Community in Boise

Bluebird Days Festival

Fri, Oct 16–17 · Bluebird Social, 1401 W Shoreline Dr

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Community Resource Porch Pop-Up

Mon, Oct 19 · 9 AM–11 AM · Downtown Library Patio, Downtown Library - 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID 83702

The Community Resource Coordinator has partnered with local organizations and welcomed them to the library to connect library users with resources in the community.

Price: see link

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Mon, Oct 19 · 10:15 AM–11:15 AM · Canyon Room, Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Conducted by trained facilitators from the Alzheimer's Association, this support group on the Boise Bench is a safe place to develop a support system, exchange helpful information, talk through issues, share feelings…

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Unraveled: A Yarn Guild

Mon, Oct 19 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

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Afternoon Soiree - Paint and Sip

Tue, Oct 20 · 1 PM–3 PM · Sycamore Room, Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703

Join us for an afternoon exploring new ideas, enjoying great conversations, and having fun!

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Hays House Outreach

Tue, Oct 20 · 3 PM–4 PM · Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

The Hays House outreach team will be available at Library! at Cole & Ustick every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

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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.

Price: see link

Speak German to Me

Tue, Oct 20 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Bitterbrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

Interested in German and want people to talk to? Used to know German and want to get back into it?

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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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Fiber Arts Society

Wed, Oct 21 · 2 PM–3:30 PM · Sagebrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

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Crafternoons

Wed, Oct 21 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · Butte Room (expanded), Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

A monthly craft project for adults covering a variety of art media.

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Coffee and Conversations

Thu, Oct 22 · 10 AM–11:30 AM · Bitterbrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

Please join the Community Resource Coordinator and Library staff for a cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or tea!

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Hays House Outreach

Thu, Oct 22 · 3 PM–4 PM · Gem Room, Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

The Hays House Outreach team will be available at Library! at Hillcrest every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.

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Classic Horror Movie Nights

Thu, Oct 22 · 6 PM–7:45 PM · Butte Room (expanded), Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Celebrate some spine-chilling classic horror films! We'll showcase three iconic horror flicks throughout the month of October.

Price: see link

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.

Price: see link

English Practice Meet-Up

Fri, Oct 23 · 10 AM–11 AM · Catalpa Room, Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703

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Coffee and Conversations

Fri, Oct 23 · 10 AM–11:30 AM · Downtown Library - 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID 83702

Please join the Community Resource Coordinator and Library staff for a cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or tea!

Price: see link

Harvest Festival

Sat, Oct 24 · 11 AM–1 PM · Sagebrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

It’s fall, y’all! Celebrate the changing of the seasons and the fruits of the harvest with fun for all ages.

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Your Health Idaho Open Enrollment

Mon, Oct 26 · 12 PM–5:45 PM · Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Enroll in 2027 Health Insurance. Meet with Your Health Idaho team members and certified agents who can answer your questions, help you check your eligibility for a tax credit, and get you enrolled.

Price: see link

Unraveled: A Yarn Guild

Mon, Oct 26 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Price: see link

Speak German to Me

Tue, Oct 27 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · Bitterbrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

Interested in German and want people to talk to? Used to know German and want to get back into it?

Price: see link

Coming Home: Women's Reentry Networking Group

Wed, Oct 28 · 12 PM–1:15 PM · Sagebrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

In collaboration with Recovery Idaho and the Idaho Department of Correction Reentry Program, the Library!

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Creative Corner

Wed, Oct 28 · 12 PM–2 PM · Martie Brennan Multipurpose Room, Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706

Bring a creative project that you want to work on or try something new using our project starter supplies.

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Fiber Arts Society

Wed, Oct 28 · 2 PM–3:30 PM · Sagebrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

Price: see link

Classic Horror Movie Nights

Thu, Oct 29 · 6 PM–7:45 PM · Butte Room (expanded), Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Celebrate some spine-chilling classic horror films! We'll showcase three iconic horror flicks throughout the month of October.

Price: see link

English Practice Meet-Up

Fri, Oct 30 · 10 AM–11 AM · Catalpa Room, Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703

Price: see link

Halloween Parade and Party

Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Downtown Library - 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID 83702

Come get spooky at the Downtown Library! We’ll begin with a parade and trick-or-treating through the Library, followed by crafts and games in the Youth Services area.

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Halloween Festival

Fri, Oct 30 · 4 PM–5 PM · Butte Room, Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Join the Halloween fun at Hillcrest! There will be spooky activities, treats, and other fun for all ages!

Price: see link

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Mon, Nov 2 · 10:15 AM–11:15 AM · Canyon Room, Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Conducted by trained facilitators from the Alzheimer's Association, this support group on the Boise Bench is a safe place to develop a support system, exchange helpful information, talk through issues, share feelings…

Price: see link

Unraveled: A Yarn Guild

Mon, Nov 2 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Price: see link

Hays House Outreach

Tue, Nov 3 · 3 PM–4 PM · Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

The Hays House outreach team will be available at Library! at Cole & Ustick every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Price: see link

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

Community Resource Porch Pop-Up

Wed, Nov 4 · 9 AM–11 AM · Downtown Library Patio, Downtown Library - 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID 83702

The library's Community Resource Coordinator has partnered with local organizations and welcomed them to the library to connect library users with resources in the community.

Price: see link

Creative Corner

Wed, Nov 4 · 12 PM–2 PM · Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706

Bring a creative project that you want to work on or try something new using our project starter supplies.

Price: see link

Fiber Arts Society

Wed, Nov 4 · 2 PM–3:30 PM · Sagebrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

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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Bunco! at the Library

Thu, Nov 5 · 4:30 PM–6:30 PM · Canyon Room, Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Join us for Bunco! Fun to play and easier to learn. If you can roll some dice and count to 21 then you have all you need to join us for a night of fun.

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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

English Practice Meet-Up

Fri, Nov 6 · 10 AM–11 AM · Catalpa Room, Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703

Price: see link

Your Health Idaho Open Enrollment

Fri, Nov 6 · 12 PM–5:45 PM · Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Enroll in 2027 Health Insurance. Meet with Your Health Idaho team members and certified agents who can answer your questions, help you check your eligibility for a tax credit, and get you enrolled.

Price: see link

Senior Social

Fri, Nov 6 · 12:30 PM–2 PM · Sagebrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

Come socialize, meet new people, and play games. The first Friday of every month will be Bingo in partnership with the Dick Eardley Senior Center.

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