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Dedicated to lifelong learning, the library provides free and equal access to a full range of historical, intellectual, and cultural resources. The Library offers events and programs for all ages from Story Times to online book recommendation services and everything in between. Our staff is well-trained in finding the information you need, whether in our catalog or online. We also provide outreach

to daycares and retirement homes. Coeur d’Alene Public Library uses this page to maintain a welcoming online presence where the public can learn about, share, find out about library events, and discuss library-related topics with staff and other users. The public may post public comments to library social media. The library respects diverse viewpoints and encourages thoughtful discussion. The library is not responsible for the content of public comments. In accordance with the City of Coeur d’Alene’s Social Media Policy Public Use Guidelines, the library reserves the right to remove:

I. Advertising or promotional announcements
II. Uses for the purpose of assisting a campaign for election of a person to an office or for the promotion of or opposition to a ballot proposition. Such a use of City Social Media is specifically prohibited by this Policy. Profane language or content;
IV. Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation;
V. Sexual content or links to sexual content;
VI. Solicitations of commerce;
VII. Conduct or encouragement of illegal activity;
VIII. Content that is not relevant to the city of Coeur d’Alene;
IX. Attacks on individual character
X. Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems; or
XI. Content that violates a legal ownership interest of any other party. Content that violates the privacy policies or terms of use of the specific social media platform being used.

Charcoal Drawing: Loosen Up (Ages 16+) – Friday, September 11 (11 am)  REGISTRATION REQUIRED: cdalibrary.libcal.com/cale...
09/05/2026

Charcoal Drawing: Loosen Up (Ages 16+) – Friday, September 11 (11 am)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: cdalibrary.libcal.com/calendar/events/charcoal1

Break free from perfectionism and discover the energy of spontaneous drawing. This workshop led by local artist Ann Bishop will teach participants how to capture the core essence of a subject through rapid, gestural movements with less of a focus on the finished product. Learn to see the big picture and trust your hand to convey action and mood using bold, expressive charcoal strokes. Some basic drawing experience is recommended. Registration required.

The library will be closed Sunday and Monday, September 6 & 7, for the Labor Day holiday. Normal hours resume Tuesday, S...
09/04/2026

The library will be closed Sunday and Monday, September 6 & 7, for the Labor Day holiday. Normal hours resume Tuesday, September 8 at 9 a.m. The library's databases -- with a wide variety of information resources are available 24 hours a day through the library website - cdalibrary.org. To accesss the data bases from home, contact the library during open hours at (208) 769-2315 to obtain passwords and user names.

Pageturners Book Club (Ages 18+) - Wednesdays, September 23 & October 28 (10:15 am)  Pageturners is a volunteer-run libr...
09/04/2026

Pageturners Book Club (Ages 18+) - Wednesdays, September 23 & October 28 (10:15 am)

Pageturners is a volunteer-run library program intended to provide participants a scholarly discussion of a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction literature. Books are selected by a committee of the book club or through participation in programs such as the Idaho Commission for Libraries “Let’s Talk About It” book discussion series. The club is also supported by the Friends of the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. Discussions are open to any adult reader and there is no charge to participate. To check on the availability of the monthly selections visit the Adult Circulation Desk at the library.

September 23 – Reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very, very long time. And he’s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it’s up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery—and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he’s got to do it all alone. Or does he?

Find us in the Community Room in one week for History Hour Lecture (All Ages) In this monthly lecture series, join us in...
09/03/2026

Find us in the Community Room in one week for History Hour Lecture (All Ages)

In this monthly lecture series, join us in the Community Room at the Library for a special presentation with the Museum of North Idaho, featuring a local author or historian who will talk about Idaho’s fascinating heritage.

Water We Thinking?: Shoring-up the History of Dikes, Dynamite, and Development - Wednesday, September 9 (5:30 pm) - Over the past 125 years, the lakes near the Rathdrum Aquifer have been transformed by human intervention. Tom Richards will trace the impacts of dikes, dynamite, and mill ponds to their ultimate end in landmark court decisions and modern conservation efforts. Join us to better understand our evolving relationship with water levels at Spirit Lake and Hayden Lake, as we explore Honeysuckle Bay, Brickle Creek and local conservation efforts.

09/02/2026

It’s September and that means a new catalog! Check out all of our autumn programming for September, October, and November 2026.
For full program descriptions see our FB events, or find them in the events section of our website: cdalibrary.org
For updates on programming, sign up for our Substack news list here: cdalibrary.substack.com/
Let us know how we’re doing with this short survey: https://forms.office.com/r/6ugRa9kFkY

Marbled Mugs (Ages 13+) – Saturday, September 12 (11-1 pm)  Kick off your fall crafting with a splash of color! We will ...
09/02/2026

Marbled Mugs (Ages 13+) – Saturday, September 12 (11-1 pm)

Kick off your fall crafting with a splash of color! We will be using nail polish and warm water to create stunning, one-of-a-kind marble patterns on ceramic mugs. The process is quick, fascinating, and completely unique—no two mugs will look exactly alike. We will provide all the necessary materials, including mugs and a wide variety of nail polish colors. Bring a friend and your creativity!

Birds of Prey NW (Ages 8+) - Wednesday, September 9 (7 pm) Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society is pleased to present Birds of ...
09/02/2026

Birds of Prey NW (Ages 8+) - Wednesday, September 9 (7 pm)

Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society is pleased to present Birds of Prey NW founder and raptor biologist Janie Veltkamp. Janie offers far more than a typical educational program. During her presentations, audiences meet owls, hawks, and falcons that now serve as ambassadors after injury or rehabilitation. Standing just feet away from these birds creates a powerful moment of connection.

With decades of experience, Janie shares fascinating insights about how birds of prey live, hunt, and contribute to healthy ecosystems. Her programs blend science, storytelling, and conservation in a way that inspires curiosity and respect for wildlife.

You will not want to miss this unforgettable, up-close encounter with the world of raptors.

September first and that means a new catalog! Check out all of our autumn programming for September, October, and Novemb...
09/01/2026

September first and that means a new catalog! Check out all of our autumn programming for September, October, and November 2026.
For full program descriptions see our FB events, or find them in the events section of our website: cdalibrary.org
For updates on programming, sign up for our Substack news list here: cdalibrary.substack.com/
Let us know how we’re doing with this short survey: https://forms.office.com/r/6ugRa9kFkY

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08/31/2026

Check out our programs for the week, we hope to see you soon!
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