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Starting tomorrow we will begin working on installing our new automatic sorter. It's this giant machine that will take the Meridian Library books, DVDs, and CDs you return, check them in automatically, and place them into different bins! It's like we're living in the future.
We have almost every aspect covered except for what to call the thing, since albeit descriptive, "The Sorter" lacks a certain flair (and we at the library are all about flair). So we are asking your help in deciding on a name. Our staff have come up with a few suggestions, but if you don't like any of them, we would love to hear your ideas.
Teen Gaming Night is this Friday, April 26th, from 6-8 pm. The program is open to students grades 6-12. Join us as we play board games, card games, and video games! We'll have pizza, soda and lots of fun! Signups not required but please show up before 6pm because the library will be closed to the public at this time.
Starting May 1st, the book drops at the front of the Cherry Lane library will be unavailable due to interior construction to accomodate an automatic sorter. Please use the west side book drops or bring your materials into the library. You can also use our Silverstone location, our Bookmobile, or any local area LYNX! Consortium library to return Meridian Library materials.
The Meridian Library District would like to extend an invitation for you to meet our new director, Gretchen Caserotti. Gretchen was formerly the Assistant Director for Public Services at the award-winning Darien Library in Darien, Connecticut. She currently serves as the chair of the Association for Library Service to Children and Families' Children and Technology Committee. She is a nationally recognized librarian for her work in reorganizing collections and technology integration into public library services and was awarded the Library Journal Mover & Shaker award for innovation in 2010. Join us Saturday, April 20th from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Cherry Lane library to meet Gretchen and share your thoughts about the future of the Meridian Library!
Join us, April 3rd from 4-5pm, for a demostration in 3D printing and scanning. We are going to create a sculpture out of books then use the 3D scanner to recreate our creation on the computer. Then we will use that image to create a miniature model using the 3D printer. This program is open for anyone grades 6 - 12. Sign up today!
Did you know that 62 million people do not use the internet, but that 80% of jobs are now posted online instead of newspapers? The EveryoneOn Campaign hopes to get everyone access to the internet.
Yesterday saw the start of Connect2Compete's EveryoneOn Campaign, a nation-wide public service campaign to promote the importance of digital literacy skills. From the website, you can find classes in your area, get tips on applying for jobs online, and find wifi access! Join the Meridian Library as we seek to get Everyone Online. Don't forget--we have free wifi at all three locations as well as computer access at the Meridian Library @ Cherry Lane and the Meridian Library @ Silverstone!
Diabetes has become an epidemic with more being diagnosed with the disease than ever before. It is reported that 1 in 3 children are overweight in Idaho. Jennifer Waldman, RD, will offer ways to stay healthy while managing diabetes. All ages are welcome!
Teen Tech Week is fast approaching and we have lots of fun things in store for Meridian Library District. Students in grades 6-12 can signup starting today for a special TTW event March 11-13 held at our Cherry Lane location. This will be a 3 day event that will build from one day to the next so it's important to attend each day. Spots are limited so be sure to signup with Nick in the Teen Department or at the Children's Information Desk. Contact Nick for additional information.
The Meridian Library will again this year provide printed tax forms for our patrons. As of now, the only federal tax form available in print for tax year 2012 is the 1040EZ. We do not know when the print versions of the 1040 or the 1040A forms will be released. The federal forms are available in .pdf format from the website of the Internal Revenue Service (1040, 1040A--these links provide the forms only; search www.irs.gov for instructions and schedules). We do have the printed state of Idaho forms.
The Meridian Library at Cherry Lane now has a Twitter feed! Follow us along with our Silverstone branch and the Bookmobile to get news on programs for all ages, news on upcoming events, and whatever else seems appropriate.
