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A monthly program focusing on the resources you need as an adult. Job skills, financial basics, home & car repair, and more! Ages 15+ Adulting 101 Learn basic skills and more. From resume building to backyard farming and more! What will you learn next? Upcoming Topics June 2019: Home Maintenance July 2019: Safety August 2019: Car Repair September 2019: Job Hunting October 2019: Cleaning & Decorating November 2019: Insurance/Open Enrollment December 2019: Winter Prep/Emergency Preparedness See dates for upcoming programs on our calendar: https://www.caldwellpubliclibrary.org/calendar Previous Programs & Resources: October 2018: Safety Personal Safety This program was presented by Corporal Pelkey from the Caldwell Police Department. Officer Pelkey discussed how to reduce the chances of theft, as well as information on how to increase daily safety and awareness. Personal safety tips from Rasmussen College: https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/justice-studies/blog/can-you-text-911-personal-safety-tips/ https://youtu.be/Gx5OC9Bpw7s Internet Safety This program was presented by School Resource Officer, Tony Snider, and focused on how important it is for parents and children to be safe while using the internet. The presentation featured helpful statistics, videos, and open discussion about the importance of internet safety practices. Kids Health Internet Safety website for some helpful tips : https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/net-safety.html December 2018: Holiday Cooking and Shopping Healthy Meals on Any Budget The nutrition program was presented by Surine Greenway, a University of Idaho Extension Educator and community expert in the field. Surine provided an educated guide on providing nutritious meals on a budget, using recipes with simple, yet flavorful ingredients, planning and budgeting strategies, and how to build nutritious meals in a way that provides the most benefit to the health of you and your family. We made three separate menu items: Overnight Oatmeal, Lemon Pepper Tuna Chickpea Salad, and Basic Pantry Veggie Skillet. Updated food chart: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ Whole Grains Nutrition Information: https://wholegrainscouncil.org/ READING LIST RECIPES DIY Gifts on a Budget At this program, we learned how to make handmade soap and felt ornaments for some fun holiday gifts on a budget! Making handmade soap was a learning experience for all who attended (as well as the librarian), and we problem-solved together to create adorable Christmas themed soap! Program attendees also put their sewing skills to the test and created some classic stocking ornaments. Web Resources: https://www.happinessishomemade.net/peppermint-soap-holiday-diy-gift-idea/ https://www.diys.com/felt-christmas-ornaments/ https://apumpkinandaprincess.com/25-handmade-christmas-gifts-under-5/ Handmade Christmas Gift Tutorial Handmade Peppermint Soap Recipe September 2018: Job Seeking Skills Résumé program Our résumé program helped patrons understand the importance of a strong résumé in today’s workforce. Participants also learned how to incorporate their skills into an outstanding résumé. Participants made changes to existing résumés, built new ones, and learned about file sharing and utilizing Google Drive for personal business. READING LIST Interview Program Participants learned helpful techniques for job interviews. The Idaho Department of Labor left some great handouts for interview techniques; more information can be found on their website: https://www.labor.idaho.gov/dnn . Interview Tips : https://www.labor.idaho.gov/dnn/Portals/0/Publications/Interviewing_Tips_Flyer.pdf?ver=2017-10-24-102810-693 https://online.maryville.edu/online-masters-degrees/top-interview-tips-to-help-you-land-your-dream-job/ Workshop Calendar: https://www2.labor.idaho.gov/coe/View_Calendar.aspx READING LIST November 2018: Information Literacy This course featured a web guide on how to spot fake news, as well as methods for finding good information sources. Included was a helpful video and an interactive game. All information was carefully selected to make sure that the information was current and helpful to participants. Program resource guide: http://www.programminglibrarian.org/articles/fake-news-library-round Informative video: http://www.continuum.umn.edu/2016/11/become-better-citizens-information/#.WLCqO28rJtQ Free interactive game: http://factitious.augamestudio.com/#/ READING LIST January 2019: Health Mental Health Awareness This Adulting 101 Program highlighted mental health awareness. Patrick Fithen from Brighter Future Health volunteered his time to answer questions for the public. Web Resources http://brighterfuturehealth.com/ https://younginvincibles.org/ https://younginvincibles.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/MentalHealthToolkit_IL.pdf READING LIST BRIGHTER FUTURE HEALTH HANDOUT New Year Nutrition This Adulting 101 Program was about nutrition for the New Year. Presentation and activity materials were provided by the University of Idaho Extension. Readers’ list was built by Adult Services Librarian, Monique Gaddy. Web Resources: https://www.eatright.org/ https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ https://www.fda.gov/Food/default.htm READING LIST MINDFUL EATING PRESENTATION SLIDES WEIGHT-LOSS MYTHS February 2019: Taxes & Financial Literacy Taxes In this program, library staff answered basic questions about where to find tax forms and how to get help filing taxes. Web Resources www.irs.gov tax.idaho.gov https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/ Finances & Emotions: Financial Literacy Mick Beam, with Icon Credit Union, gave a great presentation on finances for the Caldwell community. The presentation, Transforming Your Relationship with Money, offered insight into how we feel about money, and how this shapes the way that we manage our money. Other resources were provided from the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau and can be found on the CFPB website listed below. Mick was also familiar with an array of resources which you can explore below. Library staff created a reading list on the topic and can assist anyone who drops in at the information desk. Web Resources: www.greenpathref.com https://www.iconcreditunion.org/ https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ https://www.mint.com/ http://warmspringsconsulting.com/ READING LIST POWERPOINT SLIDES March 2019: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Recycling In this program, Konrad McDannel from Republic Services explained the importance of recycling for our community and the system that we currently use for recycling items. He brought examples of common recycling “do’s and don'ts.” Konrad was patient and clear as he demonstrated how our community can better help our environment with our recycling efforts. Library staff created a reading list on the topic and can assist anyone who drops in at the information desk. Web resources: Republic Services Website http://local.republicservices.com/site/idaho Caldwell Recycling Services: http://local.republicservices.com/site/idaho/service-areas/caldwell Recycling changes: http://local.republicservices.com/site/idaho/Documents/Plastic-Recycling-Changes.pdf Trash and recycling guide: http://local.republicservices.com/site/idaho/Documents/Caldwell/caldwell-guide.pdf READING LIST Reuse - Sewing Basics Donna Briscoe, one of the library's talented and dedicated volunteers, used several examples to demonstrate how to repair clothes and other fabric-based items. In particular, she discussed basting to secure your fabric. Examples used were repairing torn seams and frayed zippers, covering small holes with decorative ribbon, and replacing collars on coats. Web resources: Mending Clothes: https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/how-mend-your-own-clothes/ READING LIST April 2019: Finance & Housing Housing For this program, Stephanie Renk, from Idaho Next Steps Coaching, helped participants navigate through the process of buying or renting property. We started with the pros and cons of renting vs buying. Stephanie then guided us through the mortgage process, going over the Do’s and Don’ts of the trade. Also covered in the presentation was helpful hints for renters, understanding finances and loans, and a brief review of our local housing market. Web resources: www.idahonextstepcoaching.com/personalfinance www.consumerfinance.gov/owning-a-home/ READING LIST Program Handouts: Adulting 101 Handout Housing Mortgage Adulting 101 Handout Housing Next Step Coaching Understanding Your Credit Score Todd Christensen, from Money Fit, presented ways in which you can understand your credit score better. Todd went over some tips on how to understand the FICO score range, what to do to help build or rebuild credit, and the difference between credit score and credit reports. He was also available to answer any questions that came up and is highly knowledgeable in the field. If you missed this program, we have some online resources to guide you to helpful information, as well as some books that may interest you on the subject. Web resources: www.moneyfit.org www.consumerfinance.gov www.annualcreditreport.com READING LIST

Board meeting minutes, meeting calendar, and information about the CPL Board. Board meetings are open to the public. Caldwell Public Library Board of Trustees Board Members Larry Blackburn Bonny Smith Magda Ruano Aleksandra Drake Rex Hanson Board Meetings Board Meetings are open to the public. Monthly meetings of the Caldwell Public Library Board of Directors are regularly scheduled on the third Thursday of every month at 12:00 p.m. in the Dean E. Miller Community Room at the Caldwell Public Library located at 1010 Dearborn St. To contact the Board of Trustees, you can email cpltrustee@caldwellpubliclibrary.org . Occasionally, a monthly board meeting may be scheduled for a different date, time, or location. Please contact The Caldwell Public Library at 208-459-3242 to verify the date, time, and location of board meetings. Individuals needing special accommodations should contact the Caldwell Public Library at least two business days in advance of the meeting to give our staff adequate time to make arrangements. Board Meeting Minutes Year Use the dropdown to select the year. 2020 Meeting Minutes January 16, 2020 March 15, 2020 April 16, 2020 May 21, 2020 2019 Meeting Minutes January 17, 2019 February 21, 2019 March 21, 2019 April 18, 2019 May 30, 2019 June, 20 2019 July 18, 2019 August 15, 2019 September 19, 2019 October 17, 2019 November 21, 2019 December 12, 2019 2018 Board Meeting Minutes January 4, 2018 February 1, 2018 March 15, 2018 April 19, 2018 May 21, 2018 June 11, 2018 July 19, 2018 August 16, 2018 September 20, 2018 November 15, 2018 2017 Board Meeting Minutes January 9, 2017 February 2, 2017 March 2, 2017 April 6, 2017 May 4, 2017 May 4, 2017 June 9, 2017 July 6, 2017 July 20, 2017 August 3, 2017 September 7, 2017 October 12, 2017 October 17, 2017 November 2, 2017 December 7, 2017 2016 Board Meeting Minutes January 7, 2016 February 4, 2016 March 3, 2016 April 7, 2016 May 12, 2016 June 2, 2016 July 7, 2016 July 14, 2016 August 10, 2016 September 1, 2016 October 13, 2016 October 13, 2016 November 3, 2016 2015 Board Meeting Minutes January 8, 2015 February 5, 2015 March 5, 2015 March 10, 2015 April 2, 2015 May 7, 2015 June 4, 2015 July 2, 2015 August 6, 2015 September 3, 2015 October 5, 2015 November 5, 2015 December 3, 2015 December 3, 2015_Pead Meeting

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Are you brave enough to take on the challenge? Read 50 books in 50 weeks and achieve the rank of Ultimate Book Nerd! Ultimate Book Nerd Reading Challenge Are you brave enough to take the challenge? Ultimate Book Nerd runs from January 2-December 16, 2025. Read one book per category for the designated number of categories for your age group to win a prize and achieve the rank of Ultimate Book Nerd! Challenge is open from January 2-July 1, 2025. Find your age group below to learn how to get started. Jump to Adults Jump to Teens Jump to Kids Not sure what to read for each category? Join our Ultimate Book Nerd Facebook Group to ask a fellow participant or browse NoveList Plus on lili.org to search books by genre, audience, topic, and more! Want to suggest a future challenge category or improvement to the program? Click the button below to fill out our feedback form: Feedback Form Digital Log Update Beanstack can be used to digitally log your books. You can go to the beanstack website or download the app for more information. Otherwise, you can find paper logs to print below. You may contact the library with any questions at infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org or by calling 208-459-3242. Adults (ages 18+) How it works: There are 60 categories, each participant must read 1 book in each of 50 categories to win (the same book cannot be used for multiple categories). Books read must be Middle Grade reading level (grade 4-8) or higher to count toward the challenge. All books must be recorded by Monday, December 16, 2025. Paper logs must be submitted by 5 p.m. Physical books, e-books, and audiobooks count toward the challenge. Books must be started and completed within the contest time period. Sign-ups must be before July 1, 2025 to participate. I've read a book, now what? Be sure to record the following information in the category of your choosing: Category Title and Author of book read Date Started Date Completed Then, pick a new category and start a different book! Get started! Use the paper reading log to keep track of your books. If you need help signing up, please give us a call at 208-459-3242. Paper Log Adults Teens (ages 13-17) How it works: There are 45 categories, each participant must read 1 book in each of 35 categories to win (the same book cannot be used for multiple categories). All books must be recorded by Monday, December 16, 2025. Paper logs must be submitted by 5 p.m. Physical books, e-books, and audiobooks count toward the challenge. Books must be started and completed within the contest time period. Sign-ups must be before July 1, 2025 to participate. I've read a book, now what? Be sure to record the following information in the category of your choosing: Category Title and Author of book read Date Started Date Completed Then, pick a new category and start a different book! Get started! Use the paper reading log to keep track of your books. If you need help signing up, please give us a call at 208-459-3242. Paper Log Teens Kids (ages 5-12) How it works: There are 30 categories, each participant must read 1 book in each of 25 categories to win (the same book cannot be used for multiple categories). All books must be recorded by Monday, December 16, 2025. Paper logs must be submitted by 5 p.m. Physical books, e-books, and audiobooks count toward the challenge. Books must be started and completed within the contest time period. Sign-ups must be before July 1, 2025 to participate. I've read a book, now what? Be sure to record the following information in the category of your choosing: Category Title and Author of book read Date Started Date Completed Then, pick a new category and start a different book! Get started! Use the paper reading log to keep track of your books. If you need help signing up, please give us a call at 208-459-3242. Paper Log Kids

Print documents directly from your phone! Connect to the library's public WIFI then follow the steps to send your files to our printer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Connect to our public WIFI (Caldwell Public Library_WIFI) Pull up your document on your phone Locate and select the print option on your phone Look for the share icon on apple devices and the menu icon on android devices Select the Brother HL-L8360CDW printer Determine the number of copies, color settings, etc. that you would like to use Tap the PRINT button on your phone Watch for the "Please Wait" message to appear on the screen, then retrieve your documents when the print job is complete Pay for your documents at the counter $0.10 per side for black and white | $0.50 per side for color Mobile Printing Follow the steps below to print documents from your phone from inside the library.

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All Posts Your Community Book Recommendations Library Resources Events Online Activities & Resources Kids Big Ideas Teens/Tweens Behind the Scenes @ the Library Search Log in / Sign up Ginny Seegmiller Aug 27 2 min 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... 0 comments Post not marked as liked Michael Ireland Aug 20 2 min How to Ru(i)n a Record Label: The Story of Lookout Records Remember record labels? 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Thu, Sep 12 | Farmway Village Community Room Farmway Afterschool Program Enjoy a new program each month for school-aged kids and teens at Farmway Village. RSVP Here Time & Location Sep 12, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Farmway Village Community Room, 22730 Farmway Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607, USA About the Event Enjoy snacks, woven wall hanging crafts, or sign up for a free library card. Read More > RSVP Here Share This Event

Tutor Specialties Find a tutor who is skilled in the topic you would like help with, then book a session above during one of their open times. Need help choosing the best tutor for your needs or booking a time? Give us a call at 208.459.3242. Tutor: Michael Specialties: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Power Point, Office 365) Windows 10 and earlier versions Android Electronic library resources Google Drive Google Calendar Email (Yahoo, Gmail, Microsoft) Audio Editors (DAWS) Computer Hardware ​ ​ Limited Knowledge of: Mac products Microsoft Excel Photoshop Website builders (Wix, Linux) Tutor: Todd Specialties: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Windows 10 iPhones & iPads Overdrive & Libby Tinkercad Google Drive Email (Yahoo, Gmail, Microsoft). ​ ​ Limited Knowledge of: Mac devices Android devices Audacity GIMP Kindle Tutor: Shelly Specialties: Apple Products iCloud Google Drive Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), Windows 10 and 11, MacOS, iOS Coding and Development Smart TVs/Displays Laptops Printers, Projectors, Audio 3D Printers Laser Cutter Video Conferencing (Zoom, WebEx, Google Meet) ​ ​ Our Services Tech Tutor 1 hr Free! Free! Book Now Proctor Test 1 hr Free! Free! Book Now