Boise Public Library
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Thursday November 12 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Baby Stories and Play
Join us for rhymes, songs, stories, and open play time. This program is designed for babies (0-24 months) and their caregivers. It is a great way to meet others in the community and set your baby up for early literacy success!
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Thursday November 12 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Family Storytime
Join us in the Sycamore Room at the Library! at Collister for Family Storytime every Thursday at 10:30am! These storytimes will include stories and songs and are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. A 30-minute storytime will be followed by 30 minutes of......More
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Thursday November 12 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
School Age Fun
Join the Library! at Hillcrest for School Age Fun, for kids ages 6-11! Kids experience fun, hands-on activities in this program. Topics rotate each session.
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Thursday November 12 6:00pm - 7:30pm MST
Rebel Readers - A Book Club for Teens
Wanna be a rebel? Join other teens as we shine a light on books that have been banned or challenged in libraries across the nation. For the first meeting on February 12, we’ll discuss the state of book challenges in the U.S. and Idaho and select titles to discuss in fut......More
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Friday November 13 10:00am - 11:00am MST
English Practice Meet-Up
Do you want to practice speaking English? Come and talk with us! We'll meet weekly in the Catalpa Room at the Library! at Collister for guided conversation and practice.
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Friday November 13 10:00am - 11:30am MST
Coffee and Conversations
Please join the Community Resource Coordinator and Library staff for a cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or tea! Connect with other library users and learn about resources in the community. Activities may include coloring, puzzles, and games.
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Friday November 13 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Baby Stories and Play
Join us for rhymes, songs, stories, and open play time. This program is a great way to meet others in the community and set your baby up for early literacy success! This program is designed for babies (0-24 months) and their caregivers.
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Friday November 13 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Short Story Club
Want to read more, but don’t have time for a whole book? Short stories may be the answer!Join us once a month for an informal discussion of one short story. We will read a wide range of award-winning authors, with stories selected from The New Yorker, Best American Shor......More
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Friday November 13 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Short Story Club
Want to read more, but don’t have time for a whole book? Short stories may be the answer!Join us once a month for an informal discussion of one short story. We will read a wide range of award-winning authors, with stories selected from The New Yorker, Best American Shor......More
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Friday November 13 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Stories and Sensory Play
Stories and Sensory Play combines reading with other activities that use the senses, such as sensory bins, felt stories, songs, and dance. Sensory play helps children develop language and motor skills, as well as help with cognitive growth and social interactions. Toget......More
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Friday November 13 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof™ is designed to help senior citizens prevent injuries and the subsequent loss of independence. Class participants learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, which can help prevent the accidental falls and tripping sometimes as......More
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Friday November 13 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Sewing Club for Kids
Come learn how to sew or expand your skills at our weekly Sewing Club for Kids! We'll have sewing machines, fabric, and all the notions you need to sew your own projects. A variety of beginner and intermediate patterns will be provided for both hand and machine stitchin......More
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Friday November 13 4:00pm - 5:30pm MST
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Saturday November 14 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Read to a Therapy Dog
Join us for our Read to a Therapy Dog program, where kids get a chance to practice their reading skills by reading to a Certified Therapy Dog! Kids can read to a dog for 10 minutes and the dogs will love it! Children believe they are teaching the dog to read, but they a......More
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Monday November 16 9:30am - 11:30am MST
Community Resource Porch Pop-Up
The Community Resource Coordinator has partnered with local organizations and welcomed them to the library to connect library users with resources in the community. These pop-ups take place on the front patio of the downtown library. Library users have an opportunity to......More
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Monday November 16 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Conducted by trained facilitators from the Alzheimer's Association, this support group on the Boise Bench is a safe place to develop a support system, exchange helpful information, talk through issues, share feelings and ways of coping, and keep up to date about local r......More
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Monday November 16 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof™ is designed to help senior citizens prevent injuries and the subsequent loss of independence. Class participants learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, which can help prevent the accidental falls and tripping sometimes as......More
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Monday November 16 3:00pm - 4:30pm MST
Unraveled: A Yarn Guild
Join a group of local yarn enthusiasts as we gather every week to knit, crochet, or weave our own personal projects, or items for Boise area humanitarian needs, including preemie baby beanies for St. Alphonsus, crate blankets for the Idaho Humane Society, and beanies fo......More
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Tuesday November 17 9:15am - 10:00am MST
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof™ is designed to help senior citizens prevent injuries and the subsequent loss of independence. Class participants learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, which can help prevent the accidental falls and tripping sometimes as......More
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Tuesday November 17 10:30am - 11:00am MST
Family Storytime
Join us in the Canyon Room located in Library! at Hillcrest. This family storytime is designed for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers to enjoy stories, music, movement, and play together.
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Tuesday November 17 10:30am - 11:00am MST
Music and Movement
Designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. We'll clap, stomp and dance to music together!
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Tuesday November 17 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof™ is designed to help senior citizens prevent injuries and the subsequent loss of independence. Class participants learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, which can help prevent the accidental falls and tripping sometimes as......More
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Tuesday November 17 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Afternoon Soiree
Join us for an afternoon exploring new ideas, enjoying great conversations, and having fun! We have rotating topics and projects each month.
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Tuesday November 17 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Crafternoons for Kids
Join us at the Library! at Collister for a new arts and crafts project every week! Designed for kids ages 6-11. Younger children may need adult assistance.
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Tuesday November 17 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Read to a Therapy Dog!
Join us for our Read to a Therapy Dog program, where kids get a chance to practice their reading skills by reading to a Certified Therapy Dog! Kids can read to a dog for 5-10 minutes and the dogs will love it!Children believe they are teaching the dog to read, but they ......More
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Tuesday November 17 6:00pm - 7:30pm MST
Boise Public Library Pokémon League
Come and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with other Pokémon enthusiasts!A Pokémon League provides a nearby place for you to get together with other fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and have some fun.Using your own cards (we will have some decks to borrow), you......More
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Tuesday November 17 6:00pm - 7:30pm MST
Collister Craft Night
Join us every third Tuesday at Collister for arts and crafts! Bring your own project, or use our supplies to start something new. Check the calendar for special projects.
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Wednesday November 18 10:00am - 12:00pm MST
Employment Extravaganza!
If you're looking for work, we can help! Join Boise Public Library, Equus Workforce Solutions, and TRIO to start getting the career you want!Bring a resume and/or cover letter to workshop.Build a resume or cover letter from scratch with help from library staff.Learn abo......More
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Wednesday November 18 10:30am - 11:00am MST
Toddler Storytime
Join the Library! at Bown Crossing staff for Toddler Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30am in the Martie Brennan Room. This program is designed for children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Come enjoy songs, stories, and learning together!
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Wednesday November 18 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Baby Stories and Play
Join us for Baby storytime every Wednesday at 10:30 am. These storytimes will include stories and songs and are designed for babies age 0-2 and their caregivers. A 20-minute storytime will be followed by 30 minutes of open play time.
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Wednesday November 18 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof™ is designed to help senior citizens prevent injuries and the subsequent loss of independence. Class participants learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, which can help prevent the accidental falls and tripping sometimes as......More
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Wednesday November 18 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Ultimate Book Nerd Book Club
Join us to talk about where you're at with the Ultimate Book Nerd Challenge, and get advice on books that meet different categories!
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Wednesday November 18 3:00pm - 4:30pm MST
Crafternoons
A monthly craft project for adults covering a variety of art media. All skill levels are welcome! Come create something amazing, and maybe even make a few new friends too. Registration required.
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Wednesday November 18 3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Community Care Navigators
Questions about changes in public benefits such as Medicaid and SNAP? Please join Patient Navigators from Terry Reilly Health and Community Health Workers from Full Circle Health for a walk-in appointment. Learn how to enroll or re-enroll in public benefits in a one-on-......More
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Wednesday November 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
School Age Fun:
Join the Library! at Collister for School Age Fun, for kids ages 6-11! Kids experience fun, hands-on activities in this program. Topics rotate each session. Upcoming Events:
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Wednesday November 18 6:00pm - 7:30pm MST
Boise Public Library Pokémon League
Come and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with other Pokémon enthusiasts!A Pokémon League provides a nearby place for you to get together with other fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and have some fun.Using your own cards (we will have some decks to borrow), you......More
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Wednesday November 18 6:00pm - 7:30pm MST
Books and Brews
Do you love to read but don’t love the structure of a book club? This program is for you! Come to Burger N' Brew (4295 W State St, Boise, ID 83703) on 3rd Wednesday of the month to share what you are reading, get recommendations for your next book, and socialize with li......More
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Thursday November 19 9:15am - 10:00am MST
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof™ is designed to help senior citizens prevent injuries and the subsequent loss of independence. Class participants learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, which can help prevent the accidental falls and tripping sometimes as......More
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Thursday November 19 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Baby Stories and Play
Join us for rhymes, songs, stories, and open play time. This program is designed for babies (0-24 months) and their caregivers. It is a great way to meet others in the community and set your baby up for early literacy success!
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Thursday November 19 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Family Storytime
Join us in the Sycamore Room at the Library! at Collister for Family Storytime every Thursday at 10:30am! These storytimes will include stories and songs and are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. A 30-minute storytime will be followed by 30 minutes of......More
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Thursday November 19 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Memory Café
Memory Café is where family caregivers and their loved one with memory loss can get together in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment in a break from normal routine. It is a time to socialize, enjoy activities, learn from monthly topics, and build resources for c......More
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Thursday November 19 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
School Age Fun
Join the Library! at Hillcrest for School Age Fun, for kids ages 6-11! Kids experience fun, hands-on activities in this program. Topics rotate each session.
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Thursday November 19 6:00pm - 7:30pm MST
Threadbenders
Join a group of creative and crafty threadbenders at the Library! at Collister. Bring your own knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or hand-stitching project to work on. All skill levels welcome.
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Friday November 20 10:00am - 11:00am MST
English Practice Meet-Up
Do you want to practice speaking English? Come and talk with us! We'll meet weekly in the Catalpa Room at the Library! at Collister for guided conversation and practice.
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Friday November 20 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Baby Stories and Play
Join us for rhymes, songs, stories, and open play time. This program is a great way to meet others in the community and set your baby up for early literacy success! This program is designed for babies (0-24 months) and their caregivers.
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Friday November 20 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Spice Club for Adults!
Join us in the David Eberle room every 3rd Friday of the month for Spice of the Month Club!The Spice of the Month Club is a great way to try out new spices and share recipes and ideas with other home cooks! Participants will learn a little of the history of the spice of......More
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Friday November 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof™ is designed to help senior citizens prevent injuries and the subsequent loss of independence. Class participants learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, which can help prevent the accidental falls and tripping sometimes as......More
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Friday November 20 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Sewing Club for Kids
Come learn how to sew or expand your skills at our weekly Sewing Club for Kids! We'll have sewing machines, fabric, and all the notions you need to sew your own projects. A variety of beginner and intermediate patterns will be provided for both hand and machine stitchin......More
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Saturday November 21 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Read to a Therapy Dog
Join us for our Read to a Therapy Dog program, where kids get a chance to practice their reading skills by reading to a Certified Therapy Dog! Kids can read to a dog for 10 minutes and the dogs will love it! Children believe they are teaching the dog to read, but they a......More
