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Events Calendar
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CLOSED Presidents' Day
All Day
Branch: Cherry Lane, Outreach, Silverstone, unBound
Description
All branches will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day.
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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.
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Escape Room
9:00am - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane
Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Description
Solve a series of puzzles and challenges to escape the library! Does your team have what it takes?
Ages 14+ only please.
No More than 6 people per group....
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Bookmobile stop at Ten Mile Christian Church
10:00am - 11:45am
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. ...
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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.
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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.
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Silly Song & Dance
10:30am - 11:00am
Silverstone
Silverstone
Description
Join Ms. Nicole for a high energy music and movement program. All ages welcome.
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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.
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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.
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Bookmobile stop at Ten Mile Christian Church Preschool
10:30am - 11:30am
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. ...
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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!
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Service Saturday
10:00am - 12:00pm
Cherry Lane
Magazine Area
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Get Involved
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description
The Meridian Library invites you to our Service Saturday every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month! Help the library with seasonal projects, grounds cleaning, collection straighteni...
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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. ...
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ASL for Children
11:00am - 11:45am
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
Description
Come and learn American sign language through music, dancing, and other engaging activities.
Recommended for ages 0-5 years.
Come and sign with us every Thursday!
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CANCELLED Bookmobile Stop at Compass Charter School - Tech Ln
11:30am - 12:30pm
Outreach
Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
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Spanish/English Storytime with Laura Chico
11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
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Book Club: Brown Bag
11:00am - 12:30pm
Silverstone
Silverstone
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description
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CANCELLED Bookmobile stop at Compass Charter School - Cherry Lane
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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. ...
FIGI February Meeting
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Description
FIGI brings in creation scientists from around the country and speaks at several churches in Boise, Nampa, and Emmett and several schools. This conference room will be for our homeschool group talk....
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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.
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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.
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Kyra’s Oils Class
1:00pm - 3:00pm
unBound
Business Nook
Description
I have a group coming to learn about essential oils usage & safety.
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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!...
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Blogging Workshop
2:00pm - 3:00pm
unBound
Business Nook
Age Group: Adults
Description
Come learn how to run a successful blog from local blogging experts! We'll feature a different guest speaker each time who will present on their area of expertise. If you can't make it in person, tune in to unBound's Facebook page.
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Storytime: Preschool, Storytime Stay & Play
2:30pm - 3:00pm
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. ...
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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.
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Clothing Exchange
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Registration Required
Description
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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.
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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. ...
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The in-beTween
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane
Tween Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
Description
Welcome to the in-beTween! During the in-beTween, we transform the Children's Conference Room into a safe, comfortable space for kids ages 9-12 to hang out after school....
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. ...
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The in-beTween
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane
Tween Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
Description
Welcome to the in-beTween! During the in-beTween, we transform the Children's Conference Room into a safe, comfortable space for kids ages 9-12 to hang out after school....
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. ...
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Cosplay Workshop
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cherry Lane
Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
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Adventure Time Thursday Trivia
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
Kids ages 9-12 are invited to watch 3 episodes of Adventure Time with Trivia, Word Search and crafting a character from the show.
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The in-beTween
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane
Tween Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
Description
Welcome to the in-beTween! During the in-beTween, we transform the Children's Conference Room into a safe, comfortable space for kids ages 9-12 to hang out after school....
CANCELLED Bookmobile Stop at Willow Creek Elementary
3:45pm - 4:30pm
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. ...
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The in-beTween
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane
Tween Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
Description
Welcome to the in-beTween! During the in-beTween, we transform the Children's Conference Room into a safe, comfortable space for kids ages 9-12 to hang out after school....
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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.
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Mighty Maker Girls
4:30pm - 5:30pm
unBound
Flexible Open Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description
A maker club for Mighty Makers ages 8-12 who want to build, design, and create....
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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.
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Graphic Novel Book Club
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane
Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
Description
Poe: Stories and Poems-A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Gareth Hinds...
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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.
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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!...
CANCELED TODAY - 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.
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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. ...
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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. ...
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ASL Signing Social
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Description
Come one! Come all! Whether you are a part of the deaf or hard of hearing community, an ASL student just starting out, or training to be an interpeter, we'd love to have out at this social event and potluck....
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Nerd Nation
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
Tweens 9-12 years are welcome to join us for this fun after-hours event. Each month we show a movie, snack on pizza, and enjoy an interactive activity or craft. This month watch “The BFG” (PG) and make dream jars....
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Family-Friendly Trivia Night at Grimaldi's
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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....
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Art Therapy for Winter Blues
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Adults, Seniors,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description
February 20th - Painting mandala meditation stones - The art of creating mandalas (meaning "circle" in Sanskrit) is said to be therapeutic and to relieve stress. Tonight, we will be painting our own mandalas on stones....
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Writer's Bloc: Sherry Briscoe
6:00pm - 7:00pm
unBound
Flexible Open Space
Age Group: Adults
Description
Sherry Briscoe, a native Idahoan, has traveled around the world. Living in Europe, and both the east and west coasts of the U.S., she has found her way back home....
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Program
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Description
Join Goodwill at the Meridian Library District to take part in family friendly up-cycle projects that will turn everyday Goodwill thrift store items into new and creative crafts. Goodwill provides the materials....
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Volunteer Orientation: Library Organizers
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Get Involved
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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....
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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!
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Board of Trustees Meeting
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
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Music Adventures with Paige Moore: The Olympics
7:00pm - 7:45pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Adults
Description
Paige Moore presents fun and engaging music and movement programs for children 0-12 years old. Children participate in hands-on music experiences that encourage the most growth, the most learning, and the most fun!...
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