Celebrating 10 Years of Service

To meet the needs of a growing community, Boise Public Library expanded service to neighborhoods across the city by opening the following branch libraries starting in early 2008:

February 2008 - Library! at Collister
March 2008 - Library! at Hillcrest
June 2009 - Library! at Cole & Ustick
May 2017 - Library! at Bown Crossing

As societal needs change, library programming and services have responded to meet those needs. In addition to providing access to books and literacy, the modern library extends its reach by offering internet access and emerging technologies. 

Creativity & Innovation

Over the past decade, Boise Public Library has added 3D Printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Engraving and Tech Help Sessions to expand digital literacy. We now offer information services, public meeting rooms, and a digital collection of over 100 databases that fuel local business, inform do-it-yourself projects, and inspire collaboration and creativity. Each location provides wireless internet and public computers and printers. Library customers also check out more than books! Cardholders can stream movies and music; download e-books, eAudio, and digital magazines; and even check-out robots! 

Community Impact

System-Wide Statistics: FY09-FY18	Main	Collister	Hillcrest	Cole & Ustick	Bown Crossing	TOTAL
Items Circulated	13,063,231	1,943,294	1,681,109	3,840,312	512,076	21,040,022
Visitors	8,988,628	1,422,939	1,338,632	2,093,695	224,710	14,068,604
Reference Questions	1,017,898	414,846	355,860	273,094	37,634	2,099,332
Programs in Meeting Rooms	1,352	8,227	6,820	8,227	2,145	26,771
Adult Program Attendance	65,744	17,162	11,754	21,727	2,573	118,960
Youth Program Attendance	387,068	68,869	65,547	77,193	23,175	621,852
Community Program Attendance	41,921	23,391	14,974	40,701	11,698	132,685