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The Library at Cole & Ustick will be closed for the remainder of today (5/18) due to plumbing system maintenance. Curbside pickup will remain available until 6 p.m. We plan to reopen tomorrow for normal business hours.

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City of Boise Seeks Multiple Board and Commission Candidates

Boise residents interested in contributing to our community through public service can apply for one of several open positions.  

Boise City Council and Library Board Of Trustees Announce Special Joint Meeting

The Boise City Council and the Library Board of Trustees will hold a special joint meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Boise Public Library Board of Trustees Sets Meeting Schedule and Locations for Year

Boise Public Library Board of Trustees Sets Meeting Schedule and Locations for Year

October 2nd, 2025 | The Boise Public Library Board of Trustees set their fiscal year 2026 meetings to be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.

Boise Public Library Board of Trustees Announces Special Meeting

Boise Public Library Board of Trustees Announces Special Meeting

The Boise Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.