Plummer Public Library Hours
Monday through Wednesday – 10-6pm
Thursday – 2-6pm; Saturday – 10-2pm
Closed Friday and Sunday
“March brings breezes loud and shrill, stirs the dancing daffodil.”
― Sara Coleridge
Happy First Day of Spring: March 19!!
Position Available: Plummer Library Board of Trustees is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Library Director. We are seeking a motivated individual with library and/or administrative experience, excellent communication, clerical and computer skills, a passion for literacy, strong commitment to public service, ability to implement policies set forth by the Board, and ability to handle multiple responsibilities. Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected], or directly to the library at 849 D Street, Plummer, ID. A full announcement and job description, application and details are available on the city’s website: cityofplummer.org under employment; or at Plummer Library. Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2024, or until the position is filled.
PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION WORKSHOP: this is a chance to meet with staff from the Benewah County assessor’s office and ask your questions and get tax help. Learn more about how to get a property tax reduction and about the property tax benefits for disabled veterans. Come any time on Tuesday, March 19 from 10:00am- 1pm.
Spring is just around the corner!
Idaho Master Gardeners of Benewah County 3rd Annual Seed Exchange: Saturday, April 6 from 10am-1:30pm. at Plummer Library.
Bring seeds: (donate your weed free, viable and identified seeds by type and variety. Take seeds: (Bring envelope/ baggie to collect seeds that were donated in bulk.) Seed donation not necessary too participate. Call or email library for information.
Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, at 6pm. The March meeting agenda will be posted under “About the Library” page.
- Next Friends of the Library Meeting -The Friends will have their first meeting of the year Tuesday, March 12 at 1pm. Join this group which does so much to help the library for their first meeting of the year. New members are warmly welcomed!
- Adult Coffee and Coloring -Tuesday, March 12 from 2-3:30pm. Come anytime between 2-3:30pm. Join others in socializing with a hot beverage and fun coloring sheets. We provide everything but the creativity! ….. And feel free to bring your own supplies if you prefer.
- Adult Book Club –Thursday, March 14 at 6pm– The March selection is A piece of the Moon by Chris Fabry. An inspiring southern fiction story from the bestselling author of War Room. When eccentric millionaire Gideon Quidley receives a divine revelation to hide his earthly treasure somewhere in the hills, he sets out to find a fitting hiding spot, choosing only a few Bible verses as clues leading to untold riches of gold, silver, cash . . . and one very unexpected―and very costly―item.Call Dawn: 208-987-0652 or email the library for more info.
- Adult Craft Night –Make “Magic Pillowcases”. Brighten up a corner with these quick and cute pillowcases. No class limit. Call or email to sign up and get the supply list. 208-686-1812 [email protected]
- Herbal Class: Heart Disease prevention and restoration Part 1: Tuesday, March 19, 3-5pm. Taught by Dr. Mark Meade and Swany Dittman. Class limit: 40. Call or email to sign up.
- Herbal Class: Heart Disease prevention and restoration Part 2: Tuesday, March 26, 3-5pm. Class limit 40. Call or email to sign up.
- Shoot and Share–(Photography) There will be no Shoot and Share in March. The group will meet again on 4/25/24.
Questions? Contact Dawn at 208-987-0652 or email [email protected]
Youth
The STEAM program resumes in March with Miss Jena.
PLEASE NOTE: The time for STEAM has changed. We will meet at 2:30 on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.
Wednesday, March 6 at 2:30pm –Come welcome Miss Jena and celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday by engineering your own “Whoville” town (or something else of your own design) using your imagination, creativity, cardboard boxes and other fun items!
Wednesday, March 20 at 2:30pm –
Build Leprechaun Gold Coin Launchers–see how far you can launch your treasure!
For More Info about any of these events, please contact the library 208-686-1812/[email protected]
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Does your vision make traditional print a challenge for reading? Consider the Talking Book Service: This audio library book service from the Idaho State Library is completely free to people who have trouble reading traditional printed material due to visible impairment or a physical disability which contributes to a print disability. Those who are blind or who have perceptual or reading disabilities are eligible. This includes autism, dyslexia, inability to hold a book due to difficulties with hands or arms, and other conditions which make using a traditional book difficult. TBS provides the machine and audio book and/or magazine titles (selected by the user), mailed directly to their residence. Returning the materials is as simple as turning over the mailing card and putting the cartridge in the mail. There is no cost to the user for mailing. Please come in or contact us at the library and we will help you sign up for this awesome service!
Downloadable Audio and E-Books
We offer downloadable audio and E-books for our patron’s use through the Libby app. For those who have been using the OverDrive app to download these offerings, please note that the OverDrive app will no longer be in service as of May 1, 2023. To have the same access, please download the Libby App. This app will provide the same service the OverDrive app provided.
We love volunteers! Pulling or shelving books, creating displays, and assisting with cataloging and mending projects, leading or assisting with youth or adult programs, creating craft kits, or doing handyman help are all ways you can help make your library a great place for all. Volunteering is an excellent way to use your unique skills and learn more about how a library works. It also allows you to find some great books! Drop by and fill out a volunteer form and visit with Jenny about the special ways you can contribute to our wonderful library.
Yes! We have WiFi. You may access internet from the parking lot or within the building. Login info is available from library staff. Or, you may use the library’s public access computers. Printer is available. Scanning is not currently available.