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Writer's Bloc

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Searching for a community of writers who share your love for the written word? Join us to meet other writers, hear from local authors, and share your writing in a workshop setting....

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Event Details:

Searching for a community of writers who share your love for the written word? Join us to meet other writers, hear from local authors, and share your writing in a workshop setting.

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.

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, August 19, 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.

ASL Conversation Club

Monday, August 19, 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.

Small Business Administration (SBA Open Office Hours

Tuesday, August 20, 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?

Coming Home: Women's Reentry Networking Lunch

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Find Support, Get Involved, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Orchard Park Program Room at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Age Group:
All Ages/Families, School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Collect, trade, battle, watch, and chat all things Pokémon! We'll be playing Pokémon TCG, plus anything else related to Pokémon. Bring your friends, family, rivals, and have fun! D...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, 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:

Collect, trade, battle, watch, and chat all things Pokémon! We'll be playing Pokémon TCG, plus anything else related to Pokémon. Bring your friends, family, rivals, and have fun! Don't have a deck?

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.

Exploration Lab

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Orchard Park Learning Lab at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Get Involved, Learn About It
Age Group:
School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Exploration Lab is a place where you can explore different arts, crafts, science, technology, and other creative topics at your own pace. There are themed explorations kits wit...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Learning Lab
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Get Involved, Learn About It
Event Details:

The Exploration Lab is a place where you can explore different arts, crafts, science, technology, and other creative topics at your own pace. There are themed explorations kits with simple instructions to help you get started.

Writer's Bloc

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Searching for a community of writers who share your love for the written word? Join us to meet other writers, hear from local authors, and share your writing in a workshop setting....

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Event Details:

Searching for a community of writers who share your love for the written word? Join us to meet other writers, hear from local authors, and share your writing in a workshop setting.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Cosplay Academy

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Learn About It
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Come learn the basics in hand and machine sewing! Every month we will be exploring a new skill in the world of sewing and needle craft. You'll learn how to work with buttons, zippe...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Learn About It
Event Details:

Come learn the basics in hand and machine sewing! Every month we will be exploring a new skill in the world of sewing and needle craft. You'll learn how to work with buttons, zippers, and the dreaded stretchy fabric.

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.

Writer's Bloc

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Searching for a community of writers who share your love for the written word? Join us to meet other writers, hear from local authors, and share your writing in a workshop setting....

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Event Details:

Searching for a community of writers who share your love for the written word? Join us to meet other writers, hear from local authors, and share your writing in a workshop setting.

CLOSED Labor Day

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

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Orchard Park Program Room at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Age Group:
All Ages/Families, School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Collect, trade, battle, watch, and chat all things Pokémon! We'll be playing Pokémon TCG, plus anything else related to Pokémon. Bring your friends, family, rivals, and have fun! D...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, 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:

Collect, trade, battle, watch, and chat all things Pokémon! We'll be playing Pokémon TCG, plus anything else related to Pokémon. Bring your friends, family, rivals, and have fun! Don't have a deck?

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.

Meridian Knights logo with chess piece

Meridian Knights Chess Club

Monday, September 9, 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.

ASL Conversation Club

Monday, September 9, 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.

Digitize Family History

Wednesday, September 11, 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 pro

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.

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

All Day
Silverstone1 at Silverstone
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: Silverstone
Room: Silverstone1
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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