Library

After Republicans blew up multiple versions of the Idaho Commission for Libraries’ budget Friday, House lawmakers passed a spending plan on the fifth attempt in a late-night vote.

House Republicans torpedoed the budget for the Idaho Commission for Libraries Thursday afternoon. That’s due to frustrations with the Senate blocking a controversial bill that would criminalize librarians who lend “harmful materials” to minors.

Summer is here, which means it’s time to get lost in a new — or old — book of your choosing. And in another sign that this season is looking more normal than last year of the pandemic, the Boise Public Library is bringing back its summer reading program with some in-person programming.

As New Central District Health guidelines have replaced a mask mandate with recommendation in Ada and Valley counties, librarians say their safety isn’t…

The City of McCall is in desperate need of a new library. In the past 13 years, circulation has increased more than 80% and participation in programs has…

McCall plans a massive library expansion.An Idaho company provides hygiene products for women in developing countries.The 208 Comedy Fest returns to…

Plans for a new downtown library in Boise are developing, and they could bring changes to the entire neighborhood. An old warehouse that’s been the home…

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The design of the new main library for downtown Boise is out. Renderings of the proposed building show a curving glass structure that will act not only as…

As downtown Boise continues to be developed, plans are in the works to build a new library for the City of Trees. With its prime location along Capitol…