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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 23, 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: Materiales traducidos 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 19, 20242 min read
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Private Eye July
As the end of July is upon us, I wanted to share some of the fascinating mystery books and authors I have grown to love this month while...

Ginny Seegmiller
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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Share Your Story: Community Journals
Go ahead and write in these library books.

Michael Ireland
Jul 24, 20242 min read
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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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Summer Reading 2024
It's that time of year again! The sun is out and so is school. In order to help prevent the summer reading slump and to encourage kids to...

Michael Ireland
May 31, 20241 min read
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We Have Dark Souls at Home: Game Recommendations
Rejoice gaming enthusiasts, the Elden Ring DLC will soon be upon us! But if the wait has become unbearable and you’re in desperate need...

Michael Ireland
May 13, 20243 min read
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Staff Picks: The Books We Grew Up With
Is there a particular book that moved you as a child that maybe your child has never heard of? I started thinking about this a few days...

Ginny Seegmiller
Apr 29, 20243 min read
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National Poetry Month: Blackout Poetry
April is National Poetry Month! Introduced in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month is an opportunity to highlight...

Michael Ireland
Apr 15, 20241 min read
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Armored Core VI: Giant Mech Power Fantasy
Maybe I’m just getting old, but gee whiz there are just too many good games and not enough hours in the day. Which is why more than six...

Michael Ireland
Mar 19, 20243 min read
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