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Boise City Council and Library Board Of Trustees Announce Special Joint Meeting

The Boise City Council and the Library Board of Trustees will hold a special joint meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Read More
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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
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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
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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

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