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Teen Creators Collective

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:

From painting to writing, crafting to digital art, this program offers a platform for self-expression and collaboration. Join us for weekly sessions filled with inspiration, guidance, and the opportunity to showcase your unique talents.

Disclaimer(s)

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Networking Breakfast

7:30am - 9:00am
unBound
Open
Registration
Library Branch: unBound
Room: Flexible Open Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Find Support, Get Involved, Learn About It
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for a networking breakfast every 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at our unBound branch. Share insights, exchange ideas, and forge valuable connections in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Birds of Prey

10:00am - 11:00am
Silverstone
Library Branch: Silverstone
Room: Silverstone
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Attend an Event, Learn About It
Event Details:

Boise's very own World Center for Birds of Prey will be visiting the library with two of their avian ambassadors. Come meet these beautiful birds, learn about raptor biology, and conservation science! 

Teen AI Olympics

10:00am - 12:00pm
unBound
Open
Registration
Library Branch: unBound
Room: Flexible Open Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Learn About It
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a transformative experience that empowers young minds to harness the potential of AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), in creative, ethical, and innovative ways.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

STEAM Lab

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Learn About It
Event Details:

Join us for a special project every week! We will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Ideal for ages 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Adventure in the Outdoors: Hiking and Wildflowers

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Learn About It
Event Details:

Join Boise—based hiking guidebook author, Scott Marchant, for a
presentation and slideshow highlighting both outstanding
wildflower and view hikes from his five central Idaho guidebooks.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Adventure in the Outdoors: The Night Sky

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Silverstone
Library Branch: Silverstone
Room: Silverstone
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Attend an Event, Learn About It
Event Details:

Join Jonah Womack, an Idaho Park Ranger, to learn about the night sky.

Pajama Storytime

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Children's Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas and fuzzy slippers and join us for a fun story time with books and songs!

All ages are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

BSU Planetarium

10:00am - 12:00pm
Cherry Lane
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Pre-K (ages 0-5), School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Learn About It
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 77
Event Details:

Join us for an Out-Of-This-World time at the library. Boise State University's Astronomy Club as we learn about space, explore the Space Station, and view the sun. Registration is required for all participants. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Mad Hatter's Unbirthday Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Silverstone
Library Branch: Silverstone
Room: Silverstone
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity
Event Details:

A very merry unbirthday to you! Join in some absolutely amazing festivities to celebrate all of us! Enjoy Wonderland crafts, treats, songs, and prizes when you come to celebrate your unbirthday at the library. It'll be a mad good time!

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Meridian Library Bookmobile at Settlers Park

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity
Event Details:

Every Friday from June 7th-August 2nd 

Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Location: Settlers Park, Parking Lot Area

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Pokemon Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Silverstone
Library Branch: Silverstone
Room: Silverstone
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity
Event Details:

Attention trainers!

Do you have what it takes to become a Pokémon master?

Join us every Friday at 4:30 p.m. as we play the Pokémon TCG and do other fun activities.

Open to ages 6-18.

CNC Basics

2:00pm - 5:00pm
unBound
Open
Registration
Library Branch: unBound
Room: CNC Machine
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Learn About It
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Step into the world of precision woodworking and digital craftsmanship and explore the possibilities of creating intricate wood objects using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Meridian Library Bookmobile at Tully Park Summer Lunch Program

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity
Event Details:

Every Monday during the Summer Lunch Program (Starting June 3rd - July 29th, 2024) from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Brick Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:

Build something from your imagination! This is a casual free build program. We have the Legos and space; you have the fun!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

CNC Workshop

2:00pm - 5:00pm
unBound
Open
Registration
Library Branch: unBound
Room: CNC Machine
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Learn About It
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This workshop is for those who have taken one of our basics courses, or have had training on our CNC machine and have a design ready to mill on our machine! Hands-on activities will allow you to put your learning into practice.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Continuous Improvement Basics

4:00pm - 5:00pm
unBound
Open
Registration
Library Branch: unBound
Room: unBound Meet
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Get Involved, Learn About It
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Continuous Improvement is a skillset often found in Manufacturing and Tech - but it's a secret weapon that small businesses often don't know they need. 

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Meridian Library Bookmobile at Hero's Park

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity
Event Details:

Every Monday from June 3rd-July 29th 

Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: Hero's Park, Parking Lot Area

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Teen AI Olympics

10:00am - 12:00pm
unBound
Open
Registration
Library Branch: unBound
Room: Flexible Open Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Learn About It
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a transformative experience that empowers young minds to harness the potential of AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), in creative, ethical, and innovative ways.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Coming Home: Women's Reentry Networking Lunch

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Attend an Event, Find Support, Get Involved, Learn About It
Event Details:

Women returning from incarceration often have few, if any, resources to help them reintegrate into the community, establish homes, find employment, and to successfully reunite with their children.

Summer Movies at the Library

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Pre-K (ages 0-5), School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Attend an Event
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon at the movies! Family friendly movies and snacks showcased around our Summer Reading Theme - Adventure Awaits - will be featured at our Cherry Lane Branch on Tuesday afternoons. All ages welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

D&D is a fantasy role-playing game, allowing players to collaborate as storytellers. No experience necessary, though experienced players are welcome. Pre-generated characters and dice are available to borrow. Come and join the adventure!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Teenpreneur- Business Startup

6:00pm - 7:00pm
unBound
Library Branch: unBound
Room: Flexible Open Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Find Support, Get Involved, Learn About It
Event Details:

Are you a teen with big dreams and innovative ideas?

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

CLOSED Juneteenth

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Cherry Lane, Orchard Park, Silverstone, unBound, Community, Tiny Library, Digital