History of Boise's Library

Boise Public Library traces its roots to February 18, 1895, when the women of the Columbian Club opened a subscription library and free reading room in City Hall. More

Boise Public Library Policy Manual

The Library's By-Laws and Policy Manual discusses a variety of topics, including library services, collection development, meeting room use, displays and exhibits and gifts and bequests. More

 
Boise Public Library Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan serves as a guide for the future of the library. Public input helped define the community's preferred future vision for the library, and was a key element in building the nine Strategic Issues on which the plan is based.  More

 
Master Library Facility Plan

The Master Library Facility Plan provides a recommendation for expanded library services in Boise, based on a comprehensive study and analysis conducted by library consultants PROVIDENCE Associates. More

 
Facts About the Library

On an average day, over 3,100 people visit Boise Public Library in person!  Boise's library usage continues to grow, but is greatly limited by capacity. In fact, Boise falls far behind cities of comparable size in offering library services. More

Disclaimer/Privacy Policy

Disclaimer and privacy policy for the Boise Public Library website.  More