Research & Learning

Welcome to our digital collection! These resources provide access to published information not readily available anywhere else – as well as downloadable books and magazines, customizable courses in technology and other fields, and streaming options for movies, tv shows, and music. You’ll need a Boise Public Library card to access the collection. (If you don't have a card already, click here to get started.) 

Please keep in mind...

• The materials made available through these resources are subject to copyright restrictions. 
• Your login info (username, password, PIN, etc.) is for you only – please don’t share it with anyone.
• We work with third-party vendors to deliver our digital content. Click here for an important note on Privacy and Third-Party Vendors.   
  

Find a Resource by Category 

HeritageQuest (ProQuest) Featured Resource	Genealogy for the beginner and professional. Search more than 25,000+ family and local history books, U.S. Federal Census, 1790-1940, the PERSI subject index and more.
Hoopla Featured Resource	Enjoy instant access to movies, TV shows, music, and comics. This collection includes a variety of high-demand titles, new releases, award-winners, and old favorites. New content is added on a regular basis. Watch, listen to, or read on your computer, or download the Hoopla app for android or iOS. Always available: BoisePublicLibrary.org/hoopla
Half-Gig Audio	We're looking for Boise-based musicians—bands, duos, and solo artists—to help us build our newest collection, Half-Gig Audio. It’s entirely digital, and the content is available for streaming to listeners in Boise and beyond. You can submit full albums and individual songs, as well as cover art, bios, and other supporting material. Click here for more info: BoisePublicLibrary.org/HalfGig