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3D Printing: A new dimension of pain
Much like regular document printing, if you’re just interested in the final result and don’t want to deal with the printer itself, we’re here for your 3D printing needs as well.

Michael Ireland
Jan 293 min read


Recommended Reading: 2026 Anticipated Releases
The New Year is approaching and if you’re anything like me, you’re planning your reads for 2026 so you can meet your new year’s resolution of, ambiguously, “reading more.”

Erica Larsen
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Movie Night: Christmas Classics
I need the familiar comfort of my favorite childhood Christmas films to settle into the season and banish the existential dread of another passing year.

Michael Ireland
Dec 12, 20253 min read


Food Resources and Budgeting
Financial and food security is a constant concern as energy bills rise and pantries go bare.

Ginny Seegmiller
Nov 25, 20251 min read


November is International Games Month!
Here at the library, we're celebrating with a display featuring books about card games, game design, children's games, and table-top RPG systems. You can also find a few printed free TTRPG packets to take home and play!

Michael Ireland
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Hoopla Halloween
The days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing, and the librarians have pulled their cardigans out of the closet—it’s officially fall! And what’s the best part of fall?

Michael Ireland
Oct 1, 20253 min read


Storytimes and Classes and Programming, Oh My!
Best of all, every program is free and open to the public!

Erica Larsen
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Tell All Your Friends: A hoopla Album Review
I know an album is a certified banger when I don't skip a single song.

Michael Ireland
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Collection Spotlight: Youth World Languages
We have circulating youth collections in Spanish, Russian, Arabic, French, Chinese, and Braille.

Erica Larsen
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Introducing hoopla!
The Caldwell Public Library is excited to introduce our newest digital resource, hoopla!

Michael Ireland
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Crash Course: The Dewey Decimal System
Behold! Erica’s Crash Course: Dewey Decimal System reading list!

Erica Larsen
Jun 20, 20254 min read


Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness month and if feels like something we should talk about more honestly.

Ginny Seegmiller
May 23, 20251 min read


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 19, 20252 min read


For the Love of Gardening...
There's something magical about spring gardening...

Ginny Seegmiller
Mar 13, 20252 min read


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 21, 20252 min read


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


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


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


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


Hunt a Killer: Class of 98 Murder Mystery Kit Review
To say I love a good mystery is an understatement and I’m sure those of you with the "Who Done it?" mentality feel the same way. I...

Ginny Seegmiller
Jun 17, 20242 min read
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