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 60. Tables, a video screen, and a kitchenette are available. The Idaho Room, available only during the hours the library is open, has a large conference table with seating for 8. Food and drink are not permitted in this room. Reservations Booking requests are reviewed online by 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: The digital application for reserving the rooms is available via the website. A reservation confirmation notice will be sent following library administration approval. 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

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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, 2026. 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, 2026. 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, 2026. 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, 2026 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, 2026. 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, 2026 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, 2026. 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, 2026 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

Apply online to get your library card! This application will get you started, stop in to the library to finish up and get your physical card. Get a Library Card The Caldwell Public Library serves residents of the city of Caldwell. Caldwell residents and those owning property within Caldwell city limits, qualify for a borrower card. How to Apply In Person Visit the Caldwell Public Library. Bring your Photo ID and proof of residence to the circulation desk. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian will need to be present to sign the application and show photo ID and proof of residence. Acceptable Documents - Proof of Residence Mail received at residence within the last 30 days Electronic form of utility bill from the last 30 days Signed rental or lease agreement from the last 30 days Proof of auto insurance Valid Idaho driver’s license or ID card, issued within the last year Tax assessment notice Postcard sent by the library to the patron’s physical address Nonresidents Those residing outside Caldwell city limits may purchase library services with an annual fee. Annual nonresident card: $50.00 Six month nonresident card: $25.00 Annual senior nonresident card: $25.00 Six month senior nonresident card: $12.50 *prices include tax Renewing Your Library Card Your library card expires one year after it was issued, or one year after your last renewal. Accounts that have been expired for more than 3 years will be removed from our system, and a new library card application will be required to resume services. Need to renew your card? Here are your options: In Person: Bring your photo ID to the front desk at the library to renew your card. If the address on your account has changed, you will also need to provide new proof of address. Over the Phone: If the address on your account has not changed, you are able to renew your card over the phone. Give us a call at 208-459-3242 to renew your card. We are unable to take payments for non-resident card renewals over the phone, but you can opt to pay for your card through your online account. Replacing a Lost Card If your card is lost or stolen, notify the library immediately. For more information, please contact the circulation desk at 208.459.3242.

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View All Databases Show resources that start with: A I N W America's News Digital Newspapers America's News is your premier resource for all your research needs from newspapers to blogs, videos, broadcast transcripts, journals and so much more. Made possible by NewsBank. Click Here to access America's News Idaho News Collection Digital Newspapers The Idaho News Collection features digital content from over 20 Idaho news outlets. Made possible by Newsbank. Click Here to access the Idaho News Collection Idaho Press Tribune Digital Newspapers Catch up on your local news with text editions of the Idaho Press-Tribune dating back to 1998. Made possibly by NewsBank. Click Here to access the Idaho Press Tribune Idaho Statesman Digital Newspapers Read the newspaper online just like you would at home with the full-color digital image of today's Idaho Statesman. Or reach back into history with text versions available dating back to 1999. Made possible by NewsBank. Click Here to access the Idaho Statesman New York Times Digital Newspapers Enjoy complimentary access to the New York Times! You will be prompted to enter your Caldwell Public Library card number to redeem your 24-hour access code. From there, follow the steps to log in or create a New York Times account. After your 24-hour code expires, revisit this page to retrieve another code. Click Here to access the New York Times New York Times Cooking Digital Newspapers Mealtime inspiration. Diverse recipes. Dynamic guides. New York Times Cooking is an inspiring cooking guide, innovative and interactive kitchen tool, and diverse recipe collection that helps home cooks of every level discover, save and organize the world’s best recipes, while also helping them become better, more competent cooks. You will be prompted to enter your Caldwell Public Library card number to redeem your 24-hour access code. From there, follow the steps to log in or create a New York Times account. After your 24-hour code expires, revisit this page to retrieve another code. Click Here to access New York Times Cooking New York Times Games Digital Newspapers Times Games have captivated solvers since the launch of the Crossword in 1942. Our experts create engaging word and visual games that stimulate and keep the mind sharp. To activate your subscription, you’ll need to log in or register first. You will be prompted to enter your Caldwell Public Library card number to redeem your 24-hour access code. From there, follow the steps to log in or create a New York Times account. After your 24-hour code expires, revisit this page to retrieve another code. Click Here to access New York Times Games Wall Street Journal Digital Newspapers Read the Wall Street Journal from anywhere! Enter your library card number and then create an account at the link below. You will have unlimited access for three days. After the three days are up, you will have to log in through the link below again. Click Here to access the Wall Street Journal Digital Newspapers

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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.

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.

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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!

Volunteer at the Library! Are you at least 15 years old? Apply now to volunteer at the library! Call 459-3242 and ask for Fiona or Lea. Or email fmay@cityofcaldwell.org for more info.