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All locations will be closed on Monday, September 2th in observance of Labor Day. 

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Meridian Library District Centennial

Meridian Library District centennial logo with pictures of Figaro, the library cat.

Meridian Library District Centennial

Make history by celebrating the Meridian Library District Centennial in 2024!

Throughout the year, we will have events, programs and social media posts celebrating our Centennial! Keep up with the latest MLD news to celebrate, and help make, MLD history!

Meridian Library District Timeline

July 17, 1924 — The Occident Club Library Committee formed

September 10, 1924 — The Occident Club opened the first library at Songer Pharmacy

August 27, 1974 — Meridian citizens voted to create the Meridian Free Library District

May 16, 1997 — The Cherry Lane location opened

January 2004 — The Bookmobile made its first stop

March 27, 2009 — The Silverstone location opened

October 2015 — The first unBound location opened

April 19, 2021 — The second unBound location opened

May 1, 2023 — The Orchard Park location opened

Fall 2024 (Expected) — Meridian Library at Pinnacle is expected to open

Upcoming Events

CLOSED Labor Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Cherry Lane, Orchard Park, Silverstone, unBound, Community, Tiny Library, Digital
This event is in the "All Ages/Families" group.

Bookmobile Birthday Party

11:00am - 2:00pm
All Ages/Families
Cherry Lane
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Attend an Event, Centennial
Event Details:

It's the 21st birthday of our Meridian Library Bookmobile! Come and enjoy a cupcake, play some games, enjoy some giveaways, and celebrate our beloved bus. It sure has seen lots of parades and outreach services over the years!

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let our photographer know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

CLOSED Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Cherry Lane, Orchard Park, Silverstone, unBound, Community, Tiny Library, History Center, Digital, Pinnacle

CLOSED Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Cherry Lane, Orchard Park, Silverstone, unBound, Community, Tiny Library, History Center, Digital, Pinnacle

CLOSED New Year's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Cherry Lane, Orchard Park, Silverstone, unBound, Community, Tiny Library, History Center, Digital, Pinnacle
Branches:
Cherry Lane, Orchard Park, Silverstone, unBound, Community, Tiny Library, History Center, Digital, Pinnacle

CLOSED Presidents Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Cherry Lane, Orchard Park, Silverstone, unBound, Community, Tiny Library, History Center, Digital, Pinnacle

CLOSED Easter Sunday

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Cherry Lane, Orchard Park, Silverstone, unBound, Community, Tiny Library, History Center, Digital, Pinnacle

Meridian Library Heritage Cake

A cake with frosting that notes the year the library was founded, 1924.

Figaro the Library Cat at a Book Sale

Figaro, the library cat, at a book sale.

National Library Week 1984

An image depicting Mary Alice White, a former Occident Club president, reading to children.

MLD Centennial in the News