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- HISTORICAL PHOTOS | Caldwell Public Library | United States
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.
- Strategic Plan | caldwell-library
The Caldwell Public Library Strategic Plan. Strategic Plan Caldwell Public Library Strategic Plan 2026-2028 Download a Copy Mission Statement The Caldwell Public Library provides services and information to connect, enrich, and inspire our community. Goals 1. Support and Expand Library Facility and Spaces a. Prepare for a capital campaign to improve and increase the library’s physical space. (September 2026) b. Review existing library spaces to ensure they are flexible and meet the community’s needs such as meeting rooms and study spaces. (Ongoing) c. Explore potential facility partnership opportunities. (Ongoing) d. Identify physical location options and associated costs to increase the physical space of the library facility. (September 2026) 2. Enhance Community Engagement a. Develop a comprehensive marketing plan to inform and educate Caldwell residents about non-traditional library services and offerings. (September 2026) b. Increase library cardholders and cardholder activity by 15%. (December 2027) c. Seek out sustainable partnerships and collaboration opportunities with local businesses, community organizations, and municipal departments. (Ongoing) 3. Increase Funding to Meet Staffing and Public Service Needs a. Increase funding for three new FT public services positions. (2026 – 2028) b. Provide development opportunities focused on customer service, reference services, and readers advisory. (Ongoing) c. Implement onsite notary and passport services. (September 2027) d. Increase youth services and programming opportunities during weekend service hours. (December 2028) 4. Create and Support a Community of Life-long Learners a. Create targeted campaigns for early literacy, reading challenges, and services for job seekers and implement one campaign for each service each year. (2026 – 2028) b. Research and implement programs for neurodivergent youth and adults. (Ongoing) c. Research and implement programs for ELL such as bilingual programming and an ESL Conversation group. (Ongoing) d. Develop partnerships with the Idaho Department of Labor and increase staff led employment services to provide training, referrals, and resume assistance for job seekers. (September 2027) Approved by the Caldwell Public Library Board of Trustees: 12/18/2025
- Ultimate Book Nerd | caldwell-library
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
- LIBRARY CARD APPLICATION | Caldwell Public Library | United States
Apply online to get your library card! This application will get you started, stop in to the library to finish up and get your physical card. Get a Library Card The Caldwell Public Library serves residents of the city of Caldwell. Caldwell residents and those owning property within Caldwell city limits, qualify for a borrower card. How to Apply In Person Visit the Caldwell Public Library. Bring your Photo ID and proof of residence to the circulation desk. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian will need to be present to sign the application and show photo ID and proof of residence. Acceptable Documents - Proof of Residence Mail received at residence within the last 30 days Electronic form of utility bill from the last 30 days Signed rental or lease agreement from the last 30 days Proof of auto insurance Valid Idaho driver’s license or ID card, issued within the last year Tax assessment notice Postcard sent by the library to the patron’s physical address Nonresidents Those residing outside Caldwell city limits may purchase library services with an annual fee. Annual nonresident card: $50.00 Six month nonresident card: $25.00 Annual senior nonresident card: $25.00 Six month senior nonresident card: $12.50 *prices include tax Renewing Your Library Card Your library card expires one year after it was issued, or one year after your last renewal. Accounts that have been expired for more than 3 years will be removed from our system, and a new library card application will be required to resume services. Need to renew your card? Here are your options: In Person: Bring your photo ID to the front desk at the library to renew your card. If the address on your account has changed, you will also need to provide new proof of address. Over the Phone: If the address on your account has not changed, you are able to renew your card over the phone. Give us a call at 208-459-3242 to renew your card. We are unable to take payments for non-resident card renewals over the phone, but you can opt to pay for your card through your online account. Replacing a Lost Card If your card is lost or stolen, notify the library immediately. For more information, please contact the circulation desk at 208.459.3242.
- POLICIES | Caldwell Public Library | United States
Library policies are posted here. Find out what you can and can't do, including borrowing materials, internet use, rules of conduct, etc. Library Policies 3D Printing Download Borrowing Materials Download Borrowing Materials: Mobile Hotspot Download Collection Development Download Filming and Photography Download Homebound Services Download Interlibrary Loan Download Internet Use Download Library Rules of Conduct Download Meeting Rooms Download Public Displays Download Request For Reconsideration Policy Download Request For Reconsideration Form Download Rules of Conduct for Computer Use Download Security Camera Policy Download Social Media Download Teen Zone Gaming Policy Download
- MOBILE PRINTING | Caldwell Public Library | United States
Print documents directly from your phone! Connect to the library's public WIFI then follow the steps to send your files to our printer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Connect to our public WIFI (Caldwell Public Library_WIFI) Pull up your document on your phone Locate and select the print option on your phone Look for the share icon on apple devices and the menu icon on android devices Select the Brother HL-L8360CDW printer Determine the number of copies, color settings, etc. that you would like to use Tap the PRINT button on your phone Watch for the "Please Wait" message to appear on the screen, then retrieve your documents when the print job is complete Pay for your documents at the counter $0.10 per side for black and white | $0.50 per side for color Mobile Printing Follow the steps below to print documents from your phone from inside the library.
- Meeting Room Policies | caldwell-library
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 60. Tables, a video screen, and a kitchenette are available. The Idaho Room, available only during the hours the library is open, has a large conference table with seating for 8. Food and drink are not permitted in this room. Reservations Booking requests are reviewed online by 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: The digital application for reserving the rooms is available via the website. A reservation confirmation notice will be sent following library administration approval. 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
- Finding Books for You and Your Family | Caldwell Public Library
Our trained and experienced library staff are here to help you navigate the library’s collection so that you mayfind something that is just right for you, your child, or your teen. Our staff wants to make sure you have the information you need to select the materials you want. Finding Books for You & Your Family Welcome to the Caldwell Public Library! We are happy you are here, and we would love to help you navigate our collection. As a public library, we strive to provide books and materials that reflect the diversity of our community. It is our hope that there is always something for everyone to enjoy. With so many items to choose from, it can sometimes be overwhelming to find the books that are right for you and/or your family. This guide is filled with tips, tricks, and tools to help you select materials that are perfect for your family’s needs, interests, and values. You can download a printable version of this guide here. Rights & Responsibilities As a parent or guardian, you are your child’s first and best teacher. You should feel empowered to set parameters that are right for your family. It is your role to discuss with your child what is and is not appropriate for them to read, view, and listen to. As a public library, it is our responsibility to include materials in our collection that meet the needs of all the different people in our community. We strive to have something for everyone! With that in mind, every family is different. What is just right for some community members and some families may not be appropriate for others. Personalized Recommendations Our trained and experienced library staff are here to help you navigate the library’s collection so that you may find something that is just right for you, your child, or your teen. Our staff wants to make sure you have the information you need to select the materials you want. We can talk with you about your family’s reading, viewing, and listening values. This is also an opportunity for you to tell us about any subject matter you would like to avoid. This will help us identify items in the collection that specifically meet your family’s needs, interests, and standards. You can visit the library, call, or email us. We love talking about books and other materials, and we would be happy to work with you to find exactly what you are looking for. Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Finding the Book for You How can you tell if a library book will meet your expectations? There are several resources available to you for free. Library Resources NoveList Plus: Use this database to find books that are like books you’ve read in the past. They also have a K-8 version with only kid and teen books. Idaho residents can access NoveList Plus for free on lili.org. You may be required to enter your zip code to access this resource. Ask a librarian! We love to help patrons find their next favorite read. Stop by or give us a call at 208-459-3242. Review Websites Common Sense Media : This website reviews movies, books, and games for violence, sex, swearing, positive role models, positive messages, educational value, and more. Does the Dog Die: This website contains crowdsourced warnings about emotional spoilers (like the dog dying at the end) for movies, TV shows, and books. Goodreads: This website allows users to search its database of books, annotations, quotes, and reviews. Users can also ask each other questions about a book’s content. Amazon.com: Use the Look Inside feature on most print (not digital) books to search how many times certain words occur in a book. For example, you could search for swear words, body parts you might find in a sex scene, etc. Genre Tips Graphic Novels: Some graphic novels will have a rating (like what you would see on a video game) on the back or inside cover. Graphic novels are sometimes confused with comic books because they both use artwork to tell a story. Graphic novels, however, are similar to chapter books in that they tell complex stories from start to finish. Alternatively, comic books tell many short stories rather than one long story. Romance Novels: Try the 2/3 trick. Many romance novels will have a sexually explicit scene about 2/3 of the way through a book, if they’re going to have one at all. Mysteries: Cozy mysteries are light and generally have a funny title and an animated cover. Noir (dark) mysteries are generally violent/scary and usually have dark covers with few pictures. Everything else in between has a cover that looks a lot like any other fiction book. Navigating the Library Collection Our collection is organized into three age groups. The Kids’ Room contains juvenile materials with content generally geared toward ages 0-12. The Teen Area contains young adult materials with content generally geared toward ages 13-18. The Main Library contains materials generally geared toward adults. The difference between books for older kids and teens: Books in the teen area do not necessarily have a higher reading level than books in the kids’ room. Reading levels are not determined by age and can vary from person to person. Books in the teen section generally have content that middle- or high-school-aged kids might experience. Books for older teens may contain content of sexual nature. You would be less likely to find explicit language and sexual content in the juvenile fiction collection. Managing Your Child's Account Every member of your family is welcome to have their own library card! As a parent/ guardian, you can select how you wish to set up and monitor your child’s account: You can log into your child’s account at caldwellpubliclibrary.org using their library card number and the pin you set up when you opened the account. You can add your email address to your child’s account so that you receive notifications for items checked out or placed on hold. You can link your child’s account to your account . This allows you to pick up items on hold under your child’s account. Unless you are using the Ida App , you will still need to log into your child’s account separately to see items they have checked out. You can choose not to monitor your child’s library account . However, a parent or guardian will still need to be listed on the account. That person is financially responsible if there are charges for damaged items. Contact us at (208) 459-3242 or infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org for more details.
- Accessibility Statement | caldwell-library
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- REQUEST AN ITEM | Caldwell Public Library | United States
Looking for an item not in our catalog? Fill out this form to request it. Contact a librarian for assistance. Request an Item
- Frequently Asked Questions | caldwell-library
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
- Mobile Makerspace | caldwell-library
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.









