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Summer reading is a fun library program focusing on keeping the learning trend up over the summer. Beat the slump! Read with us! 2025 SUMMER READING PROGRAM Read, earn prizes, and participate in special programs all summer long! About the Program Challenge yourself to read all summer long! Join us May 31 - August 2 for this year's Summer Reading Program. The theme is Color our World at The Library, and we will have reading logs, bonus activities, and special programs for all ages to enjoy. Reading Logs Participants set their own daily reading goal and log each day they reach that goal. Choose between a digital or paper reading log. Paper logs can be picked up at the library or downloaded to print at home. Click here to preview available book prizes. Once you sign up, you will get one book to keep along with the opportunity to earn more prizes: Read for 15 days to earn a book Read for 30 days to earn a third and fourth book Click here to download English reading log Cliquea aquí para descargar el registro de lectura en español Log your reading online: Click the button below to sign up on Beanstack. Log in or create an account. Family members can be added from your primary account, or they can sign up separately. Once you are logged in, you will be able to enroll in the Summer Reading Program. Sign Up! Super Reader Log Have you finished your first reading log and are ready for the next challenge? Stop by the library’s front desk anytime and ask for a Super Reader log. Complete an additional 30 days of reading for an additional prize and bragging rights! Super Reader logs can be requested July 1 through July 27. Bonus Activities If you are looking for something more to do on top of reading this summer? Try out our Summer Reading Coloring Page! The Coloring Page is filled with fun, family-friendly activities. Complete each quadrant of activities to earn prizes! The Bonus Coloring Page can be picked up at the library or downloaded to print at home. Click here to download English coloring sheet Clicquea aqui para descargar la hoja para colorear en español Special Programs Special programs will begin the week of June 2, 2025. Join us every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., Fridays at 10:00 a.m., and select Mondays at 6:00 p.m. for fun programs! Discover even more library programs on our events calendar . Please note that programs held in our Community Room will have a capacity limit of 100 people. Participants will be admitted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Raffles and Prizes Attend ALL seven Plaza Storytimes to enter the chance to win 2 individual Wahooz all-day pass. Attend Summer Reading Specials and Evening Specials to receive one free raffle ticket per person per event. No purchase necessary to enter. Ensure your contact information is on the ticket, and it is placed in the designated box on the display. First drawing will be June 30; final drawing will be July 28. Prizes are the following: Kids Prizes Lego Block Set Magnet Building Cube Set Graphic Novel Set (4 Wings of Fire books, 1 Dogman movie and 3 Dogman books) Yoto Audio Player Toddler training bike Mid-level bike Teen Prizes Lego kit (Fortnite) Lego Kit (Bouquet) Hunger Games 5-Book Hard Cover Set & Merch Kindle Teen bike Gift card bouquet (roaring springs, wahooz, and candy) Adult Prizes 3 Adult Coloring Books & 72 Piece Marker Set $50 Destination Caldwell Gift Card $50 Reel Theater Gift Card ICCU Gift Basket Rodeo tickets 4 pack Samsung Tablet Summer Program Dates June Programs Monday, June 2 @ 6:00 pm: Story Walk in The Park (Sebree Park) Wednesday, June 4 @ 11:00 am: The Colors of Bubbles (Serenity Park) Friday, June 6 @ 10:00 am: Plaza Storytime- Rainbows (Indian Creek Plaza) Wednesday, June 11 @ 11:00 am: Transplants with the Master Gardeners (Library Community Room) Friday, June 13 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Flowers and Gardens (Indian Creek Plaza) Monday, June 16 @ 6:00 pm: Caldwell Fire (Serenity Park) Wednesday, June 18 @ 11:00 am: Ballet Folklorico Meet and Greet (Library Community Room) Friday, June 20 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Colorful Cultures (Indian Creek Plaza) Wednesday, June 25 @ 11:00am: Movement and Mindfulness with Gina Ramirez (Serenity Park) Friday, June 27 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Emotions (Indian Creek Plaza) Monday, June 30 @ 6:00 pm: Terracotta Pot Art (Library Community Room) July Programs Wednesday, July 2 @ 11 am: Birds of Prey with World Center for Birds of Prey (Library Community Room) Wednesday, July 9 @ 11 am: Insects, Spiders,& ladybugs OH MY! with Master Gardeners (Library Community Room) Friday, July 11 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Insects (Indian Creek Plaza) Monday, July 14 @ 6 pm: Idaho Armored Combat (Serenity Park) Wednesday, July 16 @ 11 am: Clay Creations with Caldwell Fine Arts Friday, July 18 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Seasons (Indian Creek Plaza) Wednesday, July 23 @ 11 am: Sockeye Storytime (Library Community Room) *receive a free same day ticket for the Sawtooth Sockeye's Game! While supplies last Friday, Jul 25 @ 10:30 am: Plaza Storytime- Music (Indian Creek Plaza) Monday, July 28 @ 6 pm: Ballet Folklorico (Indian Creek Plaza) Wednesday, July 30 @ 11 am: Summer Reading Finale Celebration SUMMER READING SPONSORS We can't thank these businesses enough for sponsoring the Caldwell Public Library Summer Reading Program! They are FANTASTIC and we couldn't support the community without them. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us today: infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org or call 208.459.3242 Thank you to our sponsors: Local Artist: Angela Matlashevsky

The Caldwell Public library offers its archive collections through the Flickr Commons to encourage the public to explore... Library Bio The Caldwell Public library offers its archive collections through the Flickr Commons to encourage the public to explore and re-use our numerous public domain images. The availability of these images within the public domain signifies the library’s desire to improve the knowledge of the history these documents hold, to enable creative and unexpected ways of utilizing them, and to create the opportunity to work with researchers to explore larger digital collections. Disclaimer: The Caldwell Public Library participates in The Commons on Flickr to further its educational mission and to increase public access to its collections of images. The Caldwell Public Library’s images that are part of The Commons on Flickr are marked "no known copyright restrictions." This means that we are unaware of any current copyright restrictions on the works so designated, either because the term of copyright may have expired without being renewed, because no evidence has been found that copyright restrictions apply, or because we own the copyright but are not exercising that control.

The LYNX! consortium is a partnership between twelve city and district libraries in southern Idaho to share an online catalog... Lynx Library Consortium The Lynx Library Consortium is a partnership between twelve city and district libraries in southern Idaho to share an online catalog, services, and variety of materials members may borrow, reducing costs and barriers to access for all. Ada County Library Boise Public Library Caldwell Public Library Eagle Public Library Emmett Public Library Garden City Public Library Kuna Library District Meridian Library District Mountain Home Public Library Nampa Public Library Twin Falls Public Library Library Members

Summer Reading Program Survey 1. My family participated in the Summer Reading Program... * for the first time this year at this library previously at another library in previous years did not participate this year (skip to Question 7) 2. How did you learn about the program? At my local library At school/from the school Library website Facebook Twitter Instagram Other 3. What are the ages of those in your household who participated in summer reading this year? Babies (0-2 years) Kids (2-12 years) Teens (13-18) Adults (18+) 4. Select the statments below that are true for you and/or your family: I (we) plan to participate in Summer Reading again next year I (we) would recommend the Caldwell Public Library Summer Reading program to a friend 5. Which programs or activities did you like the most? 6. Which programs or activities did you like the least? 7. What suggestions do you have to make Summer Reading better next year? If you didn't participate, is there anything that would encourage you to participate next year? 8. If you used the online tracking system through ReadSquared, would you use it again next summer or do you prefer a paper log? Yes, I like the paperless option No thanks, I'll probably go back to paper. Maybe, I'm not sure I don't mind online or paper logs, I just love Summer Reading! I want to subscribe to the Caldwell Public Library montly newsletter. Submit Thank you very much for your help! END OF SUMMER READING PROGRAM SURVEY Thank you so much for participating in the Summer Reading Program. As the summer comes to a close, we need your help! Please help us evaluate this year's Summer Reading Program by telling us about you and your family's experience. Your feedback will help make next year even better!

The library is a great place to volunteer! We are always looking for dedicated community members to volunteer at the library. Apply now! Volunteer Opportunities Below are examples of possible volunteer opportunities. Fill out the application below and we will contact you with more information. Summer Reading Volunteer Application We are currently accepting volunteers for Summer 2025. Summer Volunteer Form General Volunteer Application We are not currently accepting any volunteers. Please check back periodically as we will open the volunteer application up when there are volunteer opportunities.

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Check out what's happening at the Caldwell Public Library. All library programs are free and open to the public! Learn more at the library. Calendar November 2025 TODAY Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26 27 10:30 AM Baby Storytime 1 +2 more +3 more 28 9:00 AM Saint Alphonsus Mobile Mammogram +1 more +2 more 29 10:30 AM Music & Movement +1 more +2 more 30 10:30 AM Preschool Storytime +3 more +4 more 31 9:00 AM Saint Alphonsus Mobile Mammogram +2 more +3 more 1 2:00 PM Art Together: Family Saturday +1 more 2 3 4 8:00 AM Elections +1 more +2 more 5 10:30 AM Music & Movement +1 more +2 more 6 10:30 AM Preschool Storytime +2 more +3 more 7 10:00 AM Tai Chi and Qigong +1 more 8 9 10 10:00 AM Baby Storytime 1 +4 more +5 more 11 10:00 AM Closed +1 more 12 10:00 AM Tech Lab +3 more +4 more 13 10:30 AM Preschool Storytime +2 more +3 more 14 10:00 AM Tai Chi and Qigong +1 more +2 more 15 10:30 AM Stories & Crafts +1 more 16 17 10:00 AM Baby Storytime 1 +3 more +4 more 18 10:30 AM Spanish and English Storytime +1 more +2 more 19 10:30 AM Music & Movement +2 more +3 more 20 10:30 AM Preschool Storytime +5 more +6 more 21 10:00 AM Tai Chi and Qigong +1 more +2 more 22 23 24 10:00 AM Baby Storytime 1 +3 more +4 more 25 10:30 AM Spanish and English Storytime +1 more +2 more 26 10:30 AM Music & Movement +1 more +2 more 27 10:00 AM Closed +1 more 28 10:00 AM Closed +1 more 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 10:00 AM Friends of the Library Book Sale +1 more Caldwell Public Library programs are FREE, and open to the public. No library card necessary! Download a Print Version of the Calendar: English Español Sign up to receive our This Month at the Library newsletter Join Thanks for submitting! FEATURED UPCOMING EVENTS Wed, Nov 12 Afterschool Fun / 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 / 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 13 Preschool Storytime / 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 Thu, Nov 13 Thursday Read Book Club / 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 Thu, Nov 13 Teen Thursday / 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 Tai Chi and Qigong / 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 / 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 Sat, Nov 15 Stories & Crafts / 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 Mon, Nov 17 Baby Storytime 1 / 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 Mon, Nov 17 Baby Storytime 2 / 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 Mon, Nov 17 Baby Storytime 3 / 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 Mon, Nov 17 Family Reading Week kickoff: Glow Lab: Science After Dark / Program Details Nov 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Caldwell, 1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Join us for our special event Glow Lab: Science after Dark as we kickoff Idaho Family Reading Week. Share Tue, Nov 18 Spanish and English Storytime / 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 / 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 Wed, Nov 19 Music & Movement / 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 Wed, Nov 19 Seasonal Craft- Thanksgiving Centerpieces / 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 / 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 / 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 Load More

Have a special collection you would like to display at the library? Reserve our display cases today. Do you have an interesting collection you'd like to display at the library? Please read our display policy and fill out the form below. Questions? Contact us at 208.459.3242 or infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org Display Application Please complete this form to reserve the display cases at the Caldwell Public Library. We have one flat case and one upright case; both have locking glass doors. Name Email Email Please indicate the desired start and end date for your display Start End What is included in your display, and how does it promote the civic, cultural, educational and recreational interests of the Caldwell community? I acknowledge that the Caldwell Public Library is not responsible for any item or collection of items displayed at the library and that permission to use display areas does not constitute an endorsement by the library of a group's policies or beliefs. Agree Disagree Submit Answers Thanks for submitting!

Our trained and experienced library staff are here to help you navigate the library’s collection so that you mayfind something that is just right for you, your child, or your teen. Our staff wants to make sure you have the information you need to select the materials you want. Finding Books for You & Your Family Welcome to the Caldwell Public Library! We are happy you are here, and we would love to help you navigate our collection. As a public library, we strive to provide books and materials that reflect the diversity of our community. It is our hope that there is always something for everyone to enjoy. With so many items to choose from, it can sometimes be overwhelming to find the books that are right for you and/or your family. This guide is filled with tips, tricks, and tools to help you select materials that are perfect for your family’s needs, interests, and values. You can download a printable version of this guide here. Rights & Responsibilities As a parent or guardian, you are your child’s first and best teacher. You should feel empowered to set parameters that are right for your family. It is your role to discuss with your child what is and is not appropriate for them to read, view, and listen to. As a public library, it is our responsibility to include materials in our collection that meet the needs of all the different people in our community. We strive to have something for everyone! With that in mind, every family is different. What is just right for some community members and some families may not be appropriate for others. Personalized Recommendations Our trained and experienced library staff are here to help you navigate the library’s collection so that you may find something that is just right for you, your child, or your teen. Our staff wants to make sure you have the information you need to select the materials you want. We can talk with you about your family’s reading, viewing, and listening values. This is also an opportunity for you to tell us about any subject matter you would like to avoid. This will help us identify items in the collection that specifically meet your family’s needs, interests, and standards. You can visit the library, call, or email us. We love talking about books and other materials, and we would be happy to work with you to find exactly what you are looking for. Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Finding the Book for You How can you tell if a library book will meet your expectations? There are several resources available to you for free. Library Resources NoveList Plus: Use this database to find books that are like books you’ve read in the past. They also have a K-8 version with only kid and teen books. Idaho residents can access NoveList Plus for free on lili.org. You may be required to enter your zip code to access this resource. Ask a librarian! We love to help patrons find their next favorite read. Stop by or give us a call at 208-459-3242. Review Websites Common Sense Media : This website reviews movies, books, and games for violence, sex, swearing, positive role models, positive messages, educational value, and more. Does the Dog Die: This website contains crowdsourced warnings about emotional spoilers (like the dog dying at the end) for movies, TV shows, and books. Goodreads: This website allows users to search its database of books, annotations, quotes, and reviews. Users can also ask each other questions about a book’s content. Amazon.com: Use the Look Inside feature on most print (not digital) books to search how many times certain words occur in a book. For example, you could search for swear words, body parts you might find in a sex scene, etc. Genre Tips Graphic Novels: Some graphic novels will have a rating (like what you would see on a video game) on the back or inside cover. Graphic novels are sometimes confused with comic books because they both use artwork to tell a story. Graphic novels, however, are similar to chapter books in that they tell complex stories from start to finish. Alternatively, comic books tell many short stories rather than one long story. Romance Novels: Try the 2/3 trick. Many romance novels will have a sexually explicit scene about 2/3 of the way through a book, if they’re going to have one at all. Mysteries: Cozy mysteries are light and generally have a funny title and an animated cover. Noir (dark) mysteries are generally violent/scary and usually have dark covers with few pictures. Everything else in between has a cover that looks a lot like any other fiction book. Navigating the Library Collection Our collection is organized into three age groups. The Kids’ Room contains juvenile materials with content generally geared toward ages 0-12. The Teen Area contains young adult materials with content generally geared toward ages 13-18. The Main Library contains materials generally geared toward adults. The difference between books for older kids and teens: Books in the teen area do not necessarily have a higher reading level than books in the kids’ room. Reading levels are not determined by age and can vary from person to person. Books in the teen section generally have content that middle- or high-school-aged kids might experience. Books for older teens may contain content of sexual nature. You would be less likely to find explicit language and sexual content in the juvenile fiction collection. Managing Your Child's Account Every member of your family is welcome to have their own library card! As a parent/ guardian, you can select how you wish to set up and monitor your child’s account: You can log into your child’s account at caldwellpubliclibrary.org using their library card number and the pin you set up when you opened the account. You can add your email address to your child’s account so that you receive notifications for items checked out or placed on hold. You can link your child’s account to your account . This allows you to pick up items on hold under your child’s account. Unless you are using the Ida App , you will still need to log into your child’s account separately to see items they have checked out. You can choose not to monitor your child’s library account . However, a parent or guardian will still need to be listed on the account. That person is financially responsible if there are charges for damaged items. Contact us at (208) 459-3242 or infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org for more details.

Schedule a curbside pickup appointment. Place a hold on the items you want to borrow, and when they are ready we will have them ready to go for you on our curbside table outside of the east entrance of the library. Curbside Hold 1 2 3 4 Pick Up Place your holds through the catalog Place holds through CPL catalog; caldwellpubliclibrary.org, click "search catalog" in upper right corner unless you already have holds that need picked up. Make an Appointment Make an appointment to pick up your items through https://www.caldwellpubliclibrary.org/curbside-pickup or by calling 208-459-3242. Curbside pickup is available Mon.-Thurs. 10-7 and Fri.-Sat. 10-4. There are two appointment slots every 15 minutes. Head to the Library Curbside pickup is available at your appointment time at the East entrance parking lot. Items are available only by appointment, please be sure you have one before coming to the library. Wait for your Items in your vehicle During your appointment time, your items will be bagged/tagged on a table outside the library's East entrance doors. Please wait away from the table until it is unoccupied before picking up your items. Contact us at (208) 459-3242 or infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org for more details. Place holds through CPL catalog; caldwellpubliclibrary.org, click "search catalog" in upper right corner unless you already have holds that need picked up. Only CPL items... Curbside Hold Pickup 15 min Book It

Interested in working at the Caldwell Public Library? Please visit the City of Caldwell website for job postings. Employment Available jobs at the Caldwell Public Library are posted on the City of Caldwell website . Please note that we do not accept applications, résumés, cover letters, etc., unless applicants are applying for a specific open position.

Library volunteers deliver materials to Caldwell residents who cannot come to the library due to illness, age, and/or disability. Apply here! Homebound Services The Homebound Service program at the Caldwell Public Library selects and delivers materials for Caldwell residents who cannot come to the library due to illness, age, and/or disability. Selection and delivery are performed by dedicated volunteers of the Caldwell Public Library. To see if you qualify for the homebound delivery service, review our policy . Idaho Senior Living Options Homebound Application Prefer a paper application? Download and print the PDF. Email completed applications to the Outreach Services Librarian at kayala@cityofcaldwell.org . Name Phone Email Street Address City Zip Code Library Card Number Delivery is twice a month. Time of day for delivery is between 1pm-2pm every other Tuesday. What is your preferred reading level? What is your preferred format? Regular Print Large Print Audiobook How many items would you like at a time? Tell us more.. Submit Answers Thanks for submitting!