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Events Calendar
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Fit & Fall Proof
9:30am - 10:15am
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Move Your Body
Description
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Toddler and Preschool Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
Tiny Library
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Description
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Bring your 2-5 year olds for an engaging morning of stories, songs, dancing, and playing.
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Silly Song and Dance
9:30am - 10:00am
Tiny Library
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Move Your Body, Storytime,
Description
Come to dance, play, and sing to the beat with Miss Nicole. Suggested audience between the ages of 2--6.
We will meet in the South Meridian YMCA. This program is in partnership with the South Meridian YMCA....
Fit & Fall Proof
9:30am - 10:15am
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Move Your Body
Description
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Baby Storytime
9:30am - 10:30am
Tiny Library
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Description
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Storytime & Play: Toddlers, Twos
10:00am - 11:00am
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Storytime,
Description
Participate with your toddlers in interactive songs, rhymes and activities. Afterward, stay & play or connect from 10:30-11:00 AM.
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Storytime: Family
10:30am - 11:00am
Silverstone
Silverstone
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Move Your Body, Storytime,
Description
Join us for stories, songs, and activities that promote the five best practices for developing language and pre-reading skills: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
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Fit & Fall Proof
10:45am - 11:30am
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Move Your Body
Description
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Budding Artists
10:00am - 10:45am
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Storytime,
Description
Bring children of all ages to explore various artistic mediums, develop their artistic side and tap into their creative resources, emphasizing the process. Bring an old shirt or smock to protect your clothes!
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Storytime: Baby Sign
10:30am - 11:00am
Silverstone
Silverstone
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Learn to communicate with your baby through sign language and enjoy a fun storytime filled with tips and tricks for promoting the joy of reading in babyhood. Siblings welcome.
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Storytime & Play: Threes and Fours
10:00am - 10:30am
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Move Your Body, Storytime,
Description
Bring your 3-4-year-old "Curious Cubs" for dancing, singing, laughing and learning through stories and music while they build social and communication skills. Come early and stay afterward to enjoy some play-learning time!
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Movement: Silly Song and Dance
10:30am - 11:00am
Silverstone
Silverstone
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Move Your Body
Description
Jump into a high-energy music and movement program! All ages welcome.
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Storytime & Play: Preschool
10:00am - 11:00am
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Storytime,
Description
Help prepare your child (ages 4-6) for Kindergarten through storytime. We build foundations for pre-reading and math skills while also building confidence and independence....
Bilingual Storytime: Spanish/English
10:30am - 11:15am
Silverstone
Silverstone
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Join us for stories, songs and fun activities in Spanish and English.
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Fit & Fall Proof
10:45am - 11:30am
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Move Your Body
Description
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Storytime & Movement: Wondertime
10:30am - 11:15am
Silverstone
Silverstone
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Move Your Body, Storytime,
Description
Bring your kids (3-5 years old) in for stories, puppets, music and movement. All ages welcome.
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CANCELLED Tales to Tails with Kalli
10:00am - 11:00am
Cherry Lane
Children's Library
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Find Support, Read, Write, Talk,
Description
Practice your read-aloud skills with our certified Therapy Dog, Kalli! Therapy dogs provide a low-stress and comfortable reading environment for kids, which helps improve reading fluency and comprehension.
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Storytime & Play: Babies
11:30am - 12:30pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Bring your baby and dance to songs, listen to books and explore new concepts during an engaging playtime. Afterward, stay & play or connect from 12-12:30 PM. Siblings welcome.
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Qigong
11:30am - 12:30pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Move Your Body
Description
Join us while you learn and practice Qigong, an exercise that utilizes slow, fluid movements and breathing techniques. All fitness levels are welcome!
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Storytime & Play: Toddlers, Onesies
11:30am - 12:30pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Bring your kids (ages 1-2) and dance to songs, listen to books and explore new concepts during an engaging playtime. Afterward, stay & play or connect from 12-12:30 PM. Siblings welcome.
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Bilingual Storytime: Spanish/English Families
11:30am - 12:00pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Bring the whole family to explore Hispanic culture through a fun-filled morning with games, crafts, stories and food. All ages welcome.
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Author in the Lobby: Mark Asher
11:00am - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Lobby
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults,
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
Description
Local author Mark Asher will be selling and signing books in the lobby. ...
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Family Yoga
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6), Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Move Your Body,
Description
Join us for fun and gentle yoga suitable for all ages and abilities! Spots are available on a first come, first served basis. We will have mats, but feel free to bring your own instead.
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Free Health Coaching
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cherry Lane
Study Room A
Age Group: All Ages/Families, School Age (grades K-6), Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Learn About It, Move Your Body,
Description
Interested in getting your new healthy lifestyle in order? Meet with Carrie for a personalized health coaching opportunity. Get started on your new healthy lifestyle!
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Home School Family Chess Club
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6), Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens (grades 7-12),
Program Type: Join a Club or Group
Description
Want to learn the basics of chess? You can play for fun or learn how to participate in tournament chess as part of Meridian's prize-winning chess team.
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Homeschool Family Chess Club Advanced
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6), Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens (grades 7-12),
Program Type: Join a Club or Group
Description
Join this smaller session of our popular Homeschool Chess Club for advanced students. Play for fun or learn how to participate in tournament chess as part of Meridian's prize-winning chess team.
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Tales to Tails with Nolan
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Silverstone
Silverstone
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5), School Age (grades K-6), Tweens (Grades 4-6),
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Read, Write, Talk,
Description
Practice your read-aloud skills with our certified Therapy Dog, Nolan! Therapy dogs provide a low-stress and comfortable reading environment for kids, which helps improve reading fluency and comprehension.
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Needles Hooks and Books
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cherry Lane
Magazine Area
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity,
Description
Drop in and bring a project and knit or crochet with new and old friends no matter what your skill level.
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Family Self Defense
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: All Ages/Families, School Age (grades K-6), Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens (grades 7-12), Adults,
Program Type: Do an Activity, Move Your Body,
Description
All ages welcome, first come first served. Join us for an fun hour of learning self-defense through the style of Qin Na/Naban.
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Free Health Coaching
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cherry Lane
Study Room A
Age Group: All Ages/Families, School Age (grades K-6), Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Learn About It, Move Your Body,
Description
Interested in getting your new healthy lifestyle in order? Meet with Carrie for a personalized health coaching opportunity. Get started on your new healthy lifestyle!
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Homeschool LABrary
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Silverstone
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Age Group: School Age (grades K-6), Tweens (Grades 4-6),
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity,
Description
Each program features different STEM activities for kids and tweens. Check out the calendar online for each week's theme....
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Music Adventures with Paige Moore: Family Program
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Move Your Body
Description
Join Paige Moore for fun, hands-on music and movement programs for kids 0-12 years old.
Dec. 19th: Nutcracker
Jan. 16th: Carnival of the Animals
Feb. 20th: The Firebird
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Sew Fun!
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens (grades 7-12), Adults,
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description
Join us for Sewing 101! In December you'll learn the basics of using a sewing machine and finishing a project. In January you'll make a pillowcase and in February, you'll make a tote bag for books or shopping....
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Free Health Coaching
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Study Room A
Age Group: All Ages/Families, School Age (grades K-6), Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Find Support, Learn About It, Move Your Body,
Description
Interested in getting your new healthy lifestyle in order? Meet with Carrie for a personalized health coaching opportunity. Get started on your new healthy lifestyle!
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Family Tai Chi Chih
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6), Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Move Your Body,
Description
Learn Qigong, a mindful, moving meditation that is composed of soft, repetitive movements which strengthens and calms the body and creates mental alertness. You'll increase flexibility, de-stress and feel energized....
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Afterschool Teen Space
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Do an Activity
Description
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Afterschool Teen Space
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Do an Activity
Description
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The in-beTween
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Tween Space
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-6)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity,
Description
Hang out with us after school! During the in-beTween we transform the Children's Conference Room into a safe, comfortable space for kids ages 9-12....
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Afterschool Teen Space
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Do an Activity
Description
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Afterschool Teen Space
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Do an Activity
Description
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The in-beTween
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Tween Space
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-6)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity,
Description
Hang out with us after school! During the in-beTween we transform the Children's Conference Room into a safe, comfortable space for kids ages 9-12....
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Afterschool Teen Space
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Do an Activity
Description
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Afterschool Teen Space
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Do an Activity
Description
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The in-beTween
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Tween Space
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-6)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity,
Description
Hang out with us after school! During the in-beTween we transform the Children's Conference Room into a safe, comfortable space for kids ages 9-12....
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Afterschool Teen Space
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Do an Activity
Description
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Afterschool Teen Space
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Do an Activity
Description
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The in-beTween
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Tween Space
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-6)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity,
Description
Hang out with us after school! During the in-beTween we transform the Children's Conference Room into a safe, comfortable space for kids ages 9-12....
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Depression and Bipolar Support Group
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Description
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance's weekly support group. All are welcome.
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Afterschool Teen Space
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Do an Activity
Description
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Afterschool Teen Space
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Do an Activity
Description
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The in-beTween
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Tween Space
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-6)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity,
Description
Hang out with us after school! During the in-beTween we transform the Children's Conference Room into a safe, comfortable space for kids ages 9-12....
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Free Health Coaching
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Study Room A
Age Group: All Ages/Families, School Age (grades K-6), Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Find Support, Learn About It, Move Your Body,
Description
Interested in getting your new healthy lifestyle in order? Meet with Carrie for a personalized health coaching opportunity. Get started on your new healthy lifestyle!
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Family Belly Dancing
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6), Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Move Your Body,
Description
Bring the whole family to learn a new dancing style! All ages are welcome and spots are available on a first come, first served basis.
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LEGO Brick Club
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5), School Age (grades K-6),
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group,
Description
Calling all LEGO lovers! Come join your friends at Brick Club. We will break out our huge collection of bricks and get creative. Leave your LEGO bricks at home, but bring your imagination. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
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LEGO Brick Club: Silverstone
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Silverstone
Silverstone
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6), Tweens (Grades 4-6),
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group,
Description
Calling all LEGO lovers! Come join your friends at Brick Club. We will break out our huge collection of bricks and get creative. Leave your LEGO bricks at home, but bring your imagination. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Queer-Straight Alliance
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Do an Activity, Find Support, Get Involved, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It,
Description
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Extreme Book Nerd Discussion Group
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cherry Lane
Magazine Area
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Join a Club or Group, Read, Write, Talk,
Description
Calling all Extreme Book Nerds! Recently read a great book you want to share? Need a good book for one of your categories? Join us for discussion to see what others are reading and share what you’ve learned. Light refreshments will be served. ...
Teen Volunteer Orientation
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Get Involved
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description
Looking to make a difference in your community while learning new skills?...
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Presenting Diane Raptosh!
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Find Support, Join a Club or Group, Read, Write, Talk,
Description
Writing FLASH! with Diane Raptosh...
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"The Joy of Painting" Paint Along: Teen Edition
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Silverstone
Silverstone
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Learn About It,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
Bob Ross insisted that anyone can paint, and we agree! If you're a teen, join us for a paint-along with the master of happy trees himself and create your own masterpiece. All supplies are included, just bring your creativity!
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How to Survive Today's Food Jungle
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Attend an Event, Learn About It,
Description
Did you know food has changed more in the last 50 years than it has in the last 10,000? Come and learn how to survive today's food jungle where knowing how to choose the highest quality foods is key to caring for your health.
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Book Club: Mystery
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Join a Club or Group, Read, Write, Talk,
Description
In this book club, you get to pick your own book title as long as it fits our theme!
Dec 19: Holiday Mayhem
Jan 16: Gadgets and Gizmos
Feb 20: Romance, Money and Mystery.
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English Conversation Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Read, Write, Talk,
Description
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Book Club: Forever Young
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Outreach
Age Group: Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Join a Club or Group, Read, Write, Talk,
Description
Who says young adult books are for teens only?
Read fun young adult books with other adults who enjoy this vast genre.
January's pick is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas....
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ASL Practice Group
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cherry Lane
Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Join a Club or Group,
Description
Come practice signing, build confidence, and achieve fluency by conversing in American Sign Language while you connect with others who share your love for this beautiful language. All skill levels are welcome.
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Storytime: Pajamas
7:00pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Put on your pajamas and fuzzy slippers and head to the library for a lively, fun-filled evening of stories, songs and adventures!
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Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Get Involved
Description
The Meridian Library Board meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., in the large conference room at the District's main facility at 1326 W. Cherry Lane unless otherwise specified.
Board meetings are open to the public.
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