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Are you experiencing food insecurity due to a lapse in SNAP benefits?

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Join New York Times
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Kim Cross for a "Writing Cinematic Scenes" workshop

November 13, 6-7:30 p.m.
Erma Hayman House, 617 Ash St.

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The Downtown Library Is Getting a New Look!

Starting in September, for 9-12 months, the first floor of the Downtown Library will be under construction. The updates will not only improve accessibility, but they will also allow us to make needed maintenance updates.

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All Library locations will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th for Veterans Day.

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Construction is happening in and around the Downtown Library and at the Library! at Cole and Ustick.

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Boise Public Library Board of Trustees Sets Meeting Schedule and Locations for Year

October 2nd, 2025 | The Boise Public Library Board of Trustees set their fiscal year 2026 meetings to be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Read More

Boise Public Library Board of Trustees Announces Special Meeting

The Boise Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. Read More

City of Boise Seeking Library Board of Trustees Applicants

April 2, 2025 | The City of Boise is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Boise Public Library’s board of trustees. Read More

Boise Comic Arts Festival: A Weekend of Comics, Creativity and Community

February 3, 2025 | Boise Comic Arts Festival returns for its 13th year August 30 & 31, 2025. It will include all the features you know and love including Artists’ Alley, cosplay, panels, performances, and workshops. Read More

BOOKS + MOVIES + VIDEO GAMES

EBOOKS + STREAMING

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USING THE LIBRARY

PROGRAMS + SERVICES

Are you experiencing food insecurity due to a lapse in SNAP benefits?

Join New York Times
best-selling author, journalist and historian
Kim Cross for a "Writing Cinematic Scenes" workshop

The Downtown Library Is Getting a New Look!

All Library locations will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th for Veterans Day.