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New Fiction

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Check out digital options for your favorite titles and streaming services.

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Stream Video

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+ MORE

Our collections extend far beyond books. See what else we have in store.

Digital Resources Access resources to research or build skills, grow your small business, put together a resume, and more

Obituaries + Local History Learn about Boise's rich history, and legacy of community members who have come before us

Request an Item Didn't find something in our collection? Let us know

Finding Books and Resources Get tips for finding materials, or get tailored recommendations from our experts

Government Information Access A special collection for free and equal access to government materials
USING THE LIBRARY
USING THE LIBRARY

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Boise Comic Arts Festival

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Computer Access and Printing

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Strategic Planning Our vision is set to the future, to provide the deepest impact for our community we have set a plan for the next five years

Our History From our beginnings as a reading room in City Hall, see how the Library has grown and supported generations of Boiseans
Library Foundation The Library Foundation is at the heart of fundraising and support efforts for the Boise Public Library

Friends of Boise Public Library An all-volunteer nonprofit organization working to raise funds to support the BPL

Support Find out how you can support the Boise Public Library through funding, materials, or volunteering

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BOOKS + MORE
BOOKS + MOVIES + VIDEO GAMES

Browse our collections and catalog and enter new worlds through a variety of materials and formats.
EBOOKS + STREAMING

Check out digital options for your favorite titles and streaming services.
+ MORE

Our collections extend far beyond books. See what else we have in store.
USING THE LIBRARY
USING THE LIBRARY

Get the most out of your library experience. Explore the programs and services available!
PROGRAMS + SERVICES
LOCATIONS + EVENTS
ABOUT

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Support Your Library!

Promote the importance and value of the Boise Public Library in our community by checking out our events, using our resources, and learning how you can advocate for libraries year-round!

Library Advocacy

Community Helpers

Community Helper Storytime

Meet the Community Helpers who make our community safe and connected as they visit each of our branches in April.
Check our calendar for more info!

Events Calendar

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Adventure Begins at Your Library!

Summer Reading Program kicks off in May, and everyone is invited -
from children to adults. Earn prizes, build healthy habits,
and start your adventure!

Summer Reading Program

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Join the Challenge!

Do you have what it takes to be the
Ultimate Book Nerd? Sign up now
and complete the challenge!

Ultimate Book Nerd

On the Shelf

Teen Video Game Night!

Mango Languages

Entertainment Resources

Digital Resources For Kids

Tools to Find Books and Resources

Quick Links And Resources

Ask a Librarian

Our team of expert librarians is here to guide you through library resources and help find answers to your questions.

Personalized Picks

Get selections, tailored to you by our expert librarians based on the reading history you provide, your interests and more!

Meeting Rooms

All of our branch locations have reservable meeting or study rooms.

Upcoming Events

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Downtown Library

Library! at Bown Crossing

Library! at Cole + Ustick

Library! at Collister

Library! at Hillcrest

Babies, Toddlers, & Preschool

Youth (6-11)

Teens (12-17)

Adults

All Ages

In the Press

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Library Launches New Website

Enhanced experience and technical stability for library site. Read More

Library Excitetrike

Día de los Niños, April 30

Emphasizes the importance of literacy and reading fun for children Read More

Ribbon Of Jewels

Celebrating Boise's Ribbon of Jewels

In honor of some of Boise's most influential civic leaders. Read More

Spring Program Guide

Library Spring Program Guides Now Available

2024 Events and Programs for all community members Read More

Spotlight

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Boise Comic Arts Festival

Spotlight Book

Summer Reading Program

Heidi Kraay

Writer-in-Residence April 2024

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Read 50 books from 50 categories from January 1st to December 31st. Track your progress as you go to win prizes and bragging rights!

Are you the ultimate book nerd? Check out the Ultimate Book Nerd Challenge!

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