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Baby Time

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Silverstone at Silverstone
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for lap bounces, baby sign language, and beginning books for your baby! Ideal for ages 0-2.

Library Branch: Silverstone
Room: Silverstone
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for lap bounces, baby sign language, and beginning books for your baby! Ideal for ages 0-2.

Memory Café

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Orchard Park Program Room at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Find Support, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Memory Cafe is a FREE program for people with Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia, and their care partner. Join us as we socialize and learn together in a safe ...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Find Support, Learn About It
Event Details:

The Memory Cafe is a FREE program for people with Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia, and their care partner. Join us as we socialize and learn together in a safe and relaxing atmosphere. 

Needles, Hooks, and Books

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come together to knit, crochet, or work on any kind of handwork project. Bring your current work in progress to work on while we socialize and learn from each other. No formal i...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:

Come together to knit, crochet, or work on any kind of handwork project. Bring your current work in progress to work on while we socialize and learn from each other.

Teen Adventurer's Guild: Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Join a Club or Group
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Calling all teen adventurers! Whether you are new to Dungeons and Dragons or an experienced warrior join us for this fantasy role-playing game. No experience needed. Character shee...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Join a Club or Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Calling all teen adventurers! Whether you are new to Dungeons and Dragons or an experienced warrior join us for this fantasy role-playing game. No experience needed. Character sheets, dice, and rules explanations provided.

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.

Game Club: Video, Board, Card

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Orchard Park Learning Lab at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12)
Event Details:

We have video games, board games, card games, and more. Come hang out with some friends, dive into your favorite games, and learn how to play new games as well!

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:

We have video games, board games, card games, and more. Come hang out with some friends, dive into your favorite games, and learn how to play new games as well!

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.

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages/Families, Pre-K (ages 0-5)
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!

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.

Preschool Storytime

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Orchard Park Program Room at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Join Ms. Natalie every Friday for preschool storytime with books and songs and more! This will be followed by a stay and play with our big blue blocks.   Storyti...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Natalie every Friday for preschool storytime with books and songs and more!

This will be followed by a stay and play with our big blue blocks.

 

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.

Idaho Department of Labor logo

Idaho Department of Labor Office Hours

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Find Support
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Idaho Department of Labor has more locations to serve Idahoans in your area on a consistent weekly schedule. Find us on our website or come see us in person at Cherry Lane...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Find Support
Event Details:

The Idaho Department of Labor has more locations to serve Idahoans in your area on a consistent weekly schedule. Find us on our website or come see us in person at Cherry Lane!

Pokemon Club

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Silverstone at Silverstone
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Do an Activity
Age Group:
School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
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...

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.

All-Day Used Book Sale: Friends of the Meridian Library

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Orchard Park Marketplace at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Get Involved, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Age Group:
All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Stock up on new books and support your local library! Friends members earn two free books at each sale. Open to the public. Hosted by the Friends of the Meridian Library District, ...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Marketplace
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Get Involved, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Event Details:

Stock up on new books and support your local library! Friends members earn two free books at each sale. Open to the public.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

Fit and Fall Proof

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Move Your Body
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Senior citizens, join us for a free exercise program to increase your strength and balance. Remain active in your lifestyle while reducing your risk of falling. Please note the ...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Move Your Body
Event Details:

Senior citizens, join us for a free exercise program to increase your strength and balance. Remain active in your lifestyle while reducing your risk of falling.

Please note the following:

Disclaimer(s)

  • Exercise classes are a physical practice that requires strength, flexibility, and balance. Please consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new fitness programs. If you have any injuries, health conditions, or other physical limitations, it is important to inform your instructor before participating in an exercise class.
  • The information provided on this website or in any of our exercise classes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professionals with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
  • Exercise, like any physical activity, involves risks and individual results may vary.

Baby Time

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Orchard Park Program Room at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

This program happens every Monday and is ideal for ages 6-24 months, although younger and older siblings are welcome! Join Ms. Natalie for lap songs, fingerplays, and beginning sto...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Event Details:

This program happens every Monday and is ideal for ages 6-24 months, although younger and older siblings are welcome! Join Ms. Natalie for lap songs, fingerplays, and beginning stories with your little one.

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.

Storytime and Art

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Silverstone at Silverstone
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime followed by a craft project! Ideal for ages 2-5.

Library Branch: Silverstone
Room: Silverstone
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime followed by a craft project! Ideal for ages 2-5.

Fit and Fall Proof

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Move Your Body
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Senior citizens, join us for a free exercise program to increase your strength and balance. Remain active in your lifestyle while reducing your risk of falling. Please note the ...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Move Your Body
Event Details:

Senior citizens, join us for a free exercise program to increase your strength and balance. Remain active in your lifestyle while reducing your risk of falling.

Please note the following:

Disclaimer(s)

  • Exercise classes are a physical practice that requires strength, flexibility, and balance. Please consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new fitness programs. If you have any injuries, health conditions, or other physical limitations, it is important to inform your instructor before participating in an exercise class.
  • The information provided on this website or in any of our exercise classes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professionals with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
  • Exercise, like any physical activity, involves risks and individual results may vary.
Meridian Knights logo with chess piece

Meridian Knights Chess Club

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Orchard Park Conference Room at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Age Group:
School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Want to learn the basics of chess? You can play for fun or learn how to participate in tournament chess as part of Meridian Knights prize-winning ches...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Event Details:

Want to learn the basics of chess? You can play for fun or learn how to participate in tournament chess as part of Meridian Knights prize-winning chess team. Geared towards all levels K-12.

Idaho Department of Labor Office Hours

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Find Support
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Idaho Department of Labor has more locations to serve Idahoans in your area on a consistent weekly schedule. Find us on our website or come see us in person at Cherry Lane...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Find Support
Event Details:

The Idaho Department of Labor has more locations to serve Idahoans in your area on a consistent weekly schedule. Find us on our website or come see us in person at Cherry Lane!

Healing Centered Book Club

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Find Support, Get Involved, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Through a group discussion of The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World by Jamil Zaki, explore how to build empathy and strengthen community. The reading will ...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Find Support, Get Involved, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Event Details:

Through a group discussion of The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World by Jamil Zaki, explore how to build empathy and strengthen community.

ASL Conversation Club

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12), Adults
Event Details:

Connect with others who share your love for this beautiful language. Here you can practice signing, build confidence, and achieve fluency by conversing in American Sign Language. A...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Event Details:

Connect with others who share your love for this beautiful language. Here you can practice signing, build confidence, and achieve fluency by conversing in American Sign Language. All skill levels are welcome.

Ada County Election Day: Polling Place

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 8:00am - 8:00pm
Orchard Park Program Room at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Get Involved
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

For information about Election Day, visit: https://www.mld.org/vote   

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Get Involved
Event Details:

For information about Election Day, visit: https://www.mld.org/vote 

 

Ada County Election Day: Polling Place

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 8:00am - 8:00pm
Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Get Involved
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

For information about Election Day, visit: https://www.mld.org/vote   

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Get Involved
Event Details:

For information about Election Day, visit: https://www.mld.org/vote 

 

Small Business Administration (SBA Open Office Hours

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
unBound Meet at unBound
Program Type:
Find Support, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you a small business owner seeking personalized guidance, support, and valuable insights to propel your business to new heights? Don't miss this opportunity to access expert ad...

Library Branch: unBound
Room: unBound Meet
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Find Support, Learn About It
Event Details:

Are you a small business owner seeking personalized guidance, support, and valuable insights to propel your business to new heights?

Storytime and Art

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Silverstone at Silverstone
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime focused on the incredible outside world around us. Followed by a hands-on activity where we can explore, learn, and appreciate nature. 

Library Branch: Silverstone
Room: Silverstone
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime focused on the incredible outside world around us. Followed by a hands-on activity where we can explore, learn, and appreciate nature. 

Lawyers in the Library

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Find Support, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In partnership with Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program, get free general legal advice and council on topics including family law, landlord/tenant issues, and other civil issues. Ap...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Find Support, Learn About It
Event Details:

In partnership with Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program, get free general legal advice and council on topics including family law, landlord/tenant issues, and other civil issues.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group
Age Group:
Adults
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 a...

Open
Required
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
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.