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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.

Summer reading is a fun library program focusing on keeping the learning trend up over the summer. Beat the slump! Read with us! 2025 SUMMER READING PROGRAM Read, earn prizes, and participate in special programs all summer long! About the Program Challenge yourself to read all summer long! Join us May 31 - August 2 for this year's Summer Reading Program. The theme is Color our World at The Library, and we will have reading logs, bonus activities, and special programs for all ages to enjoy. Reading Logs Participants set their own daily reading goal and log each day they reach that goal. Choose between a digital or paper reading log. Paper logs can be picked up at the library or downloaded to print at home. Click here to preview available book prizes. Once you sign up, you will get one book to keep along with the opportunity to earn more prizes: Read for 15 days to earn a book Read for 30 days to earn a third and fourth book Click here to download English reading log Cliquea aquí para descargar el registro de lectura en español Log your reading online: Click the button below to sign up on Beanstack. Log in or create an account. Family members can be added from your primary account, or they can sign up separately. Once you are logged in, you will be able to enroll in the Summer Reading Program. Sign Up! Super Reader Log Have you finished your first reading log and are ready for the next challenge? Stop by the library’s front desk anytime and ask for a Super Reader log. Complete an additional 30 days of reading for an additional prize and bragging rights! Super Reader logs can be requested July 1 through July 27. Bonus Activities If you are looking for something more to do on top of reading this summer? Try out our Summer Reading Coloring Page! The Coloring Page is filled with fun, family-friendly activities. Complete each quadrant of activities to earn prizes! The Bonus Coloring Page can be picked up at the library or downloaded to print at home. Click here to download English coloring sheet Clicquea aqui para descargar la hoja para colorear en español Special Programs Special programs will begin the week of June 2, 2025. Join us every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., Fridays at 10:00 a.m., and select Mondays at 6:00 p.m. for fun programs! Discover even more library programs on our events calendar . Please note that programs held in our Community Room will have a capacity limit of 100 people. Participants will be admitted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Raffles and Prizes Attend ALL seven Plaza Storytimes to enter the chance to win 2 individual Wahooz all-day pass. Attend Summer Reading Specials and Evening Specials to receive one free raffle ticket per person per event. No purchase necessary to enter. Ensure your contact information is on the ticket, and it is placed in the designated box on the display. First drawing will be June 30; final drawing will be July 28. Prizes are the following: Kids Prizes Lego Block Set Magnet Building Cube Set Graphic Novel Set (4 Wings of Fire books, 1 Dogman movie and 3 Dogman books) Yoto Audio Player Toddler training bike Mid-level bike Teen Prizes Lego kit (Fortnite) Lego Kit (Bouquet) Hunger Games 5-Book Hard Cover Set & Merch Kindle Teen bike Gift card bouquet (roaring springs, wahooz, and candy) Adult Prizes 3 Adult Coloring Books & 72 Piece Marker Set $50 Destination Caldwell Gift Card $50 Reel Theater Gift Card ICCU Gift Basket Rodeo tickets 4 pack Samsung Tablet Summer Program Dates June Programs Monday, June 2 @ 6:00 pm: Story Walk in The Park (Sebree Park) Wednesday, June 4 @ 11:00 am: The Colors of Bubbles (Serenity Park) Friday, June 6 @ 10:00 am: Plaza Storytime- Rainbows (Indian Creek Plaza) Wednesday, June 11 @ 11:00 am: Transplants with the Master Gardeners (Library Community Room) Friday, June 13 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Flowers and Gardens (Indian Creek Plaza) Monday, June 16 @ 6:00 pm: Caldwell Fire (Serenity Park) Wednesday, June 18 @ 11:00 am: Ballet Folklorico Meet and Greet (Library Community Room) Friday, June 20 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Colorful Cultures (Indian Creek Plaza) Wednesday, June 25 @ 11:00am: Movement and Mindfulness with Gina Ramirez (Serenity Park) Friday, June 27 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Emotions (Indian Creek Plaza) Monday, June 30 @ 6:00 pm: Terracotta Pot Art (Library Community Room) July Programs Wednesday, July 2 @ 11 am: Birds of Prey with World Center for Birds of Prey (Library Community Room) Wednesday, July 9 @ 11 am: Insects, Spiders,& ladybugs OH MY! with Master Gardeners (Library Community Room) Friday, July 11 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Insects (Indian Creek Plaza) Monday, July 14 @ 6 pm: Idaho Armored Combat (Serenity Park) Wednesday, July 16 @ 11 am: Clay Creations with Caldwell Fine Arts Friday, July 18 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Seasons (Indian Creek Plaza) Wednesday, July 23 @ 11 am: Sockeye Storytime (Library Community Room) *receive a free same day ticket for the Sawtooth Sockeye's Game! While supplies last Friday, Jul 25 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Music (Indian Creek Plaza) Monday, July 28 @ 6 pm: Ballet Folklorico (Indian Creek Plaza) Wednesday, July 30 @ 11 am: Summer Reading Finale Celebration SUMMER READING SPONSORS We can't thank these businesses enough for sponsoring the Caldwell Public Library Summer Reading Program! They are FANTASTIC and we couldn't support the community without them. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us today: infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org or call 208.459.3242 Thank you to our sponsors: Local Artist: Angela Matlashevsky

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

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!

Is there a book you'd like us to add to the collection? Do you have a question or suggestion? We want to hear from you! Drop us a line. Contact Us Fill out the form below to contact the library. Send Success! Message received. Location 1010 Dearborn Street Caldwell, ID 83605 Location 208-459-3242

Volunteer at the Library! Are you at least 15 years old? Apply now to volunteer at the library! Call 459-3242 and ask for Fiona or Lea. Or email fmay@cityofcaldwell.org for more info.

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

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: 2025 February 21-22, 2025 - 10am-4pm May 16-17, 2025 - 10am-4pm September 19-20, 2025 - 10am-4pm 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

Connect to our free public WiFi from your own device, use one of our computers, or borrow a mobile hotspot. We also offer low-cost printing and copying services. Computer And Internet Access The Caldwell Public Library provides wireless internet access for free to the public for use inside the library. Users are responsible for configuring their own equipment and must comply with the Internet and Computer Use Policy . Public Wifi Access Free WiFi can be accessed from inside the library and from the parking lot. Use of our WiFi is subject our our Internet Use Policy . Desktop Computers Desktop computers are available for use during open hours with a library card. Computers have internet access and Microsoft Office. Computer Use is subject to our Computer Use Policy . Adaptive Work Station The adaptive work station contains features such as an adjustable desk and keyboard with high visibility keys, to aid users with visual, auditory, and other impairments. To set up an appointment to use the station, please see a staff member for assistance. Mobile Hotspots Mobile hotspots are available for checkout. Holds can be placed through our online catalog or by calling the library. Hotspot use is subject to our Mobile Hotspot Policy . 3D Printing The library has 3D printers available for public use by appointment. See our 3D printing page for more information. Printing and Copying The library offers self-serve copy and print services to the public for a small fee. Black copies are .10 and color copies are .50 a page. Cash payment is preferred, but we accept credit card payments with a minimum purchase of $1.00.

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. 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 Download the paper log below or visit Beanstack for a digital log. 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. Log your reading. Keep a tally of the books you read together. Make note of which ones your child enjoyed the most. You can do this in your paper log. Check-in at the library every time your child finishes 200 books to claim their prizes. Don't forget to count the books others read to your child/children — including siblings, teachers, and other family members. 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!

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

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!