Did you know that 62 million people do not use the internet, but that 80% of jobs are now posted online instead of newspapers? The EveryoneOn Campaign hopes to get everyone access to the internet.
Yesterday saw the start of Connect2Compete's EveryoneOn Campaign, a nation-wide public service campaign to promote the importance of digital literacy skills. From the website, you can find classes in your area, get tips on applying for jobs online, and find wifi access! Join the Meridian Library as we seek to get Everyone Online. Don't forget--we have free wifi at all three locations as well as computer access at the Meridian Library @ Cherry Lane and the Meridian Library @ Silverstone!
Did you know that March 3rd-9th is "Read an Ebook Week"? Here at the Meridian Library District, we offer several options for you to get your hands on free ebooks. If you haven't ever checked out an ebook before, we're more than happy to help out, and we even offer some classes to get you started. Our next ereader help class is offered March 8th at 10 a.m. at the Meridian Library @ Cherry Ln.
Did you know that all three Meridian Library locations now offer a variety of video games for you to check out? Stop by and browse our selection of games for Nintendo DS, Wii, Playstation 3, and Xbox 360. You can also browse and place holds on these video games in the online catalog by searching the gaming console. For example, if you want games for the Wii, try typing "Nintendo Wii" into the search box at the top left of this window. Click the [Search] button under the drop-down menu that reads "Enterprise Catalog".
This week is Idaho Family Reading Week and if you come to any one of the Meridian Library locations, you can ask to receive up to a $5 waiver in overdue fines just for visiting the library!
Each location also has other activities, books, and more for you to check out to help get your child reading. We're still making single-serve chocolate cakes here at the Bookmobile (until we run out) so stop by when you get the chance!
November 13th-19th is Idaho Family Reading Week, and to celebrate this important occasion, your Bookmobile is offering a number of exciting programs.
3 Little Pigs Storytime
Join us for a storytime that includes three variations of this family classic.
-Tues., Nov. 13th @ 6:00 p.m., Ponderosa Elementary
-Wed., Nov. 14th @ 4:30 p.m., Prospect Elementary
-Sat., Nov. 15th @ 11:00 a.m., Seasons Park
Read a Recipe
Come by after school to make a microwave chocolate cake on the Bookmobile!
Visit any of your Meridian Library locations for gaming and fun this Saturday, November 3rd!
The Meridian Library @ Cherry Lane will have video gaming from 1-4 p.m. plus pizza! Please sign-up in advance by calling 888-4451 or stopping by the teen office and talking to Nick.
The Meridian Bookmobile will have Wii gaming at all of our stops. For more information about stops and times, check our schedule.
We're kicking off the fall season on the Bookmobile with several great Halloween activities. Between now and next Wednesday, you can check in up to once a day on Facebook and once a day at any Bookmobile location. The five people who check in the most by October 31st will win a book! We're giving away The Dollhouse Murders, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and Coraline.
At all our stops on Halloween we'll be handing out candy for trick-or-treaters and providing some fun craft activities for anyone who would like to participate.
