The Meridian Library's Cherry Lane location is open for limited services. To ensure social distancing, we will only allow 5 patrons in the main portion of the library and 8 patrons in the computer lab at any given time. All patrons must wear a face mask. Beginning June 1, we will also offer contactless pickup of library items at our Silverstone branch. Learn more
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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
Description
Senior citizens, join us for a free exercise program to increase your strength and balance. Remain active in your lifestyle while reducing your risk of falling.
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Preschool Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
Tiny Library
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
Description
Bring your 2-5 year old for a morning of stories, songs, dancing, and playing.
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Silly Song and Dance
9:30am - 10:00am
Tiny Library
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....
Fit & Fall Proof
9:30am - 10:15am
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Seniors
Description
Senior citizens, join us for a free exercise program to increase your strength and balance. Remain active in your lifestyle while reducing your risk of falling.
Please note the following:...
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Kindergarten All-Stars
9:30am - 10:30am
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description
Sign up for our kindergarten readiness class at Cherry Lane! Bring your 4-5 year old to come learn classroom skills, make friends, and become a real Kindergarten All-Star. Session runs Fridays from July 12 to August 16 from 9:30-10:30....
Baby Storytime
9:30am - 10:30am
Tiny Library
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 10:00-10:30 after the storytime to play and make connections with other guardians. Recommended for ages 0-1 year olds....
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Bookmobile stop at Meridian Main Street Market
9:00am - 12:00pm
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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Girls Code the Web
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cherry Lane
Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Registration Required
Description
Additional information and new registration page here: https://aspireit.aspirations.org/programs/events/16866/2019-08-05-girls-code-the-web
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Storytime: Toddlers, Time for Twos
10:00am - 10:30am
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Description
This storytime features interactive songs, rhymes, and activities designed for toddlers and their grown ups to participate in together. Then families can enjoy some stay-and-play time from 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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Silly Song and Dance
10:30am - 11:00am
Silverstone
Silverstone
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Move Your Body, Storytime,
Description
Join us for a high-energy music and movement program. All ages welcome.
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Fit & Fall Proof
10:45am - 11:30am
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Seniors
Description
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¡Mucho Gusto! - Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Silverstone
Silverstone
Description
Join us for stories, songs and fun activities in Spanish and English. Speakers of either language welcome.
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Book Club: Morning
10:30am - 11:30am
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
Description
Meet a great group of friends to catch up and talk about this month's book. Please ask Staff for selections.
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Girls Code the Web
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cherry Lane
Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Registration Required
Description
Additional information and new registration page here: https://aspireit.aspirations.org/programs/events/16866/2019-08-05-girls-code-the-web
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Storytime: 3-4 years, Curious Cubs
10:00am - 10:30am
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
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 and Dance
10:30am - 11:00am
Silverstone
Silverstone
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Move Your Body, Storytime,
Description
Join us for a high-energy music and movement program. All ages welcome.
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Girls Code the Web
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cherry Lane
Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Registration Required
Description
Additional information and new registration page here: https://aspireit.aspirations.org/programs/events/16866/2019-08-05-girls-code-the-web
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Storytime: Preschool, Storytime Stay & Play
10:00am - 10:30am
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Move Your Body, Storytime,
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....
Fit & Fall Proof
10:45am - 11:30am
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Seniors
Description
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Girls Code the Web
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cherry Lane
Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Registration Required
Description
Additional information and new registration page here: https://aspireit.aspirations.org/programs/events/16866/2019-08-05-girls-code-the-web
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Storytime: Wondertime
10:30am - 11:15am
Silverstone
Silverstone
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Join us for a weekly program of stories, puppets, music, and movement. Best for ages 3-5 though all ages are welcome!
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Friends of the Meridian Library Book Sale
10:00am - 2:00pm
Cherry Lane
Lobby
Spanish Conversation Club
10:00am - 11:00am
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors,
Description
This is a group for anyone who would like to practice their Spanish speaking skills. All levels welcome!
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Book Club: Mighty Girls
10:30am - 11:30am
Silverstone
Silverstone
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-6), Teens (grades 7-12),
Program Type: Join a Club or Group, 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?...
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Storytime: Babies, Baby Bugs
11:30am - 12:30pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Bring your babies to dance to songs, listen to books, and explore new concepts during an engaging playtime. Please stay from 12-12:30 pm after the storytime to play and make connections with other guardians. Siblings are welcome!
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Tai Chi and Qigong
11:30am - 12:30pm
Cherry Lane
Age Group: Adults, Seniors,
Description
Join certified instructor Gerry Klassen in learning Tai Chi and Qigong. Appropriate for attendees of all fitness levels, tai chi and qigong utilize slow, fluid movements and breathing techniques. Free and open to the public.
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Spanish-English Storytime with Laura Chico
11:30am - 12:00pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
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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Teen Book Club: Lunch Bunch Edition
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cherry Lane
Study Room A
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
Description
Ready to rant or rave about our monthly title? This summer we're meeting at noon to eat, talk, and go off on existential tangents. For August we're reading We Are Okay by Nina LaCour.
From the publisher:...
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Bookmobile stop at Tully Park
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Outreach
Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
Description
Come and visit the Bookmobile at Picnic in the Park! Each week, Wednesday-Friday, join us for fun crafts or activites. While there, children ages 0-18 can have a free lunch.
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Enrichment Club
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Adults
Description
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Bookmobile stop at Storey Park
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Outreach
Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
Description
Come and visit the Bookmobile at Picnic in the Park! Each week, Wednesday-Friday, join us for fun crafts or activites. While there, children ages 0-18 can have a free lunch.
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Special Board Meeting
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
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Bookmobile stop at Chateau Park
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Outreach
Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors,
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
Description
Come and visit the Bookmobile at Picnic in the Park! Each week, Wednesday-Friday, join us for fun crafts or activites. While there, children ages 0-18 can have a free lunch.
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Song Along with Don Ritchey
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Library
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Pre-K (ages 0-5), School Age (grades K-6),
Program Type: Attend an Event
Description
Fun for the whole family! Don Ritchey brings his guitar and sings family favorites that you can sing along to!
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Home School Family Chess Club
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults,
Description
Learn the basics of chess. Play for fun or learn how to participate in tournament chess as part of Meridian's prize-winning chess team.
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Home School Family Chess Club Advanced
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults,
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 Meridian Knights chess team.
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Special Board Meeting
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Bookmobile stop at Willow Creek Elementary
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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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Tales to Tails with Nolan
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Silverstone
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Description
Practice your read-aloud skills with our certified Therapy Dog, Nolan! Therapy dogs provide a low stress and comfortable reading environment for kids to help improve reading fluency and comprehension.
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Teen Sunday Movie Matinee
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
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Afternoon Tea with a Princess
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Silverstone
Silverstone
Description
Wear your fanciest clothes for a spot of tea (lemonade), finger food, craft, and a story.
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LABrary
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Silverstone
Silverstone
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
Each week we'll feature different STEM activities for kids, tweens and teens.
This Week's Theme:
UV Kid with Mr. Todd
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Music Adventures with Paige Moore - Family Program
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Description
Paige Moore presents fun and hands-on music and movement programs for children 0-12 years old.
June: Carnival of the Animals
July: The Planets
August: Heart of a Hero
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Kindergarten All-Stars
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Silverstone
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
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Super Saturday
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tiny Library
Description
Come on down to the Tiny Library for an afternoon of play! From parachute parties to fort building bonanzas, it's sure to be a fun time for you and your 0-5 year old!
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Backpacking 101
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cherry Lane
Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Adults
Description
Learn about gear and some trips for beginners in this introduction to backpacking.
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Teen Space VR
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
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Try out virtual reality gaming with the PS VR.
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Stumble Upon Steam
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tiny Library
Description
Come and go as you please with passive STEAM activities. No one is too young for this sensory experience!
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The in-beTween
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane
Tween Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
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....
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.
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Teen Board Game Club
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cherry Lane
Teen Space
Description
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Play an old favorite or learn a new game from our board game collection.
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The in-beTween
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane
Tween Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
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....
Tech Expo
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
Each week we will have a variety of different technology for you to learn and experiement with. Robots, VR, Games, Computers and more. Self-guided resources are available, and fun little activities might pop up during the program.
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Bookmobile stop at Paramount 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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Teen Craft
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Teen Space
Description
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Create a new art or craft project every week in the teen space.
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The in-beTween
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane
Tween Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
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....
Afternoon Board Games
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
Calling all board-gamers ages 9-12! Join us on Wednesday afternoons in the in-beTween to compete and strategize. Challenge our tween staff to a duel!
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Bookmobile stop at Prospect 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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Teen Makerspace
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cherry Lane
Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
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The in-beTween
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane
Tween Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
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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Cartoons and Coloring for Teens
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherry Lane
Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
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Friday afternoons are perfect for relaxing with cartoons and crayons!
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The in-beTween
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane
Tween Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
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....
Friday Sci-day
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Description
Are you between the ages of 9 -12? Do you like science? Do you want to create something cool with your hands? Come to the Friday Sci-day lab to explore STEM concepts through hands-on activities....
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LEGO Club: Silverstone
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Silverstone
Silverstone
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group,
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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Tween Advisory Council
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane
Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-6)
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk
Description
A group of enthusiastic tweens who are devoted to making a difference in the library....
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Tales to Tails with Blaze
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, Blaze!
Therapy dogs provide a low stress and comfortable reading environment for kids to help improve reading fluency and comprehension.
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Queer-Straight Alliance
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane
Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Description
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Bookmobile stop at Meridian Park 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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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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Special Board Meeting
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
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Upcycle Craft Night
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Description
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Special Board Meeting
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
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Writers Bloc
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults,
Description
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Legal Talk: Simple Wills
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Age Group: Adults, Seniors,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Description
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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,
Description
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Storytime: All ages, Pajama Storytime
7:00pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane
Children's Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Pre-K (ages 0-5), School Age (grades K-6),
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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