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Meridian Knights logo with chess piece

Meridian Knights Chess Club

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Orchard Park Conference Room at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Age Group:
School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Want to learn the basics of chess? You can play for fun or learn how to participate in tournament chess as part of Meridian Knights prize-winning ches...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Conference Room
Age Group: 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:

Want to learn the basics of chess? You can play for fun or learn how to participate in tournament chess as part of Meridian Knights prize-winning chess team. Geared towards all levels K-12.

ASL Conversation Club

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12), Adults
Event Details:

Connect with others who share your love for this beautiful language. Here you can practice signing, build confidence, and achieve fluency by conversing in American Sign Language. A...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Event Details:

Connect with others who share your love for this beautiful language. Here you can practice signing, build confidence, and achieve fluency by conversing in American Sign Language. All skill levels are welcome.

Small Business Administration (SBA Open Office Hours

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
unBound Meet at unBound
Program Type:
Find Support, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you a small business owner seeking personalized guidance, support, and valuable insights to propel your business to new heights? Don't miss this opportunity to access expert ad...

Cancelled
Library Branch: unBound
Room: unBound Meet
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: 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?

Digitize Family History

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you have old family photos that you want to preserve for future generations? Schedule an appointment with Meridian Library District staff at the Meridian History Center to ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Learn About It
Event Details:

Do you have old family photos that you want to preserve for future generations? Schedule an appointment with Meridian Library District staff at the Meridian History Center to digitize your old family photos with our large Epson Scanner or pro

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.

Writer's Bloc

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Searching for a community of writers who share your love for the written word? Join us to meet other writers, hear from local authors, and share your writing in a workshop setting....

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Event Details:

Searching for a community of writers who share your love for the written word? Join us to meet other writers, hear from local authors, and share your writing in a workshop setting.

Intro to Laser Engraving

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Laser Cutter and Engraver (Small) at unBound
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This class is for adults interested in learning the basics of laser engraving! You will learn about our laser, see the laser engravers in action, and learn what you will need to do...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: unBound
Room: Laser Cutter and Engraver (Small)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Learn About It
Event Details:

This class is for adults interested in learning the basics of laser engraving!

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.

All-Day Used Book Sale: Friends of the Meridian Library

All Day
Lobby at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Get Involved, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Age Group:
All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Stock up on bargain books for our Seasonal All-Day Used Book Sales on Friday Dec 1st and Sat Dec 2nd! Open to the public. Hosted by the Friends of the Meridian Library District, a ...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Get Involved, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Event Details:

Stock up on bargain books for our Seasonal All-Day Used Book Sales on Friday Dec 1st and Sat Dec 2nd! Open to the public. Hosted by the Friends of the Meridian Library District, a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that supports the library.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

CNC Basics

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
CNC Machine at unBound
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Step into the world of precision woodworking and digital craftsmanship and explore the possibilities of creating intricate wood objects using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) techn...

Open
Required
Library Branch: unBound
Room: CNC Machine
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Learn About It
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Step into the world of precision woodworking and digital craftsmanship and explore the possibilities of creating intricate wood objects using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology.

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.

Meridian Knights logo with chess piece

Meridian Knights Chess Club

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Orchard Park Conference Room at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Age Group:
School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Want to learn the basics of chess? You can play for fun or learn how to participate in tournament chess as part of Meridian Knights prize-winning ches...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Conference Room
Age Group: 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:

Want to learn the basics of chess? You can play for fun or learn how to participate in tournament chess as part of Meridian Knights prize-winning chess team. Geared towards all levels K-12.

CNC Workshop

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
CNC Machine at unBound
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This workshop is for those who have taken one of our basics courses, or have had training on our CNC machine and have a design ready to mill on our machine! Hands-on activities wil...

Open
Required
Library Branch: unBound
Room: CNC Machine
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Learn About It
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This workshop is for those who have taken one of our basics courses, or have had training on our CNC machine and have a design ready to mill on our machine! Hands-on activities will allow you to put your learning into practice.

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.

ASL Conversation Club

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12), Adults
Event Details:

Connect with others who share your love for this beautiful language. Here you can practice signing, build confidence, and achieve fluency by conversing in American Sign Language. A...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Event Details:

Connect with others who share your love for this beautiful language. Here you can practice signing, build confidence, and achieve fluency by conversing in American Sign Language. All skill levels are welcome.

Small Business Administration (SBA Open Office Hours

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
unBound Meet at unBound
Program Type:
Find Support, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you a small business owner seeking personalized guidance, support, and valuable insights to propel your business to new heights? Don't miss this opportunity to access expert ad...

Cancelled
Library Branch: unBound
Room: unBound Meet
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: 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?

Coming Home: Women's Reentry Networking Lunch

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Find Support, Get Involved, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Women returning from incarceration often have few, if any, resources to help them reintegrate into the community, establish homes, find employment, and to successfully reunite with...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Attend an Event, Find Support, Get Involved, Learn About It
Event Details:

Women returning from incarceration often have few, if any, resources to help them reintegrate into the community, establish homes, find employment, and to successfully reunite with their children.

Teenpreneur- Business Startup

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Flexible Open Space at unBound
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Find Support, Get Involved, Learn About It
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Are you a teen with big dreams and innovative ideas? In this class led SCORE, you'll delve into the fundamentals of startup culture, from ideation to execution. Whether you're i...

Open
Required
Library Branch: unBound
Room: Flexible Open Space
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Find Support, Get Involved, Learn About It
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Are you a teen with big dreams and innovative ideas?

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.

Writer's Bloc

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Searching for a community of writers who share your love for the written word? Join us to meet other writers, hear from local authors, and share your writing in a workshop setting....

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Event Details:

Searching for a community of writers who share your love for the written word? Join us to meet other writers, hear from local authors, and share your writing in a workshop setting.

Memory Café

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Orchard Park Program Room at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Find Support, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Memory Cafe is a FREE program for people with Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia, and their care partner. Join us as we socialize and learn together in a safe ...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Find Support, Learn About It
Event Details:

The Memory Cafe is a FREE program for people with Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia, and their care partner. Join us as we socialize and learn together in a safe and relaxing atmosphere. 

All-Day Used Book Sale: Friends of the Meridian Library

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Orchard Park Marketplace at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Get Involved, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Age Group:
All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Stock up on new books and support your local library! Friends members earn two free books at each sale. Open to the public. Hosted by the Friends of the Meridian Library District, ...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Marketplace
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Program Type: Get Involved, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Event Details:

Stock up on new books and support your local library! Friends members earn two free books at each sale. Open to the public.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

Meridian Knights logo with chess piece

Meridian Knights Chess Club

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Orchard Park Conference Room at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Age Group:
School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Want to learn the basics of chess? You can play for fun or learn how to participate in tournament chess as part of Meridian Knights prize-winning ches...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Conference Room
Age Group: 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:

Want to learn the basics of chess? You can play for fun or learn how to participate in tournament chess as part of Meridian Knights prize-winning chess team. Geared towards all levels K-12.

Healing Centered Book Club

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Find Support, Get Involved, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Through a group discussion of The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World by Jamil Zaki, explore how to build empathy and strengthen community. The reading will ...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Find Support, Get Involved, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Event Details:

Through a group discussion of The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World by Jamil Zaki, explore how to build empathy and strengthen community.

ASL Conversation Club

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12), Adults
Event Details:

Connect with others who share your love for this beautiful language. Here you can practice signing, build confidence, and achieve fluency by conversing in American Sign Language. A...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Event Details:

Connect with others who share your love for this beautiful language. Here you can practice signing, build confidence, and achieve fluency by conversing in American Sign Language. All skill levels are welcome.

Small Business Administration (SBA Open Office Hours

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
unBound Meet at unBound
Program Type:
Find Support, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you a small business owner seeking personalized guidance, support, and valuable insights to propel your business to new heights? Don't miss this opportunity to access expert ad...

Cancelled
Library Branch: unBound
Room: unBound Meet
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: 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?

Lawyers in the Library

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Find Support, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In partnership with Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program, get free general legal advice and council on topics including family law, landlord/tenant issues, and other civil issues. Ap...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Find Support, Learn About It
Event Details:

In partnership with Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program, get free general legal advice and council on topics including family law, landlord/tenant issues, and other civil issues.

Stocks and Investing Economic Update

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
unBound Share at unBound
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Find Support, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for an insightful session hosted by Thrivent. Gain fresh perspectives on the market and stay ahead with expert analysis on current economic trends. Explore how to navigate ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: unBound
Room: unBound Share
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Find Support, Learn About It
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an insightful session hosted by Thrivent. Gain fresh perspectives on the market and stay ahead with expert analysis on current economic trends. Explore how to navigate today's financial landscape with confidence and clarity.

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.

Writer's Bloc presents: Safe Handling

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Safe Handling – Unpacking Our Stories One Piece of Baggage at a Time Writing personal stories, especially revolving around shame, pain, or trauma can be intimidating. Yet access...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Event Details:

Safe Handling – Unpacking Our Stories One Piece of Baggage at a Time