Summer Reading
Join our Summer Reading program! June 1 - August 3.
Digital Resources
E-books, audiobooks, magazines, and more!
Computer Appointments Available
Registration is required.
Curbside Holds Pickup
Holds Pickup now available at all five locations.
Tiny Telephone Tales
Call 208-972-8208 for a recorded story time.
Virtual Programs for Children
Story times, crafts, and beyond!
Virtual Programs for Teens
Connect and learn!
Virtual Programs for Adults
Community, conversation, and connections.
Announcements:
Stage 3 Service Expansions
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Summer Reading
Summer Reading 2020 is full of adventures! Join anytime and track your reading every day to participate.
Details
Curbside Hold Pickup
Available at all Boise Public Library locations, Monday - Friday, 10am-6pm, and Saturday from 10am-2pm. Please wait to receive a notification that your holds are available for pickup before visiting our curbside service.
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Digital Card
Boise residents can receive a special digital library card to access Boise Public Library online resources during our closure.
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ALL FACILITIES CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
With the health and safety of our community and our employees in mind, all Boise Public Library facilities, including the Main Library and each branch library, remain closed to the public.
For information on our services available during Stage 3, including curbside hold pickup and computer use, please click here.
Updates from the City of Boise on COVID-19, including information on additional City of Boise facility closures and reopenings, can be found on the City of Boise COVID-19 Information Page.
Mission
The Boise Public Library improves community members' quality of life by supporting their efforts to enhance knowledge, realize creative potential, and share ideas and stories.
Values
We are committed to intellectual freedom, universal access, innovation, and providing a world class experience for all members of the community.