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 2026 schedule: Download 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 2026 schedule: Download Monthly Meeting Dates & Book Selections January 2026 The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner (2021) 8/1/26, 2:00 p.m. 15/1/26, 6:30 p.m. Learn More April 2026 Bluebird by Sharon Cameron (2021) 9/4/26, 2:00 p.m. 16/4/26, 6:30 p.m. Learn More July 2026 Summer Sisters by Judy Blume (1998) 9/7/26, 2:00 p.m. 16/7/26, 6:30 p.m. Learn More October 2026 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (1820) 8/10/26, 2:00 p.m. 15/10/26, 6:30 p.m. Learn More February 2026 Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford (2024) 12/2/26, 2:00 p.m. 19/2/26, 6:30 p.m. Learn More May 2026 The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón (2001) 14/5/26, 2:00 p.m. 21/5/26, 6:30 p.m. Learn More August 2026 The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (2024) 13/8/26, 2:00 p.m. 20/8/26, 6:30 p.m. Learn More November 2026 Weyward by Emilia Hart (2023) 12/11/26, 2:00 p.m. 19/11/26, 6:30 p.m. Learn More March 2026 The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (2020) 12/3/26, 2:00 p.m. 19/3/26, 6:30 p.m. Learn More June 2026 The Last Green Valley by Mark Sullivan (2021) 11/6/26, 2:00 p.m. 18/6/26, 6:30 p.m. Learn More September 2026 The Day the World Came to Town by Jim DeFede (2002) 10/9/26, 2:00 p.m. 17/9/26, 6:30 p.m. Learn More December 2026 One Day in December by Josie Silver (2018) 10/12/26, 2:00 p.m. 17/12/26, 6:30 p.m. Learn More 2027 Voting Vote for the books you want to read in our Thursday Read book club next year! Submit your answers by December 1. View potential 2027 Thursday Read Book Summaries Click to vote for the 2027 Thursday Read books

Discover Caldwell's rich history with our virtual timeline. Check out our Historical Collection on our website or visit the library's Idaho Room to browse the collection in person. Historical Timeline English Toggle for English/Spanish haga clic para inglés/español Funding for this exhibit has been provided by the Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibit do not necessarily represent those of the Idaho Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities. Browse our digitized Historical Collection

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 February 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes Agenda March 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes Agenda April 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes Agenda May 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes Agenda June 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes Agenda July 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes Agenda August 11, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes Agenda August 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes Agenda September 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes Agenda October 15, 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

Friends of the Caldwell Public Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the Caldwell Public Library, primarily through fundraising. Friends of the Caldwell Public Library Friends of the Caldwell Public Library Friends of the Caldwell Public Library is a 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the Caldwell Public Library, primarily through fundraising. We invite all who love the library to join our group! It's easy to join the Friends of the Caldwell Public Library, and annual membership dues are only $10 Become a Friend Today Support the Friends Book Sales Book sales are just one of the many ways the Friends of the Caldwell Public Library raises funds to help support library programs. Find a new favorite or stock up on classics. You never know what amazing things you'll find at the Friends Book Sales. Mark your calendar for these upcoming sales: 2026 March 6-7, 2026 - 10am-4pm June 26-27, 2026 - 10am-4pm September 18-19, 2026 - 10am-4pm December 5, 2026 Book Donations You can donate gently used books to the Friends of the Caldwell Public Library. We sell them in our Book Sales, as well as provide books for various organizations serving people throughout the city. Book Donation Guidelines: Books must be in pristine condition - we can not accept soiled or damaged books We do not accept textbooks or encyclopedias If you are unsure if your books are right for the library, you can always ask a staff member Cash Contributions You can send tax-deductible cash contributions to the Friends of the Caldwell Public Library who will use those gifts to support library programs and purchase of new materials. Volunteer The Friends of the Caldwell Public Library meet monthly on the 1st Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Idaho Room. Guests are always welcome! Contact the Friends of the Caldwell Public Library at friendsofcpl1@yahoo.com

Join us for our second annual fundraising gala to support the Caldwell Public Library's Endowment Fund. Adventure Awaits 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala Benefiting the Caldwell Public Library Endowment Fund April 25, 2023 5:30pm Join us for an evening of food and fun while we raise money for the library's endowment fund. Money raised at our gala supports building improvements and enhanced services. In the past, money from the endowment fund was used to remodel the Kids' Room. It also funded a lot of the cutting edge technology that lives in our Mobile Makerspace, which allows us to bring important library resources out into the community. Looking forward, the Library Board plans on using the Endowment Fund to support building expansion efforts that will allow us to better serve our community. BUY TICKETS VISIT AUCTION SITE Tickets go on sale March 17 at 10:00 a.m. About the Gala Food Enjoy dinner and dessert from local food trucks and bakeries. Online Auction You can bid on our incredible auction items between April 21-28. Auction items will be on display at the gala. Games Make your way through the library to learn about our mission and participate in fun games. Fill out your activities passport for a chance to win a prize. Sponsor our Event Support your community and promote your business by securing one of our leveled sponsorship opportunities. Fill out our sponsorship form or email lforst@cityofcaldwell.org to become a sponsor. Presenting Sponsor $2,000 ONE AVAILABLE Prominent logo placement and recognition on event and auction websites, event programs, and social media posts Verbal recognition at the event Tabling option at the event 4 couples tickets to the event Auction Sponsor $1,000 ONE AVAILABLE Prominent logo placement and recognition on auction website and social media posts Verbal recognition at the event Tabling option at the event 2 couples tickets to the event Food & Drink Sponsors $500 TWO AVAILABLE Logo and recognition on auction website and social media posts Verbal recognition at the event 1 couples ticket to the event Donate an Auction Item Donate an item, basket, gift certificate, or experience for our online auction and get your name and logo on our auction site. Donations can be dropped off at the library during our open hours, or you can arrange for a staff member to pick up donations. For questions or to arrange an item pick-up, email lforst@cityofcaldwell.org. Give to the Library If you can't make it to our event but still want to donate to the cause, you can make a donation through our online auction site. Every little bit will help us reach our goal of $10,000. Thank you for supporting the library!

Summer Reading Program Survey 1. My family participated in the Summer Reading Program... * for the first time this year at this library previously at another library in previous years did not participate this year (skip to Question 7) 2. How did you learn about the program? At my local library At school/from the school Library website Facebook Twitter Instagram Other 3. What are the ages of those in your household who participated in summer reading this year? Babies (0-2 years) Kids (2-12 years) Teens (13-18) Adults (18+) 4. Select the statments below that are true for you and/or your family: I (we) plan to participate in Summer Reading again next year I (we) would recommend the Caldwell Public Library Summer Reading program to a friend 5. Which programs or activities did you like the most? 6. Which programs or activities did you like the least? 7. What suggestions do you have to make Summer Reading better next year? If you didn't participate, is there anything that would encourage you to participate next year? 8. If you used the online tracking system through ReadSquared, would you use it again next summer or do you prefer a paper log? Yes, I like the paperless option No thanks, I'll probably go back to paper. Maybe, I'm not sure I don't mind online or paper logs, I just love Summer Reading! I want to subscribe to the Caldwell Public Library montly newsletter. Submit Thank you very much for your help! END OF SUMMER READING PROGRAM SURVEY Thank you so much for participating in the Summer Reading Program. As the summer comes to a close, we need your help! Please help us evaluate this year's Summer Reading Program by telling us about you and your family's experience. Your feedback will help make next year even better!

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

The Caldwell Public Library's Mobile Makerspace allows us to bring library materials, technology, and services to where they are needed in the community. Stop by and visit us if you see us around town, or fill out a request below if you want us at your event. Mobile Makerspace Meet the Mobile Makerspace! This tiny home allows us to bring library materials, technology, and services to where they are needed in the community. Stop by and visit us if you see us around town, or fill out a request below if you want us at your event. FEATURES WIFI Access free public WIFI on any device and borrow library laptops. TECHNOLOGY Demo our 3D Printer, laser cutter, VR headset, and more. BOOKS Browse and check out library materials. You can even sign up for a library card. PROGRAMS At the library, we believe that learning and having fun go hand in hand. Our knowledgeable staff provides both when they bring the Mobile Makerspace out into the community. From tech demos and hands-on STEAM activities to answering your questions and showing you all the library has to offer, the Mobile Makerspace provides valuable opportunities to spread knowledge and technology access around our great community. Virtual Reality Headset Makey Makey 3D Printer Request the Mobile Makerspace We'd love to attend your next school or public event! Share some information with us and our Outreach Librarian will reach out to discuss event details. We cannot attend every event that's requested. Also, if the Makerspace isn't a good fit for your event, we can discuss different outreach possibilities. Event requests must be received at least 21 days before the event to be considered.

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 not currently accepting volunteers for Summer Reading. Volunteer Application 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.

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!

A monthly program focusing on the resources you need as an adult. Job skills, financial basics, home & car repair, and more! Ages 15+ Adulting 101 Learn basic skills and more. From resume building to backyard farming and more! What will you learn next? Understanding Your Credit Score April 2019 Todd Christensen, from Money Fit, presented ways in which you can understand your credit score better. Todd went over some tips on how to understand the FICO score range, what to do to help build or rebuild credit, and the difference between credit score and credit reports. He was also available to answer any questions that came up and is highly knowledgeable in the field. If you missed this program, we have some online resources to guide you to helpful information, as well as some books that may interest you on the subject. Reading List Finance and Housing April 2019 For this program, Stephanie Renk, from Idaho Next Steps Coaching, helped participants navigate through the process of buying or renting property. We started with the pros and cons of renting vs buying. Stephanie then guided us through the mortgage process, going over the Do’s and Don’ts of the trade. Also covered in the presentation was helpful hints for renters, understanding finances and loans, and a brief review of our local housing market. Reading List Housing Mortgage Handout Reuse: Sewing Basics March 2019 Donna Briscoe, one of the library's talented and dedicated volunteers, used several examples to demonstrate how to repair clothes and other fabric-based items. In particular, she discussed basting to secure your fabric. Examples used were repairing torn seams and frayed zippers, covering small holes with decorative ribbon, and replacing collars on coats. Reading List Reduce, Reuse, Recycle March 2019 In this program, Konrad McDannel from Republic Services explained the importance of recycling for our community and the system that we currently use for recycling items. He brought examples of common recycling “do’s and don'ts.” Konrad was patient and clear as he demonstrated how our community can better help our environment with our recycling efforts. Library staff created a reading list on the topic and can assist anyone who drops in at the information desk. Reading List Taxes and Financial Literacy February 2019 In this program, library staff answered basic questions about where to find tax forms and how to get help filing taxes. Mick Beam, with Icon Credit Union, gave a great presentation on finances for the Caldwell community. The presentation, Transforming Your Relationship with Money, offered insight into how we feel about money, and how this shapes the way that we manage our money. Other resources were provided from the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau and can be found on the CFPB website listed below. Mick was also familiar with an array of resources which you can explore below. Reading List Presentation Slides New Year Nutrition January 2019 New Year Nutrition This Adulting 101 Program was about nutrition for the New Year. Presentation and activity materials were provided by the University of Idaho Extension. Readers’ list was built by Adult Services Librarian, Monique Gaddy. Reading List Nutrition and Weightloss Myths Health January 2019 Patrick Fithen from Brighter Future Health volunteered his time to answer questions for the public. Reading List Brighter Future Health Handout DIY Gifts on a Budget December 2018 At this program, we learned how to make handmade soap and felt ornaments for some fun holiday gifts on a budget! Making handmade soap was a learning experience for all who attended (as well as the librarian), and we problem-solved together to create adorable Christmas themed soap! Program attendees also put their sewing skills to the test and created some classic stocking ornaments. Handmade Christmas Gift Tutorial Handmade Peppermint Soap Recipe Holiday Cooking and Shopping December 2018 The nutrition program was presented by Surine Greenway, a University of Idaho Extension Educator and community expert in the field. Surine provided an educated guide on providing nutritious meals on a budget, using recipes with simple, yet flavorful ingredients, planning and budgeting strategies, and how to build nutritious meals in a way that provides the most benefit to the health of you and your family. We made three separate menu items: Overnight Oatmeal, Lemon Pepper Tuna Chickpea Salad, and Basic Pantry Veggie Skillet. Reading List Recipes Information Literacy November 2018 This course featured a web guide on how to spot fake news, as well as methods for finding good information sources. Included was a helpful video and an interactive game. All information was carefully selected to make sure that the information was current and helpful to participants. Reading List Safety October 2018 This program was presented by Corporal Pelkey from the Caldwell Police Department. Officer Pelkey discussed how to reduce the chances of theft, as well as information on how to increase daily safety and awareness. This program was presented by School Resource Officer, Tony Snider, and focused on how important it is for parents and children to be safe while using the internet. The presentation featured helpful statistics, videos, and open discussion about the importance of internet safety practices. Job Seeking Skills September 2018 Our résumé program helped patrons understand the importance of a strong résumé in today’s workforce. Participants also learned how to incorporate their skills into an outstanding résumé. Participants made changes to existing résumés, built new ones, and learned about file sharing and utilizing Google Drive for personal business. Interview Program Participants learned helpful techniques for job interviews. Reading List: Resume Skills Reading List: Interview Skills Upcoming Topics June 2019: Home Maintenance July 2019: Safety August 2019: Car Repair September 2019: Job Hunting October 2019: Cleaning & Decorating November 2019: Insurance/Open Enrollment December 2019: Winter Prep/Emergency Preparedness See dates for upcoming programs on our calendar: https://www.caldwellpubliclibrary.org/calendar Previous Programs & Resources: October 2018: Safety Personal Safety This program was presented by Corporal Pelkey from the Caldwell Police Department. Officer Pelkey discussed how to reduce the chances of theft, as well as information on how to increase daily safety and awareness. Personal safety tips from Rasmussen College: https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/justice-studies/blog/can-you-text-911-personal-safety-tips/ https://youtu.be/Gx5OC9Bpw7s Internet Safety This program was presented by School Resource Officer, Tony Snider, and focused on how important it is for parents and children to be safe while using the internet. The presentation featured helpful statistics, videos, and open discussion about the importance of internet safety practices. Kids Health Internet Safety website for some helpful tips : https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/net-safety.html December 2018: Holiday Cooking and Shopping Healthy Meals on Any Budget The nutrition program was presented by Surine Greenway, a University of Idaho Extension Educator and community expert in the field. Surine provided an educated guide on providing nutritious meals on a budget, using recipes with simple, yet flavorful ingredients, planning and budgeting strategies, and how to build nutritious meals in a way that provides the most benefit to the health of you and your family. We made three separate menu items: Overnight Oatmeal, Lemon Pepper Tuna Chickpea Salad, and Basic Pantry Veggie Skillet. Updated food chart: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ Whole Grains Nutrition Information: https://wholegrainscouncil.org/ READING LIST RECIPES DIY Gifts on a Budget At this program, we learned how to make handmade soap and felt ornaments for some fun holiday gifts on a budget! Making handmade soap was a learning experience for all who attended (as well as the librarian), and we problem-solved together to create adorable Christmas themed soap! Program attendees also put their sewing skills to the test and created some classic stocking ornaments. Web Resources: https://www.happinessishomemade.net/peppermint-soap-holiday-diy-gift-idea/ https://www.diys.com/felt-christmas-ornaments/ https://apumpkinandaprincess.com/25-handmade-christmas-gifts-under-5/ Handmade Christmas Gift Tutorial Handmade Peppermint Soap Recipe September 2018: Job Seeking Skills Résumé program Our résumé program helped patrons understand the importance of a strong résumé in today’s workforce. Participants also learned how to incorporate their skills into an outstanding résumé. Participants made changes to existing résumés, built new ones, and learned about file sharing and utilizing Google Drive for personal business. READING LIST Interview Program Participants learned helpful techniques for job interviews. The Idaho Department of Labor left some great handouts for interview techniques; more information can be found on their website: https://www.labor.idaho.gov/dnn . Interview Tips : https://www.labor.idaho.gov/dnn/Portals/0/Publications/Interviewing_Tips_Flyer.pdf?ver=2017-10-24-102810-693 https://online.maryville.edu/online-masters-degrees/top-interview-tips-to-help-you-land-your-dream-job/ Workshop Calendar: https://www2.labor.idaho.gov/coe/View_Calendar.aspx READING LIST November 2018: Information Literacy This course featured a web guide on how to spot fake news, as well as methods for finding good information sources. Included was a helpful video and an interactive game. All information was carefully selected to make sure that the information was current and helpful to participants. Program resource guide: http://www.programminglibrarian.org/articles/fake-news-library-round Informative video: http://www.continuum.umn.edu/2016/11/become-better-citizens-information/#.WLCqO28rJtQ Free interactive game: http://factitious.augamestudio.com/#/ READING LIST January 2019: Health Mental Health Awareness This Adulting 101 Program highlighted mental health awareness. Patrick Fithen from Brighter Future Health volunteered his time to answer questions for the public. Web Resources http://brighterfuturehealth.com/ https://younginvincibles.org/ https://younginvincibles.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/MentalHealthToolkit_IL.pdf READING LIST BRIGHTER FUTURE HEALTH HANDOUT New Year Nutrition This Adulting 101 Program was about nutrition for the New Year. Presentation and activity materials were provided by the University of Idaho Extension. Readers’ list was built by Adult Services Librarian, Monique Gaddy. Web Resources: https://www.eatright.org/ https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ https://www.fda.gov/Food/default.htm READING LIST MINDFUL EATING PRESENTATION SLIDES WEIGHT-LOSS MYTHS February 2019: Taxes & Financial Literacy Taxes In this program, library staff answered basic questions about where to find tax forms and how to get help filing taxes. Web Resources www.irs.gov tax.idaho.gov https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/ Finances & Emotions: Financial Literacy Mick Beam, with Icon Credit Union, gave a great presentation on finances for the Caldwell community. The presentation, Transforming Your Relationship with Money, offered insight into how we feel about money, and how this shapes the way that we manage our money. Other resources were provided from the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau and can be found on the CFPB website listed below. Mick was also familiar with an array of resources which you can explore below. Library staff created a reading list on the topic and can assist anyone who drops in at the information desk. Web Resources: www.greenpathref.com https://www.iconcreditunion.org/ https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ https://www.mint.com/ http://warmspringsconsulting.com/ READING LIST POWERPOINT SLIDES March 2019: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Recycling In this program, Konrad McDannel from Republic Services explained the importance of recycling for our community and the system that we currently use for recycling items. He brought examples of common recycling “do’s and don'ts.” Konrad was patient and clear as he demonstrated how our community can better help our environment with our recycling efforts. Library staff created a reading list on the topic and can assist anyone who drops in at the information desk. Web resources: Republic Services Website http://local.republicservices.com/site/idaho Caldwell Recycling Services: http://local.republicservices.com/site/idaho/service-areas/caldwell Recycling changes: http://local.republicservices.com/site/idaho/Documents/Plastic-Recycling-Changes.pdf Trash and recycling guide: http://local.republicservices.com/site/idaho/Documents/Caldwell/caldwell-guide.pdf READING LIST Reuse - Sewing Basics Donna Briscoe, one of the library's talented and dedicated volunteers, used several examples to demonstrate how to repair clothes and other fabric-based items. In particular, she discussed basting to secure your fabric. Examples used were repairing torn seams and frayed zippers, covering small holes with decorative ribbon, and replacing collars on coats. Web resources: Mending Clothes: https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/how-mend-your-own-clothes/ READING LIST April 2019: Finance & Housing Housing For this program, Stephanie Renk, from Idaho Next Steps Coaching, helped participants navigate through the process of buying or renting property. We started with the pros and cons of renting vs buying. Stephanie then guided us through the mortgage process, going over the Do’s and Don’ts of the trade. Also covered in the presentation was helpful hints for renters, understanding finances and loans, and a brief review of our local housing market. Web resources: www.idahonextstepcoaching.com/personalfinance www.consumerfinance.gov/owning-a-home/ READING LIST Program Handouts: Adulting 101 Handout Housing Mortgage Adulting 101 Handout Housing Next Step Coaching Understanding Your Credit Score Todd Christensen, from Money Fit, presented ways in which you can understand your credit score better. Todd went over some tips on how to understand the FICO score range, what to do to help build or rebuild credit, and the difference between credit score and credit reports. He was also available to answer any questions that came up and is highly knowledgeable in the field. If you missed this program, we have some online resources to guide you to helpful information, as well as some books that may interest you on the subject. Web resources: www.moneyfit.org www.consumerfinance.gov www.annualcreditreport.com READING LIST

Meeting Rooms Call us or email infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org for meeting room availability. All reservations are subject to our Meeting Room Policy . Dean E. Miller Community Room The Dean E. Miller Community Room capacity is 100 people. It contains a 98" 4K Ultra High Definition digital display with an HDMI connection and casting capabilities. The room also has a TV, Blu-ray Player, and Kitchenette. Idaho Room The Idaho Room is available only during the library's open hours. It has two conference tables with a mounted electrical outlet in between them. The room seats 15. Food and drink are not permitted. BOOK A ROOM