Meridian Library Foundation

Meridian Library Foundation The Meridian Library Foundation funds the growth of the Meridian Library District, ensuring access to resources and spaces.

Through partnerships, we promote literacy, work readiness, and lifelong learning, keeping the library a vital resource for all.

06/16/2026

My Ántonia + Giveaway Announcement

Our next We the Readers Book Club giveaway begins Friday, June 19.

This week’s featured title is My Ántonia by Willa Cather, a beloved American classic that explores immigration, friendship, memory, and life on the Great Plains.

One eligible Idaho supporter who has purchased any We the Readers item will be selected at random to receive a copy of this featured title.

As part of the celebration, be sure to visit America 250: The Pursuit of Happiness, now on display in the Initial Point Gallery on the 3rd floor of Meridian City Hall. The exhibit is free to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and will be on display through July 31.

This giveaway is simply a thank you to our supporters and a celebration of reading, American authors, and libraries. Not affiliated with Bonfire, Facebook, or Instagram.

Learn more at supportmld.org/250

06/16/2026

Our next We the Readers Book Club title is The House on Mango Street, by Sandra Cisneros.

Told through a series of short, memorable vignettes, this beloved classic invites readers into the world of Esperanza and her Chicago neighborhood through stories that are approachable, heartfelt, and unforgettable.

Want to read digitally? Additional Libby copies have recently been added and are now available to borrow.

Don’t forget: our next book giveaway is June 12! All eligible Idaho residents who have participated in the We the Readers campaign are automatically entered to win a copy.

Giveaway not affiliated with Bonfire, Facebook, or Instagram.

Learn more, view the full reading list, and more at supportmld.org/250!

We are honored to share that the Meridian Library Foundation has been awarded a $35,000 Education Grant from the Idaho W...
06/08/2026

We are honored to share that the Meridian Library Foundation has been awarded a $35,000 Education Grant from the Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation to support the Meridian Library District's First Books program.

First Books provides storytimes and free books to preschool, kindergarten, and developmental preschool students, helping children build literacy skills and create home libraries. For many participants, these are among the first books they own.

The IWCF grant process is highly competitive and includes a detailed application, site visits, interviews, and multiple rounds of review. Finalists are presented to the membership, where more than 400 IWCF members learn about the organizations and projects before voting on the final grant recipients.

We are deeply grateful to the Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation and its members for their support of early literacy and young readers in our community.

Pictured: Eryn Turner, Meridian Library Foundation Executive Director, and Gabi Stoller, Meridian Library District Youth Librarian, with Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation leadership and members of the IWCF Grant Selection Committee.

Final call for Batch 1 of the We the Readers collection.Orders for the first batch close TOMORROW, June 7th! Orders from...
06/06/2026

Final call for Batch 1 of the We the Readers collection.

Orders for the first batch close TOMORROW, June 7th! Orders from this first batch are expected to arrive between June 16-27, just in time for summer reading season and the 4th of July.

Thank you for helping us celebrate 250 years of stories, libraries, and the freedom to read while supporting the collection at the Meridian Library District!

🇺🇸🗽🦅 Shop the collection at supportmld.org/250

🦅 Introducing One Nation. Still Reading. Still Free.Centered around an eagle illustration and layered with handwritten “...
06/05/2026

🦅 Introducing One Nation. Still Reading. Still Free.

Centered around an eagle illustration and layered with handwritten “One Nation” elements, this design reflects the idea that stories continue to connect us across generations, backgrounds, and perspectives.

A reminder that even with different experiences and stories, we remain connected through the shared act of reading.

Support the campaign at supportmld.org/250

🇺🇸 Introducing the We the Readers Preamble DesignThis piece reimagines the preamble through the lens of readers, librari...
06/04/2026

🇺🇸 Introducing the We the Readers Preamble Design

This piece reimagines the preamble through the lens of readers, libraries, and the freedom to access stories and information.

“We the Readers of the United States, in order to form a more curious nation…”

Part literary tribute, part celebration of intellectual freedom, this design honors the role libraries continue to play in helping communities learn, explore, and grow.

Support the campaign at supportmld.org/250

🗽 Introducing Liberty Lives in Libraries.Featuring a line drawing of the Statue of Liberty layered with handwritten typo...
06/03/2026

🗽 Introducing Liberty Lives in Libraries.

Featuring a line drawing of the Statue of Liberty layered with handwritten typography, this design celebrates libraries as enduring symbols of curiosity, knowledge, and the freedom to read.

One nation. Still reading. Still free.

Learn more at supportmld.org/250

🇺🇸 Introducing "U.S. Authors" - Writing America’s Stories Since 1776Featuring 70 American authors woven together to form...
06/02/2026

🇺🇸 Introducing "U.S. Authors" - Writing America’s Stories Since 1776

Featuring 70 American authors woven together to form the shape of the United States, this design celebrates the many voices, genres, landscapes, and generations that have shaped American literature over the past 250 years.

From poets and playwrights to science fiction writers, novelists, memoirists, and storytellers, this piece honors the stories that continue to define America.

Explore the campaign at supportmld.org/250

🇺🇸 The We the Readers collection is officially live! 🦅Created to celebrate America 250, this year’s apparel campaign hon...
06/01/2026

🇺🇸 The We the Readers collection is officially live! 🦅

Created to celebrate America 250, this year’s apparel campaign honors 250 years of stories, ideas, libraries, and the freedom to read.

Featuring four original designs inspired by American literature and the many voices that continue shaping our national story, proceeds from the collection support the Opening Day Collection at Cherry Lane.

Batch 1 closes June 7, with orders expected to arrive between June 16–27, just in time for the 4th of July!

Explore the collection at supportmld.org/250

05/29/2026

Travels With Charley - Giveaway Announcement

Our first We the Readers Book Club giveaway begins Monday, June 1.

The week’s featured title is Travels With Charley in Search of America by John Steinbeck, a journey across America through landscapes, conversations, and questions about identity and belonging.

The first eligible Idaho supporter to purchase a We the Readers item on June 1 will receive a copy of this featured title.

This giveaway is simply a thank you to our supporters and a celebration of reading, American authors, and libraries. Not affiliated with Bonfire, Facebook, or Instagram.

Learn more at supportmld.org/250

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