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The LYNX! consortium is a partnership between twelve city and district libraries in southern Idaho to share an online catalog... Lynx Library Consortium The Lynx Library Consortium is a partnership between twelve city and district libraries in southern Idaho to share an online catalog, services, and variety of materials members may borrow, reducing costs and barriers to access for all. Ada County Library Boise Public Library Caldwell Public Library Eagle Public Library Emmett Public Library Garden City Public Library Kuna Library District Meridian Library District Mountain Home Public Library Nampa Public Library Twin Falls Public Library Library Members

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: $47.31 Six month non-resident card: $23.75 Annual senior nonresident card: $25.75 Six month non-resident card: $12.88 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, Magazines, 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 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. 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 two types of delivery service that you can apply for. 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

Use the library's 3D printers to bring your ideas to life. Our knowledgeable staff can help you design and execute a variety of 3D print projects. Schedule a consultation to get started. 3D Printing Create your own beautiful designs using the 3D printer at the library. What is 3D Printing? 3D Printing is an additive manufacturing process. This means it works by building an object layer by layer. There are lots of different types of 3D printers that work in a variety of materials, from human tissue to chocolate. The most popular ones use plastic or resin. At Caldwell Public Library, our Prusa MK3 printers use plastic - usually PLA (Polylactic Acid). When we print in plastic it's a lot like drawing with a hot glue gun. The printer melts the plastic and extrudes it through a small nozzle, building it layer by layer. Need help getting started? Download our 3D Printing Guide to discover tips, tricks, and resources. View our 3D printing policy. How do I print something at the library? We have a few different ways for you to 3D print something at the library: Send us your 3D print in .stl or .obj format. Click Here or scroll to the bottom of this page to fill out our submission form and upload your 3D print file. Book a free 3D printing consultation with a staff member to set something up to print. We recommend setting up a consultation if this is your first time 3D printing at the library or if you are unsure if your design will be compatible with our printers. Request a consultation by emailing us at infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org or call 208-459-3242. submission form

The Caldwell Public Library provides services and information to connect, enrich, and inspire our community. Contacts and Hours. OUR STAFF Lacey Forst Director lforst@cityofcaldwell.org Lea Martinez Technical Services Supervisor amartinez@cityofcaldwell.org Melissa Acosta Technical Services Assistant macosta@cityofcaldwell.org Laure Hershman Circulation Supervisor lhershman@cityofcaldwell.org Virginia Downey Circulation Lead vdowney@cityofcaldwell.org Ginny Seegmiller Circulation Assistant gseegmiller@cityofcaldwell.org Fabian Bautista Circulation Assistant fbautista@cityofcaldwell.org Quinn Nix Circulation Assistant qnix@cityofcaldwell.org Sydnee Rattan Youth Services Supervisor srattan@cityofcaldwell.org Heather Johnson Youth Services Assistant hjohnson@cityofcaldwell.org Erica Larsen Youth Services Assistant elarsen@cityofcaldwell.org Todd Cagwin Adult Services Librarian tcagwin@cityofcaldwell.org Michael Ireland Adult Services Assistant mireland@cityofcaldwell.org Shelly Garland Technology Services Supervisor sgarland@cityofcaldwell.org Duncan Laney Technology Services Assistant dlaney@cityofcaldwell.org Karla Ayala Outreach Services Librarian kayala@cityofcaldwell.org June Braun Youth Services Outreach Assistant jbraun@cityofcaldwell.org Lexie Ponce Outreach Services Assistant lponce@cityofcaldwell.org Selena Acosta Marketing Specialist sacosta@cityofcaldwell.org

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.

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 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

Discover fun programs for adults at Caldwell Public Library. From book clubs and reading challenges to technology tutoring and job services, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the library. Adult 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. Featured Tutoring Services Have computer questions? Taking an online course and need a proctor for an exam? We can help! Featured Adulting 101 Learn basic skills and more. From resume building to backyard farming and more! What will you learn next? Featured Thursday Read Book Club Find out what books are coming up next for the Thursday Read Book Club. Featured Upcoming Adult Programs & Events Múltiples fechas mié 11 de feb Tech Lab / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 11 feb 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 Múltiples fechas jue 12 de feb Thursday Read Book Club / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 12 feb 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 "Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame" by Olivia Ford. Ages 18+ Compartir Múltiples fechas jue 12 de feb Gardening / Caldwell Public Library- Community Room Leer más 12 feb 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library- Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Build confidence with seed starting y sharing easy, affordable techniques that support health germination, strong roots, and steady early plant growth. All skill levels welcome. (Ages 18+) Compartir Múltiples fechas vie 13 de feb Tai Chi and Qigong / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 13 feb 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 Múltiples fechas vie 13 de feb Adult Lego Club / Caldwell Public Library- Community Room Leer más 13 feb 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 Múltiples fechas lun 16 de feb Closed / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 16 feb 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 18 de feb CPL at the Senior Center / Caldwell Senior Center Leer más 18 feb 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 19 de feb Board of Trustees Meeting / Caldwell Public Library (Community Room) Leer más 19 feb 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 Múltiples fechas jue 19 de feb Thursday Read Book Club / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 19 feb 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 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 "Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame" by Olivia Ford. Ages 18+ Compartir Múltiples fechas vie 20 de feb Tai Chi and Qigong / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 20 feb 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 21 de feb Storytime Around The World / Caldwell Leer más 21 feb 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.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: Brazil Compartir mié 25 de feb Computer Basics / Idaho Room Leer más 25 feb 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Idaho Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Get started by learning how to navigate your computer. Access common applications including word processors and web browsers. This class is supported by the Idaho Commission for Libraries Compartir Múltiples fechas vie 27 de feb Tai Chi and Qigong / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 27 feb 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 Múltiples fechas vie 27 de feb Ping Pong Club / Community Room Leer más 27 feb 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 mar 03 de mar Saint Alphonsus Mobile Health Clinic Onsite / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 03 mar 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Call Saint Alphonsus to schedule at 208-367-4482. Compartir Múltiples fechas mar 03 de mar Neurodivergent Caregivers Group / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 03 mar 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Join fellow parents and caregivers in our Community Room for a discussion on the topic "Understanding Your Child's Neurodivergent Strengths and Challenges" with guest presenter Caroline Ewan, Nurture Your Soul Counseling (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) Compartir Múltiples fechas mar 03 de mar Board Game Night / Community Room Leer más 03 mar 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Join us every first Tuesday and play a variety of board games or bring your own. Free snacks and refreshments provided! Compartir mié 04 de mar Online Safety / Idaho Room Leer más 04 mar 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Idaho Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Learn all about keeping your information safe; your identity, your personal data, and your financial assets when you’re online. This class is supported by the Idaho Commission for Libraries. Compartir Cargar más Adult Lego Club FEB Picture of outer space with group of lego people and a spaceship. Text: Adult Lego Club- Friday 01.09.2026 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. ages 16+ CLOSED: FEB White and blue background with a picture of Six Grandfathers (Mount Rushmore). Text: We will be closed Presidents' Day February 16, 2026 Tech Lab FEB Blue background with illustration of a laptop, tablet, cell phone, and headphones. Text reads: Tech Lab - Computer Basics. Get help on the featured topic or any other tech-related issue. Second Wednesday of each month from 10am-12pm. Drop in anytime during the program. Adult Lego Club FEB Picture of outer space with group of lego people and a spaceship. Text: Adult Lego Club- Friday 01.09.2026 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. ages 16+ 1/5

Are you brave enough to take on the challenge? Read 50 books in 50 weeks and achieve the rank of Ultimate Book Nerd! Ultimate Book Nerd Reading Challenge Are you brave enough to take the challenge? Ultimate Book Nerd runs from January 2-December 16, 2026. Read one book per category for the designated number of categories for your age group to win a prize and achieve the rank of Ultimate Book Nerd! Challenge is open from January 2-July 1, 2026. Find your age group below to learn how to get started. Jump to Adults Jump to Teens Jump to Kids Not sure what to read for each category? Join our Ultimate Book Nerd Facebook Group to ask a fellow participant or browse NoveList Plus on lili.org to search books by genre, audience, topic, and more! Want to suggest a future challenge category or improvement to the program? Click the button below to fill out our feedback form: Feedback Form Digital Log Update Beanstack can be used to digitally log your books. You can go to the beanstack website or download the app for more information. Otherwise, you can find paper logs to print below. You may contact the library with any questions at infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org or by calling 208-459-3242. Adults (ages 18+) How it works: There are 60 categories, each participant must read 1 book in each of 50 categories to win (the same book cannot be used for multiple categories). Books read must be Middle Grade reading level (grade 4-8) or higher to count toward the challenge. All books must be recorded by Monday, December 16, 2026. Paper logs must be submitted by 5 p.m. Physical books, e-books, and audiobooks count toward the challenge. Books must be started and completed within the contest time period. Sign-ups must be before July 1, 2026 to participate. I've read a book, now what? Be sure to record the following information in the category of your choosing: Category Title and Author of book read Date Started Date Completed Then, pick a new category and start a different book! Get started! Use the paper reading log to keep track of your books. If you need help signing up, please give us a call at 208-459-3242. Paper Log Adults Teens (ages 13-17) How it works: There are 45 categories, each participant must read 1 book in each of 35 categories to win (the same book cannot be used for multiple categories). All books must be recorded by Monday, December 16, 2026. Paper logs must be submitted by 5 p.m. Physical books, e-books, and audiobooks count toward the challenge. Books must be started and completed within the contest time period. Sign-ups must be before July 1, 2026 to participate. I've read a book, now what? Be sure to record the following information in the category of your choosing: Category Title and Author of book read Date Started Date Completed Then, pick a new category and start a different book! Get started! Use the paper reading log to keep track of your books. If you need help signing up, please give us a call at 208-459-3242. Paper Log Teens Kids (ages 5-12) How it works: There are 30 categories, each participant must read 1 book in each of 25 categories to win (the same book cannot be used for multiple categories). All books must be recorded by Monday, December 16, 2026. Paper logs must be submitted by 5 p.m. Physical books, e-books, and audiobooks count toward the challenge. Books must be started and completed within the contest time period. Sign-ups must be before July 1, 2026 to participate. I've read a book, now what? Be sure to record the following information in the category of your choosing: Category Title and Author of book read Date Started Date Completed Then, pick a new category and start a different book! Get started! Use the paper reading log to keep track of your books. If you need help signing up, please give us a call at 208-459-3242. Paper Log Kids

Challenge yourself to read 1000 books with your child before they enter kindergarten and earn prizes along the way! 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge Start building literacy skills with your kids from the day they are born! Challenge yourself to read 1000 books with your child before they start kindergarten. About the Program The goal is simple: read 1,000 books with your child before they start kindergarten. Sound daunting? If you read just one book a day from the time your child is born, you will reach 1,000 books before they turn three. 1 book per day for 3 years = 1095 books 10 books per week for 2 years = 1040 books 3 books per day for 1 year = 1095 books Plus, the benefits are huge. Studies show that families who read aloud to their children from birth help strengthen language skills and build vocabulary - two essential tools for when children begin learning to read. To keep the challenge fun and interesting, participants will earn a FREE BOOK for every 200 books they read and a board book set for reaching 1000 books. Bring your reading log to the library to claim your prizes. How to Sign Up Visit Beanstack for a digital log or download the paper log below (make sure your printer settings are set to print on both sides, flip on short edge). Read with your child. Studies have shown reading is an excellent bonding opportunity. You will create lifelong memories as you help your child build early literacy skills. Each time a book is read with your child, log the reading in your digital or paper log. Check-in at the library every time your child finishes 200 books to claim their prizes. You can count any book read to your child by anyone— siblings, grandparents, teachers, library storytimes etc. It is okay to repeat books and read multiple books per day. Books read in any language also count. Print a Paper Log FAQs Who can participate? Every child, from birth until they enter kindergarten. How long will the program take to complete? This is a self-paced program, so completion time will vary for each family. If you read one book a day with your child, you will finish in just under three years. My child loves to re-read books. Can we count a book more than once? Yes! Repetition is actually important to learning. You can count a book each time you read it. Can other people read to my child? Yes! Any and all books read by parents, grandparents, siblings, etc. count toward your goal. Don't forget to count books read at library storytimes, too!

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Discover fun and educational programs for kids ages 0-12 at the Caldwell Public Library. From storytimes to afterschool programs filled with STEM activities, crafts, and games, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the library. Winter Weekly Programs Weekly Programs Mondays 10am, 10:45am, 11:30am Baby storytimes. Tuesdays 10:30am Spanish/English Storytime, Wednesdays 11am Music & movement, 3:30pm afterschool fun, Thursdays 10:30am Preschool Storytime, 4:30pm teen thursday, Fridays 10:00am Tai Chi & Qigong Afterschool Fun FEB 11 Afterschool fun Wednesdays at 3:30pm for Ages 5-12. Enjoy new activities evey week! CLOSED: FEB White and blue background with a picture of Six Grandfathers (Mount Rushmore). Text: We will be closed Presidents' Day February 16, 2026 Winter Weekly Programs Weekly Programs Mondays 10am, 10:45am, 11:30am Baby storytimes. Tuesdays 10:30am Spanish/English Storytime, Wednesdays 11am Music & movement, 3:30pm afterschool fun, Thursdays 10:30am Preschool Storytime, 4:30pm teen thursday, Fridays 10:00am Tai Chi & Qigong 1/4 Kid's Programs 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Build early literacy skills by reading 1000 books with your child before they enter kindergarten. Featured 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. Featured Digital Resources for Kids Browse our collection of online stories and games. Featured Upcoming Kid's Programs & Events Múltiples fechas mar 10 de feb Lego Club / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 10 feb 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 Múltiples fechas mié 11 de feb Music & Movement / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 11 feb 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Singing, dancing, and activities for ages 2-6 Compartir Múltiples fechas mié 11 de feb Afterschool Fun / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 11 feb 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. Compartir Múltiples fechas jue 12 de feb Preschool Storytime / Community Room Leer más 12 feb 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Kids engage in fun learning activities (stories, songs, rhymes, and play) designed to help them grow in kindergarten readiness, language, literacy, and social skills needed for school success. Compartir Múltiples fechas jue 12 de feb Farmway Afterschool Program / Farmway Village Community Room Leer más 12 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Farmway Village Community Room, 22730 Farmway Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607, USA Activity this month: friendship bracelets and keychains ¡La actividad de este mes: pulseras y llaveros de la amistad Compartir Múltiples fechas lun 16 de feb Closed / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 16 feb 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 mar 17 de feb Spanish and English Storytime / Caldwell Public Library- Community Room Leer más 17 feb 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Caldwell Public Library- Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Kids can grow their language abilities, practice their social skills, and get ready for kindergarten through fun stories, songs, rhymes, and play in English and Spanish. This program is aimed at children aged 2-6, but all are welcome. Compartir Múltiples fechas mar 17 de feb Read to a Therapy Dog / Caldwell Public Library- Community Room Leer más 17 feb 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 mié 18 de feb Music & Movement / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 18 feb 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Singing, dancing, and activities for ages 2-6 Compartir Múltiples fechas mié 18 de feb Afterschool Fun / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 18 feb 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. Compartir Múltiples fechas jue 19 de feb Preschool Storytime / Community Room Leer más 19 feb 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Kids engage in fun learning activities (stories, songs, rhymes, and play) designed to help them grow in kindergarten readiness, language, literacy, and social skills needed for school success. Compartir Múltiples fechas jue 19 de feb Board of Trustees Meeting / Caldwell Public Library (Community Room) Leer más 19 feb 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 sáb 21 de feb Storytime Around The World / Caldwell Leer más 21 feb 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.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: Brazil Compartir Múltiples fechas lun 23 de feb Baby Storytime 1 / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 23 feb 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Lapsit storytime with stories, songs, and activities for babies. Ages 0-2 Compartir Múltiples fechas lun 23 de feb Baby Storytime 2 / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 23 feb 2026, 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Caldwell Public Library , 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Lapsit storytime with stories, songs, and activities for babies. Ages 0-2 Compartir Múltiples fechas lun 23 de feb Baby Storytime 3 / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 23 feb 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Caldwell Public Library , 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Lapsit storytime with stories, songs, and activities for babies. Ages 0-2 Compartir Múltiples fechas mar 24 de feb Spanish and English Storytime / Caldwell Public Library- Community Room Leer más 24 feb 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Caldwell Public Library- Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Kids can grow their language abilities, practice their social skills, and get ready for kindergarten through fun stories, songs, rhymes, and play in English and Spanish. This program is aimed at children aged 2-6, but all are welcome. Compartir Múltiples fechas mié 25 de feb Music & Movement / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 25 feb 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Singing, dancing, and activities for ages 2-6 Compartir Cargar más

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