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Boise Public Library

Public library with dedicated children's areas, storytimes, and community resources.

4.5 (365 Google reviews)FreeAges 0–12Indoor
  • toddler friendly
  • books
  • rainy day

715 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702, USA

What locals say

Insider tip 📍 Boise Public Library

Attend free story times and 'books and babies' groups to meet other local parents and kids.

“Try going to public library story times or books and babies group. Libraries offer a lot of free programs”

Overheard on r/Boise · 8 upvotes

Insider tip 2-4 📍 Boise Public Library (Downtown)

Hosts pajama story time on Wednesday nights. Note that these are seasonal and often on hiatus.

“Pajama story time at the downtown library on Wednesday nights.”

Overheard on r/Boise · 3 upvotes

📍 Boise Public Library (Lake Hazel and Victory branches)

Daily children's programs and excellent dedicated play rooms for kids.

“Many of the libraries offer children's programs every day and have awesome play rooms for them.”

Overheard on r/Boise · 7 upvotes

all ages 📍 Boise Public Library System

Libraries offer free storytimes and activities. Downtown library has toddler story time Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

“The libraries have tons of storytimes and activities for all ages.”

Overheard on r/Boise · 4 upvotes

📍 Boise Public Library

The library system has dedicated children's sections and programs.

“many libraries with children’s sections”

Overheard on r/Boise · 2 upvotes

📍 Boise Public Library (Main Branch)

Located across from Julia Davis Park, it features a dedicated kids' section.

“Main branch which is just across the street from Julia Davis and has a nice kids section.”

Overheard on r/Boise · 1 upvotes

📍 Garden City Public Library

Hosts Tunes & Tales Story Time on Thursdays at 10 a.m.

“Garden City Public Library does Tunes & Tales Story Time on Thursdays at 10 a.m.”

Overheard on r/Boise · 1 upvotes

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