LIBRARY! at Collister - Now Open!

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Library! at Hillcrest - Now Open!

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West Boise Library Designs

See the preliminary architectural designs for the West Boise neighborhood library to be built at Cole and Ustick.  More

Friends Donate $237,000 for Branch Materials

The Friends of Boise Public Library presented a check for $237,000 to help fund books, movies and more at branches at today's City Council meeting.  More

Hillcrest & Collister Floor Plans

Plan Overview - Four Full-Service Neighborhood Libraries

See more information about the City's plan for four new full-service neighborhood libraries in key areas of Boise.  More

Why Does Boise Need More Libraries?

Our current library was designed to serve a population of 75,000 citizens. Boise's population today is well over 200,000 and growing.  With 3100 visitors everyday, our current facility is out of room.  More

Additional Information about Library Facility Planning in Boise

• Council Approves Proceeding with Branch Libraries

  • See Press Release

  • Council Presentation

• Oct. 24 PowerPoint Presentation to Boise City Council

• Branch Planning Timeline - Yesterday, today & tomorrow

• Master Library Facility Plan: October 2000

• Boise Public Library Strategic Plan: 2006-2008