Upcoming Holiday Closures:

Monday, June 19, Juneteenth

Tuesday, July 4, Independence Day

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.

*No storytime Monday, June 19

Beginning June 13

Tuesdays, 2:15-2:45 PM

Children's Storytime Area, 1st Floor

Let's dance, groove, and sing together! For children of all ages and their caregivers.

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.

Thursday, June 1, 4-5 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Ages 8-16

Create a bug suncatcher to hang in your window! Join us for our monthly Art Endeavor program where youth are inspired to make their own art creation! Children, youth and their caregiver’s welcome.

Friday, June 9, 4-5:30 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Ages 8-18

Learn to transfer images of Super Heroes Poison Ivy and Nightwing onto watercolor paper, then discover the countless ways to use Water Color, Pen & Ink, and Prismacolor Pencils to detail and shade your heroes to bring them to life.

Tuesday, June 13, 4:00-5:00 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. 

Thursday, June 15, 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.

Saturday, June 17, 10:30 AM - 12 PM

Multipurpose Room B

Ages 5-12

Create your own optical illusions! Registration required.

Tuesday, June 20, 2-4 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Ages 4-17

Join the Eagle Stamp and Postcard Club for an introduction to the fun and joy of stamp collecting. Geared to a youth audience, families are welcome! Participants are also invited to bring stamps and collections from home.

All youth attendees will receive a free stamp packet to begin their collection and can be entered in a raffle to win additional stamp collecting items that afternoon.

Tuesday, June 20, 5-7 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Ages 8-18

Enjoy watching movies? Join us as we watch movies based on books, eat snacks, and participate in an optional low-key discussion after the movie. Featuring "Bridge to Terabithia" (rated PG).

Saturday, June 24, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Ages 5-12

TRICA Master Teachers will guide participants through the culturally rich curriculum of four cultures:

• South African Gumboot and the communication found through stomps and claps
• The Latin culture with its bright and layered music.
• The Jewish Hora's deep traditions and dances
• Reflections of an Indigenous Rain Dance

Registration required.

Monday, June 26, 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!

Wednesday, June 28, 3:30-4:30 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Ages 8-18

A touch of class with all natural materials, create a resort to thank our tiny friends for all their hard work! Stop by with your friends.

Saturday, July 15, 11 AM - 12 PM

Children's Area, 1st Floor

Ages 5-12

A fun hands-on experience learning about different instruments and how they work!

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.

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. 

Monday, June 5, 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. 

Thursday, June 8, 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

Wednesday, June 14, 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.

Tuesday, June 20, 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.

Wednesday, June 21

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.

Thursday, June 22, 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 and tenant issues, probate, and other civil issues. Registration is required.

Monday, June 26, 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

Friday, June 30, 2-3:30 PM

Multipurpose Room A



Come join us for step-by-step painting and some tasty (non-alcoholic) drinks. No children, please. Registration is required.

Monday, July 3, 11 AM - 4:30 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Ages 17+

Schedule your appointment today at nampalibrary.org/blood.

*Must be at least 17 years old to donate

Wednesdays, 6-7 PM

Multipurpose Rooms or Board Room

Designed for ages 13 and older

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.

Saturday, June 3, 10 AM - 1 PM

Nampa Library



A free family event to kick off the “All Together Now” Summer Reading program. There will be various crafts and freebees from local organizations. 

Saturday, June 10, 11 AM - 12 PM

Children's Storytime Area, 1st Floor



Come read or tell a story to one of the Go Team therapy dogs.

Monday, June 12, 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.

Tuesday, June 13, 1-3:30 PM

Multipurpose Room A

Open to ages 12 and older

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!

Wednesday, June 14, 2-4 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Come celebrate summer with a movie and popcorn. We'll be watching "Paddington" (rated PG).

Saturday, June 17, 3-4:30 PM

Flying M Coffee Garage Nampa

Open to ages 15 and older

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: Weird Fiction

Suggested Reads:

• Labyrinths by Jorge Luis Borges
• The Color Out Of Space by H.P. Lovecraft
• The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells
• The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
• Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
• Hummingbird Salamander by Jeff VanderMeer

Monday, June 26, 5:30-7:30 PM

3rd Floor Board Room



Bring pictures of your friends and family to create a tree collage! We will print up to 2 pages of pictures on photo paper for you to cut and create a collage that will be framed in a tree shape. All supplies will be provided.

Registration required. This program is designed for adults, but families are welcome to make one family tree together.

Tuesday, June 27, 1-3:30 PM

Multipurpose Room A

Open to ages 12 and older

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!

Wednesday, June 28, 6-7 PM

Multipurpose Room B

For ages 16+ and adults

Come and learn about sustainable water conservation techniques for your home landscape. Presented by the Advanced Master Gardener, Ruth Givens.

Saturday, July 15, 11 AM - 2:30 PM

Multipurpose Room A

For ages 16+ and adults

An expert from Outland Hobbies will give you tips of the trade as you paint your own models or miniatures for D & D, dinosaurs, sharks, magical creatures, doll house furniture, or bring your own supplies!

Beginners can practice on one of our miniatures (sign up is only required in order to receive a free miniature) or drop in with your own supplies and join the group!

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