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Mystery Book Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Orchard Park Conference Room at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Join a Club or Group, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Love reading mysteries? Looking for new book ideas? This group is for you! Mystery Book Club meets every third Thursday of the month.  Choose a mystery book that loosely fi

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Join a Club or Group, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Event Details:
Love reading mysteries? Looking for new book ideas? This group is for you! Mystery Book Club meets every third Thursday of the month.  Choose a mystery book that loosely fits the monthly theme below. Then join the discussion to tell the group...

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

Saturday, October 19, 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. Hosted by the Friends of the Meridian Library District, a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that supports the library. En...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Meridian Knights logo with chess piece

Meridian Knights Chess Club

Monday, October 21, 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. New students always ...

ASL Conversation Club

Monday, October 21, 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. ...

Enrichment Club

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Orchard Park Learning Lab at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Embark on a journey of joy and discovery! Dive into engaging learning experiences and lively social gatherings tailored for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabili

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group
Event Details:
Embark on a journey of joy and discovery! Dive into engaging learning experiences and lively social gatherings tailored for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each month, we promise a vibrant mix of exciting activities that...

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.

Memory Café

Thursday, October 24, 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.  To RSVP contact Karen Kouba &nb...

Needles, Hooks, and Books

Thursday, October 24, 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. No formal instruction will be provided but there will be many willing minds and h...
Meridian Knights logo with chess piece

Meridian Knights Chess Club

Monday, October 28, 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. New students always ...

Healing Centered Book Club

Monday, October 28, 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. The reading will be broken down over four months, with a group community service projec...

ASL Conversation Club

Monday, October 28, 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. ...

Needles, Hooks, and Books

Thursday, October 31, 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. No formal instruction will be provided but there will be many willing minds and h...
Meridian Knights logo with chess piece

Meridian Knights Chess Club

Monday, November 4, 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. New students always ...

ASL Conversation Club

Monday, November 4, 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, November 5, 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, November 5, 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    ...

Enrichment Club

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"Embark on a journey of joy and discovery! Dive into engaging learning experiences and lively social gatherings tailored for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabil

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group
Event Details:
"Embark on a journey of joy and discovery! Dive into engaging learning experiences and lively social gatherings tailored for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each month, we promise a vibrant mix of exciting activities tha...

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.

Needles, Hooks, and Books

Thursday, November 7, 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. No formal instruction will be provided but there will be many willing minds and h...

Snack Lab

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

Come to the Snack Lab and learn how to make some tasty snacks. These are good to take to school, on a road trip, walking around your neighborhood, or eating on a couch.  We'l

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:
Come to the Snack Lab and learn how to make some tasty snacks. These are good to take to school, on a road trip, walking around your neighborhood, or eating on a couch.  We'll have snack themes inspired by books, movies, pop culture, and taste ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

All Day
Lobby at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Get Involved, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Age Group:
All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Stock up on bargain books for our Seasonal All-Day Used Book Sales on Friday Dec 1st and Sat Dec 2nd! Open to the public. Hosted by the Friends of the Meridian Library District, a

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Get Involved, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Event Details:
Stock up on bargain books for our Seasonal All-Day Used Book Sales on Friday Dec 1st and Sat Dec 2nd! Open to the public. Hosted by the Friends of the Meridian Library District, a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that supports the library. Enjo...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Meridian Knights logo with chess piece

Meridian Knights Chess Club

Monday, November 11, 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. New students always ...

ASL Conversation Club

Monday, November 11, 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. ...

Extreme Book Nerd Book Club

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join other Book Nerds as we discuss what we've been reading for the Extreme Book Nerd challenge and give and get suggestions for those trickier categories.

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group
Event Details:
Join other Book Nerds as we discuss what we've been reading for the Extreme Book Nerd challenge and give and get suggestions for those trickier categories. ...

Digitize Family History

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you have old family photos that you want to preserve for future generations? Schedule an appointment with Meridian Library District staff at the Meridian History Center to

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Learn About It
Event Details:
Do you have old family photos that you want to preserve for future generations? Schedule an appointment with Meridian Library District staff at the Meridian History Center to digitize your old family photos with our large Epson Scanner or profes...

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.

Needles, Hooks, and Books

Thursday, November 14, 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. No formal instruction will be provided but there will be many willing minds and h...