Community in Boise

Hays House Outreach

Thu, Oct 8 · 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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Wordsmith Workshop

Thu, Oct 8 · 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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Adult Social - Shrinky Dinks!

Thu, Oct 8 · 6:30 PM–7:45 PM · Sagebrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

Join us once a month for Adult Social at the Library! at Cole and Ustick!

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English Practice Meet-Up

Fri, Oct 9 · 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 9 · 10 AM–11:30 AM · Downtown Library - 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID 83702

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Unraveled: A Yarn Guild

Mon, Oct 12 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · Butte Room (expanded), Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

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Books and Brews

Mon, Oct 12 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Books and Brews is not your usual book club. Join us at Push & Pour (13 S Latah St) on the 2nd Monday of every month from 6:30p to 7:30pm.

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Women's and Children's Alliance Resource Pop-up

Tue, Oct 13 · 2 PM–4 PM · Gem Room, Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

Meet with team members from the Women's & Children's Alliance (WCA) to learn about their mission and the services they offer.

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Life Café: Conversations About Living and Dying Well

Tue, Oct 13 · 6 PM–8 PM · Catalpa Room, Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703

Join Karen Midlo, Community Educator and End-of-Life Doula for Life Cafe: Conversations About Living and Dying Well.

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Speak German to Me

Tue, Oct 13 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Bitterbrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

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Fiber Arts Society

Wed, Oct 14 · 2 PM–3:30 PM · Sagebrush Room, Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704

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Quiet Create

Wed, Oct 14 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Hillcrest Front Porch, Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705

A monthly program for adults and seniors to come together, recharge their social batteries, and engage in parallel play.

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Memory Café

Thu, Oct 15 · 1 PM–2:30 PM · Martie Brennan Multipurpose Room, Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706

Memory Café is where family caregivers and their loved one with memory loss can get together in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment in a break from normal routine.

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Classic Horror Movie Nights

Thu, Oct 15 · 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.

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Laid-Back Craft Club for New Adults

Thu, Oct 15 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Downtown Library - 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID 83702

If you enjoy crafting and are 18-25 years old, this is the group for you!

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English Practice Meet-Up

Fri, Oct 16 · 10 AM–11 AM · Catalpa Room, Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703

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Senior Social

Fri, Oct 16 · 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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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.

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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.

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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

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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

Price: see link

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.

Price: see link

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

Price: see link

Coffee and Conversations

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

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.

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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

Music and Movement Halloween Parade at the Library!

Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM–11 AM · Martie Brennan Multipurpose Room, Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706

Join us at the Library! at Bown Crossing for a special Halloween themed Music and Movement featuring a trick-or-treating parade through the library, followed by a dance party.

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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

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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