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Check out digital options for your favorite titles and streaming services.

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Stream Video

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Our collections extend far beyond books. See what else we have in store.

Digital Resources Access resources to research or build skills, grow your small business, put together a resume, and more

Obituaries + Local History Learn about Boise's rich history, and legacy of community members who have come before us

Request an Item Didn't find something in our collection? Let us know

Finding Books and Resources Get tips for finding materials, or get tailored recommendations from our experts

Government Information Access A special collection for free and equal access to government materials
USING THE LIBRARY
USING THE LIBRARY

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Community Resources From legal and mental health resources and more, we are a community resource center at heart
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Boise Comic Arts Festival

Winter Reading

Ultimate Book Nerd

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Computer Access and Printing

Curbside Hold Pick-up Service

Home-Based Services

Tax Prep Info

Writer-in-Residence Program
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ABOUT
About Us Learn more about your Boise Public Library

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Strategic Planning Our vision is set to the future, to provide the deepest impact for our community we have set a plan for the next five years

Our History From our beginnings as a reading room in City Hall, see how the Library has grown and supported generations of Boiseans
Library Foundation The Library Foundation is at the heart of fundraising and support efforts for the Boise Public Library

Friends of Boise Public Library An all-volunteer nonprofit organization working to raise funds to support the BPL

Support Find out how you can support the Boise Public Library through funding, materials, or volunteering

Employment Join the library team or find other opportunities with the City of Boise

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BOOKS + MORE
BOOKS + MOVIES + VIDEO GAMES

Browse our collections and catalog and enter new worlds through a variety of materials and formats.
EBOOKS + STREAMING

Check out digital options for your favorite titles and streaming services.
+ MORE

Our collections extend far beyond books. See what else we have in store.
USING THE LIBRARY
USING THE LIBRARY

Get the most out of your library experience. Explore the programs and services available!
PROGRAMS + SERVICES
LOCATIONS + EVENTS
ABOUT

Downtown Library

2025 Holiday Closures

All Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 20th for Martin Luther King Jr Day and Idaho Human Rights Day.

Hours Of Operation

Monday:

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location

715 S. Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID 83702

Phone

Branch Manager: Circulation and Home-based Services Manager- Simon Clifford; Information Services Manger - Eliza Ruby; Youth Services Manager - Kate Radford

Contact Us

Downtown Construction Updates

Construction projects continue in and around the Downtown Library! Learn more and plan ahead for a smooth visit.

Upcoming Events

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Downtown Library

Library! at Bown Crossing

Library! at Cole + Ustick

Library! at Collister

Library! at Hillcrest

Babies, Toddlers, & Preschool

Youth (6-11)

Teens (12-17)

Adults

All Ages