Contact Phone: 972-8247
Library Branch: Main Library
Type of Event: Books & Reading,Special Programs & Events
Age: Teens,Adults
Come to the Boise Public Library on October 1 to get your history fix!
The Friends of the Boise Public Library will be selling good quality history and biography books, priced from $1 to $3, tax included. One Day Only!
On the porch outside the Main Library. Don’t miss it!
Room: YS Storywell
Contact Name: Azam Houle
Contact Email: ahoule@cityofboise.org
Contact Phone: 2089728200
Library Branch: Main Library
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Etc.
Age: Children
Children and families are invited to join us Saturday mornings for an all ages story time with books, puppets, and songs.
Room: Sagebrush Room
Registration Required: No
Contact Phone: 972-8300
Library Branch: Library! at Cole & Ustick
Type of Event: Books & Reading
Age: Children
Kids are invited to sign up to read one-on-one to Ginger, a certified therapy dog. Therapy dogs are calm listeners who enjoy hearing all children read.
Room: Camas Room
Contact Phone: 972-8340
Library Branch: Library! at Hillcrest
Type of Event: Classes/Workshops/Speakers
Age: Adults
New Americans and English language learners are invited to join a moderated conversation hour every Saturday called English Corner.
English Corner is a fun, non-judgmental place for conversation and shared learning. Participants can practice speaking English with both volunteer native speakers and others who are learning. So if you, or someone you know, is looking for free, welcoming environment to learn, please join the conversation!
Room: Hayes Auditorium
Registration Required: No
Contact Name: Linda Brilz
Contact Email: lbrilz@cityofboise.org
Contact Phone: 2089728200
Library Branch: Main Library
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Etc.
Age: Children
Stories, puppets, and songs for children ages 2-3.
Room: Simplot Room
Registration Required: No
Contact Name: Jody Vestal
Contact Email: jvestal@cityofboise.org
Contact Phone: 972-8226
Library Branch: Main Library
Type of Event: Classes/Workshops/Speakers,Meetings, Tours, Other
Age: Adults
Every Monday morning from 10:30 to 12:00 PM in the Simplot Room on the first floor of the Main Library Bryan Bumgarner, Healthcare for Homeless Veterans from Boise VA Medical Center, will meet with Veterans to help connect them with essential VA services like housing and medical care. Please stop by and visit with Bryan.
Room: Hayes Auditorium
Registration Required: No
Contact Name: Josie Bradford
Contact Email: jbradford@cityofboise.org
Contact Phone: 2089728200
Library Branch: Main Library
Type of Event: Games/Crafts/Activities,Storytimes/Puppets/Etc.
Age: Children
Children and families are invited to join us Monday evenings for storytime fun followed by a craft activity.
Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Name: CDHD
Contact Phone: (208) 327-8591
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Classes/Workshops/Speakers
Age: Adults
Link: http://www.cdhd.idaho.gov/CHEC/Fit%20and%20Fall/fallproof.htm
Join a free Fit & Fall Proof Class!
- Simple exercises to increase strength and balance
- Create an active lifestyle and reduce your risk of falling
- All physical abilities are welcome
- Keep your independence
Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Central District Health
Community Resource Coordinator
(208) 327-8591 – office
Contact Phone: 208-972-8340
Library Branch: Library! at Hillcrest
Type of Event: Books & Reading,Games/Crafts/Activities,Meetings, Tours, Other
Age: Adults
Join the Hillcrest Ramblin’ Readers for a neighborhood walk every Tuesday. The walking club meets at the Hillcrest branch at 10:30AM for a 30 – 45 minute roundtrip walk. Participants should bring suitable footwear and water.
Room: Hayes Auditorium
Registration Required: No
Contact Name: Danielle Boyd
Contact Email: dboyd@cityofboise.org
Contact Phone: 2089728200
Library Branch: Main Library
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Etc.
Age: Children
Join us at Tinker Tots for a program all about play and learning. Play is an important part of early child development and an invaluable early literacy skill.
Drop in for a weekly story, skill, and educational open playtime for children ages 2-5. Children must be with an adult caregiver or parent at all times.
