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Week of September 2, 2018

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Time	Sun (9/2)	Mon (9/3)	Tue (9/4)	Wed (9/5)	Thu (9/6)	Fri (9/7)	Sat (9/8)
All day		CLOSED Labor Day All Day Branch: Cherry Lane, Outreach, Silverstone, unBound Description All branches will be closed for Labor Day. ...
9am			Storytime: All ages, Stories & Songs 9:15am - 9:45am Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Books & Readings, Early Literacy, Music & Dance, Description Dance, clap, and sing along with this music and movement storytime for all ages. Join Mr. Michael and his animal friends for stories and songs that will have the whole family on their feet. ...
10am	Bookmobile stop at Ten Mile Christian Church 10:00am - 12:00pm Bookmobile stop at Ten Mile Christian Church 10:00am - 12:00pm Sep 2, 2018 Outreach Outreach Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Bookmobile 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. ...		Budding Artists 10:00am - 11:00am Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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.... Morning Book Club 10:30am - 11:30am Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Readings Description /-->/ /-->/ ... Storytime: All Ages 10:30am - 11:00am Silverstone Silverstone Age Group: Children Program Type: Books & Readings, Early Literacy, Music & Dance, 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. ...	Storytime: 3-4 years, Curious Cubs 10:00am - 10:30am Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Books & Readings, Early Literacy, Music & Dance, 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 Age Group: Children Program Type: Music & Dance Description Join Ms. Nicole for a high energy music and movement program. All ages welcome. ...	Storytime: Preschool, Storytime Stay & Play 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime: Preschool, Storytime Stay & Play 10:00am - 11:00am Sep 6, 2018 Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Books & Readings, Early Literacy, Book Clubs, Music & Dance, Description Storytime, 10:00-10:30 Stay & Play, 10:30-11:00... Tales to Tails with Sammie 10:30am - 11:30am Cherry Lane Age Group: Children Program Type: Books & Readings Description Practice your read-aloud skills with our sweet certified Therapy Dog, Sammie! Therapy dogs provide a low stress and comfortable reading environment for kids to help improve reading fluency and comprehension. ... Storytime: Preschool, Little LABrary 10:30am - 11:30am Silverstone Silverstone Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Description Join us for stories and related explorational activities. Best for ages 3 and older. ...	Storytime: Preschool, Wondertime! 10:30am - 11:30am Silverstone Silverstone Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Literacy, Music & Dance, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), 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. ... Bookmobile stop at Ten Mile Christian Church Preschool & Kindergarten 10:30am - 11:30am Bookmobile stop at Ten Mile Christian Church Preschool & Kindergarten 10:30am - 11:30am Sep 7, 2018 Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Bookmobile 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. ...	Service Saturday 10:00am - 12:00pm Registration Required Cherry Lane Magazine Area Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Volunteering Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 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... Spanish Conversation Club 10:00am - 11:00am Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Description This is a group for anyone who would like to practice their Spanish speaking skills. All levels welcome! ... Book Club: Mighty Girls 10:30am - 11:30am Registration Required Silverstone Silverstone Age Group: Children, Teens, Program Type: Books & Readings, Community Speakers & Workshops, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 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?...
11am			Bookmobile stop at Chaparral Elementary 11:30am - 12:15pm Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Bookmobile 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 Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Readings, Early Literacy, Games, Music & Dance, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), 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) 11:15am - 12:45pm Bookmobile stop at Compass Charter School (Tech Ln) 11:15am - 12:45pm Sep 6, 2018 Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Bookmobile 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. ... ASL for Children 11:30am - 12:15pm Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Books & Readings, Early Literacy, Music & Dance, Description Come and learn American Sign Language through music, dancing, and other engaging activities. ...	Storytime: All ages, Spanish/English Storytime with Laura Chico 11:30am - 12:15pm Storytime: All ages, Spanish/English Storytime with Laura Chico 11:30am - 12:15pm Sep 7, 2018 Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Readings, Early Literacy, Music & Dance, Description Bring the whole family to explore Hispanic culture through a fun-filled morning with games, crafts, stories, and food. All ages welcome to join us. ...
12pm			Enrichment Club 12:30pm - 2:30pm Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Adults Description Learning, playing, creating, and social opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ...			unBound 101: Recording Audio for Podcasts 12:00pm - 1:00pm Registration Required unBound 101: Recording Audio for Podcasts 12:00pm - 1:00pm Sep 7, 2018 unBound Flexible Open Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Assistance, Workforce Development, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description unBound 101 is a chance to learn from our staff how to use the equipment and software available in our building. Classes will include photography, music creation, video editing and more.... Bookmobile stop at Compass Charter School (Cherry Ln) 12:00pm - 1:30pm Bookmobile stop at Compass Charter School (Cherry Ln) 12:00pm - 1:30pm Sep 7, 2018 Outreach Outreach Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Bookmobile 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. ... Senior Health and Wellness Fair 12:30pm - 3:00pm Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Community Speakers & Workshops, Lifestyle, Workforce Development, Description /-->/ /-->/ ...	Sing Along with Don Ritchey 12:30pm - 1:00pm Cherry Lane Children's Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Music & Dance Description Fun for the whole family! Don Ritchey will bring his guitar and sing family favorites that you can clap and sing along to. ...
1pm			Storytime: Story & Play 1:30pm - 2:00pm Silverstone Silverstone Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Literacy Description Bring your infants/toddlers for a short storytime program and stay to let the little ones play while you socialize with other parents and caregivers. ...	Tales to Tails with Nolan 1:00pm - 2:00pm Silverstone Silverstone1 Description Tales to Tails encourages early literacy and reading confidence by having children read to trained therapy dogs in the library. Nolan is super friendly and loves hearing stories, stop by to say hi! ...	Needles, Hooks, and Books 1:00pm - 2:30pm Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 Blaze 1:00pm - 2:00pm Silverstone Silverstone Age Group: Children, Teens, Program Type: Books & Readings, Early Literacy, 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 Program Type: Movies Description Teens 13-18 years, are invited to join us in the teen space each Sunday at 2pm for a movie matinee! ...			Homeschool LABrary 2:00pm - 3:00pm Silverstone Silverstone Age Group: Children, Teens, Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Description Each week we'll feature different STEM activities for kids, tweens, and teens. Check out the calendar online for each week's theme. ...	Storytime: Preschool, Storytime Stay & Play 2:30pm - 3:30pm Storytime: Preschool, Storytime Stay & Play 2:30pm - 3:30pm Sep 6, 2018 Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Books & Readings, Early Literacy, Book Clubs, Music & Dance, 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....		Bookmobile stop at South Meridian YMCA 2:00pm - 4:00pm Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Bookmobile 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. ... Monsters in the Movies 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration Required Silverstone Silverstone1 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description Creep your way into cinema! Join Miss Brady for lessons in animation, stop motion, special effects tips, and more! ...
3pm			After School Teen Space 3:00pm - 4:30pm Cherry Lane Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Description Join us every day after school for games, crafts, STEM activities and more! ... Back to School Party in the in-beTween! 3:30pm - 5:30pm Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Description Join us in the in-beTween as we celebrate the start of a new school year! Snacks, games, crafts, prizes, and fun in abundance! ... The in-beTween 3:30pm - 5:30pm Cherry Lane Tween Space Age Group: Children, Teens, Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Readings, Games, Movies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), 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 - 4:30pm Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Bookmobile 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. ...	After School Teen Space 3:00pm - 4:30pm Cherry Lane Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Description Join us every day after school for games, crafts, STEM activities and more! ... Tween Craft 3:30pm - 5:30pm Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description Calling all crafters ages 9-12! Join us on Wednesday afternoons in the in-beTween to craft and create. ... The in-beTween 3:30pm - 5:30pm Cherry Lane Tween Space Age Group: Children, Teens, Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Readings, Games, Movies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), 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 - 4:30pm Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Bookmobile 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. ...	After School Teen Space 3:00pm - 4:30pm Cherry Lane Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Description Join us every day after school for games, crafts, STEM activities and more! ... Tweens Cook 3:30pm - 5:00pm Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Description Join us in the in-beTween as we make food from our favorite books! From Fizzing Whizbees to C-3PO pancakes, its sure to be a treat! ... The in-beTween 3:30pm - 5:30pm Cherry Lane Tween Space Age Group: Children, Teens, Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Readings, Games, Movies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), 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 Willow Creek Elementary 3:45pm - 4:30pm Bookmobile stop at Willow Creek Elementary 3:45pm - 4:30pm Sep 6, 2018 Outreach Outreach Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Bookmobile 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. ...	After School Teen Space 3:00pm - 4:30pm Cherry Lane Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Description Join us every day after school for games, crafts, STEM activities and more! ... The in-beTween 3:30pm - 5:30pm Cherry Lane Tween Space Age Group: Children, Teens, Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Readings, Games, Movies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), 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 Paramount Elementary 3:45pm - 4:45pm Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Bookmobile 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. ...
4pm			LEGO Club: Silverstone 4:30pm - 5:30pm Silverstone Silverstone Age Group: Children, Teens, Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) 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. ...	Tween Advisory Council 4:30pm - 5:30pm Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Children, Teens, Program Type: Private Event Description A group of enthusiastic tweens who are devoted to making a difference in the library....		Tales to Tails with Blaze 4:30pm - 5:30pm Cherry Lane Children's Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Books & Readings, Early Literacy, Description Practice your read-aloud skills with our sweet, certified Therapy Dog, Blaze! Therapy dogs provide a low stress and comfortable reading environment for kids to help improve reading fluency and comprehension. ...
5pm			Bookmobile stop at Foothills Apartments 5:15pm - 6:15pm Outreach Bookmobile Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Bookmobile 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. ... Student Film Screening 5:30pm - 8:00pm unBound Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Community Speakers & Workshops, Movies, Description Join us for a screening of short films created by high school and middle school students....
6pm			Adult Volunteer Orientation 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Required Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Volunteering Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description Interested in helping the library make a difference in the community? We’d love to have you on our volunteer team!...	Writers Bloc 6:00pm - 7:00pm Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Teens, Adults, Program Type: Writing Description Searching for a community of writers who share your love for the written word? Join us and meet other writers, hear from local authors, and share your writing in a workshop setting.... School District Update 6:00pm - 7:00pm Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane Description Please join West Ada School Board Trustee Ed Klopfenstein September 5 at 6 p.m. to discuss major issues in your schools and to be heard about problems that affect you....	Like A Book Club But For Podcasts: Launch Event 6:00pm - 7:30pm Like A Book Club But For Podcasts: Launch Event 6:00pm - 7:30pm Sep 6, 2018 unBound Flexible Open Space Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Community Speakers & Workshops, Lifestyle, Description /-->/ /-->/ ... English Conversation Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lifestyle Description Are you an English Lanuage Learner looking for a welcoming, fun, non-judgmental space to practice your English? Come talk with us at the English Coversation Club! ... Family Art Night 6:30pm - 7:30pm Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description Bring the family for an evening of art and fun. We'll explore various concepts and collaborate as families. Parents accompany children. Supplies are limited, so spots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. ...		Vintage Swing at Potter's Tea House 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration Required unBound Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Lifestyle, Music & Dance, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description Celebrate Meridian Art Week with us by learning some new moves! Robyn Watson will be leading a class on vintage swing at Potter's Tea House in Meridian. ...
7pm			Storytime: All ages, Pajama Storytime 7:00pm - 7:30pm Cherry Lane Children's Conference Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Books & Readings, Early Literacy, Music & Dance, Description Put on your pajamas and fuzzy slippers and head to the library for a lively, fun-filled evening of stories, songs, and adventures! ...