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Join us on the second Thursday at 2pm or the third Thursday at 6:30pm to discuss this month's book club pick. Thursday Read Book Club Thursday Read is a monthly Caldwell Public Library book club. Join us the 2nd Thursday of each month at 2 pm or the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm for a lively discussion that month's book. Ages 18+ Click the button below to get a printable 2025 schedule: Download Monthly Meeting Dates & Book Selections January 2026 The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner (2021) 8/1/26, 9:00 p.m. 16/1/26, 1:30 a.m. Learn More April 2026 Bluebird by Sharon Cameron (2021) 9/4/26, 8:00 p.m. 17/4/26, 12:30 a.m. Learn More July 2026 Summer Sisters by Judy Blume (1998) 9/7/26, 8:00 p.m. 17/7/26, 12:30 a.m. Learn More October 2026 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (1820) 8/10/26, 8:00 p.m. 16/10/26, 12:30 a.m. Learn More February 2026 Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford (2024) 12/2/26, 9:00 p.m. 20/2/26, 1:30 a.m. Learn More May 2026 The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón (2001) 14/5/26, 8:00 p.m. 22/5/26, 12:30 a.m. Learn More August 2026 The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (2024) 13/8/26, 8:00 p.m. 21/8/26, 12:30 a.m. Learn More November 2026 Weyward by Emilia Hart (2023) 12/11/26, 9:00 p.m. 20/11/26, 1:30 a.m. Learn More March 2026 The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (2020) 12/3/26, 8:00 p.m. 20/3/26, 12:30 a.m. Learn More June 2026 The Last Green Valley by Mark Sullivan (2021) 11/6/26, 8:00 p.m. 19/6/26, 12:30 a.m. Learn More September 2026 The Day the World Came to Town by Jim DeFede (2002) 10/9/26, 8:00 p.m. 18/9/26, 12:30 a.m. Learn More December 2026 One Day in December by Josie Silver (2018) 10/12/26, 9:00 p.m. 18/12/26, 1:30 a.m. Learn More

The library is a great place to volunteer! We are always looking for dedicated community members to volunteer at the library. Apply now! Volunteer Opportunities Below are examples of possible volunteer opportunities. Fill out the application below and we will contact you with more information. Summer Volunteer Opportunities The Library is always looking for caring individuals that would like to give back to their community. Get involved and join as a summer reading volunteer. You'll help families register for the program and assist with fun programs from June through August. To sign up, scroll to the bottom of the page and fill out the online application. Bilingual Instructors Quieres a ayudar su comunidad? Want to help your community? We need you! The Caldwell Public Library is looking for energetic, dedicated bilingual Spanish speakers to help us with teaching computer classes. Have you been looking for something that will help you find your place in the Caldwell community and use your talents with Spanish? This might be your chance to get involved and make a difference in peoples lives. Get involved! Volunteer @ the Library! Shelver Getting cabin fever? Want to be appreciated and feel like you make a difference? Help your community by helping the library!? Come into the warmth of the library, we are looking for awesome volunteers that can help us organize our collection by shelving books. Do you love organizing? We would love to talk to you about the opportunities here at the library. Come be apart of making your community an awesome place to be Donation Coordinator The library is looking for a dependable and book minded person to help us sort and restock our donations. Want to be involved and make a difference? Come and join the library volunteers and make a difference in your community. Book Sale Help Do you love to organize events and are wanting to help your community? Love books and raising funds for a great cause? The Caldwell Public Library is looking for dedicated and fun individuals and groups to help with our quarterly book sales. Volunteers help organize, coordinate, and publicize the book sales, but they also get special benefits! Want to know more? Come find out how you can impact your community and have a great time! Get involved @ your library! Summer Reading Volunteer Application We are now currently accepting volunteers for Summer 2026. Summer Volunteer Form General Volunteer Application We are not currently accepting any volunteers. Please check back periodically as we will open the volunteer application up when there are volunteer opportunities.

Welcome to the library! Learn all about our services and what you can do with a library card. Still have questions? Stop by or give us a call at 208-459-3242. Frequently Asked Questions Our staff loves helping patrons learn how the library works! Check out our list of common questions to learn more about using the library. Don't see the answer you're looking for? Send us a message or give us a call at 208-459-3242. Jump to section: Getting a Library Card Using Your Library Card Library Services Getting a Library Card How do I get a library card? The quickest way to get a library card is to come to the library. Make sure you bring a photo ID and proof of residency with you. Learn more here! How old do I need to be to apply for a library card? Anyone can get their own library card! If you are under 18 years old, a parent or guardian will need to be present when you apply for your card. How much does a library card cost? If you reside inside Caldwell city limits, your library card is prepaid through your property taxes. If you live outside of city limits, you can purchase a non-resident library card that will give your entire household access to library services. Non-resident fees are as follows (prices include tax): Annual non-resident card: $50.00 Six month non-resident card: $25.00 Annual senior nonresident card: $25.00 Six month non-resident card: $12.50 If you are a non-resident City of Caldwell employee or if you teach within city limits, you may obtain a library card at no additional cost. Students who do not reside within Caldwell city limits but live in the Caldwell School District or the Vallivue School District, including students who are homeschooled or attend a charter or private school, are eligible for a $10 student library card. If you are a student enrolled in the Caldwell School District, the district will cover the cost of your student library card. Do I need a library card to use the library? Nope! Use of the library is open to the public - no library card required. There are only a couple of things that require a library card to do: Bringing library materials home You can read any of the library's materials while you are in the building, you just can't take them home without a library card. Using a library computer If you do not have a library card and you need to use a computer, you can obtain an Internet-only card at the reference desk. Internet-only cards are free of charge, but you will need to present a photo ID when you sign up. If you bring your own device, you can use our WiFi for free without a library card How long is my library card good for? Library cards must be renewed every 365 days. Can I renew my library card online or over the phone? You can renew your library card in person or over the phone, but not online. If you are renewing a non-resident card, you can pay your non-resident fee in person or by using your online account, but we can not take payment information over the phone. I am a parent/guardian of a child with a library card. What are my options for managing their account? Every member of your family is welcome to have their own library card. As a parent/ guardian, you can select how you wish to set up and monitor your child’s account: You can log into your child’s account at caldwellpubliclibrary.org using their library card number and the pin you set up when you opened the account. You can add your email address to your child’s account so that you receive notifications for items checked out or placed on hold. You can link your child’s account to your account. This allows you to pick up items on hold under your child’s account. Unless you are using the Ida App , you will still need to log into your child’s account separately to see items they have checked out. You can choose not to monitor your child’s library account. However, a parent or guardian will still need to be listed on the account. That person is financially responsible if there are charges for damaged items. Using Your Library Card What is my PIN? Unless you have changed it since getting your library card, your PIN will be the last four digits of the phone number associated with your account. You will use your PIN to log into your online account, use the self-checkout machines at the library, and access some digital resources. I forgot my library card at home. Can I still check out materials? Yes. If you forget your library card, you can show a staff member your valid photo ID and then they can look up your account and check out materials to you using your phone number. Pro Tip: If you download the Ida App , you will have a digital copy of your library card stored in your phone. How many items can I check out at once? You can have 50 items checked out to your library card at one time. Of those 50 items, the following limits apply: Limit of 10 each: Audiobooks, CDs , DVDs/Blu-ray Limit of 3 Lucky Day Items, Video Games Limit of 2 each: Kits Limit of 1 Mobile Hotspot How many items can I have on hold at once? You can have 15 physical items on hold at one time. If you use the Libby app, you can have 5 ebooks and/or audiobooks on hold at a time. Holds on Libby do not count toward your physical hold limit. How do I place a hold on an item I want to borrow? You can place a hold on an item at the circulation desk, over the phone, or our online catalog . You can place holds on print/physical materials using the Ida app . Holds on digital materials can be placed through the Libby app . Can I use my library card to borrow ebooks and audiobooks? Yes! You can browse our available digital collection using the Libby app or the Overdrive website. You can also borrow ebooks, audiobooks, comics, manga, and magazines on Hoopla . You can read/listen directly on the app or send most ebooks to a Kindle device. When are my items due back to the library? That depends on what kind of items you have checked out. DVDs/Blu-Rays, Mobile Hotspots, and Lucky Day Books/Audiobooks can be checked out for 14 days Books, Audiobooks, CDs, video games and Magazines can be checked out for 28 days Kits and Lucky Day DVDs/Blu-rays can be checked out for 7 days Please note that materials borrowed from any of the other Lynx Library Consortium branches may have different lending periods. My book is due back to the library, but I'm not done reading it. Can I renew it? You can renew most items as long as no one else has placed a hold on the item. Most eligible items will renew automatically. You can request a renewal over the phone or by using your online account. You can not renew Lucky Day books or movies. Does the library charge late fees? Nope! We do not charge late/overdue fees on the vast majority of our items. Mobile hotspot devices and in-house video game controllers that are returned late may accrue a fee. Learn more about fees by reading our Borrowing Policy . I lost a library book. What should I do? First, make sure that the book is really lost. A lot of patrons tell us that they lost a book, and then they find it the next day. If you are sure the book is gone, you can let us know at the front desk or over the phone. You will be charged the cost of replacing the book plus a $5 processing fee. If you end up finding and returning the book within 60 days of paying the replacement fee, you will be issued a refund of the replacement fee, minus any other fees present on your account. The $5 processing fee is non-refundable. Please note that materials borrowed from any of the Lynx Library Consortium branches are subject to the permissions and fees set by the owning library. I damaged a library book. What should I do? Bring the book back to the library and notify a staff member of the damage. Damages to materials are assessed on an individual basis. If we are not able to repair the damage, you will be charged the full replacement cost of the book. If this happens, you can choose to keep the original damaged item. Please note that materials borrowed from any of the Lynx Library Consortium branches are subject to the permissions and fees set by the owning library. Can I return items that I borrowed from a different library to the Caldwell Public Library? Yes! You can return books from any branch of the following libraries to us, and we will make sure they get back to their home library. You can also return Caldwell Public Library books to any of these branches. Ada Community Boise Public Library Eagle Public Library Garden City Library Meridian Library District Nampa Public Library Kuna Library District Emmett Public Library Mountain Home Public Library Twin Falls Public Library Can I borrow books from other libraries using my Caldwell Public Library card? Yep! Your library card works at all of the libraries in the Lynx Library Consortium . If none of the consortium libraries have a copy of the book you want, you can also request an Interlibrary Loan from other libraries across the country. How do Interlibrary Loans work? If an item is not owned by one of our Lynx Library Consortium partner libraries, we can try to find it outside of the Treasure Valley. A willing library can mail the item to us for you to check out at no cost to you. The process may take a couple of weeks before the item is ready. Can I return materials when the library is closed? Yes. We have two 24/7 book drops at the library and a 24/7 self-service kiosk at the Luby Park parking lot on N Illinois Ave . You can return books to the bookdrop to the right of our main entrance (facing Dearborn Street) or to the bookdrop located in our West parking lot (facing 10th Ave). What is the difference between the Ida App and the Libby App? The Ida app belongs to the Lynx Library Consortium. With the Ida app, you can manage your account, browse our catalog, place holds on materials, check out books directly from your phone using the Self Checkout feature, scan your library card barcode, and more. The Libby app is run by Overdrive and contains our digital collection. You can brose and borrow ebooks, e-audiobooks, and e-magazines on the Libby app. You can read/listen directly on the app, or you can send most ebooks to a Kindle device. Library Services Does the library have internet and computer services? Yes! We have free public WiFi available throughout our building. You can also access the WiFi from our parking lot. We have computers available for patrons with a library card or internet-only card. Does the library have printing services? Yes. You can print, scan, and copy documents at the library. We charge $0.10 per page printed in black & white and $0.50 per page printed in color. We have a mobile printer available so that you can print directly from your phone, or you can use our print release station to print from a library computer. Does the library offer faxing services? No, we do not have a fax machine. You can scan documents to an email using our copy machine, but you can not send a fax from the library. Does the library have meeting rooms that I can use? Yes, we have two meeting rooms available by appointment. The Community Room seats up to 100 people. The room features a 98" 4K Ultra High Definition digital display with an HDMI connection and casting capabilities. The Idaho Room seats up to 15 people and has a projector and screen suitable for displaying videos or slide presentations. All meetings held in our meeting rooms must be open to the public, and you can not charge an admittance fee. The rooms can not be used to host private events like parties or weddings. For more information, please read our meeting room policy. To book a meeting room, give us a call at 208-459-3242. I can't make it into the library to pick up materials. Do you deliver? We have three types of delivery service that you can apply for. Our Luby Park Locker at the Luby Park parking lot on N Illinois Ave is available as a self-service kiosk for holds and pick-ups 24/7 Our Homebound Delivery Service offers bi-monthly deliveries to patrons who are unable to come to the library in person due to illness, age, and/or disability. You can apply for our homebound services online or by giving us a call at 208-459-3242. Our Contactless Delivery Service offers one-time delivery for qualified patrons who can't make it to the library. You can apply for our contactless delivery services online or by giving us a call at 208-459-3242. What digital resources does the library offer? So many! Visit the Databases and Online Learning page on our website for a full list of digital resources. Some resources require a library card or require that you live in Idaho to access them. Your library card gets you free access to online tutoring, recipe databases, digital newspapers, music streaming, online language learning classes, and so much more. What kind of programs does the library offer? Does it cost to attend? The library has a wide variety of programs for all ages. Programs are free to attend and the are open to the public - no library card required. Visit our online calendar for more information on upcoming programs. Gettig aLibrary Card Using Your Library Card Library Services

Board meeting minutes, meeting calendar, and information about the CPL Board. Board meetings are open to the public. Caldwell Public Library Board of Trustees Board Members Larry Blackburn Bonny Smith Magda Ruano Aleksandra Drake Rex Hanson Board Meetings Board Meetings are open to the public. Monthly meetings of the Caldwell Public Library Board of Directors are regularly scheduled on the third Thursday of every month at 12:00 p.m. in the Dean E. Miller Community Room at the Caldwell Public Library located at 1010 Dearborn St. To contact the Board of Trustees, you can email cpltrustee@caldwellpubliclibrary.org . Occasionally, a monthly board meeting may be scheduled for a different date, time, or location. To view the 2026 Board of Trustees meeting dates, click here . Please contact The Caldwell Public Library at 208-459-3242 to verify the date, time, and location of board meetings. Individuals needing special accommodations should contact the Caldwell Public Library at least two business days in advance of the meeting to give our staff adequate time to make arrangements. Board Meeting Minutes Year Use the dropdown to select the year. January 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes Agenda Februaruy 19, 2026 Agenda March 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes Agenda April 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes Agenda 2020 Meeting Minutes January 16, 2020 March 15, 2020 April 16, 2020 May 21, 2020 2019 Meeting Minutes January 17, 2019 February 21, 2019 March 21, 2019 April 18, 2019 May 30, 2019 June, 20 2019 July 18, 2019 August 15, 2019 September 19, 2019 October 17, 2019 November 21, 2019 December 12, 2019 2018 Board Meeting Minutes January 4, 2018 February 1, 2018 March 15, 2018 April 19, 2018 May 21, 2018 June 11, 2018 July 19, 2018 August 16, 2018 September 20, 2018 November 15, 2018 2017 Board Meeting Minutes January 9, 2017 February 2, 2017 March 2, 2017 April 6, 2017 May 4, 2017 May 4, 2017 June 9, 2017 July 6, 2017 July 20, 2017 August 3, 2017 September 7, 2017 October 12, 2017 October 17, 2017 November 2, 2017 December 7, 2017 2016 Board Meeting Minutes January 7, 2016 February 4, 2016 March 3, 2016 April 7, 2016 May 12, 2016 June 2, 2016 July 7, 2016 July 14, 2016 August 10, 2016 September 1, 2016 October 13, 2016 October 13, 2016 November 3, 2016 2015 Board Meeting Minutes January 8, 2015 February 5, 2015 March 5, 2015 March 10, 2015 April 2, 2015 May 7, 2015 June 4, 2015 July 2, 2015 August 6, 2015 September 3, 2015 October 5, 2015 November 5, 2015 December 3, 2015 December 3, 2015_Pead Meeting

The Caldwell Public library offers its archive collections through the Flickr Commons to encourage the public to explore... Library Bio The Caldwell Public library offers its archive collections through the Flickr Commons to encourage the public to explore and re-use our numerous public domain images. The availability of these images within the public domain signifies the library’s desire to improve the knowledge of the history these documents hold, to enable creative and unexpected ways of utilizing them, and to create the opportunity to work with researchers to explore larger digital collections. Disclaimer: The Caldwell Public Library participates in The Commons on Flickr to further its educational mission and to increase public access to its collections of images. The Caldwell Public Library’s images that are part of The Commons on Flickr are marked "no known copyright restrictions." This means that we are unaware of any current copyright restrictions on the works so designated, either because the term of copyright may have expired without being renewed, because no evidence has been found that copyright restrictions apply, or because we own the copyright but are not exercising that control.

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Our trained and experienced library staff are here to help you navigate the library’s collection so that you mayfind something that is just right for you, your child, or your teen. Our staff wants to make sure you have the information you need to select the materials you want. Finding Books for You & Your Family Welcome to the Caldwell Public Library! We are happy you are here, and we would love to help you navigate our collection. As a public library, we strive to provide books and materials that reflect the diversity of our community. It is our hope that there is always something for everyone to enjoy. With so many items to choose from, it can sometimes be overwhelming to find the books that are right for you and/or your family. This guide is filled with tips, tricks, and tools to help you select materials that are perfect for your family’s needs, interests, and values. You can download a printable version of this guide here. Rights & Responsibilities As a parent or guardian, you are your child’s first and best teacher. You should feel empowered to set parameters that are right for your family. It is your role to discuss with your child what is and is not appropriate for them to read, view, and listen to. As a public library, it is our responsibility to include materials in our collection that meet the needs of all the different people in our community. We strive to have something for everyone! With that in mind, every family is different. What is just right for some community members and some families may not be appropriate for others. Personalized Recommendations Our trained and experienced library staff are here to help you navigate the library’s collection so that you may find something that is just right for you, your child, or your teen. Our staff wants to make sure you have the information you need to select the materials you want. We can talk with you about your family’s reading, viewing, and listening values. This is also an opportunity for you to tell us about any subject matter you would like to avoid. This will help us identify items in the collection that specifically meet your family’s needs, interests, and standards. You can visit the library, call, or email us. We love talking about books and other materials, and we would be happy to work with you to find exactly what you are looking for. Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Finding the Book for You How can you tell if a library book will meet your expectations? There are several resources available to you for free. Library Resources NoveList Plus: Use this database to find books that are like books you’ve read in the past. They also have a K-8 version with only kid and teen books. Idaho residents can access NoveList Plus for free on lili.org. You may be required to enter your zip code to access this resource. Ask a librarian! We love to help patrons find their next favorite read. Stop by or give us a call at 208-459-3242. Review Websites Common Sense Media : This website reviews movies, books, and games for violence, sex, swearing, positive role models, positive messages, educational value, and more. Does the Dog Die: This website contains crowdsourced warnings about emotional spoilers (like the dog dying at the end) for movies, TV shows, and books. Goodreads: This website allows users to search its database of books, annotations, quotes, and reviews. Users can also ask each other questions about a book’s content. Amazon.com: Use the Look Inside feature on most print (not digital) books to search how many times certain words occur in a book. For example, you could search for swear words, body parts you might find in a sex scene, etc. Genre Tips Graphic Novels: Some graphic novels will have a rating (like what you would see on a video game) on the back or inside cover. Graphic novels are sometimes confused with comic books because they both use artwork to tell a story. Graphic novels, however, are similar to chapter books in that they tell complex stories from start to finish. Alternatively, comic books tell many short stories rather than one long story. Romance Novels: Try the 2/3 trick. Many romance novels will have a sexually explicit scene about 2/3 of the way through a book, if they’re going to have one at all. Mysteries: Cozy mysteries are light and generally have a funny title and an animated cover. Noir (dark) mysteries are generally violent/scary and usually have dark covers with few pictures. Everything else in between has a cover that looks a lot like any other fiction book. Navigating the Library Collection Our collection is organized into three age groups. The Kids’ Room contains juvenile materials with content generally geared toward ages 0-12. The Teen Area contains young adult materials with content generally geared toward ages 13-18. The Main Library contains materials generally geared toward adults. The difference between books for older kids and teens: Books in the teen area do not necessarily have a higher reading level than books in the kids’ room. Reading levels are not determined by age and can vary from person to person. Books in the teen section generally have content that middle- or high-school-aged kids might experience. Books for older teens may contain content of sexual nature. You would be less likely to find explicit language and sexual content in the juvenile fiction collection. Managing Your Child's Account Every member of your family is welcome to have their own library card! As a parent/ guardian, you can select how you wish to set up and monitor your child’s account: You can log into your child’s account at caldwellpubliclibrary.org using their library card number and the pin you set up when you opened the account. You can add your email address to your child’s account so that you receive notifications for items checked out or placed on hold. You can link your child’s account to your account . This allows you to pick up items on hold under your child’s account. Unless you are using the Ida App , you will still need to log into your child’s account separately to see items they have checked out. You can choose not to monitor your child’s library account . However, a parent or guardian will still need to be listed on the account. That person is financially responsible if there are charges for damaged items. Contact us at (208) 459-3242 or infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org for more details.

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Free Public WiFi The Caldwell Public Library provides wireless internet access for free to the public for use inside the library and from the parking lot. Before connecting to the Library’s network please first review the rules of conduct for computer and network usage and internet safety policy . Rules of Conduct for Computer and Network Use All computer and/or network users are expected to use electronic, computer, and network resources in a responsible manner. Users will also be expected to comply with the following rules: Not making changes to the setup or configuration of any library software or hardware. Not attempting to bypass network restrictions Not exceeding time limits established by library departments. Not sending, receiving, or displaying text or graphics which may reasonably be construed by library staff as creating a hostile, offensive, or disruptive environment. Respecting the privacy of others using public access computer stations by not interfering with their use. Loaning and/or borrowing a card for internet access is not allowed. Any behavior which is disruptive or which hinders the use of public computer stations by others is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to boisterous behavior, verbal or physical harassment, drunkenness, and congregating in large groups.

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Calendar mayo de 2026 TODAY dom lun mar mié jue vie sáb 26 27 10:00 a.m. Baby Storytime 1 10:45 a.m. Baby Storytime 2 + 1 más 28 10:30 a.m. Spanish and English Storytime 29 10:30 a.m. Music & Movement 3:30 p.m. Afterschool Fun + 1 más 30 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime 1:00 p.m. Bookworm Buddies + 2 más 1 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong 11:30 a.m. Sensory Storytime 2 11:00 a.m. Beginner Yoga Class 2:00 p.m. Art Together: Family Saturday 3 4 10:00 a.m. Baby Storytime 1 11:30 a.m. Baby Storytime 3 + 2 más 5 10:00 a.m. Cancelled- Saint Alphonsus Mobile Health Clinic Onsite 10:30 a.m. Spanish and English Storytime + 2 más 6 3:30 p.m. Afterschool Fun 7 10:30 a.m. Kindergarten Readiness Book Club For Little Learners 4:30 p.m. Teen Thursday 8 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong 4:30 p.m. Adult Lego Club 9 11:00 a.m. Beginner Yoga Class 2:00 p.m. Celebrating Mom! 10 11 1:30 p.m. Knitting & Crochet Social 5:30 p.m. Teen Book Club 12 4:30 p.m. Lego Club 13 10:00 a.m. Tech Lab 3:30 p.m. Afterschool Fun 14 2:00 p.m. Thursday Read Book Club 4:30 p.m. Farmway Afterschool Program 15 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong 16 10:30 a.m. Storytime Around The World 17 18 19 8:00 a.m. Elections 5:00 p.m. Paws to Read 20 11:00 a.m. CPL at the Senior Center 12:30 p.m. Idaho Crop Spotlight + 1 más 21 12:00 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday Read Book Club 22 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong 3:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 23 24 25 10:00 a.m. Closed 26 27 6:00 p.m. Puzzle Exchange 28 1:00 p.m. Bookworm Buddies 29 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong 30 10:00 a.m. Summer Reading Kickoff 31 1 10:45 a.m. Baby Storytime 2 11:30 a.m. Baby Storytime 3 + 2 más 2 10:00 a.m. Saint Alphonsus Mobile Health Clinic Onsite 10:30 a.m. Spanish and English Storytime + 1 más 3 4 5 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong 6 Caldwell Public Library programs are FREE, and open to the public. No library card necessary! Download a Print Version of the Calendar: English Español Sign up to receive our This Month at the Library newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Email* Join Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. FEATURED UPCOMING EVENTS lun 11 de may Knitting & Crochet Social / Leer más 11 may 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Bring a project and make a friend at our monthly knitting & crochet meetup. All skill levels welcome. Socialize and help each other learn and troubleshoot your projects. Formal instruction is not provided. Limited supplies available. Compartir lun 11 de may Teen Book Club / Leer más 11 may 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Outdoors, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Read a book that interests you and then discuss it with friends over snacks at Teen Book Club! Topic for this month: Read a Fantasy Compartir mar 12 de may Lego Club / Leer más 12 may 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. Take on exciting monthly Lego challenges, showcase your creativity, and build something amazing. Whether you’re a master builder or just love to create, there’s a place for you at Lego Club! Compartir mié 13 de may Tech Lab / Leer más 13 may 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Drop in to ask your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance from a staff member. We are happy to assist you with any tech-related issues. Ages 18+ Compartir mié 13 de may Afterschool Fun / Leer más 13 may 2026, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Kids will enjoy fun and engaging activities to help keep their young minds creative and inspired through art, crafts, and more. Activity this week: Let's Plant a Garden Compartir jue 14 de may Thursday Read Book Club / Leer más 14 may 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Join us for our monthly book club discussion! This month's book is "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Ages 18+ Compartir jue 14 de may Farmway Afterschool Program / Leer más 14 may 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Farmway Village Community Room, 22730 Farmway Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607, USA Activity this month: STEAM Night- Paper Circuits ¡La actividad de este mes: Noche STEAM- Circuitos de papel Compartir vie 15 de may Tai Chi and Qigong / Leer más 15 may 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Community Room. Participate in mindful, holistic exercise for overall health and well-being. Ages 18+ Compartir sáb 16 de may Storytime Around The World / Leer más 16 may 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Caldwell, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Let's read around the world! "Visit" a new country every month through stories, crafts, and activities. Topic this month: The Philippines Compartir mar 19 de may Elections / Leer más 19 may 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is holding elections in the community room. Compartir mar 19 de may Paws to Read / Leer más 19 may 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library- Children's area, 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 mié 20 de may CPL at the Senior Center / Leer más 20 may 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 mié 20 de may Idaho Crop Spotlight / Learn More 20 may 2026, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Growing, Harvesting and Preserving Onions. Registration is appreciated but not required. Compartir mié 20 de may Summer Bingo / Leer más 20 may 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Bring your friends and enjoy a fun night out with Summer Bingo, prizes, and DIY BBQ rub! Theme for the prizes will be welcoming summer activities. Compartir jue 21 de may Board of Trustees Meeting / Leer más 21 may 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 vie 22 de may Ping Pong Club / Leer más 22 may 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 lun 25 de may Closed / Leer más 25 may 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 mié 27 de may Puzzle Exchange / Leer más 27 may 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Join us for a puzzle exchange gathering where you can bring puzzles to trade in or donate! Compartir Cargar más

Have a special collection you would like to display at the library? Reserve our display cases today. Do you have an interesting collection you'd like to display at the library? Please read our display policy and fill out the form below. Questions? Contact us at 208.459.3242 or infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org Display Application Please complete this form to reserve the display cases at the Caldwell Public Library. We have one flat case and one upright case; both have locking glass doors. Name Email Email Please indicate the desired start and end date for your display Start End What is included in your display, and how does it promote the civic, cultural, educational and recreational interests of the Caldwell community? I acknowledge that the Caldwell Public Library is not responsible for any item or collection of items displayed at the library and that permission to use display areas does not constitute an endorsement by the library of a group's policies or beliefs. Agree Disagree Submit Answers Thanks for submitting!

Meeting Room Policy The Caldwell Public Library provides meeting space for use by the library, by municipal, county, and state government, and by the public for lawful public use. The Dean E. Miller Community Room will seat approximately 100. Tables, a projection screen, and a kitchenette are available. The Idaho Room, available only during the hours the library is open, has two large conference tables with seating for 15. Food and drink are not permitted in this room. Reservations All scheduling is made through library administration between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Reservations are preferred at least one week in advance of the meeting date and may be made up to 6 months in advance. Other than the library, municipal, county and state government, no group may reserve the meeting room for more than five four-hour blocks in any month. The library reserves the right to cancel any reservation with a six week notice for its own programming needs. The library reserves the right to set appropriate conditions for use. Groups requiring assistance with and or set up of audiovisual technologies available in the Dean E. Miller Community Room or the Idaho Room must specifically request assistance at the time the room is reserved. Groups should be aware that staff availability is limited and staff may not be available to assist at the time of the event. Rules for Use 1. All meetings held in library meeting rooms must be open to the public. 2. Library-sponsored activities are given priority in the consideration of the use of meeting rooms. Use of library meeting rooms by other City of Caldwell departments will not be given priority over uses by other groups. 3. The room must be left in a neat and orderly condition. Charges for damage beyond normal wear will be assessed to the group that had the booking at the time of the damage. 4. Meeting rooms are not available for private or personal events such as birthday parties, weddings, showers, memorial services, or the like. 5. No fee may be charged for admission to a meeting in a library meeting room. Onsite purchase or sale of goods or services or collection of dues or donations are prohibited, unless expressly permitted in advance by the library director. 6. Meeting rooms are available at times and locations that do not conflict with daily operations of the library. Meeting rooms may be available outside of the library’s open hours only at the discretion of the library director or designee and, in such cases additional charges or fees may be imposed. 7. Adult supervision must be provided during the entire time of contracted use. Library staff cannot provide child care services for the children of adults who are using the meeting room. 8. The library assumes no responsibility of liability for accidents, injury, or loss of personal property in the library or the meeting room. 9. Alcohol consumption, open flames, and animals, with the exception of service animals, on library property are prohibited. 10. Unless otherwise prohibited, refreshments may be served. Groups serving food are responsible for clean-up. 11. Staff may refer public inquiries concerning the meeting in question to the person signing the room reservation form for the group. 12. No group may use the library’s address as its address. All news releases, publicity or advertisements relating to any program or meeting held in one of the library’s meeting rooms shall clearly state the name of the sponsoring organization or individual, and unless the event is co-sponsored by the library, must include the following disclaimer: “This is not a library sponsored event. The City of Caldwell is neither responsible nor liable for information provided by users of the Library’s meeting rooms.” 13. Groups that don't show up within fifteen minutes of their reserved start time will forfeit the reservation. The Library reserves the right to deny or revoke a reservation and permission to use a meeting room at any time if the particular usage is disruptive to the library’s normal course of business, violates the Caldwell Public Library’s Rules of Conduct Policy or any other library policy or regulation, or violates any local, state or federal law. Application Procedure: An application for the Dean E. Miller Community Room is available via the website or upon request by phone, email, or in person. Completed application for use of the Dean E. Miller Community Room must be turned in to library administration before the Dean E. Miller Community Room will be reserved. The Idaho Room may be reserved by contacting the library during normal business hours and an application is not required. The Dean E. Miller Community Room Use Fee: No fee: City of Caldwell, Caldwell Public Library-affiliated groups, or other local government entities groups, community book or study groups, musical recitals, Neighborhood Associations located within the limits of the City of Caldwell. Caldwell, Canyon-County based or national non-profit groups, or individuals: 1- 4 hours: $25 4+ hours: $50 For-profit groups: 1-4 hours: $50 4+ hours: $100 $10 additional cleaning fee: For ALL groups that wish to serve food and beverage. $25 per half hour will be assessed to ALL groups who stay later than 10 minutes past the end of their reserved period. All fees must be paid by cash or check before the start time of the event. Idaho Room Use: There is no fee for use of the Idaho Room. BOOK A ROOM