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!
Calling all kids between the ages of 7-11 who want to make cool robots! Sign up now to make recyclable robots with Dave from the Reuseum. April 4th from 4:00-6:00. The program is free but space is limited! Register online!
Master Gardener Howard Little will share information on where to place your garden, planting schemes, watering, and other useful tips! Bring your questions! All ages welcome!
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!
Come join the discussion about Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman at 10:30 am.
Did you know that March 3rd-9th is "Read an Ebook Week"? Here at the Meridian Library District, we offer several options for you to get your hands on free ebooks. If you haven't ever checked out an ebook before, we're more than happy to help out, and we even offer some classes to get you started. Our next ereader help class is offered March 8th at 10 a.m. at the Meridian Library @ Cherry Ln.
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 Board of Trustees has extended an offer to Gretchen Caserotti to serve as our new library director! Gretchen is coming to us from the Darien, Connecticut, public library, where she serves as Assistant Director for Public Services. She will begin her duties as our new director no later than April 1st, 2013. All of us at the Cherry Lane library, Silverstone branch, and Bookmobile are thrilled to have such an energetic and capable director. We are certain that we have a great future in store! Welcome, Gretchen!
Starting February 1st, the Bookmobile will be making slight changes to its schedule on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The Albertson's stop Monday afternoons is cancelled, and the Storey Park and Alpine Meadows stops will swap their time slots. See you on the bus!
Join us for a discussion about Girl in Hyacinth Blue by Susan Vreeland. Is the painting an original or copy of Vermeer? Follow the history of the painting from present to past to uncover the mystery of the painting!
