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This event is in the "Teens (grades 7-12)" group.

MASH: Meridian After School Hangout

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Do an Activity, Find Support
Event Details:
Students in grades 6th up to 12th are invited to join library staff after school to eat a snack, use Wi-Fi on your device, play games and socialize with friends.  Important: When the COVID-19 community risk level in A...

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.

This event is in the "Teens (grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
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
Event Details:
Join us for a special Writer's Bloc workshop series with local author, Rebecca Evans. What must you untangle to become whole? Trauma writing (poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction) – whether personal, cultural, or collective – can be more th...
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Roaming Readers Walking Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Get Involved, Join a Club or Group, Move Your Body
Event Details:
Meet us in front of the library at 10:30 AM every 1st and 3rd Thursday; bring appropriate footwear, a water bottle, and anything else you may want or need for a 45-minute walk. We'll explore the nearby neighborhoods and discuss our latest and favorit...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Needles, Hooks, and Books

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
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. No formal instruction will be provided but there will be many willing minds and h...
This event is in the "Teens (grades 7-12)" group.

MASH: Meridian After School Hangout

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Do an Activity, Find Support
Event Details:
Students in grades 6th up to 12th are invited to join library staff after school to eat a snack, use Wi-Fi on your device, play games and socialize with friends.  Important: When the COVID-19 community risk level in A...

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.

This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "School Age (grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Community
Library Branch: Community
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Pre-K (ages 0-5), School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Learn About It
Event Details:
Help us kick off Summer Reading with an outdoor celebration! Stop by more than 30 activity booths, learn about community resources, and grab dinner from a food truck. We are excited to join "All Together Now" (this year's summer reading theme...

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K (ages 0-5)" group.

Marvelous Meridian Playdate at Tiny

10:00am - 12:00pm
Tiny Library
Library Branch: Tiny Library
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Do an Activity, Move Your Body, Read, Write, Talk
Event Details:
Join us for a fun time with early literacy and play! Explore activity stations for ages 0-5.  You can drop by any time between 10 a.m. and noon. No need to sign up.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Social Saturdays: Puzzles

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Magazine Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Get Involved, Join a Club or Group
Event Details:
Join us for a social hour of crafts, board games, puzzles, movies, coloring, trivia and more! ...
This event is in the "School Age (grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (grades 7-12)" group.

Meridian Knights Chess Club

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
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 ...
This event is in the "School Age (grades K-6)" group.

Brick Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Do an Activity
Event Details:
Build something from your imagination or try the theme! This is a casual free build program. We have the Legos and space; you have the fun!   When the COVID-19 community risk level in Ada County is High as defined by the CDC...

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.

This event is in the "Teens (grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Writer's Bloc: Writing Prompts

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
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
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. We have a weekly rotation of topics each month: Week 1: Guid...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

CHAIR BARRE: A beginners movement class

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cherry Lane
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Do an Activity, Move Your Body
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Come learn simple combinations that include modern barre techniques, chair stretches, and fun dance steps. You will leave feeling happy and relaxed! This is a 90-minute basic movement class that focuses on stretch and strengthening. A ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Needles, Hooks, and Books

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
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. No formal instruction will be provided but there will be many willing minds and h...
This event is in the "School Age (grades K-6)" group.

LABrary

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:
Join us for a special project every week! We will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Ideal for ages 6-12.   ...

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.

This event is in the "Teens (grades 7-12)" group.

Teen Chopped

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:
Learn how to make a tasty, quick, easy dish to eat. We'll be using ingredients you might already have at home or that you might not have dreamed of using, to make a dish that will wow the taste buds, and learning basic kitchen skills that will be inv...

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Backpacking 101

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Learn About It
Event Details:
Are you looking for the best backpacking spots to try this summer? Join us to learn about great spots in Idaho and how to prepare for backpacking from Tom Claycomb, Outdoor Writer and adventurer! ...
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Visit from the Mobile Planetarium

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Orchard Park
Online
Registration
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Learning Lab
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Learn About It
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us as we host Boise State's Astronomers in Training and their mobile planetarium! They will be screening a planetarium show about the Perserverance rover- how it was built and its' journey to Mars! Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to par...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Social Saturdays: Card Games

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Magazine Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Get Involved, Join a Club or Group
Event Details:
Join us for a social hour of crafts, board games, puzzles, movies, coloring, trivia and more! ...
This event is in the "School Age (grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (grades 7-12)" group.

Meridian Knights Chess Club

12:00pm - 2:00pm
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, 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 ...
This event is in the "School Age (grades K-6)" group.

Brick Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Do an Activity
Event Details:
Build something from your imagination or try the theme! 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Murder Mystery - Masquerade Ball

6:30pm - 9:00pm
Cherry Lane
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Solve the mystery of the Bloodwood Masquerade Murder. Become one of two dozen characters living in this isolated town full of scandal, blackmail, and deceit.  Mysterious invitations to a masquerade are found in your mailbox, with no name o...
This event is in the "Pre-K (ages 0-5)" group.

Early Coders

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Learn About It, Storytime
Event Details:
Early coding concepts and reading skills go hand in hand. This program will be a five week series about a pre-coding topic (looping, algorithms, etc) and children will explore a book, songs, and robots all in tandem with 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.

This event is in the "Teens (grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Extreme Book Nerd Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
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. ...
This event is in the "Teens (grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Writer's Bloc: Peer Workshop

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
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
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. We have a weekly rotation of topics each month: Week 1: Guid...