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Boise Public Library

715 South Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
208 384 4076
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Ranked #22 of 83 attractions in Boise
Type: Libraries
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- 2 Feb 2013
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Suva, Fiji
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118 reviews 118 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

The Boise Library is doing such a great job for the entire community on a limited budget. And while we have not lived in Boise for some time, we still recall how nice it was to have a community resource for ourselves and our children. We now have lived on three tiny islands from the Caribbean to the South Pacific,... More

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Boise, Idaho
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

Boise library has been in the same building for decades and it shows. Three levels of public use and a childrens area which probably their biggest achievement. It has a fair selection of books and crowded public computers. The librarians are kind, there is some seating areas, although not sufficient and it is not very quiet. There is also a... More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

We love Libraries and were very impressed that the sign on the outside of the library was LIBRARY! The shelves were well stocked and easy to navigate.

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Boise, Idaho
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

I like how the kids' section is in an area separate from the main library. There are puzzles and tables so the kids can do an activity while you're there. There are couches and areas where you can sit with your child and read a story. They offer many free story times and other activities, so there's always something fun... More

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Vista, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

My wife and I briefly visited the Boise Public Library last week. We only had an hour and we mainly sought out the Internet service. We were granted a free one-year's visitors pass. We found several available PCs. Speed was excellent and navigation was easy. The only problem that we encountered was an older person nearby who kept publicly muttering... More

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Boise, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

I can check-out or return a book to any library in the area--how convenient! I love taking my kids to story time and other programs.

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Boise, ID
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

It's terrific to have a satellite library close to home. Service is terrific and find New Books quite appealing. Very comfortable as well.

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Boise, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Go for the books only. The resources might be limited if you are from a bigger city but it's a good library.

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Boise, ID
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Our library is a great place. It is one of my favorite places to go in town. I agree with other reviewers, it could be a more inspiring building, with open areas and more natural light (like some of the newer libraries in town). But I don't think the building was built to be a library, it was retroffited, so... More

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Boise, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

wonderful staff and a willingness to help; children's section lovely and friendly

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