DIY Ephemera Book Covers

Give your textbooks and journals a glow-up! Join us in the Innovation Lab on the second floor of Meriam Library for a hands-on crafting session where you’ll create your own brown-paper book covers and decorate them with vintage-inspired ephemera. All supplies (and snacks) are provided!
Taught by Ann Wilson as part of Innov8

¡Descubre la Biblioteca! Discover the Library!

¿Eres nuevo en Chico State o quieres conocer mejor tu biblioteca? ¡Únete a nosotros para una visita guiada divertida e informativa con una bibliotecaria! Estudiantes y sus familias son muy bienvenidos.

New to Chico State or just curious about what the library has to offer? Come along for a fun and informative guided tour with a librarian! Students and their families are warmly invited.

Meriam Matinee

Join us in Meriam Library's comfy and cool Innovation Lab (and enjoy some free popcorn) on the second floor for our last two Meriam Matinees August 5 and August 12Movies start at 2 pm.

Take a break before academic life gets crazy -- stay for five minutes or stay for longer! Stop by the Circulation Desk on the first floor to check out which popular movie will be playing!

Research "Speed Networking"

Are you interested in joining a research lab or project, but not sure what’s out there or how to get started? How about mentorship and/or assistance with your research? Join the READ (Research Education Access & Discovery) Club for a casual opportunity to learn about research happening at Chico State and connect with potential mentors and collaborators!

For more information, please contact Anna Krause.

READ Data Art Show

Join the READ (Research Education Access & Discovery) Club in displaying your data art! Best in Show will receive a 3D model of their data created in the Innovation Lab Makerspace!

For more information, please contact Anna Krause.

Bring Your Kids to College Day!

Pregnant and parenting students: Come check out Meriam Library's Wildcat Family-Friendly Study Space and grab a meal voucher for student parents and their kiddos to grab a bite to eat at Éstom Jámani Dining Hall! It's a great day to celebrate learning and kids!

For more information, please contact Chico State Basic Needs at 530-898-4098.

Mario Kart Madness!

Participants will race via Mario Kart on Nintendo Switches provided by Meriam Library. The winner of the bracket system will win a 3D-printed trophy created in the Innovation Lab. See you at the starting line!

Zine Workshop

Whatcha mean? What’s a zine? A zine (short for fanzine) is a small, handmade, often counter-culture folded booklet that can express a message or share information about a topic (or whatever you want). In this workshop, and with the help of the Art and Art History Department, we'll teach you about zines and then help you create your own! Supplies and snacks will be provided.

Inspired 2025

Inspired is the celebration of faculty research and creative activity presented by Meriam Library. This is the 5th year in which we recognize the stellar scholarship of Chico State faculty. Appetizers, beverages, live music, and fun await all those who attend! 

Lantis Awardee Presentation

2017 Lantis University Professor, Donald Miller, Ph. D., is a professor in Chico State’s Biology Department. His presentation, “Ecology and Evolution of Tamalia Gall Aphids on Their Host Plants, Manzanita Shrubs” will be followed by a Q&A with attendees.