Books in Boise

Fall Idaho Author Book Fair

Sat, Oct 17 · 10 AM–2 PM · Butte Room (expanded), Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Join dozens of local authors for a book fair including readings, signings, and more!

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Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue, Oct 20 · 4 PM–5 PM · Martie Brennan Multipurpose Room, Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706

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Happiness Quest

Tue, Oct 20 · 6 PM–7:45 PM · Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703

Join us for a six month, bi-weekly exploration of ways to achieve greater personal happiness.

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Ultimate Book Nerd Book Club

Wed, Oct 21 · 1 PM–2 PM · Hillcrest Front Porch, Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Join us to talk about where you're at with the Ultimate Book Nerd Challenge, and get advice on books that meet different categories!

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Books and Brews

Wed, Oct 21 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703

Do you love to read but don’t love the structure of a book club?

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Creative Writing Group

Wed, Oct 21 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · Sagebrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

Do you want to connect with a creative writing community? Join us monthly where writers help writers.

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Hillcrest Writing Ring

Thu, Oct 22 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · Canyon Room, Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Critique and motivation group for aspiring writers of all genres!

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Craft a Spell Book

Thu, Oct 22 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Martie Brennan Multipurpose Room, Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706

Add a little spice to your witch costume or Halloween decorations this year with a homemade spell book!

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Wordsmith Workshop

Thu, Oct 22 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Catalpa Room, Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703

Teens and adults of any experience level and genre (poetry, fiction, memoir, etc.) are welcome to join this biweekly generative creative writing workshop.

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Read to a Therapy Dog

Fri, Oct 23 · 4 PM–5 PM · Sagebrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

Come meet dogs at the Cole and Ustick Library! Kids can read to a dog and the dog will love it!

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Boise City Writer-in-Residence: Matthew Denton-Edmundson

Sat, Oct 24 · 12 PM–1:30 PM · Sycamore Room, Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703

Join us as we begin a series of workshops with our new Writer-in-Residence: Matthew Denton-Edmundson.

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Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue, Oct 27 · 4 PM–5 PM · Martie Brennan Multipurpose Room, Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706

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Read to a Therapy Dog!

Tue, Nov 3 · 4 PM–5 PM · David Eberle Room, Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706

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Happiness Quest

Tue, Nov 3 · 6 PM–7:45 PM · Sycamore Room, Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703

Join us for a six month, bi-weekly exploration of ways to achieve greater personal happiness.

Price: see link

Queer Book Club

Wed, Nov 4 · 6 PM–7 PM · Hillcrest Front Porch, Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Join us for Hillcrest’s Queer Book Club! We meet at the Hillcrest Library on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

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Creative Writing Group

Wed, Nov 4 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · Sagebrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

Do you want to connect with a creative writing community? Join us monthly where writers help writers.

Price: see link

Books and Brews

Thu, Nov 5 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

Join us on the 1st Thursday of the month at Common Ground Coffee and Market to talk all things book related.

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Wordsmith Workshop

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Catalpa Room, Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703

Teens and adults of any experience level and genre (poetry, fiction, memoir, etc.) are welcome to join this biweekly generative creative writing workshop.

Price: see link

Bown Library Book Club

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · David Eberle Room, Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706

Join us for a lively discussion about our monthly book! SEPTEMBER: Tilt By Emma Pattee OCTOBER: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson NOVEMBER: Are You There God?

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Panel Power: A Comic Book Club for Teens!

Fri, Nov 6 · 4 PM–5 PM · Hillcrest Front Porch, Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Panel Power is a every other week meeting for teen comic book fans.

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