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Academic and Tutoring Survey

July 17, 2022 By Cascade Library Staff

Hello, Cascade!

We have finally found contractors that will do the drywall, paint and flooring. They have begun work and should be finishing by mid August, which means we will be stocking the shelves right after that. We are hoping to open by the beginning or middle of September.

Now that we finally have a glimpse of our opening date, there is a grant geared towards students’ academic growth that we would like to apply for. It has a deadline of July 22nd and a program start date of September. In order to apply for this grant we would need to know what the community needs academically. We would need a survey from the community that would give us an idea of what is needed, how many children, in what age group and a schedule that would work for everyone. This survey would allow us to formulate an Academic and Tutoring Program that is built for the Cascade Community.

Sample Library Academic Program Schedule (will be based on the survey)

	Library hrs.	Academic Program	Tutor Program
Mon	10am-5pm	Math 10am-11pm: 5-7 yrs 11pm-12pm: 7-9yrs 1pm-2pm: 10-13yrs	Math 3:30pm-5pm
Tue	10am-5pm	English and History etc.	English etc.
Wed	10am-5pm	Science etc.	Science etc.
Thu	10am-5pm	Math etc.	Math etc.
Fri	10am-5pm	English etc.	English etc.
Sat	10am-2pm	Science etc.	Science etc.

Academic Survey

Please provide the following information:

1. Age of student(s): (Example – 7yrs, 11yrs and 13yrs)

2. Subject(s): (Example – Math and English)

3. Days and times: (Example – Mon-Wed 3:30pm-5pm, Fri 12pm-3pm, Sat 10am-12pm)

You can drop off the information in the Cascade Library book drop-off box or send an email to [email protected] from now until July 21st. We know that this is a short notice, but it is the best we could do given the timeline of the library building construction. If we do not get enough responses, we would need to wait for the next grant, which has an application deadline of November 22nd and a program start date of January 2023.

Please spread the word.

July Regular Board Meeting

July 16, 2022 By Cascade Library Staff

The Library special board meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 4:00pm at the Cascade Public Library or via Zoom. A copy of the Agenda can be found here. Those wishing to attend the meeting via Zoom can use this link to access the meeting.

LIBRARY CLOSURE UPDATED

March 3, 2022 By Cascade Library Staff

The Cascade Public Library will be closed ~~through April 18~~ while restoration work is being done to dry our books and repair our building which suffered heavy smoke and water damage from a fire that burned down the building near ours.

The Cascade Public Library does not have an updated reopen date. Continued work to repair our building is being done, paint and carpet are next on the list. Once the repairs have been completed the library staff will begin putting the library back in working order.

Despite the closure, online services are still available for you to check out e-books through “Libby.” If you need assistance, please call 208-382-4757 or email [email protected]

You can also still access the library’s free Wi-Fi by parking near the “Recycled Book” next door to the library. (Password: library1)

The library board is working with the City of Cascade to try to establish temporary space in town to provide services such as, public computers, photo copying, book returns, and assistance in using online book check-out. We thank you for your patience while we try to make this happen. Watch this space for updates.

Questions and Answers:

Where can I return my books?

Please return your library books to Cascade City Hall 105 South Main ST. M – F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

When will the bookstore next to the library open?

The Friends of the Cascade Library operates the “Recycled Book.” It has reopened!!!

What about the Library staff?

The library is currently without a director, but the job will be posted soon. In the meantime, part-time staff are working remotely and the City is utilizing some staff to assist with the workload at City Hall while the library is closed.

Will there be a Summer Reading Program?

Yes! Thanks to our collaboration again this year with Horizon’s Lifestyle and Education Team, the Library will be offering a Summer Reading Program. Stay tuned in the weeks ahead for information and how to enroll your young readers.

How can I help the Library during this time?

The best way to help the library is to donate to The Friends of the Cascade Library at PO Box 10 Cascade, ID 83611. Any amount is sincerely appreciated and will help immensely as we restore the library. Although we hope that insurance will cover all the costs to repair the building, we anticipate there will be gaps and support from the community will be needed.

If you have further questions or need assistance, please call 208-382-4757 or email [email protected] As staff are working part-time, please note that it may take 24 hours for a response.

June 30th Special Board Meeting (see revised agenda)

June 27, 2022 By Cascade Library Staff

The Library special board meeting will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 1:00pm at the Cascade Public Library Conference Room or via Zoom. A copy of the Agenda can be found here Revised Special Agenda June 30 . Those wishing to attend the meeting via Zoom can use this link to access the meeting.

We have a new Library Director!

June 20, 2022 By Cascade Library Staff

Maria Guest is our new Library Director. She comes to us from the Cascade School District, West Ada School District and retail industry. Maria moved to Cascade 2 years ago to live the small town life with her husband and two daughters. She studied at San Francisco State University to achieve a B.A. in English, a certificate in Human Resource Management and later obtained her Idaho Certification for K-8 Elementary Teaching. She enjoys teaching, reading, fishing, camping and playing scrabble. Maria is very excited to be a part of the Library family and is working diligently to get all of the contractors in line to finish the Library building so that it could be open before the summer ends.

June Regular Board Meeting

June 20, 2022 By Cascade Library Staff

The Library regular board meeting will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 4:00 at the Cascade Public Library Conference Room or via Zoom. A copy of the Agenda can be found here Library Agenda June 21, 2022. Those wishing to attend the meeting via Zoom can use this link to access the meeting.

Academic and Tutoring Survey

July Regular Board Meeting

LIBRARY CLOSURE UPDATED

June 30th Special Board Meeting (see revised agenda)

We have a new Library Director!

June Regular Board Meeting

Recycled Book Store

Have fun with math and science

Help The Library