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Mondays & Fridays, 10:15-10:45 AM
Children's Storytime Area, 1st Floor
For children aged 3-5 and their caregivers. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes.
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Wild Winter with
EverWild Forest School
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Tuesdays, March 7, 14 & 21
11-11:45 AM, Library Square Plaza
EverWild Forest School is excited to help parents and caregivers introduce the beauty and wonder of our natural world to little ones with their new Wild Winter series! This program focuses on experimenting with natural materials and stimuli to help develop fine and gross motor skills, curiosity, and cause-and-effect and is aimed for children ages 2-6 years old. The classes will take place outside (weather permitting) so please dress accordingly! You are invited to bring a blanket or two for an extra cozy outdoor experience! Each class is limited to 15 children. Registration is required.
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Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 AM
Children's Storytime Area, 1st Floor
For children aged 0-2 and their caregivers. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes.
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Idaho Theater for Youth presents Air Heart
by Dwayne Blackaller
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Thursday, March 2, 6-7 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Come watch an engaging tale about the power of persistence and sheer determination, a reminder that we can do anything our hearts desire when we set our mind to it. Enjoy a question and answer session with the actors following the performance! Recommended for Kinder-6th grade students, but all ages are welcome!
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Tuesday, March 7, 4-5 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Join us for our monthly Art Endeavor program where youth (ages 8-16) are inspired to make their own art creation! Children, youth and their caregiver’s welcome.
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Tuesday, March 14, 4:30-5:30 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
This fun program is part of the Junior Master Gardener curriculum. Aimed to engage children through garden and ecology themed children's books and helps inspire learning through garden activities, creative expression and exploration. For ages 6 and up! Younger children are welcome as long as they have their caregiver with them to assist them with the activities. Presented by University of Idaho Extension's Canyon County Jr. Master Gardener volunteers.
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Wednesday, March 21, 4-5:30 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Come learn how to paint step-by-step. This month we are painting a snowy mountainscape! A sparkling blood orange mocktail will be provided. This is a teen paint & sip, ages 13-19 are welcome. Registration required.
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Monday, March 27, 4-5 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
All ages are invited to get creative and build anything they choose with LEGO and DUPLO blocks!
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Tweens & Teens Take On:
Game Night
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Wednesday, March 29, 3:30-4:30 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Relax after school with some snacks and games! Stop by with your friends.
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Donate to "Take Care of our Teachers" Swag Bags | |
March 1-25, 2nd Floor Info Desk
Nampa Public Library will be giving away “Take care of our teachers” swag bags at the Destination Wellness fair on Saturday, April 8 from 10am-2pm. You can show how much you appreciate our teachers by donating new items to add to the bags between March 1-25 at the 2nd floor info desk. Donations will be divided up into swag bags and given to the teachers only. Any new shelf stable items that would be useful or enjoyable to a teacher is welcome. Item suggestions: Pens, post-it notes, stress ball, reusable water bottles, candy, lip balm, bath salts, microwave popcorn, art supplies, gift cards, USB drives, etc.
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Tuesdays & Thursday, 10:15-11 AM
Multipurpose Rooms
Fit and Fall Proof™ is designed to help senior citizens prevent injuries and the subsequent loss of independence. Class participants learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance, which can help prevent the accidental falls and tripping sometimes associated with age.
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Idaho Department of Labor | |
Thursdays, 10 AM - 4 PM
Study Room 203
Walk-in & by-appointment services available to assist you with career planning, unemployment insurance benefits, resumes and more! Call 208-364-7781 to schedule an appointment.
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Women's & Children's Alliance | |
Wednesday, March 8, 1:30-3:30 PM
Nampa Library Lobby
The Women's & Children's Alliance (WCA) provides a comprehensive and secure emergency and transitional shelter program, in confidential locations with round-the-clock staff assistance. The shelters have private rooms and common living facilities for women and children who are fleeing domestic and/or sexual assault.
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Thursday, March 9, 1:30-2:30 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
"The Squad" is a group function for adults
with disabilities. Music, crafts and games!
*Must be accompanied by a caregiver
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Debt Management Workshop presented by Idaho Central Credit Union
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Thursday, March 9, 6-7 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Over 75% of American adults are in debt, an average of $38,000 not including their mortgage. Join us as we discuss what debt is, how to manage your debt, and solutions for managing and eliminating debt.
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No Pressure Book Club & Trivia at Flying M Coffee Garage | |
Saturday, March 11, 3-4:30 PM
Flying M Coffee Garage Nampa
Participate in a discussion covering this month’s theme led by our local professors from NNU, enjoy themed trivia, and have fun in a relaxed atmosphere. Flying M Coffee Garage is located at 1314 2nd St S in Nampa.
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Wednesday, March 15
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Study Room 303
The group meets monthly. View the current reading list and book summaries at nampalibrary.org/bookworms.
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Thursday, March 16, 6-7:30 PM
Multipurpose Room A
The March event is full. The next Adult Paint & Sip event is Friday, April 28, from 2-3:30pm. Registration opens March 17 at 9am. Spots fill up quickly! Registration required.
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Tuesday, March 21, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Multipurpose Room A
The fun and easy dice game that everyone loves to play. If you can roll some dice and count to 21, you could be yelling out 'Bunco!' and win the game.
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Let's Talk About It:
Klara and the Sun
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Wednesday, March 22, 6-7:30 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Read Klara and the Sun: A Novel by Kazuo Ishiguro and join in the discussion with guest speaker Russ Tremayne. Ask a staff member how to you can get your copy to read today!
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Nampa Caregiver Support Group presented by Alzheimer's Association
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Monday, March 27, 2-3:30 PM
Study Room 302
Build a support system with people who understand. Walk-ins are welcome.
Alzheimer’s Association support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners. Meets every 4th Monday of the month. For more info, visit alz.org/Idaho.
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Ready! for Kindergarten Workshop | |
Thursday, April 6, 5:30-7:30 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
FREE parent workshops for families with children ages 1-5 to get ready for Kindergarten. We will show you ways to turn everyday moments into learning moments. Dinner and Childcare provided! Sign up nampalibrary.org/ready.
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Wednesdays, 6-7:30 PM
Multipurpose Rooms or Board Room
Interested in learning to play the guitar? Join volunteer David Johnson every Wednesday evening to learn guitar basics such as chords, strumming patterns, and a tiny bit of music theory. Bring your own guitar. Designed for ages 13 and older.
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Treasure Valley Indie Book Fair | |
Saturday, March 4, 11 AM - 3 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Join us as we highlight our community’s own writers, illustrators and publishers! This event will feature a wide variety of work such as fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, comix, zines and poetry. There will also be workshops, readings and more. Come purchase a book and meet the author!
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Reading Buddies:
Read to a Therapy Dog
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Saturday, March 11, 11 AM - 12 PM
Children's Storytime Area, 1st Floor
Come read or tell a story to one of the Go Team therapy dogs. All ages are welcome!
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Tuesday, March 14, 1-3:30 PM
Multipurpose Room A
This class is open to ages 12 and up. Participants should bring #4 worsted yarn, knitting needles (size 8 or 9 and/or crochet hooks size G or H). Beginners thru advanced welcome. Instruction provided!
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Wednesday, March 15, 3:30-4:30 PM
Library Square Plaza
Please join us for the unveiling of Nampa's first bookmobile! The program begins at 3:30pm and will include speakers, live entertainment by ELRO from Idaho Arts Charter School, library swag, The Original Saucy Dog hot dog cart, and refreshments. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the bookmobile, which is a 24-foot-long Sprinter van equipped with modern technology and a wide selection of books, audiobooks, and other materials.
A special drawing will give five lucky school-age youth the chance to be some of the first to enter the new bookmobile at the Bookmobile Launch Party on March 15! Decorate your own bookmobile by picking up a coloring sheet and/or foldable bookmobile at the 1st Floor Info Desk or printing one off at nampalibrary.org/mybookmobile. Submit your completed bookmobile at the 1st Floor Info Desk by Saturday, March 11. The winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries and will be notified on Monday, March 13. All ages are welcome to participate, but the drawing will only be for school-aged youth, ages 4-17.
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Saturday, March 25, 2-4:30 PM
3rd Floor Board Room
Choose from a selection of pre-made characters, learn how to play the game in a relaxed and fun environment, and make new friends! Players of every experience level are welcome. Open to players 16+. Registration required.
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Tuesday, March 28, 1-3:30 PM
Multipurpose Room A
This class is open to ages 12 and up. Participants should bring #4 worsted yarn, knitting needles (size 8 or 9 and/or crochet hooks size G or H). Beginners thru advanced welcome. Instruction provided!
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Destination Wellness Fair | |
Saturday, April 8, 10 AM - 2 PM
Library Lobby & Multipurpose Rooms
Destination Wellness 2023 offers FREE health and wellness education and resources featuring exhibitors from the local area. You can learn about resources for seniors, health insurance, Medicaid, preventing drug use and suicide, proper medication disposal and more. You can participate in a relaxation watercolor program by Lane’s Art Supply, Mommy and Me Yoga by 2C yoga, and get health screenings for high blood pressure and diabetes from Terry Reilly Health Services. We will be giving away reusable water bottles, “Take care of our teachers” swag bags and you can enter to win an essential oil diffuser and resistance bands.
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