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Idaho Department of Labor Office Hours

10:00am - 1:00pm
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! Walk-in Services: Search our job listings using IdahoWorks, learn...

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. ...

Meridian Knights Chess Club

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Orchard Park
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 ...

Idaho Department of Labor Office Hours

1:30pm - 4:00pm
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! Walk-in Services: Search our job listings using IdahoWorks, learn...

ASL Conversation Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cherry Lane
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. ...

Nintendo 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:
Embark on a Nintendo adventure at Meridian Silverstone Library! Join us every Wednesday at 4:30pm for a gaming extravaganza featuring Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Mario Party. Rotate through these iconic games each week, challenge your skills, ...

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. Let your imag...

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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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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, 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. This is a hybrid meeting. Email Irene at ibenvenuti@mld.org to rec...

Teen Adventurer's Guild: Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Join a Club or Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

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. Scott will share hikes in the Salmon River Mountains near Mc...

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: 100
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.

Idaho Department of Labor Office Hours

10:00am - 1:00pm
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! Walk-in Services: Search our job listings using IdahoWorks, learn...

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. ...

LARP in the Library

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:
Join us for our LARP in the Library adventure. LARP is Live Action Roleplay, where participants will be instructed on how to channel their medieval ancestor in glorious duels.  Under the careful eye of trained instructors, you will use foam swo...

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.

Meridian Knights Chess Club

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Orchard Park
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 ...

Idaho Department of Labor Office Hours

1:30pm - 4:00pm
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! Walk-in Services: Search our job listings using IdahoWorks, learn...

ASL Conversation Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
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. ...

Pokémon Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Orchard Park
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? The library has basic decks and training sheets to b...

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.

CLOSED Juneteenth

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

Teen Adventurer's Guild: Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Join a Club or Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

Snack Lab

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Orchard Park
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.

Adventure in the Outdoors Series (BACKPACKING 101)

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:
BACKPACKING 101-If you new to Idaho or maybe just never have backpacked or, want to pick up some new tips come check out this seminar. You don't have to go on the Bataan Death March the first trip. The first time just hike in 1-2 miles. That way you'...

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.

Adventure in the Outdoors: Meridian Parks

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Get Involved, Learn About It
Event Details:
Discover the hidden gems nestled within the City of Meridian at this library event. From Heroes Park to Discovery Park, we will discuss some of the special features and attractions that are available to you. Embark on a journey to unearth the unique ...

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.