September 22 in Albertson’s Stadium at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Bring your own blankets and pillows for a movie under the stars on the world famous blue turf. This year’s showing is “The Jungle Book”. The Jungle Book is a live-action/CGI film that tells the story of Mowgli, an orphaned human boy who, guided by his animal guardians, sets out on a journey of self-discovery while evading the threatening Shere Khan. Free for students with ID and $10 for non-students.  

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

For children ages 2-5.

This program will be replaced with a puppet show one Friday each month, generally the first Friday.

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: 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.

Noon. MEC Room 106. The Center for Idaho History and Politics presents this fall’s slate of brownbag presentations. William Voegeli, Claremont Review, presents “Liberalism and Tolerance: Can an Open Society Survive Its Best Instincts?” The night before William Voegeli will also be delivering the annual Constitution Day lecture.

Room: Hayes Auditorium
Contact Name: Jody Vestal
Contact Email: jvestal@cityofboise.org
Contact Phone: 208-972-8226
Library Branch: Main Library
Type of Event: Books & Reading
Age: Adults

The fall theme is “King Lear and His Daughters”. 

Friday, September 23. William Shakespeare, King Lear. Join us for a discussion and group reading of the play with Shakespearean experts as well as groundlings from Boise State University’s Hemingway Literary Center faculty.

Book discussions are help at the Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., from 12:10 to 1:00 PM, and are free and open to the public.  Books are available at Rediscovered Books on 8th Street between Main and Idaho which gives a 10% discount and at the BSU Bookstore in the Student Union Building (426-1362), which gives a 25% discount.  For more information, contact BSU English Professor Cheryl Hindrichs, cherylhindrichs@boisestate.edu .

book discussion

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.