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New Fiction

New Non-Fiction

New in Kids

New in Teen

New DVDs + Blu-Rays

New Video Games
EBOOKS + STREAMING

Check out digital options for your favorite titles and streaming services.

eBooks

eAudiobooks

eMagazines + eNewspapers

Stream Video

Stream Music
+ MORE

Our collections extend far beyond books. See what else we have in store.

Digital Resources Access resources to research or build skills, grow your small business, put together a resume, and more

Obituaries + Local History Learn about Boise's rich history, and legacy of community members who have come before us

Request an Item Didn't find something in our collection? Let us know

Finding Books and Resources Get tips for finding materials, or get tailored recommendations from our experts

Government Information Access A special collection for free and equal access to government materials
USING THE LIBRARY
USING THE LIBRARY

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Library Cards Learn about the treasures that await with your Library Card and Apply Now

Meeting Rooms Reserve meeting or study rooms with capacity for up to 130 people

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Community Resources From legal and mental health resources and more, we are a community resource center at heart
PROGRAMS + SERVICES

Boise Comic Arts Festival

Ultimate Book Nerd

Ask a Librarian

Computer Access and Printing

Curbside Hold Pick-up Service

Home-Based Services

Tax Prep Info

Writer-in-Residence Program
LOCATIONS + EVENTS
ABOUT
About Us Learn more about your Boise Public Library

Board of Trustees Learn more about the Library's governing body including meeting schedule, agendas, minutes and more

Strategic Planning Our vision is set to the future, to provide the deepest impact for our community we have set a plan for the next five years

Our History From our beginnings as a reading room in City Hall, see how the Library has grown and supported generations of Boiseans
Partner with the Library Apply to partner with the library on a project, event, or program

Library Foundation The Library Foundation is at the heart of fundraising and support efforts for the Boise Public Library

Friends of Boise Public Library An all-volunteer nonprofit organization working to raise funds to support the BPL

Support Find out how you can support the Boise Public Library through funding, materials, or volunteering

Employment Join the library team or find other opportunities with the City of Boise

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BOOKS + MORE
BOOKS + MOVIES + VIDEO GAMES

Browse our collections and catalog and enter new worlds through a variety of materials and formats.
EBOOKS + STREAMING

Check out digital options for your favorite titles and streaming services.
+ MORE

Our collections extend far beyond books. See what else we have in store.
USING THE LIBRARY
USING THE LIBRARY

Get the most out of your library experience. Explore the programs and services available!
PROGRAMS + SERVICES
LOCATIONS + EVENTS
ABOUT

Library! at Bown Crossing

2025 Holiday Closures

All Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4 for Independence Day.

Hours Of Operation

Monday:

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

Location

2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706

Phone

Branch Manager: Joni Hansen

Contact Us

Upcoming Events Calendar

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Downtown Library

Library! at Bown Crossing

Library! at Cole and Ustick

Library! at Collister

Library! at Hillcrest

Babies, Toddlers, & Preschool

Youth (6-11)

Teens (12-17)

Adults

All Ages