The Summer Reading Program for pre-K through 5th grade runs Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. through June (June 7, 14, 21 and 28). If you can’t make it, please stop by (or see the children’s services tab on the website) to get a summer reading bingo card and/or reading log. The summer reading challenge runs through August 12th. Prizes!!
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Come check out our new large print and audiobook materials. We were able to update these collections thanks to a That All May Read grant from the Idaho Commission for Libraries.
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Hotspots are Here
We now have three mobile hotspots for loan. Patrons must be in good standing at the library and complete a use agreement. Hotspots are available for one week, which can be renewed if there is not a waiting list.
Funds for this project were provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the America Rescue Plan Act and were administered by the Idaho Commission for Libraries ARPA Learn/Earn Grant.
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The Hansen Community Library has a FaceBook page where we post storytime videos, new books and movies, and upcoming programs. Check it out.
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Wifi Expansion
A new outdoor access point was added to the south side of the Library to provide coverage throughout the Hansen Community Center. Funding for this expansion was provided by the American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries Initiative. As part of this grant, the Hansen Community Library partnered with the Kimberly-Hansen Police Department to lead discussions about vaping and alcohol usage at the Hansen High School in September. Students in the 8th grade health class created anti-vaping posters that were displayed at the High School, Community Library and Hansen City Hall during Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week an anti-drug campaign in late October.
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Computer Lab Open
The Computer Lab is open but due to COVID, computers usage is limited to every other computer and only those actively using computers are allowed to sit in the area.
Adults only from 1 to 3 p.m. M, W & F. Kids can use the computers from 3 to 6 p.m. M,W & F and Sat from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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The following is a 5-minute video about how mRNA vaccines work.
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The following is a 4-min. video that does a good job explaining what coronavirus is, how it infects people and what happens after infection.
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