Upcoming Holiday Closure:

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.

Tuesdays, 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!

*No storytime Tuesday, July 4

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.

Thursdays: Jul 6, 13, 20 & 27

3-4 PM, Tween Zone (1st Floor)

Ages 8-13 (ages 5-7 with assistance)

Come along with us on a journey of discovery as we explore the science behind flight. Afterward, we'll have a blast experimenting with some exciting rocket activities.

Thursday, July 6, 4-5 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Ages 8-16

Make your very own puppet animals from a wide variety of materials, including paper bags, plates, yarn and many other objects! Children, youth and their caregiver’s welcome.

Saturday, July 8, 10:30 AM - 12 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Ages 10-18

Registration Required

Tessellation art is a fascinating form of art that requires covering a surface with geometric shapes that interlock like puzzle pieces, without overlapping or creating gaps between them. It's a fun and engaging way to create something unique and colorful. Give it a try and see what you can come up with!

Tuesday, July 11, 4:00-5:00 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Ages 6+

Brad Stokes, an Entomologist with the Canyon County Extension, will be g a really cool presentation on insects! 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. 

Friday, July 14, 4-5:30 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Ages 8-18

Create tactile art! Whether it's feathers, puffy paint, beads or raised line art, there's something for everyone at this hands-on art program. Let's use our senses to experience the fun of art!

Saturday, July 15, 11 AM - 12 PM

Children's Storytime Area, 1st Floor

Ages 5-12

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

Tuesday, July 18, 4-5:30 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Ages 8-18

Relax with some snacks and games! Stop by with your friends.

Thursday, July 20

TWO TIMES TO CHOOSE FROM!

11 AM - 2 PM & 3-6 PM

Multipurpose Room B

Ages 14-18

Registration Required

Join artist Larry Crist for a wood carving class where you'll learn to carve a beautiful wooden owl and create a unique work of art. All tools, wood, and safety equipment will be provided, and light snacks and refreshments will be available. Don't miss out on this opportunity to acquire a new skill and craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

Saturday, July 22, 1-3:30 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Ages 5-12

Registration Required

Write and develop your very own story!Join this interactive and hands-on workshop to learn the art of narrative and opinion storytelling techniques. Use writing prompt worksheets and pictures to stimulate your innate imagination and create a story that is uniquely yours.

Monday, July 24, 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!

Tuesday, July 25, 4-6:30 PM

Multipurpose Room A

Ages 13-18

Registration Required

In this workshop we work on creating world building foundations through creative writing and imagination. This class will focus on atmosphere and the unique mythos/characters that may inhabit your narrative world.

Wednesday, July 26, 3:30-4:30 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Ages 8-18

Make paper airplanes and compete for prizes in distance and accuracy!

Thursday, July 27, 4:30-5:30 PM

Multipurpose Room B

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.

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, 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

Monday, July 3, 5-7:30 PM

Nampa Library Lobby



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. 

Wednesday, July 12, 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.

Thursday, July 13, 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

Tuesday, July 18, 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, July 19

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, July 27, 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. We'll be painting a beautiful beach scene - don't miss out!

Monday, July 31, 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

Thursday, August 3, 5-7 PM

Local History Area and Nampa Smiles Terrace (3rd Floor)



You're invited to celebrate the conclusion of the Adult Summer Reading Program! Enjoy free food, music, a gift basket raffle, and fun entertainment while we celebrate the end to another amazing summer.

Wednesdays, 6-7 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

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, July 8, 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, July 10, 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, July 11, 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!

Wednesday, July 12, 2-4 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

Celebrate summer with a movie and popcorn We'll be watching "The Sandlot" (rated PG).

Wednesday, July 12, 6-7:30 PM

Nampa Smiles Terrace, 3rd Floor

Join us in July and August as we host some incredible local bands. Relax with an evening of music and refreshments on the Nampa Smiles Terrace! 

Wednesday, July 12, 6:30-7:30 PM

Multipurpose Room B

This Family Financial Education workshop presented by ICCU will focus on the basics of budgeting and planning, starting kids out right with good financial management. Kids will receive a savings bank to begin their savings journey. We'll also have fun activities with play money to teach children how to manage their spending.

Thursday, July 13, 4-5 PM

Multipurpose Rooms



Jump into Dr. Seuss’s world of colors! Explore colors and emotions through classical music and movement activities including kicking, hopping, bubbles, and parachute.

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

Multipurpose Room A

For ages 16+ and adults

Registration required to receive a free miniature (or bring your own supplies)

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

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!

Saturday, July 15, 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.

Monday, July 17, 6-7 PM

Multipurpose Room A

For ages 16+ and adults

Dive in with Disc-Cover Records as they demystify the world of vinyl records. Learn about the different records, how they play, and how to care for and clean a record.

Friday, July 21, 11:15-11:45 AM

Multipurpose Rooms

Nampa Public Library presents "Go Slow" - a puppet show starring the Tortoise and the Hare! Enjoy this fun twist on one of Aesop's most famous fables.

Hare can't understand why they keep losing races when they are so much faster than tortoise, and tortoise is considering retirement from racing in pursuit of more challenging events ... until Hare finds an unlikely coach who helps them see the value of going slow. Who is this coach? Will Hare ever win? Join us to find out!

Saturday, July 22, 3-4:30 PM

Flying M Coffee Garage Nampa

1314 2nd St. S. Nampa, ID 83651

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: Plucky and Precocious Female Leads in Children's Literature

Suggested Reads:

• Coraline by Neil Gaiman
• Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
• From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg
• Matila by Roald Dahl
• Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
• Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

Tuesday, July 25, 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!

Wednesday, July 26, 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

Thursday, July 27, 6-7:30 PM

Multipurpose Room B

For ages 16+ and adults

Registration Required

Learn two new styles of art!

The Zentangle Method

"Tangles" are a set of structured patterns that can help you draw beautiful images effortlessly. This technique involves drawing on small pieces of paper called "tiles", which can be pieced together like mosaics to create a larger image.

Neurographics

This drawing method involves starting from within and moving outward by crossing lines off the page's edges. Gradually, a unique neuropattern is created which can be filled with color, "Tangles," or both.

Saturday, July 29, 10 AM - 5 PM

Multipurpose Rooms

For ages 16+ and adults

Sponsored by the Idaho Chess Association.

For further details or questions, please contact Jeff Price at 208-724-4318 or idahochessassociation@gmail.com. 

Monday, July 31, 4-5 PM

Multipurpose Rooms



Bounce, slide, dance, and parachute your way through the solar system in this interactive movement program based on Gustav Holst's orchestral suite.

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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