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.)

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National Geographic Featured Resource	Access a complete archive of National Geographic magazine — every page of every issue — along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images and videos.
National Geographic Kids Featured Resource	Explore outer space! Meet dinosaurs and amazing mammals! Play games and take quizzes! Love the Weird But True series? It's all waiting for you...dive into this special kids edition of National Geographic.
New York Times Featured Resource	To access the New York Times remotely, click here. You'll be prompted to enter your Boise Public Library card number. Then click "redeem" to redeem your 24-hour code. From there, either follow the steps to register for a New York Times account or log in using the account you’ve set up previously. After your 24-hour code expires, revisit this page to retrieve another code. To access the New York Times at the library, click here. You'll be prompted to create a New York Times account with your email address.
New York Times Cooking Featured Resource	To access the New York Times Cooking, click here. You'll be prompted to enter your Boise Public Library card number. Then click "redeem" to redeem your 24-hour code. From there, either follow the steps to register for a New York Times account or log in using the account you’ve set up previously. After your 24-hour code expires, revisit this page to retrieve another code.
New York Times Games Featured Resource	To access the New York Times Games, click here. You'll be prompted to enter your Boise Public Library card number. Then click "redeem" to redeem your 24-hour code. From there, either follow the steps to register for a New York Times account or log in using the account you’ve set up previously. After your 24-hour code expires, revisit this page to retrieve another code.
Novelist K - 8 Plus Featured Resource	Find a good book (fiction or nonfiction) for school or pleasure for kids and teens. Search by title, author, subject or series name. Includes award winner lists, book discussion and book talk guides.
NoveList Plus Featured Resource	Want to find a good fiction or nonfiction book to read? Use your favorite author, title, or plot device to find an adult, young adult or children's book to read. Resources available for book talks and book clubs. Learn to use it!
Newspaper Source Plus	Looking for articles from a specific newspaper or region? Hundreds of newspapers ranging from local to global are searchable here.