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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

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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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!

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.

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

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

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Calendar febrero de 2026 TODAY dom lun mar mié jue vie sáb 1 2 10:00 a.m. Baby Storytime 1 + 2 más + 3 más 3 10:30 a.m. Spanish and English Storytime + 2 más + 3 más 4 10:30 a.m. Music & Movement + 1 más + 2 más 5 10:30 a.m. Kindergarten Readiness Book Club For Little Learners + 2 más + 3 más 6 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong + 1 más 7 2:00 p.m. Art Together: Family Saturday + 1 más 8 9 10:00 a.m. Baby Storytime 1 + 4 más + 5 más 10 10:30 a.m. Spanish and English Storytime + 1 más + 2 más 11 10:00 a.m. Tech Lab + 2 más + 3 más 12 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime + 4 más + 5 más 13 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong + 1 más + 2 más 14 15 16 10:00 a.m. Closed + 1 más 17 10:30 a.m. Spanish and English Storytime + 1 más + 2 más 18 10:30 a.m. Music & Movement + 2 más + 3 más 19 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime + 3 más + 4 más 20 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong + 1 más 21 2:00 p.m. Storytime Around The World + 1 más 22 23 10:00 a.m. Baby Storytime 1 + 2 más + 3 más 24 10:30 a.m. Spanish and English Storytime + 1 más 25 10:00 a.m. Computer Basics + 2 más + 3 más 26 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime + 2 más + 3 más 27 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong + 1 más + 2 más 28 1 2 10:00 a.m. Baby Storytime 1 + 2 más + 3 más 3 10:00 a.m. Saint Alphonsus Mobile Health Clinic Onsite + 3 más + 4 más 4 10:30 a.m. Music & Movement + 2 más + 3 más 5 10:30 a.m. Kindergarten Readiness Book Club For Little Learners + 1 más + 2 más 6 10:00 a.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale + 1 más 7 10:00 a.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale + 1 más 8 9 10:00 a.m. Baby Storytime 1 + 4 más + 5 más 10 10:30 a.m. Spanish and English Storytime + 1 más + 2 más 11 10:00 a.m. Tech Lab + 2 más + 3 más 12 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime + 4 más + 5 más 13 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong + 1 más + 2 más 14 11:00 a.m. Beginner Yoga Class + 1 más + 2 más Caldwell Public Library programs are FREE, and open to the public. No library card necessary! Download a Print Version of the Calendar: English Español Sign up to receive our This Month at the Library newsletter Join Thanks for submitting! FEATURED UPCOMING EVENTS mar 10 de feb Lego Club / 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 mié 11 de feb Tech Lab / 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 mié 11 de feb Music & Movement / 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 mié 11 de feb Afterschool Fun / 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 jue 12 de feb Preschool Storytime / 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 jue 12 de feb Thursday Read Book Club / 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 jue 12 de feb Farmway Afterschool Program / 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 jue 12 de feb Teen Thursday / Leer más 12 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Caldwell Public Library , 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Make Thursdays your favorite day of the week! Join us for Teen Thursdays, where each week brings something new. Compartir jue 12 de feb Gardening / 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 vie 13 de feb Tai Chi and Qigong / 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 vie 13 de feb Adult Lego Club / 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 lun 16 de feb Closed / 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 mar 17 de feb Spanish and English Storytime / 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 mar 17 de feb Read to a Therapy Dog / 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 mié 18 de feb CPL at the 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 jue 19 de feb Board of Trustees Meeting / 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 / 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 lun 23 de feb Baby Storytime 1 / 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 Cargar más

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

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