Meriam Library

Meriam Library Meriam Library is the main library for the campus of California State University, Chico, serving ove

Meriam Library is the main library for the campus of California State University, Chico, serving 16,000 full-time students, more than 970 instructional faculty, and over 1,000 staff, as well as the communities of Chico and Northeastern California. Meriam Library was named in honor of Ted Meriam and the Meriam Family and is the largest library in California north of Sacramento.

06/03/2026

🌈 Looking for your next read? 🌈

Our Pride Book Display is now up! Stop by to discover amazing books by LGBTQ+ authors and stories that celebrate identity, community, resilience, and joy.

Whether you're a lifelong reader or just looking for a summer recommendation, come explore the collection and celebrate Pride with us. 📖✨

Stop by and check out the display all month long. Let's celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the power of stories to bring us together. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

🧩 Step away from the inbox and into Puzzlemania! Join us for an hour of teamwork, problem-solving, and a little friendly...
06/02/2026

🧩 Step away from the inbox and into Puzzlemania! Join us for an hour of teamwork, problem-solving, and a little friendly competition.

Meet us in the Innovation Lab on the second floor of Meriam Library on June 2 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM and see if your team can put all the pieces together!

📚✨ Need a break from your summer routine?Join us for InnoBreak at Meriam Library every Tuesday from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM in...
05/29/2026

📚✨ Need a break from your summer routine?

Join us for InnoBreak at Meriam Library every Tuesday from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM in the Innovation Lab (2nd Floor)! Bring your lunch and take a well-deserved break with crafts, games, films, and more.

🎉 June Schedule
🧩 June 2 – Puzzlemania
🎬 June 9 – Film Shorts
💎 June 16 – Book Bedazzling
🎬 June 23 – Film Shorts
❓ June 30 – Trivia Time

Whether you're working, studying, or spending long days on campus this summer, InnoBreak is your chance to recharge, connect, and have some fun.

📍 Innovation Lab, Meriam Library (2nd Floor)
🕚 Tuesdays | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
📅 June 2 – August 11, 2026

📚✨ Join us for the 2026 CSU Libraries Conference: Building Community ✨📚🗓 Tuesday, June 2, 2026🕘 9:15 AM – 4:00 PM💻 Live ...
05/20/2026

📚✨ Join us for the 2026 CSU Libraries Conference: Building Community ✨📚

🗓 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
🕘 9:15 AM – 4:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom

Connect, collaborate, and explore how CSU Libraries are strengthening communities through innovation, partnership, and shared learning.

🎟 Free Registration
🔗 libraries.calstate.edu/conference

🧩 Puzzle Pros!Stop by the 4th floor of Meriam Library to check out the new puzzle and take a study break. Huge thank you...
05/05/2026

🧩 Puzzle Pros!

Stop by the 4th floor of Meriam Library to check out the new puzzle and take a study break. Huge thank you to everyone who contributed a piece and left their mark. We're basically puzzle pros now 😌

What are the pros and cons of social media? 🤔💬Check out our whiteboard on the 2nd floor of Meriam Library and drop your ...
05/04/2026

What are the pros and cons of social media? 🤔💬

Check out our whiteboard on the 2nd floor of Meriam Library and drop your take on the pros and cons of social media. Whether it’s memes, mental health, or making connections. Your voice matters.

Big shoutout to Roxy for bringing this creative idea to life 🎨🙌

Grab a post-it, bring your friends, and join the convo!

☕✨ Survive and thrive for Finals!Pull up to the 4th floor of Meriam Library for a little "pick me up" and a lot of “you ...
05/01/2026

☕✨ Survive and thrive for Finals!

Pull up to the 4th floor of Meriam Library for a little "pick me up" and a lot of “you got this” energy 💛

🗓 May 5, May 6 & May 11
⏰ 9 AM – 2 PM

Free coffee + treats to keep the brain buzzing and the vibes (somewhat) intact 😌📚

Come for the caffeine, stay because you forgot what sunlight looks like. Either way—we’ll be there.

🌼Get Groovy with Macramé! 🌼Step back into the ‘70s and craft your own stylish macramé plant hanger! 🪴 We’ll guide you th...
04/30/2026

🌼Get Groovy with Macramé! 🌼

Step back into the ‘70s and craft your own stylish macramé plant hanger! 🪴 We’ll guide you through simple knots and provide everything you need—rope, wooden rings, and even some funky beads for extra flair.

📅 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Innovation Lab Makerspace (2nd Floor)

We’ll use a standard 6-inch pot as a guide, but feel free to bring your own so it fits just right!

Snacks included 🍿 + good vibes guaranteed 🎶
Taught by Ann Wilson as part of Innov8

Spots are limited—come hang out and get crafty! 💫

🎶 What’s your theme song? 🎶If you’re hanging out on the 2nd floor of Meriam Library, take a moment to share yours! 📚✨Big...
04/28/2026

🎶 What’s your theme song? 🎶

If you’re hanging out on the 2nd floor of Meriam Library, take a moment to share yours! 📚✨

Big thank you to Lucila for bringing so much creativity, energy, and fun to Circulation—you make the space even more vibrant! 💛

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400 W 1st Street
Chico, CA
95929

Telephone

+15308985862

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