Library! at Collister
Neighborhood branch of the Boise Public Library system, in northwest Boise along State Street. Runs its own weekly schedule of free children's and teen programming - storytimes, school-age clubs, craft sessions and drop-in game clubs - distinct from the schedules at the other Library! branches. Public computers, WiFi, meeting rooms and parking on site.
Programs offered
8 programs · tap for detailsBaby Stories and Play (Ages 0-2)
Free weekly stories, songs and open play time for babies and their caregivers.
Boise Public Library Pokemon League (Ages 6-17)
Free weekly drop-in Pokemon trading card league. Bring your own deck or learn to play; all experience levels welcome.
Crafternoons for Kids (Ages 6-11)
Free weekly after-school craft hour for school-age kids. A different project every week - recent sessions have included Romero Britto-inspired apples, autumn tree perspectives and fall gnomes. Materials provided.
Family Storytime (Ages 0-5)
Free weekly family storytime with books, songs and movement for children five and under with a caregiver.
Music and Movement (Ages 0-5)
Free weekly early-literacy music and movement session for little ones and their grown-ups - songs, rhymes, instruments and moving to the beat.
Read to a Therapy Dog (Ages 5-11)
Free weekly reading-practice session where kids read aloud to a certified therapy dog - a low-pressure way for emerging readers to build confidence.
School Age Fun (Ages 6-11)
Free weekly hands-on after-school program for school-age kids, with a different build or activity each week - cardboard forts, LEGO stop-motion and claymation, fall window painting.
Sewing Club for Kids (Ages 6-12)
Free weekly after-school sewing club for kids, working on hand- and machine-sewing projects. Machines and materials provided.
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