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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 NOV Dark blue background with text and pictures a kid playing with slime Farmway Community Center Afterschool program November 12 at 4:30pm Activity: Slime lab. All ages Farmway Afterschool Program NOV Dark blue background with text and pictures a kid playing with slime Farmway Community Center Afterschool program November 12 at 4:30pm Activity: Slime lab. All ages 1/1 Outreach Upcoming Outreach Programs & Events Wed, Nov 12 Farmway Afterschool Program / Farmway Village Community Room Program Details Nov 12, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Farmway Village Community Room, 22730 Farmway Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607, USA Activity this month: Slime Lab! ¡La actividad de este mes: Laboratorio de Slime! Share Thu, Nov 20 CPL at the Senior Center / Caldwell Senior Center Program Details Nov 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 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. Share Multiple Dates Thu, Nov 27 Closed / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Share Multiple Dates Fri, Nov 28 Closed / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Share Multiple Dates Sat, Dec 06 Friends of the Library Book Sale / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Dec 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 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. Share Multiple Dates Wed, Dec 24 Close at 1pm / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Dec 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library closes at 1pm today. Share Multiple Dates Thu, Dec 25 Closed / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Dec 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Share Multiple Dates Wed, Dec 31 Close at 3pm / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Dec 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library closes at 3pm today. Share 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!

The Caldwell Public Library provides services and information to connect, enrich, and inspire our community. Learn more at the library. Announcements: The Library will close at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 24 and will be closed all day on Sunday, December 25. Beginning January 3, 2023, Bilingual Storytime will start at 6:30pm on Tuesdays rather than 10:30am. Love your library? Tell us why by filling out our Share Your Story Form! ADULTS | READ MORE | TEENS | READ MORE | KIDS | READ MORE | On the Blog Get reading recommendations, discover new library services, and more on our blog. Choose one of our latest posts below, or browse all blog posts here . November is International Games Month! 2 days ago Idaho Family Reading Week 2025 5 days ago Hoopla Halloween Oct 1 Call us: 208-459-3242 Find us: 1010 Dearborn St. Caldwell, ID 83605 Follow Us: Sign Up for our Newsletter:

Discover fun teen programs at the Caldwell Public Library. From reading challenges to afterschool programs filled with STEM activities, crafts, games, and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the library. Teen Programs Ultimate Book Nerd How many books can you read in a year? Complete 50 books in 50 weeks for adults, 35 books for teens, and 25 books for kids to earn the title of Ultimate Book Nerd. 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! Upcoming Teen Programs & Events Wed, Nov 12 Farmway Afterschool Program / Farmway Village Community Room Program Details Nov 12, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Farmway Village Community Room, 22730 Farmway Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607, USA Activity this month: Slime Lab! ¡La actividad de este mes: Laboratorio de Slime! Share Multiple Dates Thu, Nov 13 Teen Thursday / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 13, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Caldwell Public Library , 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Make Thursdays your favorite day of the week! Join us for Teen Thursdays, where each week brings something new. Share Fri, Nov 14 Adult Lego Club / Caldwell Public Library- Community Room Program Details Nov 14, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Caldwell Public Library- Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Unleash your imagination and build incredible creations with fellow LEGO enthusiasts at our program Adult LEGO Club! Join us for brick-building fun and endless creativity. (Ages 16+) Share Tue, Nov 18 Read to a Therapy Dog / Caldwell Public Library- Community Room Program Details Nov 18, 2025, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM Caldwell Public Library- Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Kids will improve their reading skills in a stress-free environment as they participate in a 15-minute one-on-one session with a furry canine pal. This program is geared toward ages 7-14, but any child learning to read is welcome. Share Thu, Nov 20 Board of Trustees Meeting / Caldwell Public Library (Community Room) Program Details Nov 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Caldwell Public Library (Community Room), 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The Library Board of Trustees will meet on the third Thursday of the month at 12 p.m. in the Community Room at the library. Share Multiple Dates Thu, Nov 20 Teen Thursday / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 20, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Caldwell Public Library , 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Make Thursdays your favorite day of the week! Join us for Teen Thursdays, where each week brings something new. Share Fri, Nov 21 Ping Pong Club / Community Room Program Details Nov 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Come join us for our monthly program: Ping Pong Club! Gather on the last Friday of each month and a enjoy a game of ping pong. All ages welcomed. Share Multiple Dates Thu, Nov 27 Closed / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Share Multiple Dates Fri, Nov 28 Closed / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Share Multiple Dates Sat, Dec 06 Friends of the Library Book Sale / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Dec 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 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. Share Multiple Dates Wed, Dec 24 Close at 1pm / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Dec 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library closes at 1pm today. Share Multiple Dates Thu, Dec 25 Closed / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Dec 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Share Multiple Dates Wed, Dec 31 Close at 3pm / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Dec 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library closes at 3pm today. Share Adult Lego Club NOV Picture of outer space with group of lego people and a spaceship. Text: Adult Lego Club- Friday 11.14..2025 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. ages 16+ Teen Thursday in NOVEMBER Orange and black background with text: Teen Thursdays at 4:30 ages 13-17. October 29: Special Effects Makeup Farmway Afterschool Program NOV Dark blue background with text and pictures a kid playing with slime Farmway Community Center Afterschool program November 12 at 4:30pm Activity: Slime lab. All ages Adult Lego Club NOV Picture of outer space with group of lego people and a spaceship. Text: Adult Lego Club- Friday 11.14..2025 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. ages 16+ 1/3

Discover fun and educational programs for kids ages 0-12 at the Caldwell Public Library. From storytimes to afterschool programs filled with STEM activities, crafts, and games, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the library. Afterschool Fun NOV 5 Afterschool fun Wednesdays at 3:30pm for Ages 5-12. Enjoy new activities evey week! Stories & Crafts NOV Craft material scattered about and an illustration of an open book. Text: Stories & Crafts Saturday November 15 at 10:30pm Baby Storytime- New Hours Blue background with icons of babies and toys Text: Baby Storytime New Hours Mondays 10am, 10:30am and 11am ages 0-2 Afterschool Fun NOV 5 Afterschool fun Wednesdays at 3:30pm for Ages 5-12. Enjoy new activities evey week! 1/3 Kid's Programs 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Build early literacy skills by reading 1000 books with your child before they enter kindergarten. Featured Ultimate Book Nerd How many books can you read in a year? Complete 50 books in 50 weeks for adults, 35 books for teens, and 25 books for kids to earn the title of Ultimate Book Nerd. Featured Digital Resources for Kids Browse our collection of online stories and games. Featured Upcoming Kid's Programs & Events Multiple Dates Wed, Nov 12 Afterschool Fun / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 12, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Kids will enjoy fun and engaging activities to help keep their young minds creative and inspired through art, crafts, and more. Share Wed, Nov 12 Farmway Afterschool Program / Farmway Village Community Room Program Details Nov 12, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Farmway Village Community Room, 22730 Farmway Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607, USA Activity this month: Slime Lab! ¡La actividad de este mes: Laboratorio de Slime! Share Multiple Dates Thu, Nov 13 Preschool Storytime / Community Room Program Details Nov 13, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Kids engage in fun learning activities (stories, songs, rhymes, and play) designed to help them grow in kindergarten readiness, language, literacy, and social skills needed for school success. Share Sat, Nov 15 Stories & Crafts / Community Room Program Details Nov 15, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Kids engage in fun learning activities (stories, songs, rhymes, and play) designed to help them grow in kindergarten readiness, language, literacy, and social skills needed for school success. There will be a craft activity. Storytime is geared toward ages 3-5, but all are welcome. Share Multiple Dates Mon, Nov 17 Baby Storytime 1 / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Lapsit storytime with stories, songs, and activities for babies. Ages 0-2 Share Multiple Dates Mon, Nov 17 Baby Storytime 2 / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Caldwell Public Library , 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Lapsit storytime with stories, songs, and activities for babies. Ages 0-2 Share Multiple Dates Mon, Nov 17 Baby Storytime 3 / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Caldwell Public Library , 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Lapsit storytime with stories, songs, and activities for babies. Ages 0-2 Share Multiple Dates Tue, Nov 18 Spanish and English Storytime / Caldwell Public Library- Community Room Program Details Nov 18, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Caldwell Public Library- Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Kids can grow their language abilities, practice their social skills, and get ready for kindergarten through fun stories, songs, rhymes, and play in English and Spanish. This program is aimed at children aged 2-6, but all are welcome. Share Tue, Nov 18 Read to a Therapy Dog / Caldwell Public Library- Community Room Program Details Nov 18, 2025, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM Caldwell Public Library- Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Kids will improve their reading skills in a stress-free environment as they participate in a 15-minute one-on-one session with a furry canine pal. This program is geared toward ages 7-14, but any child learning to read is welcome. Share Multiple Dates Wed, Nov 19 Music & Movement / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 19, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Singing, dancing, and activities for ages 2-6 Share Multiple Dates Wed, Nov 19 Afterschool Fun / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 19, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Kids will enjoy fun and engaging activities to help keep their young minds creative and inspired through art, crafts, and more. Share Multiple Dates Thu, Nov 20 Preschool Storytime / Community Room Program Details Nov 20, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Kids engage in fun learning activities (stories, songs, rhymes, and play) designed to help them grow in kindergarten readiness, language, literacy, and social skills needed for school success. Share Thu, Nov 20 Board of Trustees Meeting / Caldwell Public Library (Community Room) Program Details Nov 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Caldwell Public Library (Community Room), 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The Library Board of Trustees will meet on the third Thursday of the month at 12 p.m. in the Community Room at the library. Share Fri, Nov 21 Ping Pong Club / Community Room Program Details Nov 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Come join us for our monthly program: Ping Pong Club! Gather on the last Friday of each month and a enjoy a game of ping pong. All ages welcomed. Share Multiple Dates Mon, Nov 24 Baby Storytime 1 / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Lapsit storytime with stories, songs, and activities for babies. Ages 0-2 Share Multiple Dates Mon, Nov 24 Baby Storytime 2 / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 24, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Caldwell Public Library , 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Lapsit storytime with stories, songs, and activities for babies. Ages 0-2 Share Multiple Dates Mon, Nov 24 Baby Storytime 3 / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Caldwell Public Library , 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Lapsit storytime with stories, songs, and activities for babies. Ages 0-2 Share Multiple Dates Tue, Nov 25 Spanish and English Storytime / Caldwell Public Library- Community Room Program Details Nov 25, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Caldwell Public Library- Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Kids can grow their language abilities, practice their social skills, and get ready for kindergarten through fun stories, songs, rhymes, and play in English and Spanish. 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Discover fun programs for adults at Caldwell Public Library. From book clubs and reading challenges to technology tutoring and job services, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the library. Adult Programs Ultimate Book Nerd How many books can you read in a year? Complete 50 books in 50 weeks for adults, 35 books for teens, and 25 books for kids to earn the title of Ultimate Book Nerd. Featured Tutoring Services Have computer questions? Taking an online course and need a proctor for an exam? We can help! Featured Adulting 101 Learn basic skills and more. From resume building to backyard farming and more! What will you learn next? Featured Thursday Read Book Club Find out what books are coming up next for the Thursday Read Book Club. Featured Upcoming Adult Programs & Events Multiple Dates Thu, Nov 13 Thursday Read Book Club / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Join us for our monthly book club discussion! This month's book is "Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah. Ages 18+ Share Multiple Dates Fri, Nov 14 Tai Chi and Qigong / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Community Room. Participate in mindful, holistic exercise for overall health and well-being. Ages 18+ Share Fri, Nov 14 Adult Lego Club / Caldwell Public Library- Community Room Program Details Nov 14, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Caldwell Public Library- Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Unleash your imagination and build incredible creations with fellow LEGO enthusiasts at our program Adult LEGO Club! Join us for brick-building fun and endless creativity. (Ages 16+) Share Wed, Nov 19 Seasonal Craft- Thanksgiving Centerpieces / Community Room Program Details Nov 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Embrace the season by crafting a thanksgiving centerpiece! Materials will be provided. Share Thu, Nov 20 CPL at the Senior Center / Caldwell Senior Center Program Details Nov 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 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. Share Thu, Nov 20 Board of Trustees Meeting / Caldwell Public Library (Community Room) Program Details Nov 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Caldwell Public Library (Community Room), 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The Library Board of Trustees will meet on the third Thursday of the month at 12 p.m. in the Community Room at the library. Share Multiple Dates Thu, Nov 20 Thursday Read Book Club / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Join us for our monthly book club discussion! This month's book is "Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah. Ages 18+ Share Multiple Dates Fri, Nov 21 Tai Chi and Qigong / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Community Room. Participate in mindful, holistic exercise for overall health and well-being. Ages 18+ Share Fri, Nov 21 Ping Pong Club / Community Room Program Details Nov 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Come join us for our monthly program: Ping Pong Club! Gather on the last Friday of each month and a enjoy a game of ping pong. All ages welcomed. Share Multiple Dates Mon, Nov 24 Knitting & Crochet Social / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Bring a project and make a friend at our monthly knitting & crochet meetup. All skill levels welcome. Socialize and help each other learn and troubleshoot your projects. Formal instruction is not provided. Limited supplies available. Share Tue, Nov 25 Charcu-Turkey Craft / Community Room Program Details Nov 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Community Room, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Make a turkey out of charcuterie food! Materials will be provided. Share Multiple Dates Thu, Nov 27 Closed / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Share Multiple Dates Fri, Nov 28 Closed / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Nov 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Share Multiple Dates Sat, Dec 06 Friends of the Library Book Sale / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Dec 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 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. Share Multiple Dates Wed, Dec 24 Close at 1pm / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Dec 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library closes at 1pm today. Share Multiple Dates Thu, Dec 25 Closed / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Dec 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library is closed today. Share Multiple Dates Wed, Dec 31 Close at 3pm / Caldwell Public Library Program Details Dec 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA The library closes at 3pm today. Share Knitting & Crochet Social OCT Balls of yarn background. Text: Knit & Crochet Social. Monthly 2nd & Last Monday from 1pm to 2:30pm Bring a project and make a friend. ages 18+ Thursday Read Book Club NOV Blue background with text. Thursday Read Book Club "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah. November 13 at 2pm and November 20 at 6:30pm Knitting & Crochet Social OCT Balls of yarn background. Text: Knit & Crochet Social. Monthly 2nd & Last Monday from 1pm to 2:30pm Bring a project and make a friend. ages 18+ 1/2

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

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!

The Caldwell Public Library Strategic Plan. Strategic Plan Caldwell Public Library Strategic Plan 2022-2025 Download a Copy Mission Statement The Caldwell Public Library provides services and information to connect, enrich, and inspire our community. Goals 1. Strengthen the library’s financial sustainability. a. Establish a Caldwell Public Library Foundation and conduct a long-term fundraising campaign for ongoing program and service needs. (September 2025) b. Create a diversified funding strategy by identifying new philanthropic partnerships, sponsorships, and revenue enhancement opportunities. (Ongoing) c. Increase awareness of the Caldwell Public Library Endowment Fund and conduct long-term fundraising to support the Endowment. (Ongoing) 2. Enhance the library’s community engagement efforts. a. Develop and implement a targeted community outreach and marketing strategy to increase community awareness of the range of services and programs the library provides. (September 2023) b. Expand collections to reflect the needs of all community members including seniors and Spanish speakers. (Ongoing) c. Broaden our physical reach within the community by implementing two 24-hour library access points. (September 2023) d. Improve outreach to the underserved areas of the city and improve communication with patrons living in area. (Ongoing) e. Create a full-time youth services outreach librarian position. (September 2022) 3. Expand the library’s marketing activities to reach a broader audience in the community and increase library users. a. Develop and implement an official Marketing and Social Media Plan that focuses on promoting non-traditional library services, new offerings, and programs. (September 2022) b. Review brand manual and create opportunities for all staff members to learn about the library’s brand and how to promote in a consistent and effective manner. (Ongoing) c. Collect and share community impact stories to strengthen support for library services. (Ongoing) d. Create a full-time communications specialist position. (September 2022) 4. Meet community demand for technology resources and skills development. a. Upgrade vital network infrastructure to provide a more manageable, stable, and fast network and internet connectivity. (September 2023) b. Implement a Technology Plan that supports our strategic priorities to meet the changing needs of our patrons. (September 2022) c. Provide patrons with access to a variety of technologies and classes that support job seekers, business development, and enhance connectivity for seniors, lower-income residents, and families. (Ongoing) Approved by the Caldwell Public Library Board of Trustees: 12/16/2021

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.

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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.

Meeting Rooms Call us or email infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org for meeting room availability. All reservations are subject to our Meeting Room Policy . Dean E. Miller Community Room The Dean E. Miller Community Room capacity is 100 people. It contains a 98" 4K Ultra High Definition digital display with an HDMI connection and casting capabilities. The room also has a TV, Blu-ray Player, and Kitchenette. Idaho Room The Idaho Room is available only during the library's open hours. It has two conference tables with a mounted electrical outlet in between them. The room seats 15. Food and drink are not permitted. BOOK A ROOM