Over the past 5 years, the Meridian Library Foundation has proudly supported the purchase of over $50,000 worth of children's books, all thanks to the unwavering generosity of our library supporters. However, our journey doesn't end here.

We are officially announcing our commitment to funding $50,000 toward the Meridian Library’s Children’s Collection for 7 types of youth books over the next ten months. Implementation of Idaho’s new law will likely come at the great expense of important programs, services, and materials, and we are dedicated to ensuring that our children’s collection does not suffer at the expense of this bill.

This year, the library's operating budget has allocated $187,000 for children’s books. With your generous support, the Foundation pledges to contribute $50,000 towards fulfilling this annual collection requirement, thereby freeing up resources within the library's budget to address other critical needs.

We are helping fund 7 types of youth books:

• Picture Books: A children's book that blends illustrations or photos with text to narrate a story. Vibrant, captivating artwork stands out, captivating young readers and igniting their imaginations.
• Early Readers: These books are intended for children who are beginning to read on their own, usually featuring simple vocabulary and short sentences.
• Chapter Books: Longer than early readers but shorter than novels, chapter books are aimed at children who are ready for more complex stories but may still benefit from shorter chapters and illustrations.
• Nonfiction: Children's nonfiction books cover a wide range of topics, from history and science to biographies and how-to guides, tailored to various age groups and reading levels.
• Board Books: Sturdy books designed for babies and toddlers, often made of thick cardboard pages that can withstand chewing and rough handling.
• Interactive Books: These books engage children through interactive features such as lift-the-flap, touch-and-feel, or pop-up elements.
• Wonderbook: a hybrid children's book that combines a printed story with an embedded audiobook player, fostering an interactive reading journey enhanced by sound effects and narration. This inclusive design promotes accessibility, independence, and inclusive learning through its multi-sensory approach.

Every dollar raised through this campaign goes directly towards purchasing new youth books, ensuring that our young readers continue to have access to a diverse and enriching collection. Your contribution will help us continue our mission of enriching young minds and fostering a lifelong love of reading. 

Together we will continue to meet the needs of our community...one story at a time.

Idaho has a unique tax credit opportunity for contributions to libraries and their foundations. Your gift to the Meridian Library Foundation may be eligible for a 50% tax credit under Idaho Code Section 63-3029A.

Check donations can be mailed to:
Meridian Library Foundation
Attn: Eryn Turner
P.O. Box 1561
Meridian, ID 83680

The Meridian Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible, and may be eligible for the Idaho Education Tax Credit under Idaho Code Section 63-3029A.

* Meridian Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Idaho Charitable Solicitation Act prohibits false, deceptive, misleading, unfair, or unconscionable acts or practices in conducting charitable solicitation in Idaho. Charitable Solicitation Registration is not required in Idaho. If you live outside of Idaho and wish to make a donation to the Foundation, please contact foundation@supportmld.org so we may obtain the appropriate registration for your state.