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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!

Join us for our second annual fundraising gala to support the Caldwell Public Library's Endowment Fund. Adventure Begins at the Library Open House Event April 23, 2024 6pm-8pm Our open house is a new event intended to highlight all the great resources currently available at the library and showcase upcoming projects. There will be a prize drawing, sweet treats, and various stations highlighting library resources. While the event is open to all and free to attend, RSVPs are required, walk ins will NOT be permitted. To RSVP please send an email to cceja@cityofcaldwell.org . Please be sure to RSVP by Friday, April 19, 2024. Please note, the library and all services will be technically closed for the event. About the event Library Stations At the event, we will have “passports” with each library station on it. Every time you visit a new station you will receive a stamp. Prize Drawing We will have a prize drawing. To be entered into the prize drawing please complete the library survey . For an additional entry, please bring an item for our community pantry . Currently the pantry needs granola bars, tuna packets, peanut butter, and canned meat. Sweet Treats Enjoy sweet treats while you are learning about library resources and meeting the team! As you enter the event you will receive a ticket to redeem your treat. Scan QR code to be directed to survey.

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

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

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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

The library is more than just a building, and our outreach team works hard to bring library programs and services out into the community. Learn more about our outreach efforts and discover fun programs to attend. Farmway Afterschool Program FEB Dark blue background with text and pictures a kid with vision board. Text: Farmway Community Center Afterschool Program Activity board: Friendship bracelets and keychains February 12 at 4:30-6:30pm all ages CLOSED: FEB White and blue background with a picture of Six Grandfathers (Mount Rushmore). Text: We will be closed Presidents' Day February 16, 2026 Ultimate Book Nerd 2026 Ultimate Book Nerd Reading Challenge for adults, teens, and kids. Click the picture for more details. Farmway Afterschool Program FEB Dark blue background with text and pictures a kid with vision board. Text: Farmway Community Center Afterschool Program Activity board: Friendship bracelets and keychains February 12 at 4:30-6:30pm all ages 1/4 Outreach Upcoming Outreach Programs & Events Múltiples fechas jue 12 de feb Farmway Afterschool Program / Farmway Village Community Room Leer más 12 feb 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Farmway Village Community Room, 22730 Farmway Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607, USA Activity this month: friendship bracelets and keychains ¡La actividad de este mes: pulseras y llaveros de la amistad Compartir Múltiples fechas lun 16 de feb Closed / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 16 feb 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Compartir mié 18 de feb CPL at the Senior Center / Caldwell Senior Center Leer más 18 feb 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Caldwell Senior Center , 1009 Everett St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Drop by the Caldwell Senior Center and ask questions about library services such as our e-resource collection, technology tutoring, homebound delivery services, or the Talking Book Service. Compartir Múltiples fechas vie 06 de mar Friends of the Library Book Sale / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 06 mar 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Come browse books, movies, magazines, and more at the Friends of the Caldwell Public Library Book Sale. Items will be individually priced. Proceeds benefit library programs and resources. Compartir Múltiples fechas sáb 07 de mar Friends of the Library Book Sale / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 07 mar 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Come browse books, movies, magazines, and more at the Friends of the Caldwell Public Library Book Sale. Items will be individually priced. Proceeds benefit library programs and resources. Compartir Múltiples fechas jue 12 de mar Farmway Afterschool Program / Farmway Village Community Room Leer más 12 mar 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Farmway Village Community Room, 22730 Farmway Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607, USA Activity this month: Movie Night and Popcorn ¡La actividad de este mes: Pelicula y palomitas Compartir Múltiples fechas mié 18 de mar CPL at the Senior Center / Caldwell Senior Center Leer más 18 mar 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Caldwell Senior Center , 1009 Everett St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Drop by the Caldwell Senior Center and ask questions about library services such as our e-resource collection, technology tutoring, homebound delivery services, or the Talking Book Service. Compartir Múltiples fechas dom 05 de abr Closed / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 05 abr 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Compartir Múltiples fechas jue 09 de abr Farmway Afterschool Program / Farmway Village Community Room Leer más 09 abr 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Farmway Village Community Room, 22730 Farmway Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607, USA Activity this month: ¡La actividad de este mes: Compartir Múltiples fechas mié 15 de abr CPL at the Senior Center / Caldwell Senior Center Leer más 15 abr 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Caldwell Senior Center , 1009 Everett St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Drop by the Caldwell Senior Center and ask questions about library services such as our e-resource collection, technology tutoring, homebound delivery services, or the Talking Book Service. Compartir Múltiples fechas lun 18 de may Elections / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 18 may 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is holding elections in the community room. Compartir Múltiples fechas mar 19 de may Elections / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 19 may 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is holding elections in the community room. Compartir Múltiples fechas lun 25 de may Closed / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 25 may 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Compartir Múltiples fechas vie 19 de jun Closed / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 19 jun 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Compartir Múltiples fechas vie 26 de jun Friends of the Library Book Sale / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 26 jun 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Come browse books, movies, magazines, and more at the Friends of the Caldwell Public Library Book Sale. Items will be individually priced. Proceeds benefit library programs and resources. Compartir Múltiples fechas sáb 27 de jun Friends of the Library Book Sale / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 27 jun 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Come browse books, movies, magazines, and more at the Friends of the Caldwell Public Library Book Sale. Items will be individually priced. Proceeds benefit library programs and resources. Compartir Múltiples fechas sáb 04 de jul Closed / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 04 jul 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Compartir Múltiples fechas sáb 05 de sep Friends of the Library Book Sale / Caldwell Public Library Leer más 05 sep 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Come browse books, movies, magazines, and more at the Friends of the Caldwell Public Library Book Sale. Items will be individually priced. Proceeds benefit library programs and resources. Compartir Cargar más Contactless Delivery If you are high-risk for COVID-19 or have limited transportation, you might qualify for our delivery services. Homebound Delivery Can't make it to the library due to illness, age, and/or disability? Sign up for our Homebound Delivery service. Mobile Makerspace Our Mobile Makerspace is a STEM workshop on wheels! Tutoring Services Have computer questions? Taking an online course and need a proctor for an exam? We can help!

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.

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!