Boise Public Library

05/22/2026

It's happening...the start of our dino-themed Summer Reading Program! Sign up at any Boise Public Library location!

05/12/2026

Unearth A Story this summer with our Summer Reading Program! Festivities kick off this Saturday with the Summer Reading and Learning Celebration at JUMP. Explore the possibilities for your child and register them for programs in our local community - like Summer Reading. Visit with over 20 different exhibitors offering educational and fun options for kids and families this summer and year-round.

https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/summer

05/02/2026

The Downtown Library is CLOSED for electrical work Sunday, May 3, through Tuesday, May 12. It will REOPEN on Wednesday, May 13. A few important notes:

• Materials cannot be returned to the Downtown Library May 3-12. Instead, we ask you to return your materials to one of the other four Boise Public Library locations or to wait until the Downtown Library reopens on May 13. The four other Library locations will be open during their regular hours.
• Any holds that have not been picked up by May 3 at the Downtown Library will be available for pickup at the City Hall Lobby 8 a.m.-5 p.m., May 4-8 and May 11-12.
• Returns will not be accepted at City Hall.

Thank you for your patience and support as we complete this necessary work to ensure the Downtown Library is a safe and welcoming building for everyone in our community!

05/01/2026

Saturday, May 2, is Free Comic Book Day! Stop by any Boise Public Library location EXCEPT Downtown to pick one up! Comic books for all ages.💥

04/20/2026

It's National Library Week and "Find Your Joy" is the theme 😊 Won't you tell us how Boise Public Library has helped you find some joy? We'd love to hear about it!
https://ow.ly/r3f850YMR3o

04/16/2026

Meet Britt, the creator of the new tabletop role-playing game space at the Library! at Bown Crossing! Whether you're curious about a new system or diving into a classic campaign, you can explore the collection right here—no purchase required. Great stories, epic quests, and creative play should be for everyone ✨

04/13/2026

Thursday Apr. 16, Randy'L Teton, the model for the U.S. Sacajawea coin, will be sharing an intimate portrait of the courageous Sacajawea, the Shoshone guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Join us!

Thurs., Apr. 16
6-7 p.m.
Library! at Hillcrest

04/08/2026

Cheers to you, Ed—you’ll always be part of the Boise Public Library story!

04/06/2026

Boise Public Library supports Idaho’s “Downwinders” by providing assistance and access to information related to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.

What was the big mystery? 'We started getting a flood of requests. We dug down deeper.'

04/01/2026

Do you know Eva? She’s Boise’s very first all-electric recycling truck—and she’s ready to meet you! April is Community Helpers Month at BPL, a chance to meet the people who keep our city safe, clean, and connected. Boise Police, Ada County Paramedics, Republic Services and others will bring storytimes to life with special readings and a chance to see their vehicles up close!