American Girl of the Month Club

Since the late 1980s, young readers have been entertained, educated and enchanted by the popular American Girl historical book series and accompanying dolls. For millennial women of a certain age, the brand’s core dolls (and their incredibly spendy accessories) became a major talking point recently thanks to the release this year of several adult-sized costumes in the recognizable outfits of characters Kirsten, Molly, Kit and Samantha. While this monthly series at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library is geared toward kids ages 6 to 12, it’s a perfect time to introduce the next gen to the nostalgic and beloved franchise portraying pivotal moments of American history. November’s program is themed around Caroline Abbott, a character living with her family in a log cabin in upper New York State during the War of 1812. She was first launched in 2012.

American Girl of the Month Club • Thu, Nov. 21 from 1-2 pm and 4-5 pm (held every third Thursday) • Free • Coeur d’Alene Public Library • 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene • cdalibrary.org