The library is a great place to volunteer! We are always looking for dedicated community members to volunteer at the library. Apply now! Volunteer Opportunities Below are examples of possible volunteer opportunities. Fill out the application below and we will contact you with more information. Summer Volunteer Opportunities The Library is always looking for caring individuals that would like to give back to their community. Get involved and join as a summer reading volunteer. You'll help families register for the program and assist with fun programs from June through August. To sign up, scroll to the bottom of the page and fill out the online application. Bilingual Instructors Quieres a ayudar su comunidad? Want to help your community? We need you! The Caldwell Public Library is looking for energetic, dedicated bilingual Spanish speakers to help us with teaching computer classes. Have you been looking for something that will help you find your place in the Caldwell community and use your talents with Spanish? This might be your chance to get involved and make a difference in peoples lives. Get involved! Volunteer @ the Library! Shelver Getting cabin fever? Want to be appreciated and feel like you make a difference? Help your community by helping the library!? Come into the warmth of the library, we are looking for awesome volunteers that can help us organize our collection by shelving books. Do you love organizing? We would love to talk to you about the opportunities here at the library. Come be apart of making your community an awesome place to be Donation Coordinator The library is looking for a dependable and book minded person to help us sort and restock our donations. Want to be involved and make a difference? Come and join the library volunteers and make a difference in your community. Book Sale Help Do you love to organize events and are wanting to help your community? Love books and raising funds for a great cause? The Caldwell Public Library is looking for dedicated and fun individuals and groups to help with our quarterly book sales. Volunteers help organize, coordinate, and publicize the book sales, but they also get special benefits! Want to know more? Come find out how you can impact your community and have a great time! Get involved @ your library! Summer Reading Volunteer Application We are not currently accepting volunteers for Summer Reading. Volunteer Application General Volunteer Application We are not currently accepting any volunteers. Please check back periodically as we will open the volunteer application up when there are volunteer opportunities.

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

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

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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.

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Farmway Afterschool Program March Dark blue background with text and pictures of two kids doing a craft. Join us at Farmway village for an afterschool program on March 13 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Laundromat storytime MARCH Illustrated text reads: Storytime at the Laundromat Upcoming Dates: March 9 at 10:30am and 23 at 10:30 am Ultimate Book Nerd 2025 Ultimate Book Nerd Reading Challenge for adults, teens, and kids. Registration opens January 2, 2025. Click the picture for more details. Farmway Afterschool Program March Dark blue background with text and pictures of two kids doing a craft. Join us at Farmway village for an afterschool program on March 13 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. 1/4 Outreach Contactless Delivery If you are high-risk for COVID-19 or have limited transportation, you might qualify for our delivery services. Back to Top Homebound Delivery Can't make it to the library due to illness, age, and/or disability? Sign up for our Homebound Delivery service. Back to Top Mobile Makerspace Our Mobile Makerspace is a STEM workshop on wheels! Back to Top Tutoring Services Have computer questions? Taking an online course and need a proctor for an exam? We can help! Back to Top

The Caldwell Public Library provides services and information to connect, enrich, and inspire our community. Learn more at the library. An nouncements: The Library will close at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 24 and will be closed all day on Sunday, December 25. Beginning Jan uary 3, 2023, Bilingual Storytime will start at 6:30pm on Tuesdays rather than 10:30am. Looking for a non-book item to borrow from the library? Check out our Library of Things! Mandala Dot Painting Green Background with two mandala art. Text: Mandala Dot Painting Wednesday February 19 from 6:30-7:30pm Coping & Stress Management White and black background with image of a woman. Text: Coping & Stress Management Workshop. What does it cover? 4 Types of coping skills, Finding your best self, an individualized stress management plan. Thursday March 27 5:30-7 pm. Cost is Free call 208-459-6003 or email canyon@uidaho.edu to reserve your spot. age 18+ Idaho Family Reading Week Rev up Your Reading in November for Idaho Family Reading Week 2024. Get a free book in November as we encourage families to read together. Mandala Dot Painting Green Background with two mandala art. Text: Mandala Dot Painting Wednesday February 19 from 6:30-7:30pm 1/12 PROGRAMS Choose an age group to discover fun library programs, or see all of our upcoming programs and events on our calendar . Adults Programs for ages 18+ Teens Programs for ages 13-17 Kids Programs for ages 0-12 Thursday Read Book Club Read and discuss our monthly book pick on the 2nd Thursday at 2pm or the 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm. Ultimate Book Nerd Are you brave enough to take the challenge? Ultimate Book Nerd runs from January 2-December 16, 2023. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Start building literacy skills with your kids from the day they are born! ONLINE RESOURCES Your library card gets you free access to tons of digital resources. Select a resource below and log in with your library card number. Need a library card? Apply in person or online . Ebooks, Audiobooks, & E-Magazines Browse our digital collection & learn about the Libby app. Databases Discover databases for academic research, book recommendations, recipes, maps, and more. Auto Repair Chilton Library offers free step-by-step instructions for your auto repair needs. Access tutorials, diagrams, diagnostic info, and more. Language Learning Pronunciator contains personalized classes on over 40 languages. Video Tutorials Niche Academy is filled with tutorials and step-by-step instructions for accessing a variety of online resources. Idaho Resources Find information on local elections, court records, taxes, health insurance, driving tests, and more. Music Listen to your favorite music and create custom playlists on Freegal Music. Newspapers Access online editions of local and national newspapers. LIBRARY RESOURCES Discover all of the things you can do at the library. Many of the resources at the library are accessible without a library card. Tech Tutoring Schedule an appointment with one of our staff members. Bring your own device or use one of our computers to learn various technology skills. Library of Things Browse our collection of non-book items. Place a hold on technology, board games, sports equipment, STEM & story kits, and more. Computer & Printing Services Use one of our computers (library card or guest pass required), connect to our free WiFi, or print/scan/copy your documents. Ida App Download the Ida App to manage your library account, place holds, check out books from your phone, and more. Community Pantry Visit our take-what-you-need, leave-what-you-can pantry to find free food, hygiene, and clothing items. Mobile Makerspace Our mobile makerspace brings library services out into the community. Historical Collection Browse our local history collection in the Idaho Room or online. Meeting Rooms The Dean E. Miller Community Room and the Idaho Room are available by appointment. 3D Printing Learn about our public 3D printing services and submit your files for consideration. Friends of the Library The Friends group is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the library through fundraising. ON THE BLOG Get reading recommendations, discover new library services, and more on our blog. Choose one of our latest posts below, or browse all blog posts here. 25 nov 2024 Recommended Reading: Translated From Spanish

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Humans of Canyon County is an event where members of our rich, diverse population tell real stories; a space for honest conversation. HUMANS OF CANYON COUNTY Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 1 to 4 pm in Serenity Park WHAT IS IT? Canyon County has a rich, diverse population. This event gives community members the opportunity to talk to county residents about their life experiences and learn about life perspectives different from their own. It encourages respectful dialogue among community members, building understanding and relationships. Participating in this unique event changes the “reading experience” to an opportunity to talk one-on-one with a ‘human book’ – each a person with their own unique story to tell. Book titles and details coming soon. Mark your calendar for August 3rd and join us in Serenity Park for an event you wont forget! Must be 16+ to reserve a book during the event. WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING IN THE PARK THAT DAY? This free event is happening in conjunction with our family-friendly End of Summer Reading Party and a Friends of the Caldwell Public Library Book Sale. So there will be lots of fun activities and things to do while you wait for your hold to be ready! We'll even have a bounce house for the kids! Contact us at (208) 459-3242 or infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org for more details. To receive updates of Book Titles: Detalles HUMANS OF CANYON COUNTY Thank you to everyone who came out and borrowed a "human book" at the Humans of Canyon County event. We had a great time and we are looking forward to an event bigger and better event next year! If you're interested in being a "human book" for the 2020 Humans of Canyon County event, email mrose@cityofcaldwell.org