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In today's newsletter:
- How the Cherry Lane renovation will change your Meridian library experience
- How Meridian officers helped crack a regional child-exploitation investigation
- Meet the Meridian-raised receiver Boise State coaches canāt stop praising
Also on today's calendar: Angelo Colina @ The Comedy Lounge (En EspaƱol ) and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 31 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 39.
- Sunday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 41 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Inside the Meridian Library District's Cherry Lane Branch renovation (kivitv.com) ā Meridianās largest library, the Cherry Lane branch, is undergoing a major renovation that will reshape entrances, expand parking, and add new spaces for teens, programs, and 24-hour holds through early spring 2027. While itās closed, other Meridian Library District branches, home delivery, and relocated after-school programs at 8th Street Park and Kleiner Parkās May 21 summer reading kickoff keep services accessible. 
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2. Nampa man arrested on 3 counts of child exploitation material possession (idahonews.com) ā Meridian residents should know their police department helped state and federal partners arrest a Nampa man on child-exploitation charges this week, part of Idahoās Internet Crimes Against Children efforts. The case highlights ongoing regional work to protect kids online and encourages anyone with concerns about child exploitation to contact local law enforcement or the state ICAC unit. Ā Ā Ā
3. Who is Rasean Jones? Boise State has an āextremely impressive' hometown WR (idahostatesman.com) ā A standout former Rocky Mountain High School athlete from Meridian, wide receiver Rasean Jones is already turning heads at Boise Stateās spring practices with his rare mix of size, speed, and maturity. Coaches and teammates say the 17-year-old newcomer could see meaningful snaps this fall after starring in both football and track before choosing to stay in the Treasure Valley. Ā Ā Ā
4. Homeownership outearns a rent-and-invest strategy in 80% of major U.S. cities (scotsmanguide.com) ā If you live in Meridian, a new national study says buying a home there can build far more wealth over 10 years than renting and investing the difference. Researchers compared hundreds of major U.S. cities and found Meridian among the places where homeownership delivers especially strong long-term financial gains. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Meridian
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Angelo Colina @ The Comedy Lounge (En EspaƱol )
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:00 pm
Sunday April 19
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Other local events
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Great Homes Tour: Live Music by Spencer Batt
SO|ME Amp , 1363 East Phenomenal Street , Meridian
5:00 pm -
Plant Bingo
Franz Witte Garden Center , 20005 11th Avenue N , Nampa
6:00 pm -
Behemoth - US/Canada 2026
Knitting Factory Boise , 416 S 9th St , Boise
7:00 pm -
Meridian Main Street Market: 9 - 10:30 AM w/ Mike Johnston Solo Acoustic
Meridian Main Street Market , 33 E Broadway Ave , Meridian
9:00 am -
Meridian Main Street Market
Meridian City Hall , 33 East Broadway Avenue , Meridian
9:00 am -
Boise Fitness Sampler
StretchLab , 1530 S Millennium Way Ste 100 , Meridian
10:00 am -
Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Meridian
Meridian City Hall , 33 E Broadway Ave , Meridian
10:00 am -
Friends of the Meridian Library Used Book Sale
Meridian District Library , 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive , Meridian
10:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š Events Nearby
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Puppet Show: Peter Rabbit
Garden City Public Library , 6015 N Glenwood St , Garden City
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Boise State University Theatre Arts - A Charlie Brown Christmas
Morrison Center , 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln , Boise
1:30 pm -
Varsity Softball @ Owyhee 4:00
Owyhee High School , 3650 N Owyhee Storm Ave , Meridian
4:00 pm -
Food Truck Fridays at Barbarian
Barbarian Brewing- Garden City , 114 E 32nd St , Garden City
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Piper, a dog who went missing in Meridian, ID, has been safely reunited with their family after 3 hours, 13 minutes. More details here https://wwwā¦ (Nextdoor Reflection Ridge) - It was brought to my attention that a Boise Co-Op is going to be built at the corner of Black Cat and Chinden.
For those of you that are interested. The project information is below: H-2025-0036 Fairbourne Subdivision No. 4 Z - Approved Findings Fairbourneā¦ (Nextdoor SpurWing Greens)
- Papa John's - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Meridian. Apply here.
- Evereve posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist Stores Part Time-The Village at Meridian-Boise, ID in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meridian here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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