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VITA Tax Preparation

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Find Support
Event Details:

Boise State operates a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that is available to anyone who makes $67,000 or less annually. Our IRS-certified tax preparers are available to help you prepare your tax returns!

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.

Baby Time

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

 Join Ms. Natalie for lap songs, fingerplays, and beginning stories with your little one. Stay for a little while after the program to get to know other caregivers, build community, and have conversations!

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.

Preschool Storytime

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime where we read, dance, sing, and prepare for Kindergarten. Also, stay for thirty minutes of play. Ideal for ages 2-5. 

 

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.

Meridian Knights Chess Club

1:30pm - 3:30pm
School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Orchard Park
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.

Silly Song & Dance

10:30am - 11:00am
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Orchard Park
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.

Homeschool STEAM Lab

1:00pm - 2:00pm
School Age (grades K-6)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:

Join us for a special project every week and connect with other homeschoolers! We will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Ideal for ages 6-12. 

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.

Watercolor Workshop: Painting Pollinators

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Orchard Park
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Learn About It
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join our Watercolor Workshop, a program designed for older adults and seniors (50+).

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.

Teen Tutoring & Study Hour

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (grades 7-12)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Orchard Park Conference Room will be available for teen open study hours from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Multiple groups and/or individuals may use the room simultaneously.

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.

Pokémon Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
All Ages/Families, School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Orchard Park
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.

Teen Tutoring & Study Hour

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (grades 7-12)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Orchard Park Conference Room will be available for teen open study hours from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Multiple groups and/or individuals may use the room simultaneously.

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.

Theatre Arts Class

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age (grades K-6)
Orchard Park
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.

Tales to Tails

10:00am - 11:00am
Pre-K (ages 0-5), School Age (grades K-6)
Orchard Park
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.

STEAM LAB

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Orchard Park
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.

VITA Tax Preparation

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Find Support
Event Details:

Boise State operates a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that is available to anyone who makes $67,000 or less annually. Our IRS-certified tax preparers are available to help you prepare your tax returns!

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.

STEAM Lab

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age (grades K-6)
Orchard Park
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.

Adult Craft Club: Card Making

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Orchard Park
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Do an Activity, Get Involved
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Dive into the world of creativity with Adult Crafts at the library. Join fellow adults in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to explore various crafting projects. It's a chance to take a break, socialize, and craft something unique.

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.

Baby Time

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

 Join Ms. Natalie for lap songs, fingerplays, and beginning stories with your little one. Stay for a little while after the program to get to know other caregivers, build community, and have conversations!

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.

Preschool Storytime

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play, Count, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime where we read, dance, sing, and prepare for Kindergarten. Also, stay for thirty minutes of play. Ideal for ages 2-5. 

 

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.

Meridian Knights Chess Club

1:30pm - 3:30pm
School Age (grades K-6), Teens (grades 7-12)
Orchard Park
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.

Silly Song & Dance

10:30am - 11:00am
Pre-K (ages 0-5)
Orchard Park
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.

Watercolor Workshop: Painting Pollinators

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Orchard Park
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Do an Activity, Learn About It
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join our Watercolor Workshop, a program designed for older adults and seniors (50+).

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.

Teen Tutoring & Study Hour

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (grades 7-12)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 7-12)
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Orchard Park Conference Room will be available for teen open study hours from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Multiple groups and/or individuals may use the room simultaneously.

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.

Brick Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age (grades K-6)
Orchard Park
Library Branch: Orchard Park
Room: Orchard Park Program Room
Age Group: School Age (grades K-6)
Program Type: Attend an Event, Build Your Skills, Do an Activity
Event Details:

Build something from your imagination! This is a casual free build program. We have the LEGOS; you have the 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.

Storytime & Art

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

Our storytime is designed to encourage a love for reading and learning. Each session will feature books to help develop early literacy skills.

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.