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READING PLAYGROUND STOPS
In Partnership with Nampa Park & Rec's Traveling Playground,
Nampa Police Department, Nampa Fire Department, and Oasis Lunch Program
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Mondays & Fridays
August 4, 7, 11, 14 & 18
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.
*We will be taking a little storytime break August 21-30. During the storytime break, join us in the Children's Storytime Area for Family Preschool Play! Explore hands-on learning stations. This is geared for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 10:15-10:45am on August 21, 23, 25, 28 & 30.
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Music and Movement Storytime | |
Tuesdays
August 1, 8 & 15
2:15-2:45 PM
Children's Storytime Area, 1st Floor
For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Let's dance, groove, and sing together!
*We will be taking a little storytime break August 21-30. During the storytime break, join us in the Children's Storytime Area for Family Preschool Play! Explore hands-on learning stations. This is geared for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 10:15-10:45am on August 21, 23, 25, 28 & 30.
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Wednesdays
August 2, 9 & 16
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.
*We will be taking a little storytime break August 21-30. During the storytime break, join us in the Children's Storytime Area for Family Preschool Play! Explore hands-on learning stations. This is geared for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 10:15-10:45am on August 21, 23, 25, 28 & 30.
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Thursday, August 3, 4-5 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Ages 8-16
Make your own art creation!
Children, youth and their caregiver’s welcome.
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SPECIAL STORYTIME:
Treasure Valley Children's Theater presents Storytime
with Jesse the Theater Kid!
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Monday, August 7, 10:15-11 AM
Ages 3-5, Children's Storytime Area
Jesse LOVES to read and LOVES to pretend they are in the story! Join Jesse for a highly interactive, theatrical story themed COURAGE.
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Tuesday, August 8, 4-5 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Ages 6+
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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Draw with Young Rembrandts | |
Thursday, August 10, 4:30-5:30 PM
Multipurpose Room A
Ages 6-12
Learning to draw can be fun, especially when we create silly characters, funny expressions and drawing sequences that tell a joke! This delightful program combines Young Rembrandts' innovative step-by-step drawing method with light-hearted subject matter that engages kids, their sense of humor, and their vivid imaginations! Seating is limited. Please arrive a little early to secure a seat.
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Friday, August 11, 4-5:30 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Ages 8-18
Be inspired to create with various art mediums! Stop by with your friends!
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All About Music! An Intro for the Independent Music Maker | |
Saturday, August 12, 1-2:30 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Ages 13-18
Explore the marvels of music theory, the art of sound, and tools of the trade with this interactive program with Daniel Hamrick!
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Teen Summer Reading Party | |
Tuesday, August 15, 3-5 PM
Nampa Smiles Terrace, 3rd Floor
Ages 13-18
Celebrate your Summer Reading successes with ice cream sundaes, food, friendship bracelets, kindness cards and games!
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Monday, August 28, 4-5 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Ages 2-16
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:
String Art
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Wednesday, August 30, 3:30-4:30 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Ages 8-18
Work out your anger issues with hammers and nails, then turn it into art! Stop by with your friends.
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UPCOMING IN SEPTEMBER:
Art Endeavor - Fairy Houses
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Thursday, September 7, 4-5:30 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Ages 8-16
Join us for an enchanting Art Endeavor where you can bring your imagination to life and build your very own fairy house!
Supplies provided or bring your own.
Children, youth and their caregiver’s welcome.
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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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Summer Reading Finale Party
for Adults
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Thursday, August 3, 6:30-8:30 PM
3rd Floor Local History Area and
Nampa Smiles Terrace
You're invited to celebrate the conclusion of the Adult Summer Reading Program! Enjoy free food, music, a gift basket raffle, and fun entertainment by The Bop Cats of Canyon County while we celebrate the end to another amazing summer.
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Monday, August 7, 5-7:30 PM
Multipurpose Room A
Have you ever played Mahjong? It's a tile-based game of skill, strategy, and luck! Join us the first Monday of each month and be sure to invite your friends! We'll provide an evening of fun, beverages, and traditional card game snacks.
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Women's & Children's Alliance | |
Wednesday, August 9, 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, August 10, 1:30-2:30 PM
Multipurpose Room B
"The Squad" is a group function for adults
with disabilities. Music, crafts and games!
*Must be accompanied by a caregiver
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Tuesday, August 15
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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Nampa Bookworms
Reading Group
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Wednesday, August 16
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3rd Floor Board Room
The group meets monthly. View the current reading list and book summaries at nampalibrary.org/bookworms.
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No Pressure Book Club & Trivia at Flying M Coffee Garage | |
Saturday, August 19, 3-4:30 PM
Flying M Coffee Garage Nampa
1314 2nd St. S. Nampa, ID 83651
Join us at Flying M for No Pressure Book Club and Trivia! Participate in discussions for our subject of the month, enjoy themed trivia, and have fun in a relaxed atmosphere. Flying M Coffee Garage is located at 1314 2nd St S, Nampa, ID 83651.
This month’s theme: Historical Fantasy
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Thursday, August 24, 12-2 PM
Multipurpose Room B
In partnership with Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program, get free general legal advice and council on topics including family law, landlord/tenant issues, probate, and more. Register at nampalibrary.org/legal.
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Nampa Caregiver Support Group presented by Alzheimer's Association | |
Monday, August 28, 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 to:
- Develop a support system.
- Exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions.
- Talk through issues and ways of coping.
- Share feelings, needs and concerns.
- Learn about community resources
For more information: alz.org/idaho
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Tuesday, August 29, 2-3:30 PM
Multipurpose Room A
Registration Required
Join us for a step-by-step painting session as you enjoy some delicious non-alcoholic drinks. Please note, this is an adults-only event. Limited space available, registration required at nampalibrary.org/paint.
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Hobby Hangout: Stamp and Postcard Collecting 101 | |
Tuesday, August 1, 6-7:30 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
For ages 16+ and adults
Join the Eagle Stamp and Postcard Club for an introduction to collecting stamps and postcards. Geared to an adult audience, discover the fun and joy of stamp & postcard collecting and how you can travel the world with stamps & postcards. Participants are invited to bring stamps and collections from home and to ask plenty of questions.
All participants will receive some FREE stamps to get them started on their path to philately!
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Summer Reading Finale with Corbin Maxey, Reptile Expert! | |
Monday, August 7, 12-1:30 PM
Nampa Library Lobby
Let's celebrate your reading success! Corbin's live 45-minute animal show will feature a giant python, tortoise, Monkey-tailed Skink, Alligator Snapping Turtle and more! Afterwards, stay for a meet-and-greet with Corbin and Shere Kahn, the giant python!
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Tuesday, August 8, 1-3:30 PM
Multipurpose Room A
Open to ages 12+ and adults
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, August 9, 2-4 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Celebrate summer with a movie and popcorn We'll be watching "The Prince of Egypt" (PG).
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Saturday, August 12, 11 AM - 12 PM
Children's Storytime Area, 1st Floor
Come read or tell a story to one of the Go Team therapy dogs.
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The Idaho Jazz Collective | |
Saturday, August 12, 3:30-5 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
The Idaho Jazz Collective is a 17-piece jazz big band from all over the Treasure Valley. The band is composed primarily of music teachers and other educators, former military band members, and a lawyer or two thrown in for good measure. They meet to practice at Lone Star Middle School here in Nampa and will be performing music by the Count Basie Orchestra and other jazz luminaries.
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The Nampa Rookies Chess Club | |
Monday, August 14, 4-5:30 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Join us every 2nd Monday of the month for a fun and relaxed chess club experience! Come to test your mettle, discuss strategy, or learn the basics! All ages and experience levels are welcome.
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Tuesday, August 15, 5-7 PM
Multipurpose Rooms
Watch movies based on books, eat snacks, and participate in an optional low-key discussion after the movie. Featuring: "A Wrinkle in Time" (PG)
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Music on the Terrace:
Baby Blues
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Wednesday, August 16, 6-8 PM
Nampa Smiles Terrace, 3rd Floor
Relax with an evening refreshments and music by the Baby Blues on the Nampa Smiles Terrace!
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Saturday, August 19, 2-4:45 PM
Board Room, 3rd Floor
For ages 16+ and adults
Registration Required
Join us at the Nampa Public Library for an adventurous afternoon of Dungeons & Dragons as we find monsters, mystery, and magic! Come 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.
Registration is required. Drop-ins are welcome to observe and play if there are open spaces.
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Tuesday, August 22, 1-3:30 PM
Multipurpose Room A
Open to ages 12+ and adults
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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Master Gardener: Get the Scoop on Your Soil to Maximize Your Garden | |
Wednesday, August 23, 6-7 PM
Multipurpose Room B
For ages 16+ and adults
Learn about the characteristics of the various soil classes and what you can do to create the best soil for a healthy and abundant home garden. Presented by the University of Idaho Master Gardeners
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Watercolor Card Making Class | |
Thursday, August 31, 6-7:30 PM
Multipurpose Room A
Teens 16+ and Adults
Join us to create beautiful and sparkly watercolor greeting cards with a 3D edge. Customizable to fit any occasion or just to spread some joy.
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UPCOMING IN SEPTEMBER:
Hobbit Day
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Saturday, September 30
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Multipurpose Rooms and Lobby
You're invited to celebrate the birthday of Bilbo Baggins and Frodo Baggins on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 11am to 3pm! Birthday guests are encouraged to come dressed as hobbits or other characters from The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings. Enjoy live music, dancing, trivia, games, food, crafts, movies, costume contest, and more!
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