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Kids’ Books: Not Just For Kids!
I encourage my fellow adults not to overlook children’s books when looking for our next great reads. When we do, we’re really missing out! Children's literature validates young readers, takes grown-ups back to their own childhoods, and invites us to remember that we aren't so different from kids after all.

Erica Larsen
6 days ago5 min read
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Do Not Recommend: I read them, so you don't have to
In the last year or so I've read some excellent books and discovered some new favorite authors. These are not those books.

Michael Ireland
May 72 min read
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National Poetry Month- April 2025
Robert Frost taught us to go against the grain and take the road less traveled. Maya Angelou taught us to still rise when the world is cruel and beats us down. Mary Oliver reminds us to slow down, appreciate a summer day and to ponder what we want to do with our one wild and precious life.

Ginny Seegmiller
Apr 102 min read
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TTRPGs: A World of Adventure Awaits
A lot has changed since Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson published the first edition of Dungeons & Dragons way back in 1974. What hasn't changed

Michael Ireland
Mar 192 min read
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For the Love of Gardening...
There's something magical about spring gardening...

Ginny Seegmiller
Mar 132 min read
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Jam with Freegal: Free backing tracks for musicians
I think I'm shredding this solo, but how can I tell when Mick Mars is playing over me?

Michael Ireland
Feb 212 min read
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Recommended Reads: Newish Sci-Fi
Reading is often an escape for me which may explain my predilection for science fiction. What better way to leave the drudgery of modern...

Michael Ireland
Jan 302 min read
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Recommended Reading: 2025 Anticipated Releases
To combat the late-winter reading slump blues, I’ve decided to make a list of some of the CPL staff's most anticipated releases of 2025.

Erica Larsen
Jan 64 min read
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And on to the New Year! Let's Go 2025!
Ringing in the new year with those dreaded New Year’s resolutions? I’m here to help! I asked some of my coworkers if they have any goals...

Ginny Seegmiller
Dec 30, 20241 min read
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Be Merry: Hilarious Holiday Comedies
It's that magical time of year again when friends and family gather to celebrate. And if you're anything like me, you'll need a campy...

Michael Ireland
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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Recommended Reading: Translated From Spanish
Para leer esta entrada en español, haga clic aquà Did you know the Caldwell Public Library offers materials in more languages than just...

Erica Larsen
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Lectura recomendada: Traducido del español
¿SabÃa que la Biblioteca Pública de Caldwell ofrece materiales que no son en inglés?

Erica Larsen
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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Disc Golf: Get started at the library
It's no secret that the Caldwell Public Library and the Lynx consortium library members lend much more than just books . In fact, some of...

Michael Ireland
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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Recommended Reading: YA Readalikes
If you loved a book and want something else like it, just come on down to the Caldwell Public Library. We’ll help you find a "readalike."

Erica Larsen
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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Soups, Chili, Breads and all the comfort food.
As an added bonus, I've included my favorite recipe for Pineapple Chili! Don't knock it until you try it!

Ginny Seegmiller
Oct 28, 20241 min read
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Halloween Movie Night: Slashers
Put the kids to bed early tonight and get out the popcorn! This year for Halloween we're looking at classic slasher films! What is a...

Michael Ireland
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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Library perks, services and all the things!
Welcome to Library Card Sign-Up and National Literacy Month! Library Card Sign-up month has been held each September since 1987 to mark...

Ginny Seegmiller
Sep 10, 20243 min read
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The Library Card Gap: How to Access IDEA
September is library card signup month , but did you know some 280,000 Idahoans live outside a public library service area? As a...

Michael Ireland
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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Beat the Heat with these Cool Reads
Who’s ready for Christmas? I don’t know about you but the weather for July about killed me between the heat and the smoke. So, I’m kind...

Ginny Seegmiller
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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How to Ru(i)n a Record Label: The Story of Lookout Records
Remember record labels? I know they're still around, but with the proliferation of online music distribution, the decline in physical...

Michael Ireland
Aug 20, 20242 min read
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