Boise Public Library

Boise Public Library operates as a department of the City of Boise and is part of the Lynx! Consortium. For contact, the Main Library is located at 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702, with the phone number (208) 972-8200. Other branches include Library! at Bown Crossing, 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr., Boise, ID 83706, (208) 972-8360; Library! at Cole & Ustick, 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704, (208) 972-8300; Library! at Collister, 4724 W. State St., Boise, ID 83703, (208) 972-8320; and Library! at Hillcrest, 5246 W. Overland Rd., Boise, ID 83705, (208) 972-8340. Homebound Services can be reached at 208-972-8213 (TDD/TTY 1-800-377-3529). The library provides public computers, including some designated for children, with support from librarians for tech-related inquiries. These computers feature Microsoft products, internet access, and software like Adobe Creative Suite, programming, and game design tools. Online resources cover various topics such as career development, homework assistance, language learning, publishing, investing, genealogy, business research, and nonprofit management. Visitors can also access wireless internet with their own devices. The library offers events for all ages, detailed in their online calendar: https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/classes-events/online-calendar/. Public meeting spaces are available at all locations, with more information found at https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/locations/meeting-rooms/. The library's collections include books, large print books, audiobooks, films, music, magazines, newspapers, downloadable content, class sets, and book club sets. It functions as a Federal Depository Library and is a partner in the Funding Information Network with the Foundation Center. The Main Library houses a collection focused on Idaho History, and Interlibrary Loan services are available for cardholders. For more information, visit www.boisepubliclibrary.org or contact them at (208) 972-8255 or via email at askalibrarian@cityofboise.org. Everyone is welcome to utilize the library's resources, with many services available even without a library card. Borrower cards can be obtained by City of Boise residents, and members of other Lynx Consortium libraries can check out materials and place holds on items at Boise Public Library. Fines and fees are outlined in the Boise Public Library Policy Manual. Services are provided in English, with one story time available in Spanish.