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Theatre Arts Class

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Orchard Park Program Room at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Get Involved, Learn About It, Move Your Body
Age Group:
School Age (grades K-6)
Event Details:

Act, sing, and dance at the library! This class will introduce skills in reading aloud, creating characters, storytelling, musical theatre, choreography, and theatre history. We'll...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Get Involved, Learn About It, Move Your Body
Event Details:

Act, sing, and dance at the library! This class will introduce skills in reading aloud, creating characters, storytelling, musical theatre, choreography, and theatre history.

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.

  • Exercise classes are a physical practice that requires strength, flexibility, and balance. Please consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new fitness programs. If you have any injuries, health conditions, or other physical limitations, it is important to inform your instructor before participating in an exercise class.
  • The information provided on this website or in any of our exercise classes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professionals with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
  • Exercise, like any physical activity, involves risks and individual results may vary.

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

Bookmobile Stop at Kleiner Park

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community
Age Group:
All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Come and visit the Bookmobile. It's a mobile branch that has a little something for everyone!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community
Age Group: All Ages/Families
Event Details:

Come and visit the Bookmobile. It's a mobile branch that has a little something for everyone!

Writer's Bloc: Free Write

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pinnacle Program Room B at Pinnacle
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Age Group:
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....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Pinnacle
Room: Pinnacle Program Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Find Support, Join a Club or Group, Learn About It
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

Fit and Fall Proof

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Move Your Body
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Senior citizens, join us for a free exercise program to increase your strength and balance. Remain active in your lifestyle while reducing your risk of falling.Please note the foll...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Move Your Body
Event Details:

Senior citizens, join us for a free exercise program to increase your strength and balance. Remain active in your lifestyle while reducing your risk of falling.

Please note the following:

Disclaimer(s)

  • Exercise classes are a physical practice that requires strength, flexibility, and balance. Please consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new fitness programs. If you have any injuries, health conditions, or other physical limitations, it is important to inform your instructor before participating in an exercise class.
  • The information provided on this website or in any of our exercise classes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professionals with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
  • Exercise, like any physical activity, involves risks and individual results may vary.

Baby Time

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pinnacle Program Room A+B at Pinnacle
Program Type:
Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime with rhymes, songs, and stories for your baby. Ideal for ages 0-2.

Library Branch: Pinnacle
Room: Pinnacle Program Room A+B
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime with rhymes, songs, and stories for your baby. Ideal for ages 0-2.

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.

Tales to Tails

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Orchard Park Program Room at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Build Your Skills
Age Group:
Pre-K (ages 0-5), School Age (grades K-6)
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog! Children can sharpen their reading skills in a stress-free zone, boosted by the support of their furry, canine pals. Plan to arrive a few minutes early if yo...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5), School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Build Your Skills
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog! Children can sharpen their reading skills in a stress-free zone, boosted by the support of their furry, canine pals. Plan to arrive a few minutes early if you need to choose a book to read.

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.

Fit and Fall Proof

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Move Your Body
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Senior citizens, join us for a free exercise program to increase your strength and balance. Remain active in your lifestyle while reducing your risk of falling.Please note the foll...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Large Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Move Your Body
Event Details:

Senior citizens, join us for a free exercise program to increase your strength and balance. Remain active in your lifestyle while reducing your risk of falling.

Please note the following:

Disclaimer(s)

  • Exercise classes are a physical practice that requires strength, flexibility, and balance. Please consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new fitness programs. If you have any injuries, health conditions, or other physical limitations, it is important to inform your instructor before participating in an exercise class.
  • The information provided on this website or in any of our exercise classes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professionals with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
  • Exercise, like any physical activity, involves risks and individual results may vary.

Baby Time

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Pinnacle Program Room A+B at Pinnacle
Program Type:
Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime with rhymes, songs, and stories for your baby. Ideal for ages 0-2.

Library Branch: Pinnacle
Room: Pinnacle Program Room A+B
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime with rhymes, songs, and stories for your baby. Ideal for ages 0-2.

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.

Build Your Own Business Tools: A Hands-On Intro to Low-Code & Coda.io

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Flexible Open Space at unBound
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Discover how to streamline operations and boost productivity with Coda! Learn how to create custom software tools tailored to your specific needs—without writing a single line of c...

Open
Required
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: 25
Event Details:

Discover how to streamline operations and boost productivity with Coda! Learn how to create custom software tools tailored to your specific needs—without writing a single line of code.

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.

Needles, Hooks, and Books

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come together to knit, crochet, or work on any kind of handwork project. Bring your current work in progress to work on while we socialize and learn from each other.No formal instr...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Children's Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:

Come together to knit, crochet, or work on any kind of handwork project. Bring your current work in progress to work on while we socialize and learn from each other.

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.

Watercolor Workshop: Painting Pollinators

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pinnacle Program Room A+B at Pinnacle
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Learn About It
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join our Watercolor Workshop, a program designed for adults and seniors. Led by Crystal Paulson, an accomplished artist, and co-owner of Little Pallets, this workshop offers a welc...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Pinnacle
Room: Pinnacle Program Room A+B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Learn About It
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join our Watercolor Workshop, a program designed for adults and seniors.

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.

MASH: Meridian After School Hangout

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12)
Event Details:

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

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 WiFi 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 Adventurer's Guild: Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Calling all teen adventurers! Whether you are new to Dungeons and Dragons or an experienced warrior join us for this fantasy role-playing game. No experience needed. Character shee...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Calling all teen adventurers! Whether you are new to Dungeons and Dragons or an experienced warrior join us for this fantasy role-playing game. No experience needed. Character sheets, dice, and rules explanations provided.

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.

Nintendo Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pinnacle Program Room A+B at Pinnacle
Program Type:
Do an Activity
Age Group:
School Age (grades K-6)
Event Details:

Join us for collaborative video game play featuring games like Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers, and Super Mario Party. Bring your friends or make some new ones!

Library Branch: Pinnacle
Room: Pinnacle Program Room A+B
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Do an Activity
Event Details:

Join us for collaborative video game play featuring games like Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers, and Super Mario Party. Bring your friends or make some new ones!

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.

STEAM Lab

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Age Group:
School Age (grades K-6)
Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Children's Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity

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.

STEAM LAB

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Orchard Park Learning Lab at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Age Group:
School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Come experiment by doing various STEAM activities. Each week we'll have a different activity that is inspired by the rotating schedule. 1st Thurs: STEAM Open House - Explore a...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Learning Lab
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:

Come experiment by doing various STEAM activities. Each week we'll have a different activity that is inspired by the rotating schedule. 

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.

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Orchard Park Conference Room at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Join a Club or Group, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Love reading mysteries? Looking for new book ideas? This group is for you! Mystery Book Club meets every third Thursday of the month. Choose a mystery book that loosely fits t...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Join a Club or Group, Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count
Event Details:

Love reading mysteries? Looking for new book ideas? This group is for you! Mystery Book Club meets every third Thursday of the month. 

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages/Families, Pre-K (ages 0-5)
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!

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Children's Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages/Families, Pre-K (ages 0-5)
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!

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.

Idaho Department of Labor logo

Idaho Department of Labor Office Hours

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cherry Lane Small Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Find Support
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Idaho Department of Labor has more locations to serve Idahoans in your area on a consistent weekly schedule. Find us on our website or come see us in person at Cherry Lane...

Library Branch: Cherry Lane
Room: Cherry Lane Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Find Support
Event Details:

The Idaho Department of Labor has more locations to serve Idahoans in your area on a consistent weekly schedule. Find us on our website or come see us in person at Cherry Lane!

MASH: Meridian After School Hangout

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cherry Lane Large Conference Room at Cherry Lane
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Age Group:
Teens (grades 7-12)
Event Details:

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

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 WiFi 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.

Pokémon Club

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pinnacle Program Room A+B at Pinnacle
Program Type:
Attend an Event
Age Group:
School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
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!Do...

Library Branch: Pinnacle
Room: Pinnacle Program Room A+B
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Attend an Event
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!

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.

STEAM Lab - BSU Presents Semiconductors

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Orchard Park Learning Lab at Orchard Park
Program Type:
Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Age Group:
School Age (grades K-6)
Event Details:

Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of science? Our weekly science experiments are designed to pique the curiosity of young minds and encourage them to learn through fun...

Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Learning Lab
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:

Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of science? Our weekly science experiments are designed to pique the curiosity of young minds and encourage them to learn through fun and interactive activities.

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.

Friends of the Meridian Library Used Book Sale

Saturday, April 19, 2025 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.

Treasure Valley Library Pokémon TCG Tournament

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Community
Program Type:
Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group
Age Group:
School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Join the Meridian Library District and Boise Public Library at ABU Games for a Pokémon TCG Tournament for the ages!Registration is available at the following link. (There is n...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Do an Activity, Join a Club or Group
Event Details:

Join the Meridian Library District and Boise Public Library at ABU Games for a Pokémon TCG Tournament for the ages!

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.