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Silly Song & Dance

10:30am - 11:00am
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Move Your Body, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Event Details:
Time to get your wiggle on as we sing, dance, and laugh to fun songs and stories. We will move our bodies and use our voices to discover rhythms, pitch, dynamics, volume, and tempo. Join us for a storytime focused on music, singing, and dancing! Idea...

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.

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.

Kindergarten All-Stars

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Orchard Park
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Sign up for a session of Kindergarten readiness classes! Bring your 4- to 5-year-old to learn classroom skills, make friends, and become a real Kindergarten All-Star. This class will be every Wednesday afternoon for 6 weeks (April 3, 10, 17, 24 &...

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.

Exploration Lab

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Orchard Park
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. Staff will be on hand ...

Singing & Stepping Storytellers

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Move Your Body, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Event Details:
Every song is a story and we will bring the story to life by singing, dancing, and acting it out. We’ll explore emotions, voices, and ways to move our bodies as our unique storytelling instrument. Join us for a class focused on telling stories throug...

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.

Brain Architecture Game

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Build Your Skills
Event Details:
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join the Idaho Children's Trust Fund and Idaho Network of Children's Advocacy Centers for the Brain Architecture Game. Registration is through the Idaho Network of Children's Advocacy Centers. ...

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Orchard Park
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 for preschool storytime with books and songs and more! This will be followed by a stay and play with our big blue blocks.   Storytime is geared toward ages 2 to 5, but all 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.

STEAM Lab

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Learning Lab
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:
Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of science? Our weekly science experiments are designed to pique the curiosity of young minds and encourage them to learn through fun and interactive activities. ...

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.

Dinosaur Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Marketplace
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Pre-K (ages 0-5), School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Storytime
Event Details:
Stomp on down to the Library for a roaring storytime. We’ll have dinosaur stories, songs, and a paleontologist visit! Wear your fanciest or most ferocious attire.   This event will be the open storytime only, please register separately ...

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.

Dinosaur Tea Party

10:00am - 12:00pm
Orchard Park
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Pre-K (ages 0-5), School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Stomp on down to the Library for the fiercest tea party ever! We’ll have dinosaur stories, songs, and a paleontologist visit. Wear your fanciest or most ferocious attire.   This event will be an hour long open storytime followed by a te...

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.

Baby Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Orchard Park
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 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. Stay for a little while after the program to get to know other careg...

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 ...

Silly Song & Dance

10:30am - 11:00am
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Move Your Body, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Event Details:
Time to get your wiggle on as we sing, dance, and laugh to fun songs and stories. We will move our bodies and use our voices to discover rhythms, pitch, dynamics, volume, and tempo. Join us for a storytime focused on music, singing, and dancing! Idea...

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

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: 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.

Storytime and Art

10:30am - 11:30am
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Storytime
Event Details:
Our storytime is designed to encourage a love for reading and learning. Each session will feature a couple of books. After the story, children will have the opportunity to create a craft project related to the story they just heard. This hands-on act...

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.

Kindergarten All-Stars

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Orchard Park
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Sign up for a session of Kindergarten readiness classes! Bring your 4- to 5-year-old to learn classroom skills, make friends, and become a real Kindergarten All-Star. This class will be every Wednesday afternoon for 6 weeks (April 3, 10, 17, 24 &...

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.

Enrichment Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Conference Room
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.

Exploration Lab

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Orchard Park
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. Staff will be on hand ...

Singing & Stepping Storytellers

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Move Your Body, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Event Details:
Every song is a story and we will bring the story to life by singing, dancing, and acting it out. We’ll explore emotions, voices, and ways to move our bodies as our unique storytelling instrument. Join us for a class focused on telling stories throug...

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.

Memory Café

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Orchard Park
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...

Robot Zoo

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:
Our robot zoo is open! This is a casual exploration program where you can explore STEM activities like robots at your own pace. Learn how the machines work using coding, motion, controls, and challenges.  ...

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Orchard Park
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 for preschool storytime with books and songs and more! This will be followed by a stay and play with our big blue blocks.   Storytime is geared toward ages 2 to 5, but all 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.

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

10:00am - 3:00pm
Orchard Park
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.