare stories, OBGYN voices, and key data to address challenges to women's health in Bonner County. Get more info here.

23 Maple Tapping Workshop. Join Montana Mapleworks in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Equipment will be provided along with information you need to tap maple trees near you. 10 a.m. to noon.

23 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. Geared to waddlers up to 36 months old from 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. This is a lap-sit storytime.

23 Clark Fork: Crocheting with Friends. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. on Fridays at the Clark Fork Library and make friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

24 READY! for Kindergarten FREE Parent Workshops. Join in on one of these free early childhood education 90-minute workshops for parents of kids aged 0-5. They offer great educational information, opportunities to meet other local parents, free take-home toys & learning materials, and free on-site childcare during the workshops. Classes will start at 10 a.m. at Farmin/Stidwell Elementary, 1626 Spruce St. Register at panahandlealliance.org/ready-for-kindergarten/. Sponsored by Panhandle Alliance for Education.

24 Annual Seed Share. 10 a.m. to noon you can join in the Community Rooms at the Sandpoint Library and bring your favorite seeds and stories - or come empty handed and gather wisdom and seeds.

24 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.

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.

24 Saturday Family Storytime. Geared to children 2-5 and their caregivers. Come spend some time at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in Karen's Kids Room from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Enjoy stories, movement, songs, and activity.

24 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.

24 Registration Deadline: Mosaic Art with Cheryl Klein. In this 3-hour class, students will create an original 9x6 mosaic on slate using the direct application method. Tesserae for the design will include a variety of stained glass, pottery, tile, stone, beads, and gems. Nipping and shaping techniques will be presented as well as basic concepts in color and composition. Class will be held on January 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. $36. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

26 Monday Raspberry Pi Coder's Club. Work with Raspberry Pi microcomputers to build and run simple robots and learn how to code digital programs with Python. This is a more structured club experience than the Tuesday Coding Club, geared towards students from 5th grade onwards. This is a recurring program where students can look forward to developing their skills in coding over time. Primary coding language and databases used are Python and Scratch. 3:30-5 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

27 Idaho Open Meeting Law Workshop. IDOG, Controller Brandon Woolf, and Secretary of State Phil McGrane will host a free workshop on the Idaho Open Meeting Law on Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. PT in the Lincoln Auditorium of the Idaho State Capitol. The session will cover the law and the public's rights and will be presented by Andy Snook, general counsel for Gov. Brad Little, Betsy Russell, IDOG president, and Brian Kane, former longtime Chief Deputy Idaho Attorney General. The workshop will also be streamed live at idahoptv.org/insession. Attendance is free, but registration is requested at openidaho.org or by calling 208-334-3100, ext. 0.

27 Book Club. From 3-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms discuss "Vanishing Half" by Britt Bennett with library staff and community members.

27 Teen: Sandpoint Content Creators. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays 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. With enough members, the club will also collaborate to write, film, edit, and submit a short film to the Sandpoint Film Festival.

27 Teen: Board Game Day. Join from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Center at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. and play a variety of board games that promote community building and problem solving.

27 Tuesday Coding Club. Curious about robotics and programming? Come explore the exciting world of tech in the Library Lab, 1407 Cedar St. Work hands-on with Edison bots, Pi Sloth robots, and Raspberry Pi units as we use coding to bring these machines to life. Whether you're a beginner or already tech-savvy, this club is a fun and welcoming space to learn, experiment, and collaborate. Kids, teens, and adults are all welcome. No experience needed! 3:30-5 p.m.  

27 Registration Deadline: Meet you In the Middle with Alison Barrows-Young. This is a course to inspire inner expression for those at intermediate to advanced levels. Stretch and explore new approaches and ways to think about your art process by evoking your subconscious muse for students dedicated to developing their artistic practice. Classes will be held February 2, 9, and 16 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

28 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. Geared to children 2-5 with their caregivers.

28 Wednesday My First Book Club. Join from 3:15 to 4 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. where children 6-8 years old are invited to join for read-aloud, book discussion, themed games, and more. Starting January 14. Registration required.

28 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 Registration Deadline: Watercolor Cards and Keepsakes with Allison Barrows-Young. This watercolor class will combine basic drawing and watercolor techniques with fun, seasonal themes.  Students will create personalized handmade greeting cards, and/or small frameable paintings. This class is designed for all levels. No prior painting or drawing experience is needed. Classes will be held February 3, 10, and 17 from 1-5 p.m. $108. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

29 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 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. Geared to waddlers up to 36 months old from 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. This is a lap-sit storytime.

30 Clark Fork: Crocheting with Friends. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. on Fridays at the Clark Fork Library and make friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

30 Registration Deadline: Wonderful Weaving. This class is designed to give all beginning weavers an opportunity to create a textured wall hanging using a simple frame loom.  They will use traditional and contemporary weaving stitches to create a sampler of their own design. Experienced weavers will be able to enhance their design skills and create a wall hanging that is brimming with texture and movement. Classes will be held February 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $144. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

31 Sewing at the Library. Join from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Sandpoint Library Community Rooms. Select from the library projects and materials or bring your own. Geared towards adults and teens.

31 Natural Connections. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for one, or all of the events. Explore Soil Sprouting for Everyone, Fire Prevention for the Home, Planning for a Bountiful Harvest, and Seed: The Untold Story. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more here.

31 Saturday Family Storytime. Geared to children 2-5 and their caregivers. Come spend some time at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in Karen's Kids Room from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Enjoy stories, movement, songs, and activity.

31 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.

And in February...

1 Registration Deadline: Creating a Copper Bracelet/Cuff with Dave Gonzo. In this class students will learn how to safety and properly use the oxyacetylene torch, the properties of copper, and more. Ultimately you will learn to cut shapes, sand and deburr, basic fold forming and shaping into a bracelet/cuff and each student will take home their piece of jewelry. Class will be held on February 7 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $54. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

5 Registration Deadline: Macrame Plant Hanger with Sadey Vogel. In this class students will learn three basic knots. You will use a wooden ring, cotton cord, and those knots to help create a decorative plant hanger to take home. Class will be held on February 11 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. $36. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

8 Registration Deadline: Oil Painting From a Photograph by Laurie Carlson. This class is about painting FROM photographs; not simply painting photographic images. Using photos for inspiration, suggestion and accuracy is useful to creating a better painting. Class will be held on February 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $48. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

14 Registration Deadline: Teapots that Might Hold Water with Collista Krebs. This class demonstrates the oldest form of pottery craftsmanship, the coil. The instructor will provide a mold for the student to shape their coils around in order  to make the contour shape. The coils will form a pattern and the complexity of the pattern is designed by the student. Then the class will make spouts, handles and lids and discuss what makes a good teapot. Class will be held on February 20 from 1-4 p.m. $36. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

24 Registration Deadline: Meet You in the Middle with Alison Barrows-Young. This is for those with intermediate to advanced skills. Stretch and explore new approaches and ways to think about your art process by evoking your subconscious muse for students dedicated to developing their artistic practice. Classes will meet March 2, 9, and 16 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.