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

10:00am - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
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 May 3rd and Sat May 4th ! 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.

Adult Craft Club: Pressed Flower Bookmark

11:00am - 12:00pm
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Do an Activity, Get Involved
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.

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.

Networking Breakfast

7:30am - 9:00am
unBound
Open
Registration
Library Branch: unBound
Room: Flexible Open Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Find Support, Get Involved, Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Join us for a networking breakfast every 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at our unBound branch. Share insights, exchange ideas, and forge valuable connections in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

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.

Orchard Park Branch First Birthday Celebration: Make a Mini Library

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Find Support, Get Involved, Learn About It
Event Details:

Orchard Park is turning one and it's time to celebrate! Activities for adults and teens include crafting a mini library, coffee, tea, & cookies. We hope you'll join us with your friends and neighbors. 

 

 

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.

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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Trauma Informed Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
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 Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown, explore how to identify emotions and build connections.

Ada County Election Day: Polling Place

8:00am - 8:00pm
Orchard Park
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

8:00am - 8:00pm
Cherry Lane
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 

 

Coming Home: Women's Reentry Networking Lunch

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Magazine Area
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.

Teenpreneur- Business Startup

6:00pm - 7:00pm
unBound
Open
Registration
Library Branch: unBound
Room: Flexible Open Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Get Involved, Learn About It
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Are you a teen with big dreams and innovative ideas?

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

10:00am - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Do an Activity, Get Involved
Event Details:

Help save lives by donating blood.

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.

Memoir Book Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Get Involved, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Event Details:

Join our Memoir Book Club at the library, where each month brings a new theme and a diverse selection of memoirs.

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.

CLOSED Memorial Day

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

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.

Gold Rush Networking

10:00am - 11:30am
unBound
Library Branch: unBound
Room: Flexible Open Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Find Support, Get Involved, Join a Club or Group
Event Details:

Our mission: 

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.

Seed & Plant Exchange

10:00am - 12:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Get Involved, Learn About It
Event Details:

Gardening season has hit Meridian! Do you have too many seeds, or want to give houseplants a try? Join us for trading seeds, houseplants, and cuttings and getting to know other gardening addicts.

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.

Adult Craft Club: Rock Painting

11:00am - 12:00pm
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Do an Activity, Get Involved
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.

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.

Adventure in the Outdoors: Hiking and Wildflowers

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:

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.

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.

SEO Basics for Small Business Owners

6:00pm - 7:30pm
unBound
Open
Registration
Library Branch: unBound
Room: Flexible Open Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Find Support, Get Involved, Learn About It
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Everyone says you need to optimize your website with SEO practices, but it can be confusing and overwhelming.  In this session, you'll learn the fundamental principles of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and how to apply them to your web

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.

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.