city of stories 2023: October 9-14th, 2023
Our Fall Fundraiser event supports the Meridian Library District!
Our "City of Stories" event celebrates unexpected library stories from members of our community while raising support and donations for the youth collection at the Meridian Library District.
This is a virtual event with unexpected library stories, an online auction, and giveaways throughout the week!
Storytellers
Meet our Featured Storytellers
Follow us online (Facebook or Instagram @supportmld), or subscribe to our newsletter to view our featured stories every morning at 10am!
MON, OCT 9th
Dr. Gloria Totoricagüena
TUES, OCT 10th
Liam Turner
WED, OCT 11th
Bavani Sathasivam
THURS, OCT 12th
Amber Havron
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FRI, OCT 13th
Katie Marshall
SAT, OCT 14th
Chelsea Major
Silent Auction
Online Silent Auction begins Monday, October 9th at 9am, and ends at 9pm on Saturday, October 14th.
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Bidding will begin at 9am on Monday, October 9th.
Tickets to Zoo Boise, Lowe Family Farmstead, Opera Idaho, Bogus Basin, Cascade Raft & Kayak, Boise Hawks, Chick-Fil-A Village at Meridian; giftcards to Amazon, Target, McDonalds, Olive Garden; Art Philosophy Art Supplies; embroidery kits; books & book-themed gifts; experiences/travel; memorabilia; technology; home goods; and more!
Bidding will close at 9pm on Saturday, October 14th.
Giveaways
Participate throughout the week for your chance to win two (2) vouchers for axe-throwing!
Every day we'll be giving away two (2) tickets to Section 37 Axe Room, thanks to our presenting sponsor First Federal Bank!
Monday, October 9th - FIRST BIDDER
The first online auction bidder at 9am will win two (2) tickets to Section 37!
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Tuesday, October 10th - GET SOCIAL
Share a photo on Facebook or Instagram of you at the library or with your favorite book and tag us @supportmld. One participant will win two (2) tickets to Section 37!
Please share your photo before 11pm to be eligible to win!
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Wednesday, October 11th - MAKE A DONATION
Make any $10+ donation online at www.supportmld.org. Donations will be used to purchase new kids' books for the Meridian Library District. One donor will win two (2) tickets to Section 37. All $10+ donors will receive a custom Meridian Library Foundation sticker.
Please make donations before 11pm to be eligible to win!
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Thursday, October 12th - GET SOCIAL
Find our social media posts on Facebook or Instagram. We'll be dropping 3 questions throughout the day. Drop a comment/answer the question to be eligible to win. Answer all 3 questions for more entries to win! One participant will win two (2) tickets to Section 37!
Please share your answers before 11pm to be eligible to win!
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Friday, October 13th - SPONSOR A BOOK
Sponsor a book through the Meridian Library Foundation and your name (or the name of a person you wish to honor) will be printed on a bookplate and placed in a new book that will circulate through the Meridian Library District system. CLICK HERE for a list of eligible titles to choose from! Bookplates will be placed by Wednesday, October 18th, and sent back out into circulation! One donor will win two (2) tickets to Section 37 AND a Support Public Libraries Tote Bag. All book sponsors will receive recognition on a bookplate.
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Saturday, October 14th - LAST BIDDER
The last online auction bidder before 9pm will win two (2) tickets to Section 37!
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THANK YOU to our Presenting Sponsor, First Federal Bank! Because of their generosity, 100% of gifts from donors and our auction will be used to fund new youth books for the Meridian Library District!
Are you interested in sponsoring this event? Please contact foundation@mld.org for information on sponsorship opportunities!
MERIDIAN LIBRARY FOUNDATION
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