Events Calendar

Time	Sun (1/7)	Mon (1/8)	Tue (1/9)	Wed (1/10)	Thu (1/11)	Fri (1/12)	Sat (1/13)
9am						Storytime: Babies 9:30am - 10:15am Silverstone Silverstone1 Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description Baby & Me focuses on developing your baby's pre-literacy, fine motor, and social skills through stories, movement, and play. Older siblings are welcome. ...
10am	Bookmobile stop at Ten Mile Christian Church 10:00am - 11:45am Bookmobile stop at Ten Mile Christian Church 10:00am - 11:45am Jan 7, 2018 Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Description We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...	Storytime: Toddlers, Time for Twos 10:00am - 10:30am Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description This storytime features interactive songs, rhymes, and activities designed for toddlers and their grown ups to participate in together. Families can stay after the program for some shared play time. Recommended for ages 2-3yrs. ... Silly Song & Dance 10:30am - 11:00am Silverstone Silverstone Description Join Ms. Nicole for a high energy music and movement program. All ages welcome. ...	Budding Artists 10:00am - 11:00am Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane Description Children of all ages explore various artistic mediums, develop their artistic side, and tap their creative resources, all while enjoying a positive and safe learning environment with other children of varying ages and abilities.... Storytime: All Ages 10:30am - 11:00am Silverstone Silverstone Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description Join Ms. Nicole for stories, songs, and activities that promote the 5 best practices- talking, singing, reading, writing & playing- to develop language and pre-reading skills. ...	Cocoa and Cards 10:00am - 11:00am Cherry Lane Magazine Area Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Description Come in and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or coffee while playing a variety of fun card games! ... Storytime: 3-4 years, Curious Cubs 10:00am - 10:30am Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description Three- and four-year-old Curious Cubs develop social and communication skills as they enjoy dancing, singing, laughing, and learning with great stories and music in a group of their peers. ... Silly Song & Dance 10:30am - 11:00am Silverstone Silverstone Description Join Ms. Nicole for a high energy music and movement program. All ages welcome. ...	Adobe Muse: Building a Website without Code 10:00am - 11:30am Registration Required Adobe Muse: Building a Website without Code 10:00am - 11:30am Jan 11, 2018 unBound Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Storytime: Preschool, Story and Craft 10:30am - 11:00am Silverstone Silverstone Description Practice your listening and fine motor skills and get a little creative with Ms. Azzia. ...	Storytime: Preschool, Wondertime! 10:30am - 11:30am Silverstone Silverstone Description Join Mr. Travis and Chester the Chimpanzee for a weekly program of stories, puppets, pre-math and STEM skills, music and movement. All ages welcome though program designed for preschoolers ages 3-5. ... Tales to Tails with Cody 10:30am - 11:30am Cherry Lane Children's Library Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description Practice your read-aloud skills with our sweet certified Therapy Dog, Cody! Therapy dogs provide a low stress and comfortable reading environment for kids to help improve reading fluency and comprehension. ... Bookmobile stop at Ten Mile Christian Church Preschool 10:30am - 11:30am Bookmobile stop at Ten Mile Christian Church Preschool 10:30am - 11:30am Jan 12, 2018 Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Description We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...	Spanish Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description This is a group for anyone who would like to practice their Spanish speaking skills. All levels welcome! ... Service Saturday 10:00am - 12:00pm Registration Required Cherry Lane Magazine Area Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Get Involved Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description Are you in middle school or looking to complete less than 4 hours of community service for school? Work hard as a volunteer for Service Saturday every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Meridian Library at Cherry Lane. Spo... Authors in the Lobby: Keaton Gregory 10:00am - 5:00pm Cherry Lane Lobby Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description Join Baxter on an adventure to Montana! Through the eyes of Baxter and his friends, children will learn the importance of accepting one another despite their differences. Author, Keaton Gregory, will be selling and signing books.... Book Club: Mighty Girls 10:30am - 11:30am Registration Required Silverstone Silverstone Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Description A book club for Mighty Girls around ages 11-14 who want to read books featuring strong female characters. Why are mighty girls books important?... Self Defense for Kids 5 to 13 by Idaho Krav Maga 10:30am - 11:30am Self Defense for Kids 5 to 13 by Idaho Krav Maga 10:30am - 11:30am Jan 13, 2018 Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Description Idaho Krav Maga will be here to teach kids aged 5 to 13 about strategies for protecting themselves. A signed waiver is required to participate. Parent signatures required for those under 18....
11am		Storytime: Babies, Baby Bugs 11:30am - 12:30pm Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description Bring your baby to dance to songs, listen to books, and explore new concepts during an engaging playtime. Please stay from 12-12:30 after the storytime to play and make connects with other guardians. ...	Storytime: Toddlers, Onesies 11:30am - 12:30pm Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description Bring your 1-2 year olds to listen to books, dance to songs, and explore new concepts during an engaging playtime. Please stay from 12-12:30pm after the storytime to play and make connects with other guardians. ... Bookmobile stop at Chaparral Elementary 11:30am - 12:15pm Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Description We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...	Let's Play 11:30am - 12:30pm Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description Come play! Explore your child's natural curiosity through hands-on stations, music and movement, technology, and interactive books. Recommended for 2-8 year olds. ...	Bookmobile Stop at Compass Charter School - Tech Ln 11:30am - 12:30pm Bookmobile Stop at Compass Charter School - Tech Ln 11:30am - 12:30pm Jan 11, 2018 Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,	Spanish/English Storytime with Laura Chico 11:30am - 12:30pm Spanish/English Storytime with Laura Chico 11:30am - 12:30pm Jan 12, 2018 Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description Bring the whole family to explore Hispanic culture through a fun-filled eveing with games, crafts, stories, and food. All ages welcome to join us. ...	CNC 101 11:00am - 1:00pm unBound Flexible Open Space Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Description Learn the basics of operating our CNC machine and the software for designing engraved objects. Participants will create an engraved nameplate out of wood. ...
12pm						Bookmobile stop at Compass Charter School - Cherry Lane 12:00pm - 1:30pm Bookmobile stop at Compass Charter School - Cherry Lane 12:00pm - 1:30pm Jan 12, 2018 Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Description We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...	Sing Along with Don Ritchey 12:30pm - 1:00pm Cherry Lane Children's Library Description Fun for the whole family! Don Ritchey will bring his guitar and sing family favorites that you can sing along to. ...
1pm					Needles, Hooks, and Books 1:00pm - 2:30pm Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Description Drop in and bring a project and knit or crochet with new and old friends no matter what your skill level. ...	Tales to Tails with Nolan 1:00pm - 2:00pm Silverstone Silverstone1 Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Description Tales to Tails encourages early literacy and reading confidence by having children read to trained therapy dogs in the library. All of our dogs are friendly and eager to hear your favorite stories. See staff for schedule or to sign up. ...	Tales to Tails with Blaze 1:00pm - 2:00pm Silverstone Silverstone Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description Tales to Tails encourages early literacy and reading confidence by having children read to trained therapy dogs in the library. Blaze is friendly and eager to hear your favorite stories. ...
2pm	Teen Sunday Movie Matinee 2:00pm - 4:00pm Cherry Lane Teen Space Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Description Teens 13-18 years, are invited to join us in the teen space each Sunday for a movie matinee!...				Storytime: Preschool, Storytime Stay & Play 2:30pm - 3:00pm Storytime: Preschool, Storytime Stay & Play 2:30pm - 3:00pm Jan 11, 2018 Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description With a focus on preparing 4-6 year olds for Kindergarten, this storytime will help children develop foundations for pre-reading and math skills while building confidence and independence. ...	Homeschool LABrary 2:00pm - 3:00pm Silverstone Silverstone Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Description Calling all scientists, artists, examiners, question-askers, and firgure-outters! Join us each week for fantastic art projects, silly science experiments, and fun with friends. All ages welcome. ...	Volunteer Orientation: Library Organizers 2:00pm - 3:30pm Registration Required Volunteer Orientation: Library Organizers 2:00pm - 3:30pm Jan 13, 2018 Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Get Involved Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Description Do you love books? Have you always wanted to get involved with your local library? Learn the basics of library books & materials as a library organizer! This is perfect if you'd like to work closely with books.... Family Crafternoons 2:00pm - 4:00pm Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Description Cutting, gluing, designing, and creating! We have craft supplies , and YOU have the imagination! Drop in and craft - the whole family is welcome. ... Battle Royale 2:00pm - 5:00pm unBound Flexible Open Space Description Come to the Meridian Library for our Competitive Fighting Game Battle Royale! ...
3pm	Bookmobile Stop at Kohl's 3:00pm - 4:00pm Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Description We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...	Bookmobile stop at Barbara Morgan STEM Academy 3:30pm - 4:30pm Bookmobile stop at Barbara Morgan STEM Academy 3:30pm - 4:30pm Jan 8, 2018 Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Description We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ... Tween Craft 3:30pm - 5:30pm Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Description Calling all crafters ages 9-12! Join us on Monday afternoons in the in-beTween to craft and create! ...	Tween Minecraft 3:30pm - 5:30pm Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Description Join us for Minecraft in the in-beTween! ... Bookmobile Stop at Hunter Elementary 3:45pm - 4:45pm Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Description We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...	Bookmobile Stop at Prospect Elementary 3:45pm - 4:45pm Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Description We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...	Cosplay Workshop 3:00pm - 4:30pm Cherry Lane Teen Space Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Description /-->/ /-->/ ... Bookmobile Stop at Willow Creek Elementary 3:45pm - 4:30pm Bookmobile Stop at Willow Creek Elementary 3:45pm - 4:30pm Jan 11, 2018 Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Description We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...	Science Lab 3:30pm - 5:30pm Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Description Are you between the ages of 8 -12? Do you like science? Do you want to create something cool with your hands? Come to the Science Lab to explore STEM concepts through hands-on activities. Try something new each month! ...
4pm		LABrary 4:30pm - 5:30pm Silverstone Silverstone Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Description Mondays are for making at the LABrary. The first Monday of the month is Minecraft Monday! The rest of the month is devoted making using our wide range of LABrary items including robots, engineering kits, coding resources, and more! ...	LEGO Club: Silverstone 4:30pm - 5:30pm Silverstone Silverstone Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Description Come build your own creations in a fun group environment, LEGOs are provided. Children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult. ... Lego Club: Cherry Lane 4:30pm - 5:30pm Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane Description Unleash your Master Builder and create wonderous creations. Weekly themes help spark kids imagination. Learn social skills, hand-eye coordination, and creative outlets. Recommended for 4 to 12 year olds. ...	Coding Cadets 4:30pm - 5:30pm Silverstone Silverstone Description Join us at the Silverstone Library each week as we explore our world through code. Cadets in this program will get first-hand experience coding projects and games utilizing a variety of different languages and platforms. ...	Tales to Tails with Zoe 4:00pm - 5:00pm Silverstone Silverstone Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description Tales to Tails encourages early literacy and reading confidence by having children read to trained therapy dogs in the library. Zoe is a friendly giant and eager to hear your favorite stories. ... Mighty Girl Coders (Ages 13-18) 4:30pm - 6:00pm unBound Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Description Calling all coders between the ages of 13-18! We need your help. Meridian Codes will be a community website that will highlight computer science opportunities and projects in the Meridian area.... Budding Wordsmiths 4:30pm - 5:30pm Silverstone Silverstone1 Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Description Are you an aspiring young writer? Do you often daydream about fantasy lands or have conversations in your head with imaginary people? If so, our group of writers welcomes you!... Cancelled: Tales to Tails with Frodo 4:30pm - 5:30pm Cherry Lane Children's Library Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description Practice your read-aloud skills with our sweet certified Therapy Dog, Frodo! Therapy dogs provide a low stress and comfortable reading environment for kids to help improve reading fluency and comprehension. ...	Bookmobile Stop at Paramount Elementary 4:00pm - 5:00pm Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Description We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ... Pokemon 4:00pm - 5:30pm Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Description Battle, trade, collect, compete. We will be learning new skills, building strategic decks, and having endless fun. Feel free to join us! ...
5pm		Teen Advisory Council 5:00pm - 6:30pm Cherry Lane Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12) Program Type: Get Involved Description The Teen Advisory Council, a group of 8-10 teens, will meet on 2nd Mondays in the small conference room. New applications will be available Summer of 2018. ... Bookmobile stop at Meridian Park Apartments 5:15pm - 6:15pm Bookmobile stop at Meridian Park Apartments 5:15pm - 6:15pm Jan 8, 2018 Outreach Outreach Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Description We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...	Intro to 3D Design 5:00pm - 6:00pm unBound Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Bookmobile Stop at Foothills Apartments 5:15pm - 6:15pm Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors, Description We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...
6pm		Family-Friendly Trivia Night at Grimaldi's 6:00pm - 7:30pm Family-Friendly Trivia Night at Grimaldi's 6:00pm - 7:30pm Jan 8, 2018 Outreach Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Description Join Meridian Library District every other Monday at Grimaldi's Pizzeria, in the Village, beginning November 6 from 6:00-7:30 pm for family-friendly trivia with prizes and dinner specials.... Craft Corner 6:00pm - 7:30pm Registration Required Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Adults Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Enjoy the calming escape of crafting with a different project every month. Crafters of all skills welcome. All materials provided. This month we are making organic hand scrub. Excellent exfoliator for dry, wintery hands! ... All About Taxes for Families Going Through Divorce 6:30pm - 7:30pm All About Taxes for Families Going Through Divorce 6:30pm - 7:30pm Jan 8, 2018 Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Description Learn the special tax considerations necessary if you are going through a divorce or separtation. ...	Food for Thought Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Outreach Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description Join us for some stirring conversation about delicious books! We will be discussing food-related books at the Boise Co-Op. Bring your taste buds and your thinking cap. ... Books at the Movies! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Adults Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description ...	Adult Board Game Night 6:00pm - 9:00pm Outreach Outreach Age Group: Adults Description Meet up at Yogurtz Grill in Meridian to eat frozen yogurt and play classic and modern board games such as Clue, King of Tokyo, Risk, Settlers of Catan, Exploding Kittens, and more. Come with a group of friends or meet some new ones!... Writer's Bloc: The Workshop 6:00pm - 7:30pm Registration Required Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Registration Required Description You have the opportunity to get your writing workshopped by other patrons in the group. (No more than 10 pages double spaced.) No requirements on the type of writing or style, but guidelines will be followed on the workshop itself.... Little League Board Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane	FAFSA HELP 6:30pm - 8:00pm Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Description /-->/ /-->/ ...
7pm			Storytime: All ages, Pajama Storytime 7:00pm - 7:30pm Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Program Type: Read, Write, Talk Description Put on your pajamas and fuzzy slippers and head to the library for a lively, fun-filled evening of stories, songs, and adventures! ...

9am

Storytime: Babies

9:30am - 10:15am

Silverstone

Silverstone1

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

Baby & Me focuses on developing your baby's pre-literacy, fine motor, and social skills through stories, movement, and play. Older siblings are welcome. ...

10am

Bookmobile stop at Ten Mile Christian Church

10:00am - 11:45am

Bookmobile stop at Ten Mile Christian Church

10:00am - 11:45am
Jan 7, 2018

Outreach

Bookmobile

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Description

We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...

Storytime: Toddlers, Time for Twos

10:00am - 10:30am

Cherry Lane

Children's Conference Room

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

This storytime features interactive songs, rhymes, and activities designed for toddlers and their grown ups to participate in together. Families can stay after the program for some shared play time. Recommended for ages 2-3yrs. ...

Silly Song & Dance

10:30am - 11:00am

Silverstone

Silverstone

Description

Join Ms. Nicole for a high energy music and movement program. All ages welcome. ...

Budding Artists

10:00am - 11:00am

Cherry Lane

Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane

Description

Children of all ages explore various artistic mediums, develop their artistic side, and tap their creative resources, all while enjoying a positive and safe learning environment with other children of varying ages and abilities....

Storytime: All Ages

10:30am - 11:00am

Silverstone

Silverstone

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

Join Ms. Nicole for stories, songs, and activities that promote the 5 best practices- talking, singing, reading, writing & playing- to develop language and pre-reading skills. ...

Cocoa and Cards

10:00am - 11:00am

Cherry Lane

Magazine Area

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Description

Come in and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or coffee while playing a variety of fun card games! ...

Storytime: 3-4 years, Curious Cubs

10:00am - 10:30am

Cherry Lane

Children's Conference Room

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

Three- and four-year-old Curious Cubs develop social and communication skills as they enjoy dancing, singing, laughing, and learning with great stories and music in a group of their peers. ...

Silly Song & Dance

10:30am - 11:00am

Silverstone

Silverstone

Description

Join Ms. Nicole for a high energy music and movement program. All ages welcome. ...

Adobe Muse: Building a Website without Code

10:00am - 11:30am

Registration Required

Adobe Muse: Building a Website without Code

10:00am - 11:30am
Jan 11, 2018

unBound

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Storytime: Preschool, Story and Craft

10:30am - 11:00am

Silverstone

Silverstone

Description

Practice your listening and fine motor skills and get a little creative with Ms. Azzia. ...

Storytime: Preschool, Wondertime!

10:30am - 11:30am

Silverstone

Silverstone

Description

Join Mr. Travis and Chester the Chimpanzee for a weekly program of stories, puppets, pre-math and STEM skills, music and movement. All ages welcome though program designed for preschoolers ages 3-5. ...

Tales to Tails with Cody

10:30am - 11:30am

Cherry Lane

Children's Library

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

Practice your read-aloud skills with our sweet certified Therapy Dog, Cody! Therapy dogs provide a low stress and comfortable reading environment for kids to help improve reading fluency and comprehension. ...

Bookmobile stop at Ten Mile Christian Church Preschool

10:30am - 11:30am

Bookmobile stop at Ten Mile Christian Church Preschool

10:30am - 11:30am
Jan 12, 2018

Outreach

Bookmobile

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Description

We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...

Spanish Club

10:00am - 12:00pm

Cherry Lane

Children's Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

This is a group for anyone who would like to practice their Spanish speaking skills. All levels welcome! ...

Service Saturday

10:00am - 12:00pm

Registration Required

Cherry Lane

Magazine Area

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Program Type: Get Involved

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Description

Are you in middle school or looking to complete less than 4 hours of community service for school? Work hard as a volunteer for Service Saturday every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Meridian Library at Cherry Lane. Spo...

Authors in the Lobby: Keaton Gregory

10:00am - 5:00pm

Cherry Lane

Lobby

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

Join Baxter on an adventure to Montana! Through the eyes of Baxter and his friends, children will learn the importance of accepting one another despite their differences. Author, Keaton Gregory, will be selling and signing books....

Book Club: Mighty Girls

10:30am - 11:30am

Registration Required

Silverstone

Silverstone

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Description

A book club for Mighty Girls around ages 11-14 who want to read books featuring strong female characters. Why are mighty girls books important?...

Self Defense for Kids 5 to 13 by Idaho Krav Maga

10:30am - 11:30am

Self Defense for Kids 5 to 13 by Idaho Krav Maga

10:30am - 11:30am
Jan 13, 2018

Cherry Lane

Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults,

Description

Idaho Krav Maga will be here to teach kids aged 5 to 13 about strategies for protecting themselves. A signed waiver is required to participate. Parent signatures required for those under 18....

11am

Storytime: Babies, Baby Bugs

11:30am - 12:30pm

Cherry Lane

Children's Conference Room

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

Bring your baby to dance to songs, listen to books, and explore new concepts during an engaging playtime. Please stay from 12-12:30 after the storytime to play and make connects with other guardians. ...

Storytime: Toddlers, Onesies

11:30am - 12:30pm

Cherry Lane

Children's Conference Room

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

Bring your 1-2 year olds to listen to books, dance to songs, and explore new concepts during an engaging playtime. Please stay from 12-12:30pm after the storytime to play and make connects with other guardians. ...

Bookmobile stop at Chaparral Elementary

11:30am - 12:15pm

Outreach

Bookmobile

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Description

We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...

Let's Play

11:30am - 12:30pm

Cherry Lane

Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

Come play! Explore your child's natural curiosity through hands-on stations, music and movement, technology, and interactive books. Recommended for 2-8 year olds. ...

Bookmobile Stop at Compass Charter School - Tech Ln

11:30am - 12:30pm

Bookmobile Stop at Compass Charter School - Tech Ln

11:30am - 12:30pm
Jan 11, 2018

Outreach

Bookmobile

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Spanish/English Storytime with Laura Chico

11:30am - 12:30pm

Spanish/English Storytime with Laura Chico

11:30am - 12:30pm
Jan 12, 2018

Cherry Lane

Children's Conference Room

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

Bring the whole family to explore Hispanic culture through a fun-filled eveing with games, crafts, stories, and food. All ages welcome to join us. ...

CNC 101

11:00am - 1:00pm

unBound

Flexible Open Space

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Description

Learn the basics of operating our CNC machine and the software for designing engraved objects. Participants will create an engraved nameplate out of wood. ...

12pm

Bookmobile stop at Compass Charter School - Cherry Lane

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Bookmobile stop at Compass Charter School - Cherry Lane

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Jan 12, 2018

Outreach

Bookmobile

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Description

We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...

Sing Along with Don Ritchey

12:30pm - 1:00pm

Cherry Lane

Children's Library

Description

Fun for the whole family! Don Ritchey will bring his guitar and sing family favorites that you can sing along to. ...

1pm

Needles, Hooks, and Books

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Cherry Lane

Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane

Age Group: Adults, Seniors,

Description

Drop in and bring a project and knit or crochet with new and old friends no matter what your skill level. ...

Tales to Tails with Nolan

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Silverstone

Silverstone1

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Description

Tales to Tails encourages early literacy and reading confidence by having children read to trained therapy dogs in the library. All of our dogs are friendly and eager to hear your favorite stories. See staff for schedule or to sign up. ...

Tales to Tails with Blaze

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Silverstone

Silverstone

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

Tales to Tails encourages early literacy and reading confidence by having children read to trained therapy dogs in the library. Blaze is friendly and eager to hear your favorite stories. ...

2pm

Teen Sunday Movie Matinee

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Cherry Lane

Teen Space

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Description

Teens 13-18 years, are invited to join us in the teen space each Sunday for a movie matinee!...

Storytime: Preschool, Storytime Stay & Play

2:30pm - 3:00pm

Storytime: Preschool, Storytime Stay & Play

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Jan 11, 2018

Cherry Lane

Children's Conference Room

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

With a focus on preparing 4-6 year olds for Kindergarten, this storytime will help children develop foundations for pre-reading and math skills while building confidence and independence. ...

Homeschool LABrary

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Silverstone

Silverstone

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Description

Calling all scientists, artists, examiners, question-askers, and firgure-outters! Join us each week for fantastic art projects, silly science experiments, and fun with friends. All ages welcome. ...

Volunteer Orientation: Library Organizers

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Registration Required

Volunteer Orientation: Library Organizers

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Jan 13, 2018

Cherry Lane

Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Program Type: Get Involved

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Description

Do you love books? Have you always wanted to get involved with your local library? Learn the basics of library books & materials as a library organizer! This is perfect if you'd like to work closely with books....

Family Crafternoons

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Cherry Lane

Children's Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Description

Cutting, gluing, designing, and creating! We have craft supplies , and YOU have the imagination! Drop in and craft - the whole family is welcome. ...

Battle Royale

2:00pm - 5:00pm

unBound

Flexible Open Space

Description

Come to the Meridian Library for our Competitive Fighting Game Battle Royale! ...

3pm

Bookmobile Stop at Kohl's

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Outreach

Bookmobile

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Description

We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...

Bookmobile stop at Barbara Morgan STEM Academy

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Bookmobile stop at Barbara Morgan STEM Academy

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jan 8, 2018

Outreach

Bookmobile

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Description

We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...

Tween Craft

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Cherry Lane

Children's Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Description

Calling all crafters ages 9-12! Join us on Monday afternoons in the in-beTween to craft and create! ...

Tween Minecraft

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Cherry Lane

Children's Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Description

Join us for Minecraft in the in-beTween! ...

Bookmobile Stop at Hunter Elementary

3:45pm - 4:45pm

Outreach

Bookmobile

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Description

We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...

Bookmobile Stop at Prospect Elementary

3:45pm - 4:45pm

Outreach

Bookmobile

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Description

We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...

Cosplay Workshop

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Cherry Lane

Teen Space

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Description

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Bookmobile Stop at Willow Creek Elementary

3:45pm - 4:30pm

Bookmobile Stop at Willow Creek Elementary

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Jan 11, 2018

Outreach

Bookmobile

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Description

We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...

Science Lab

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Cherry Lane

Children's Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Description

Are you between the ages of 8 -12? Do you like science? Do you want to create something cool with your hands? Come to the Science Lab to explore STEM concepts through hands-on activities. Try something new each month! ...

4pm

LABrary

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Silverstone

Silverstone

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Description

Mondays are for making at the LABrary. The first Monday of the month is Minecraft Monday! The rest of the month is devoted making using our wide range of LABrary items including robots, engineering kits, coding resources, and more! ...

LEGO Club: Silverstone

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Silverstone

Silverstone

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Description

Come build your own creations in a fun group environment, LEGOs are provided. Children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult. ...

Lego Club: Cherry Lane

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Cherry Lane

Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane

Description

Unleash your Master Builder and create wonderous creations. Weekly themes help spark kids imagination. Learn social skills, hand-eye coordination, and creative outlets. Recommended for 4 to 12 year olds. ...

Coding Cadets

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Silverstone

Silverstone

Description

Join us at the Silverstone Library each week as we explore our world through code. Cadets in this program will get first-hand experience coding projects and games utilizing a variety of different languages and platforms. ...

Tales to Tails with Zoe

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Silverstone

Silverstone

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

Tales to Tails encourages early literacy and reading confidence by having children read to trained therapy dogs in the library. Zoe is a friendly giant and eager to hear your favorite stories. ...

Mighty Girl Coders (Ages 13-18)

4:30pm - 6:00pm

unBound

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Description

Calling all coders between the ages of 13-18! We need your help. Meridian Codes will be a community website that will highlight computer science opportunities and projects in the Meridian area....

Budding Wordsmiths

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Silverstone

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Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Description

Are you an aspiring young writer? Do you often daydream about fantasy lands or have conversations in your head with imaginary people? If so, our group of writers welcomes you!...

Cancelled: Tales to Tails with Frodo

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Cherry Lane

Children's Library

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

Practice your read-aloud skills with our sweet certified Therapy Dog, Frodo! Therapy dogs provide a low stress and comfortable reading environment for kids to help improve reading fluency and comprehension. ...

Bookmobile Stop at Paramount Elementary

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Outreach

Bookmobile

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Description

We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...

Pokemon

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Cherry Lane

Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Description

Battle, trade, collect, compete. We will be learning new skills, building strategic decks, and having endless fun. Feel free to join us! ...

5pm

Teen Advisory Council

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Cherry Lane

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)

Program Type: Get Involved

Description

The Teen Advisory Council, a group of 8-10 teens, will meet on 2nd Mondays in the small conference room. New applications will be available Summer of 2018. ...

Bookmobile stop at Meridian Park Apartments

5:15pm - 6:15pm

Bookmobile stop at Meridian Park Apartments

5:15pm - 6:15pm
Jan 8, 2018

Outreach

Outreach

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Description

We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...

Intro to 3D Design

5:00pm - 6:00pm

unBound

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Bookmobile Stop at Foothills Apartments

5:15pm - 6:15pm

Outreach

Bookmobile

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,

Description

We are committed to connecting you to the library wherever you are. The bookmobile provides library services and events at locations throughout Meridian 7 days a week. ...

6pm

Family-Friendly Trivia Night at Grimaldi's

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Family-Friendly Trivia Night at Grimaldi's

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jan 8, 2018

Outreach

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults,

Description

Join Meridian Library District every other Monday at Grimaldi's Pizzeria, in the Village, beginning November 6 from 6:00-7:30 pm for family-friendly trivia with prizes and dinner specials....

Craft Corner

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Registration Required

Cherry Lane

Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

Enjoy the calming escape of crafting with a different project every month. Crafters of all skills welcome. All materials provided. This month we are making organic hand scrub. Excellent exfoliator for dry, wintery hands! ...

All About Taxes for Families Going Through Divorce

6:30pm - 7:30pm

All About Taxes for Families Going Through Divorce

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jan 8, 2018

Cherry Lane

Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane

Age Group: Adults, Seniors,

Description

Learn the special tax considerations necessary if you are going through a divorce or separtation. ...

Food for Thought Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Outreach

Age Group: Adults, Seniors,

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

Join us for some stirring conversation about delicious books! We will be discussing food-related books at the Boise Co-Op. Bring your taste buds and your thinking cap. ...

Books at the Movies!

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cherry Lane

Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

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Adult Board Game Night

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Outreach

Outreach

Age Group: Adults

Description

Meet up at Yogurtz Grill in Meridian to eat frozen yogurt and play classic and modern board games such as Clue, King of Tokyo, Risk, Settlers of Catan, Exploding Kittens, and more. Come with a group of friends or meet some new ones!...

Writer's Bloc: The Workshop

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Registration Required

Cherry Lane

Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane

Age Group: Adults, Seniors,

Registration Required

Description

You have the opportunity to get your writing workshopped by other patrons in the group. (No more than 10 pages double spaced.) No requirements on the type of writing or style, but guidelines will be followed on the workshop itself....

Little League Board Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Cherry Lane

Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane

FAFSA HELP

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Cherry Lane

Children's Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults,

Description

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7pm

Storytime: All ages, Pajama Storytime

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Cherry Lane

Children's Conference Room

Program Type: Read, Write, Talk

Description

Put on your pajamas and fuzzy slippers and head to the library for a lively, fun-filled evening of stories, songs, and adventures! ...

Cherry Lane

Silverstone

unBound

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