The New Main Library
Boise's public center for knowledge, culture, and ideas.
Announcements:
Special Library Board Meeting: June 20, 2019, at 12:30 p.m.
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June 1 - July 31
Stop by any location to pick up a Summer Reading activity theme card and stay inspired throughout the season with book recommendations and prizes for all ages and interests!
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Investing in Our Future
Boise’s Library Campus will serve as a gateway to the city, but also a gateway to our history, to new experiences, and to the ideas that shape our future. Invest in the future of your library and community!
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STEAM Mini-Camps
Boise Public Library offers afternoon STEAM camps for school-aged kids at all locations. Sign-up for new hands-on activities each week!
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Call for Comic Arts
Submit a 1-page comic to a Comic Creation Contest for a chance to win prizes and have your work displayed at the Boise Comic Arts Festival (BCAF) August 24-25.
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NEW Monthly Newsletter!
By popular request, we are pleased to offer a monthly newsletter highlighting new programs, events, resources and library-related news!
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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.