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Snack Lab

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teens (ages 12-18)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teens (ages 12-18)
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. 

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.

Watercolor Workshop: India Sunset Gradient

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Orchard Park
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Learn About It
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Watercolor Workshop, a program designed for older adults and seniors (50+).

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
All Ages/Families, School Age (ages 6-11), Teens (ages 12-18)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, School Age (ages 6-11), Teens (ages 12-18)
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.

EQUUS Workforce Solutions

1:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Marketplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Find Support, Learn About It
Event Details:

EWS-Idaho connects people with training programs and jobs to help them succeed at any stage in life. Resources are available to job seekers from all backgrounds, regardless of past work history or educational attainment.

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.

Theatre Arts Class

2:30pm–3:30pm
School Age (ages 6-11), Teens (ages 12-18)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teens (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Get Involved, Learn About It, Move Your Body
Event Details:

This hands-on class will explore a different aspect of the performing arts each week, including the backstage fun! Perfect for kids and teens 6+ who are proficient readers.

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.

  • 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.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Summer Movies at the Library

4:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages/Families, School Age (ages 6-11)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Attend an Event
Event Details:

Join us at the Orchard Park Library for summer movies! Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, we’ll show fun, family-friendly movies based on children's books.

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.

Tales to Tails

10:00am–11:00am
Pre-K (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-11)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Build Your Skills
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog! Children can sharpen their reading skills in a stress-free zone, boosted by the support of their furry, canine pals. Plan to arrive a few minutes early if you need to choose a book to read.

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

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park 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.

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.

Mystery Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Orchard Park
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. 

July 17, 2025 Board of Trustee Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room

STEAM Lab

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Learning Lab
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
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.

Friends of the Meridian Library Used Book Sale

10:00am–3:00pm
All Ages/Families
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

The Great Puzzle Swap

10:30am–12:30pm
All Ages/Families, Adults, Seniors
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Learning Lab
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity
Event Details:

Is there a closet in your house with a stack of pristine puzzles that are collecting dust? Do you wish you could do a new puzzle, but don’t want to spend the money? Well, do we have the program for 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.

Adult Craft Club: Paint Your Own Puzzle

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Orchard Park
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Do an Activity, Get Involved
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dive into the world of creativity with Adult Crafts at the library. Join fellow adults in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to explore various crafting projects. It's a chance to take a break, socialize, and craft something 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.

Women's Peer Support Group

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Attend an Event, Find Support, Get Involved, Learn About It
Event Details:

We are a DBSA Pacific Northwest Chapter support group, an independent affiliate of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.

Baby Time

10:00am–10:30am
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
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 lap songs, fingerplays, and beginning stories with your little one. Stay for a little while after the program to get to know other caregivers, build community, and have conversations!

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

12:30pm–1:00pm
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Melissa for a fun storytime where we read, dance, sing, and prepare for Kindergarten. Also, stay for thirty minutes of play. Ideal for ages 2-5. 

 

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
School Age (ages 6-11), Teens (ages 12-18)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teens (ages 12-18)
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 the Meridian Knights prize-winning chess team. This program is geared towards all levels K-12. New students are always welcome.

Silly Song & Dance

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Move Your Body, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Event Details:

Time to get your wiggle on with Mrs. Melissa 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.

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.

Writing Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens (ages 12-18), Adults, Seniors
Orchard Park
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (ages 12-18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Learn About It
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join authors Merri Halma and Cat Wright for a hands-on Writing Workshop designed for writers who have a project in mind.

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.

Brick Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-11)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:

Build something from your imagination! This is a casual free build program. We have the LEGOS; 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.

Watercolor Workshop: India Sunset Gradient

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Orchard Park
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Learn About It
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Watercolor Workshop, a program designed for older adults and seniors (50+).

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 & Art

10:30am–11:30am
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
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, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Event Details:

Our storytime is designed to encourage a love for reading and learning. Each session will feature books to help develop early literacy skills.

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
Adults
Orchard Park
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.

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.