Boise Public Library Library! at Collister

CANCELED - Computer Help Sessions: Master Your eReader

21 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 9 – 10am

Room: Catalpa Room
Registration Required: Yes
Contact Name: Jim
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Computer Classes
Age: Adults

Fit & Fall Proof Classes

21 May 2013 15:15:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 9:15 – 10am

Join a free Fit & Fall Proof Class!

Simple exercises to increase strength and balance
Create an active lifestyle and reduce your risk of falling
All physical abilities are welcome
Keep your independence

Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Contact: Central District Health
Lindsay Byars
Community Resource Coordinator
(208) 327-8591 - office

Room: Sycamore Room
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Classes/Workshops/Speakers
Age: Adults
More info: www.cdhd.idaho.gov…

Young Writer's Group

21 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 4 – 5pm

Have a passion for creative writing? Join our Young Writers Group for students in grades 7-12. Share your stories, practice your skills with fun creative writing prompts, and talk about writing with other teens. From novels to blogs, poetry to comics, if you have a story to tell come and join us! Make new connections and get fresh ideas. Snacks and weekly giveaways!

Room: Sycamore Room
Registration Required: No
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Classes/Workshops/Speakers
Age: Teens

Preschool Storytime

22 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

A special storytime for preschool children 3-5 years of age. Meets in the Sycamore Room.

Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children

Art Mania!

22 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 4 – 5pm

Come and be creative at the library! After school program for kids age 6-12.

Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Games/Crafts/Activities
Age: Children

Computer Help Sessions: Get to Know Your New Library Catalog

23 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 7 – 8pm

There will be a staff person on hand to provide technology assistance related to the theme. Registration is required. The space is limited in order to provide more individual attention.

Room: Catalpa Room
Registration Required: Yes
Contact Name: Jim
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Computer Classes
Age: Adults

Fit & Fall Proof Classes

23 May 2013 15:15:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 9:15 – 10am

Join a free Fit & Fall Proof Class!

Simple exercises to increase strength and balance
Create an active lifestyle and reduce your risk of falling
All physical abilities are welcome
Keep your independence

Toddler Storytime

23 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
4724 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83704
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

For children 18 months to 3 years old.

Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children

Open Game Time

23 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 3 – 5pm

Ages 6-17.

Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Games/Crafts/Activities
Age: Children, Teens

Play and Learn Time!

24 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:30 – 11:30am

Play is an important part of early literacy, which is why we have designed the Play Literacy area. It is designed to provide a safe, educational, and fun environment for you and your children. Ages 0-6, children must be with an adult caregiver or parent at all times.

Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Name: Audra Green
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children

Boise Mini Maker Faire

25 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Saturday, May 25, 2013, 12 – 5pm

What fun! Come to Boise’s first annual Mini Maker Faire* during the Memorial Day Weekend to see local artisans, foodies, performers, technicians, programmers, coders, crafters and other imaginative and inventive folks, all sharing their ideas and passion for Making.

Saturday, May 25, Noon—4 p.m.
Boise Public Library—Main Library
715 S. Capitol Boulevard
Catch a variety of TED-style talks and presentations, including a workshop on Developing Design Thinking per Stanford’s D-School Model, presented by Chris Latta. Scroll down to see schedule.

Sunday, May 26, 10 a.m.—4 p.m.
Discovery Center of Idaho
131 W. Myrtle Street
Find more hands-on demonstrations and exhibits, and a special feature, the return of Bot Comp—an epic battle of robotic proportions. (Regular entrance fees apply.)

SATURDAY SCHEDULE

Noon—Welcome

12:15 p.m.—Radio Boise: Why Radio Is Still Important.
Creating local community radio is a process of making - shaping the public sound space with immediacy, a sense of place, and belonging. This short TED-Style talk focuses on why radio is still important, how it's being made in Boise, and what its potential is. Presenter: Wendy Fox

12:35 p.m.—A Minimalist Approach to Life.
How much space do you need to live comfortably? Could you create it entirely yourself? My current project is creating a 196 s.f. 'tiny house' which will be off-grid compatible and built using recycled and reclaimed materials. When complete, I will be using my tiny house as my permanent, full-time residence. Presenter: Macy Miller

12:55 p.m.—A Maker In Action: Fab Fiber Fabrication.
Learn the secret behind wool manipulation. Get an inside view of how how the presenter learned her craft, where she finds materials, and what motivates her to keep making. Presenter: Betty Hayzlett

1:10 p.m.—Break

1:25 p.m.—Handy Chairs.
The intent of this project is to invigorate interest in designing, constructing and promoting DIY user-constructed safe, functional and inexpensive vehicles to facilitate wheelchair user independence. Presenter: Randy Geile

1:40 p.m.—Make It @ Your Library.
Idaho's libraries are perfect places to create. Five public libraries are participating in a statewide pilot project focusing on STEM projects such as robotics that tweens and teens can experiment with and build.Come discover what they are making and share your ideas for what you want to Make @ Your Library! Presenter: Sue Walker

1:55 p.m.—Practical Electronics.
Our household electronic amenities range from the practical to the whimsical, yet each one demonstrates that the most important step of becoming a maker is identifying a need. Presenters: Jeff and Bradley Eggebaaten

2:10 p.m.—Break

2:30 - 4:00 p.m.—Workshop: Developing Design Thinking.
Fundamental to the Maker psyche is design. Makers take existing items and combine them to build unique designs - new solutions to existing problems. Using Standford's D-School principles as a framework, this workshop will walk participants through the elements of design thinking. We will then host a collaborative activity among workshop participants to illustrate/implement these elements. Presenter: Chris Latta

The Boise Mini Maker Faire is independently organized and operated under license from Maker Media, Inc.

Room: Hayes Auditorium
Library Branch: Main Library
Type of Event: Special Programs & Events
Age: Teens, Adults
More info: boisemakerfaire.com

ALL LOCATIONS CLOSED

27 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Monday, May 27, 2013

Memorial Day (observed)

Library Branch: Main Library, Library! at Cole & Ustick, Library! at Collister, Library! at Hillcrest
Type of Event: Books & Reading, Classes/Workshops/Speakers, Computer Classes, Games/Crafts/Activities, Special Programs & Events, Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children, Teens, Adults

Fit & Fall Proof Classes

28 May 2013 15:15:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 9:15 – 10am

Join a free Fit & Fall Proof Class!

Simple exercises to increase strength and balance
Create an active lifestyle and reduce your risk of falling
All physical abilities are welcome
Keep your independence

Young Writer's Group

28 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 4 – 5pm

Have a passion for creative writing? Join our Young Writers Group for students in grades 7-12. Share your stories, practice your skills with fun creative writing prompts, and talk about writing with other teens. From novels to blogs, poetry to comics, if you have a story to tell come and join us! Make new connections and get fresh ideas. Snacks and weekly giveaways!

Room: Sycamore Room
Registration Required: No
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Classes/Workshops/Speakers
Age: Teens

Adult Book Club: Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder

29 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 7 – 9pm

To read a review, just click on the link for Mountains Beyond Mountains.

Room: Catalpa Room
Registration Required: No
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Books & Reading
Age: Adults

Preschool Storytime

29 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

A special storytime for preschool children 3-5 years of age. Meets in the Sycamore Room.

Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children

Fit & Fall Proof Classes

30 May 2013 15:15:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 9:15 – 10am

Join a free Fit & Fall Proof Class!

Simple exercises to increase strength and balance
Create an active lifestyle and reduce your risk of falling
All physical abilities are welcome
Keep your independence

Toddler Storytime

30 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
4724 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83704
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

For children 18 months to 3 years old.

Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children

Open Game Time

30 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 3 – 5pm

Ages 6-17.

Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Games/Crafts/Activities
Age: Children, Teens

Books to Action: Wise Beyond Your Field

31 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 7 – 8pm

Join us for a book discussion and a companion project based on the new book, Wise Beyond Your Field: How Creative Leaders Out Innovate to Out Perform. The book provides an inside look at what leaders in some high-performing, highly-creative organizations in Boise have learned about boosting organizational performance.

Each discussion will include one or more of the book’s authors: Nancy Napier, executive director of BSU’s Centre for Creativity and Innovation, Boise State head football coach Chris Petersen, Jamie Cooper from Drake Cooper, Mark Hofflund of the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Don Kemper of Healthwise, Bob Lokken of WhiteCloud Analytics, Gary Raney of the Ada County Sheriff’s Office and John Michael Schert of Trey McIntryre Project. Offered in partnership with BSU’s Centre for Creativity and Innovation.

T, 7:00 p.m., 5/28, Library! at Cole & Ustick --Book discussion, with Nancy Napier and John McFarlane, Superintendent of Idaho City/Boise County schools
W, 7:00 p.m., 5/29, Main Library --Book discussion, with Nancy Napier and Gary Allen of Givens Pursley
TH, 7:00 p.m., 5/30, Library! at Collister --Book discussion, with Nancy Napier and Linda Clark Santos, consultant and facilitator
Innovate & Create: Check back for details about the companion project.

Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Books & Reading, Special Programs & Events
Age: Adults

Play and Learn Time!

31 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Friday, May 31, 2013, 10:30 – 11:30am

Play is an important part of early literacy, which is why we have designed the Play Literacy area. It is designed to provide a safe, educational, and fun environment for you and your children. Ages 0-6, children must be with an adult caregiver or parent at all times.

Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Name: Audra Green
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children

Summer Reading Kickoff!

01 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 1 – 3pm

Underground!

Dig, play, and explore at Collister and get registered for Summer Reading. Prizes and fun for all!

Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Name: Audra Green
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Books & Reading, Games/Crafts/Activities, Special Programs & Events
Age: Children

Fit & Fall Proof Classes

04 Jun 2013 15:15:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 9:15 – 10am

Join a free Fit & Fall Proof Class!

Simple exercises to increase strength and balance
Create an active lifestyle and reduce your risk of falling
All physical abilities are welcome
Keep your independence

Family Games Night

04 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 5 – 7pm

Come join the Collister Crew for a variety of games for all ages!

Room: Sycamore Room
Registration Required: No
Contact Name: Audra Green
Contact Email: agreen@cityofboise.org
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Games/Crafts/Activities
Age: Children, Teens, Adults

Preschool Storytime

05 Jun 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

A special storytime for preschool children 3-5 years of age. Meets in the Sycamore Room.

Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children

Fit & Fall Proof Classes

06 Jun 2013 15:15:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 9:15 – 10am

Join a free Fit & Fall Proof Class!

Simple exercises to increase strength and balance
Create an active lifestyle and reduce your risk of falling
All physical abilities are welcome
Keep your independence

Toddler Storytime

06 Jun 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
4724 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83704
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

For children 18 months to 3 years old.

Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children

Play and Learn Time!

07 Jun 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Friday, June 7, 2013, 10:30 – 11:30am

Play is an important part of early literacy, which is why we have designed the Play Literacy area. It is designed to provide a safe, educational, and fun environment for you and your children. Ages 0-6, children must be with an adult caregiver or parent at all times.

Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Name: Audra Green
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children

Preschool Storytime

12 Jun 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

A special storytime for preschool children 3-5 years of age. Meets in the Sycamore Room.

Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children

Become A Mad Scientist

12 Jun 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
4724 State St
Boise, ID 83703
Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 4pm

Come and do fun science experiments. For school age children 6–12 years old. Meets in the Sycamore Room.

Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Games/Crafts/Activities
Age: Children

Toddler Storytime

13 Jun 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
4724 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83704
Thursday, June 13, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

For children 18 months to 3 years old.

Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children

Play and Learn Time!

14 Jun 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Friday, June 14, 2013, 10:30 – 11:30am

Play is an important part of early literacy, which is why we have designed the Play Literacy area. It is designed to provide a safe, educational, and fun environment for you and your children. Ages 0-6, children must be with an adult caregiver or parent at all times.

Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Name: Audra Green
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children

Preschool Storytime

19 Jun 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

A special storytime for preschool children 3-5 years of age. Meets in the Sycamore Room.

Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children

Books to Film Movie Night: Neil Gaiman’s Stardust

20 Jun 2013 00:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Based on Neil Gaiman’s vivid fairytale, this movie adaptation stars Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, and Michelle Pfeiffer, and is directed by Matthew Vaughn.

Rated PG-13; 127 minutes. Light snacks and covered drinks are permitted.

Please call the Library! at Collister for more information.

Room: Sycamore Room
Registration Required: No
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Special Programs & Events
Age: Teens, Adults

Toddler Storytime

20 Jun 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
4724 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83704
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

For children 18 months to 3 years old.

Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children

Play and Learn Time!

21 Jun 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Library! at Collister
Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:30 – 11:30am

Play is an important part of early literacy, which is why we have designed the Play Literacy area. It is designed to provide a safe, educational, and fun environment for you and your children. Ages 0-6, children must be with an adult caregiver or parent at all times.

Room: Sycamore Room
Contact Name: Audra Green
Contact Phone: 562-4995
Library Branch: Library! at Collister
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Fun
Age: Children