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Place holds through CPL catalog; caldwellpubliclibrary.org, click "search catalog" in upper right corner unless you already have holds that need picked up. Only CPL items are available for pickup at this time as the courier is not running. Curbside pickup is available Mon.-Thurs. 10-8:30, Fri. 10-5:30, and Sat. 10-4:30. During your appointment time, your items will be bagged/tagged on a table outside the library's East entrance doors. Please wait away from the table until it is unoccupied before picking up your items.

Para leer esta entrada en español, haga clic aquí (ADD LINK TO SPANISH VERSION) Did you know the Caldwell Public Library offers materials in more languages than just English? We have children’s books in several languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French, Arabic, and Braille. For adult books, we have a robust Spanish-language section, with fiction and nonfiction books either originally written in Spanish or translated from the English. Today I want to highlight a few of my favorite Spanish-language materials that are carried by libraries in the LYNX consortium , as well as their English-language translations. Crónica de una muerte anunciada   (Chronicle of a Death Foretold) As one of the literary greats of the Spanish language, Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez has an extensive body of work that includes short stories, novels, and novellas. This novella,  Crónica de una muerte anunciada , was translated to the English as Chronicle of a Death Foretold . Told through a nonlinear narrative by an anonymous narrator, the story follows the murder of character Santiago Nasar at the hands of two other townspeople, the Vicario brothers. García Márquez blends elements of crime fiction with elements of literary fiction: unlike traditional detective stories, the characters don’t focus on investigating the murder. The title and text reflect that the murder had been foreseen widely throughout the town; in this case, the mystery is why the townspeople were not willing or able to prevent it. With the tense subject matter, the fast-paced plot, and García Márquez’s typical carefully-crafted prose, this novella is sure to entertain… but also to make you think.  Las cosas que perdimos en el fuego  (Things We Lost in the Fire) This short story collection by Argentinian writer and editor Mariana Enríquez is often categorized as horror and compared to works by such writers as Carmen Maria Machado ( Her Body and Other Parties ) and Shirley Jackson (“ The Lottery ”). Set in contemporary Argentina, they are not afraid to include typical pillars of horror such as violence, weirdness, and the macabre. However, there’s also something speculative about many of these stories. For me, the horror in Enríquez’s works comes not only from the violent and the grotesque, but also from the way she treats questions of womanhood, safety, and poverty. The titular “Things We Lost in the Fire” is the highlight of the collection for me, followed closely by “The Dirty Kid” and “End of Term.” Biutiful (2010) This movie, directed by Mexican filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu and featuring Spanish actor Javier Bardem, is described as a psychological drama. It follows Uxbal, who is a single father and earns a living procuring work for a group of undocumented immigrants to Barcelona from China. When Uxbal is diagnosed with cancer, he seeks to settle his affairs before his death, but his world begins to collapse around him as he falls into tragedy after tragedy. Though the movie’s plot is often gruesome and usually solemn, it is also a beautiful exploration of fatherhood, commitment, and the way we grapple with and against death. The copies available through the LYNX consortium feature the original audio (in Spanish with some dialogue in Catalan) and include optional subtitles in Spanish and English.

Discover fun teen programs at the Caldwell Public Library. From reading challenges to afterschool programs filled with STEM activities, crafts, games, and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the library. Teen Programs Ultimate Book Nerd How many books can you read in a year? Complete 50 books in 50 weeks for adults, 35 books for teens, and 25 books for kids to earn the title of Ultimate Book Nerd. Mobile Makerspace Our Mobile Makerspace is a STEM workshop on wheels! Tutoring Services Have computer questions? Taking an online course and need a proctor for an exam? We can help! Upcoming Teen Programs & Events Múltiples fechas vie 06 de nov Young Knitters Club / Caldwell Public Library Idaho Room Leer más 06 nov 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library Idaho Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Learn how to knit! Supplies will be available or you may bring your own and beginners are welcome. (Ages 8-14) Compartir vie 06 de nov Adulting 101: Research Skills / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 06 nov 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Have research questions? We have lots of information! Ages 15+ Compartir Múltiples fechas sáb 07 de nov Family Art Together / Community Room Leer más 07 nov 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Join us the first Saturday of each month for a new art project - fun for the whole family! This month's art project: A Little Autumn Magic Compartir Múltiples fechas lun 09 de nov Youth Chess Club / Community Room Leer más 09 nov 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Enjoy a game of chess at our open play chess club for kids and teens. Play for fun or enjoy some friendly competition at Youth Chess Club! All skill levels welcomed. Boards will be provided. Compartir Múltiples fechas mar 10 de nov Lego Club / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 10 nov 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Calling all Lego enthusiasts aged 7-16! Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for our Lego Club. Theme: Lego Potluck Feast Compartir Múltiples fechas mié 11 de nov Closed / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 11 nov 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Compartir Múltiples fechas jue 12 de nov Farmway Afterschool Program / Farmway Village Community Room Leer más 12 nov 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Farmway Village Community Room, 22730 Farmway Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607, USA Activity this month: Paper Luminaries ¡La actividad de este mes: linternas de papel Compartir jue 12 de nov Teen Thursday / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 12 nov 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Make Thursdays your favorite day of the week! Join us for Teen Thursdays, where each week brings something new. Compartir Múltiples fechas vie 13 de nov Young Knitters Club / Caldwell Public Library Idaho Room Leer más 13 nov 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library Idaho Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Learn how to knit! Supplies will be available or you may bring your own and beginners are welcome. (Ages 8-14) Compartir Múltiples fechas vie 13 de nov Adult Lego Club / Caldwell Public Library- Community Room Leer más 13 nov 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Caldwell Public Library- Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Unleash your imagination and build incredible creations with fellow LEGO enthusiasts at our program Adult LEGO Club! Join us for brick-building fun and endless creativity. (Ages 16+) Compartir sáb 14 de nov Family Reading Week kickoff: Interactive History / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 14 nov 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Join us for our special event Interactive History as we kickoff Idaho Family Reading Week. Compartir lun 16 de nov Teen Book Club / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 16 nov 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Read the book of the month and then discuss it with friends over snacks at Teen Book Club! Book for this month: Holes by Louis Sachar Compartir Múltiples fechas mar 17 de nov Paws to Read / Caldwell Public Library- Community Room Leer más 17 nov 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library- Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Kids will improve their reading skills in a stress-free environment as they participate in a 15-minute one-on-one session with a furry canine pal. This program is geared toward ages 7-14, but any child learning to read is welcome. Compartir Múltiples fechas jue 19 de nov Board of Trustees Meeting / Caldwell Public Library (Community Room) Leer más 19 nov 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library (Community Room), 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The Library Board of Trustees will meet on the third Thursday of the month at 12 p.m. in the Community Room at the library. Compartir jue 19 de nov Teen Thursday / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 19 nov 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Make Thursdays your favorite day of the week! Join us for Teen Thursdays, where each week brings something new. This week's activity: Soapmaking Compartir jue 19 de nov The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping Release Party / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 19 nov 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Teens 13-17 can make their own arena tokens, enjoy snacks, and test their Hunger Games knowledge through trivia. This program will take place in the Teen Zone. May the odds be ever in your favor. Compartir Múltiples fechas vie 20 de nov Ping Pong Club / Community Room Leer más 20 nov 2026, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Come join us for our monthly program: Ping Pong Club! Gather on the last Friday of each month and a enjoy a game of ping pong. All ages welcomed. Compartir Múltiples fechas vie 20 de nov Young Knitters Club / Caldwell Public Library Idaho Room Leer más 20 nov 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library Idaho Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Learn how to knit! Supplies will be available or you may bring your own and beginners are welcome. (Ages 8-14) Compartir Cargar más Adulting 101 NOVEMBER Blue background with dark blue circles and various adult-life icons TEXT: Adulting 101 Research Skills. November 06 at 4pm. Teen Thursday NOVEMBER Orange and black background with text: Teen Thursdays at 4:30 ages 13-17. Lego Club NOVEMBER Picture of Legos with text: Lego Club Tuesday November 10 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm Theme: Lego Potluck Feast Adulting 101 NOVEMBER Blue background with dark blue circles and various adult-life icons TEXT: Adulting 101 Research Skills. November 06 at 4pm. 1/5

The Caldwell Public Library provides services and information to connect, enrich, and inspire our community. Learn more at the library. Adulting 101 NOVEMBER Blue background with dark blue circles and various adult-life icons TEXT: Adulting 101 Research Skills. November 06 at 4pm. Art Together: Family Saturday NOVEMBER Graphics of crayons, art tools, and colored pencils with text: Art Together: Family Saturday. A Little Autumn Magic. November 7 at 2pm-3pm WEEKLY Programs List of weekly programs, Mondays: baby storytimes, knit and crochet social, tuesdays spanish and english storytime, wednesdays tiny tunes and tumbles, music and movement, and pajama storytime, thursdays preschool storytime, fridays tai chi qigong and young knitters club Adulting 101 NOVEMBER Blue background with dark blue circles and various adult-life icons TEXT: Adulting 101 Research Skills. November 06 at 4pm. 1/15 PROGRAMS Choose an age group to discover fun library programs or see all of our upcoming programs and events on our calendar . Adults Programs for ages 18+ Thursday Read Book Club Read and discuss our monthly book pick on the 2nd Thursday at 2pm or the 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm. Teens Programs for ages 13-17 Ultimate Book Nerd Sign up for our year-long reading challenge. Kids Programs for ages 0-12 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Start building literacy skills with your kids from the day they are born! ONLINE RESOURCES Your library card gets you free access to tons of digital resources. Select a resource below and log in with your library card number. Need a library card? Apply in person or online . Ebooks, Audiobooks, & E-Magazines Browse our digital collection & learn about the Libby app. Databases Discover databases for academic research, book recommendations, recipes, maps, and more. Auto Repair Chilton Library offers free step-by-step instructions for your auto repair needs. Access tutorials, diagrams, diagnostic info, and more. Language Learning Mango, a language learning website and app, offers over 70 world language courses. Video Tutorials Niche Academy is filled with tutorials and step-by-step instructions for accessing a variety of online resources. Idaho Resources Find information on local elections, court records, taxes, health insurance, driving tests, and more. Music Listen to your favorite music and create custom playlists on Freegal Music+. Newspapers Access online editions of local and national newspapers. LIBRARY RESOURCES Discover all of the things you can do at the library. Many of the resources at the library are accessible without a library card. Tech Tutoring Schedule an appointment with a staff member. Bring your own device or use one of our computers to learn various technology skills. Computer & Printing Services Use one of our computers (library card or guest pass required), connect to our free WiFi, or print/scan/copy your documents. Community Pantry Visit our take-what-you-need, leave-what-you-can pantry to find free food, hygiene, and clothing items. Historical Collection Browse our local history collection in the Idaho Room or online. Library of Things Browse our collection of non-book items. Place a hold on technology, board games, sports equipment, STEM & story kits, and more. Ida App Download the Ida App to manage your library account, place holds, check out books from your phone, and more. Mobile Makerspace Our mobile makerspace brings library services out into the community. Meeting Rooms The Dean E. Miller Community Room and the Idaho Room are available by appointment. 3D Printing Learn about our public 3D printing services and submit your files for consideration. Friends of the Library The Friends group is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the library through fundraising. ON THE BLOG Get reading recommendations, discover new library services, and more on our blog. Choose one of our latest posts below, or browse all blog posts here. Recommended Reading: Translated From Spanish

The library is more than just a building, and our outreach team works hard to bring library programs and services out into the community. Learn more about our outreach efforts and discover fun programs to attend. Farmway Afterschool Program NOVEMBER Dark blue background with text and pictures a kid making slime. Text: Farmway Community Center Afterschool Program November 12 at 4:30-6:30pm all ages Outreach Book Club NOVEMBER Sunny city park background with 2 people reading in a bench, another person waving. Text: Library Outreach Book Club 2nd Friday during summer months 5pm-6pm. Snacks, crafts, prizes. Register now! CPL at the Senior Center NOVEMBER Join us at the Senior Center on the 3 Wednesday from 11am to 12pm Farmway Afterschool Program NOVEMBER Dark blue background with text and pictures a kid making slime. Text: Farmway Community Center Afterschool Program November 12 at 4:30-6:30pm all ages 1/3 Outreach Upcoming Outreach Programs & Events Múltiples fechas mié 11 de nov Closed / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 11 nov 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Compartir Múltiples fechas jue 12 de nov Farmway Afterschool Program / Farmway Village Community Room Leer más 12 nov 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Farmway Village Community Room, 22730 Farmway Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607, USA Activity this month: Paper Luminaries ¡La actividad de este mes: linternas de papel Compartir jue 12 de nov Library Outreach Book Club / 2C Wine Down Leer más 12 nov 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 2C Wine Down, 113 S 7th Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605 This unique book club will meet in various parks and Caldwell locations to enjoy the fresh air and sunny day. You will get a chance to discuss the chosen book while working on a fun craft! The library will provide material for the craft, light snacks, and there will be a chance to win prizes! Compartir Múltiples fechas mié 18 de nov CPL at the Senior Center / Caldwell Senior Center Leer más 18 nov 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Caldwell Senior Center , 1009 Everett St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Drop by the Caldwell Senior Center and ask questions about library services such as our e-resource collection, technology tutoring, homebound delivery services, or the Talking Book Service. Compartir Múltiples fechas jue 26 de nov Closed / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 26 nov 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Compartir Múltiples fechas vie 27 de nov Closed / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 27 nov 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Compartir Múltiples fechas sáb 05 de dic Friends of the Library Book Sale / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 05 dic 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Come browse books, movies, magazines, and more at the Friends of the Caldwell Public Library Book Sale. Items will be individually priced. Proceeds benefit library programs and resources. Compartir Múltiples fechas jue 10 de dic Farmway Afterschool Program / Farmway Village Community Room Leer más 10 dic 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Farmway Village Community Room, 22730 Farmway Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607, USA Activity this month: Holiday Ornaments ¡La actividad de este mes: Adornos Navideños Compartir Múltiples fechas mié 16 de dic CPL at the Senior Center / Caldwell Senior Center Leer más 16 dic 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Caldwell Senior Center , 1009 Everett St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Drop by the Caldwell Senior Center and ask questions about library services such as our e-resource collection, technology tutoring, homebound delivery services, or the Talking Book Service. Compartir Múltiples fechas jue 24 de dic Close at 1pm / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 24 dic 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library closes at 1pm today. Compartir Múltiples fechas vie 25 de dic Closed / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 25 dic 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Compartir Múltiples fechas jue 31 de dic Close at 3pm / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 31 dic 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library closes at 3pm today. Compartir Contactless Delivery If you are high-risk for COVID-19 or have limited transportation, you might qualify for our delivery services. Homebound Delivery Can't make it to the library due to illness, age, and/or disability? Sign up for our Homebound Delivery service. Mobile Makerspace Our Mobile Makerspace is a STEM workshop on wheels! Tutoring Services Have computer questions? Taking an online course and need a proctor for an exam? We can help!