Thanksgiving Closures

Happy Thanksgiving! All locations will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. Regular hours resume on Saturday, November 30th.

We are always open 24/7 online! Browse eBook and audiobook titles on Libby. Find streaming movies, classic cinema, and educational videos that inspire on Kanopy. Check out our Kanopy Kids collection to find Sesame Street, read-along books, animated shorts, and more! 

Cancelled

Small Business Association (SBA) Open Office Hours

9:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
unBound
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Library Branch: unBound
Room: unBound Meet
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Find Support, Learn About It
Event Details:

Are you a small business owner seeking personalized guidance, support, and valuable insights to propel your business to new heights?

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Cherry Lane
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Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Gabby for preschool storytime where we read, dance, and learn. 

Storytime is geared toward ages 2 to 5, but all are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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

Silly Song & Dance

10:30am - 11:00am
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Orchard Park
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Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Move Your Body, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Event Details:

Time to get your wiggle on as we sing, dance, and laugh to fun songs and stories. We will move our bodies and use our voices to discover rhythms, pitch, dynamics, volume, and tempo. Join us for a storytime focused on music, singing, and dancing!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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

Nature Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Silverstone
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Library Branch: Silverstone
Room: Silverstone
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime focused on the incredible outside world around us. Followed by a hands-on activity where we can explore, learn, and appreciate nature. 

Senior Planet: Instagram Basics (Lecture)

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Seniors
Cherry Lane
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Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Learn About It
Event Details:

You’ve heard about Instagram; now come learn about this visually-oriented sharing platform, one of the most exciting of the social media sites.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

VITA Tax Preparation

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Orchard Park
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Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Boise State operates a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that is available to anyone that makes $64,000 or less annually. Our IRS certified tax preparers are available to help you prepare your tax returns!

Read with a Steelhead *Date Change*

1:30pm - 2:30pm
All Ages/Families
Orchard Park
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Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Marketplace
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come enjoy a hockey themed Storytime with the Idaho Steelheads. Play some hockey themed games and 'skate' with the Steelheads. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

LABrary

2:30pm - 3:30pm
School Age (grades K-6)
Silverstone
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Library Branch: Silverstone
Room: Silverstone
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Do an Activity, Learn About It
Event Details:

Join us for a new project every week. We will explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Ideal for ages 6-12.

MASH: Meridian After School Hangout

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (grades 7-12)
Cherry Lane
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Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:

Students in grades 6th up to 12th are invited to join library staff after school to eat a snack, use Wi-Fi on your device, play games and socialize with friends. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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.

Teen QSA

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens (grades 7-12)
Cherry Lane
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Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Find Support, Join a Club or Group
Event Details:

Welcome to our Teen Queer-Straight Alliance (QSA)! If you're 13-18 years old and you're a part or an ally of the LGBT+ community, you're invited!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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

Pokémon Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
All Ages/Families, School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Orchard Park
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Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Event Details:

Collect, trade, battle, watch, and chat all things Pokémon! We'll be playing Pokémon TCG, plus anything else related to Pokémon. Bring your friends, family, rivals, and have fun! Don't have a deck?

Disclaimer(s)

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

Intro to Laser Engraving

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
unBound
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: unBound
Room: Flexible Open Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Learn About It
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This class is for adults interested in learning the basics of laser engraving! You'll learn about our laser, see our laser engraver in action, and learn what you'll need to do to be able to reserve the laser engraver for your projects.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cancelled

Internet Safety for Kids - CANCELLED

6:30pm - 7:30pm
School Age (grades K-6)
Cherry Lane
Required
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Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Children's Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Learn About It
Event Details:

Register for this five-week internet skill building series to learn how to recognize potential online dangers and develop an understanding of your online presence.

Appropriate for kids in grades 3 through 5.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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

Pajama Storytime

7:00pm - 7:30pm
All Ages/Families
Silverstone
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Library Branch: Silverstone
Room: Silverstone
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas and fuzzy slippers and join us for a fun story time with books and songs!

All ages are welcome!