Room: Hayes Auditorium
Contact Email: askalibrarian@cityofboise.org
Contact Phone: 972-8255
Library Branch: Main Library
Type of Event: Special Programs & Events
Age: Children,Teens,Adults

Join us for First Thursday at the beginning of each month for music, art, or . . . ! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enjoy entertainment and special events while strolling through downtown Boise shops, galleries, museums and the LIBRARY!

Room: Lemhi Room
Registration Required: Yes
Contact Phone: 208-972-8340
Library Branch: Library! at Hillcrest
Type of Event: Classes/Workshops/Speakers,Games/Crafts/Activities
Age: Teens,Adults

Join us at the Library! at Hillcrest to create! Thursdays in October, we will be crafting gifts in jars – pre-measured ingredients to help someone make a quick and easy recipe!

Class size limited. Registration starts September 1st.

Contact Name: Sam Counsil
Contact Email: scounsil@cityofboise.org
Contact Phone: 972-8320
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Classes/Workshops/Speakers
Age: Adults

From email to e-Readers, we offer one-on-one help with basic technologies.

Room: Lemhi Room
Contact Phone: 972-8340
Library Branch: Library! at Hillcrest
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Etc.
Age: Children

Babies storytime for ages 0-23 months.

Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Phone: 208-972-8320
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Etc.
Age: Children

Play is an important part of early literacy, which is why we have designed a drop in play time just for you and your children. It is designed to provide a safe, educational, and fun environment for children ages 0-4. Children must be with an adult caregiver or parent at all times.

Room: Hayes Auditorium
Registration Required: No
Contact Name: Azam Houle
Contact Email: ahoule@cityofboise.org
Contact Phone: 2089728200
Library Branch: Main Library
Type of Event: Special Programs & Events,Storytimes/Puppets/Etc.
Age: Children

Puppet Shows are generally held on the first consecutive Friday/Saturday of the month. Friday shows are at 10:30 AM and Saturday shows are at 2:00 PM.

The free, half-hour show is appropriate for families with children up to six years old.

Room: Sagebrush Room
Registration Required: No
Contact Phone: 972-8300
Library Branch: Library! at Cole & Ustick
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Etc.
Age: Children

Stories and music for children ages 0-3.

Room: Lemhi Room
Contact Phone: 208-972-8340
Library Branch: Library! at Hillcrest
Type of Event: Games/Crafts/Activities,School-age Programs
Age: Children

Kids! Join us every Friday after school for LEGO® and DUPLO®, board games, science, or arts and crafts!

Room: Sagebrush Room
Registration Required: No
Contact Phone: 972-8300
Library Branch: Library! at Cole & Ustick
Type of Event: Games/Crafts/Activities
Age: Children,Teens,Adults

 For experienced players or beginners looking to learn. Open to all ages. Chess sets are supplied.

Room: Marion Bingham Room
Contact Name: Lorie
Contact Email: lbroumand@cityofboise.org
Library Branch: Main Library
Type of Event: Books & Reading,Special Programs & Events
Age: Adults

During the Inaugural Indie Author Day on October 8, 2016, libraries from all across North America will host their own local author events with the support of the Indie Author Day team. In addition to these local programs, each library’s indie community will come together for an hour-long digital gathering at 2 pm Eastern (12 pm Boise time) featuring Q&A with writers, agents and other industry leaders. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for libraries and authors to connect on both local and global levels!

Be sure to keep an eye out for the upcoming announcement about the rock star industry specialists who will be talking about their experiences and giving advice during the digital panel.

More details to follow soon…