Boise Public Library Foundation

06/01/2026

While most people think of books when they think of libraries, our library card can also unlock access to hundreds of newspapers from around the world. 📰

Cardholders can access 460 U.S. newspapers and 370 international newspapers, making it easy to stay informed, research a topic, explore local history, or follow news from another part of the world.

Even better, articles can be saved for later, downloaded, printed, or read aloud using built-in accessibility features.

Explore this and other digital resources available with your Boise Public Library card: https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/digital-resources/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=bplf

05/31/2026

Any Dunder Mifflin fans will love this curated reading list!

Clocking out of work? 📄 This weekend, clock into books written by cast. 🚮 https://bit.ly/4dLcyGq

05/27/2026

Parents of teens: Valley Regional Transit's "Youth Ride Free" program is live! It lets kids 18 and under ride VRT buses FREE through August 31.

From Boise's weekly newsletter highlighted routes to local library branches:

📖 Downtown Boise Library — Route 4 or 3
📖 Library! at Bown Crossing — Route 17
📖 Library! at Cole & Ustick — Route 24
📖 Library! at Collister — Route 9
📖 Library! at Hillcrest — Route 29 or 20

Such a cool way to help kids build independence while staying connected to books, summer programs, and community spaces.

Sign your kid up here: https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/fares-passes/youth-ride-free/

05/23/2026

Don’t let children's reading skills go extinct this summer! 🦖 BPL's Summer Reading Program is officially underway, and it’s a roaring good way to keep kids learning while school is out.

Research shows that regular reading over the summer helps children maintain vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence — so they return to school ready to learn instead of battling the “summer slide.”

Plus, when kids get to choose their own books and adventures? Reading becomes something they want to do.✨ So grab your future paleontologists and/or budding readers and sign up for a summer full of stories, activities, and fun! 🦕

05/18/2026

Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals is tonight, so here’s a fun reminder that some athletes are just as passionate about books as they are about basketball. 🏀📚

ICYMI, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has become known for reading in the locker room before games. We love this creative “Read Like Wemby” display from his local library, and are encouraging Boise basketball fans to channel their inner bookworm and check out a new read of their own.

Whether your offseason favorite is sci-fi, biographies, graphic novels, or sports stories, your next great read is waiting at the library!

🏀📚 Wemby's love of reading is as legendary as his rebounds. If you're at Central Library check something out from our "Read Like Wemby" display, full of books inspired by Wemby's love of classic and modern science fiction.

Can't make it to Central? Check out our online lists in our catalog or Libby and start reading like Wemby today!

Print books: https://mysapl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/1368710057/3022652222
eBooks & eAudiobooks on Libby: https://libbyapp.com/library/sanantonio/curated-1802161/page-1

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05/16/2026

A little wind couldn’t blow away the fun! 🌬️📚☀️ Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Summer Reading Celebration at JUMP. It was wonderful to meet so many families excited about a summer filled with books, learning, and adventure.

We loved giving away Boise Comic Arts Festival T-shirts and stickers, as well as raffle prizes to those who signed up for our email list.

Most of all, we hope your children left inspired to keep reading all summer long. Every page turned helps build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Happy summer reading, Boise! 💛

05/15/2026

If you're looking for ways to keep kids learning, reading, and having fun this summer, join us TOMORROW at the Summer Reading & Learning Celebration at JUMP! Families can explore summer programs from more than 20 local organizations, sign up for Summer Reading, enjoy live music, storytimes, hands-on activities, STEM fun with Dr. Picklestein, and more.

05/13/2026

Thank you, Boise! Together, 54 generous supporters gave more than $7,000 during to help fund programs that build early literacy, prevent summer learning loss, expand access to books and digital resources, and create opportunities for learners of all ages.

Every donation — large and small — helps strengthen our libraries and the vital role they play in our community.

As author Neil Gaiman once wrote, “A library is a place that is a repository of information and gives every citizen equal access to it.” 💛

Thank you for helping ensure that access continues for everyone in Boise!

05/12/2026

Library-inspired looks are always in style! Enjoy a few giggles to wrap up your Monday!