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Summer Reading Kickoff Raffle
Our annual Summer Reading Kickoff Raffle is back—and this year it’s bigger, better, and packed with more chances to win! We’ve got four incredible raffle baskets to choose from, each filled with creative, playful, and high-value prizes.
Each ticket is only $5
Only 100 tickets available per basket - your odds of winning are better than ever!
Everyone is a winner!
After the four basket winners are drawn we'll continue pulling names for BONUS prizes!
BONUS prizes include:
- “A Way with Clay” Gift Basket
- Chick-Fil-A Village Meridian Gift Basket
- Zoo Boise Family 4-Pack
- Custom Summer Reading hats, water bottles, and sticker packs
- Figaro Adoption Kits
- And thanks to Mountain Mike’s Pizza, dozens of bonus winners will receive coupons for a free lunch buffet, free mini churros, or garlic sticks with cheese
Raffle tickets are on sale now through Saturday, May 31 at 10PM—All proceeds support Summer Reading 2026, helping us reach thousands of Treasure Valley families.
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RAFFLE BASKETS
Cottage Core Basket
Escape into a world of cozy crafting with this beautifully curated Cottage Core Basket, perfect for anyone who loves to create with their hands. This generous $206 collection features high-quality supplies for embroidery, crochet, watercolor painting, macrame, coloring, & more.
Inside you'll find:
How to Crochet Pets by Kerry Lord
Five (5) skeins of Yarn Bee Easygoing yarn
Tulip Etimo crochet hooks (3mm & 5mm in Rose)
Clover stitch markers & curved darning needles for sewing your new amigurumi pets
Jessica Long Bluebird embroidery kit & embroidery scissors
Art Philosophy Watercolor Set – includes “Decadent Pies” paint pans, premium cotton watercolor paper, and Round 2 & Round 8 brushes.
Faber-Castell “Try It” box of dry mediums
Bonus mixed media kit with Caran d’Ache watercolor crayon, Faber-Castell Gelatos, and honeycomb stencil
Macrame keychain kit
Cottage Core-themed coloring book
Prismacolor colored pencils
They Came to Build a Community by Meridian Historian Lila Hill
A charming floral craft bag to carry it all
Lunch buffet for two at Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just getting started, this basket is a dreamy celebration of creativity, comfort, and community.
Hungry Caterpillar Basket
Spark imagination and early learning with the Hungry Caterpillar Basket—a delightful collection inspired by the beloved classic! Perfect for little learners, this $190 prize is filled with colorful activities, playful tools, and tasty treats to fuel creativity and fun.
Inside you'll find:
Hungry Caterpillar Felt Play Kit
Miracle-Gro My First Herb Kit (basil & oregano)
Strawberry Safety Scissors
Fruit & Vegetable Stencils
Eric Carle Alphabet Color & Activity Book
Eric Carle Numbers Color & Activity Book
Eric Carle Alphabet Flash Cards
Melissa & Doug Jumbo Triangle Crayons
Hungry Caterpillar Plush Toy
Watercolors & Sidewalk Chalk
IlluStory Book-Making Kit
$25 Mountain Mike’s Pizza Gift Card & food coupons
$25 Jackson’s Gift Card
$10 A Way With Clay Gift Card
Perfect for preschoolers and early readers, this basket makes learning feel like play—indoors, outdoors, and everywhere in between!
Craft & Splash Basket
Dive into fun with our Craft & Splash Basket, a perfect mix of creativity, color, and adventure! Whether you're crafting at home or making a splash at the water park, this $315 bundle is packed with hours of enjoyment for all ages.
Inside you'll find:
LEGO Creator Typewriter Set
Two (2) Roaring Springs admission tickets
Moody Blues Tie Dye Kit
Creative Origami Kit
Two (2) crochet kits: Cat & Bear
Cherries Diamond Painting Kit
Really Loud Librarians board game
A Million Baby Animals coloring book
Colored pencils, watercolors, and sidewalk chalk
Faber-Castell dry mediums kit with bonus supplies
$25 Mountain Mike’s Pizza gift card
$25 Jackson’s gift card
$10 A Way With Clay gift card
Whether you're staying in to craft or heading out for a water-filled day, this basket has everything you need for a summer full of fun!
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Tinker & Play Basket
Fuel your creativity and curiosity with the Tinker & Play Basket—a hands-on collection for makers, builders, gamers, and dreamers! With activities for every age and interest, this $315 bundle is perfect for families, curious kids, or anyone who loves to play, craft, and explore.
Inside you'll find:
1957 Chevy Bel Air Model Car Kit
Two (2) Wahooz admission tickets
Wood FM Radio Building STEM Kit
Paper Plane Challenge Kit
Two (2) crochet kits: Mushroom & Pizza
Book Badger Tote Bag
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game
Well-Read Playing Cards
Animals Coloring Book
Colored pencils, watercolors, and sidewalk chalk
Faber-Castell dry mediums kit with bonus supplies
$25 Mountain Mike’s Pizza gift card
$25 Jackson’s gift card
$10 A Way With Clay gift card
Whether you’re engineering, coloring, gaming, or heading out for a fun-filled day at Wahooz, this basket brings endless possibilities for tinkering and play!
RAFFLE DETAILS:
📅 Open Now through Saturday, May 31st at 10PM
📬 Winners Notified Monday, June 2nd
📍 Buy Tickets Online or in person at MLD's Summer Reading Kickoff on May 23rd from 4–7PM at Settler’s Park
🏠 Open to Idaho residents only, ages 18+
🎟️ $5 per ticket – no limit per person, but only 100 tickets per basket
⚠️ All winners will be drawn at random. If you win one or more of the main raffle baskets, you will no longer be eligible to receive any of the bonus prizes.
All raffle sales benefit the Meridian Library Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 83-4381711), and comply with Idaho charitable gaming laws. Thank you for helping us make Summer Reading magical for thousands of kids and families!
Sponsors
Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making Summer Reading possible!
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