BOISE – Ready, set, start writing on the walls of the Downtown Library! Community members are invited to join Mayor Lauren McLean, Library Director Jessica Dorr, and Boise Public Library Staff for a “Farewell to the First Floor” of the Downtown Library party. It’s a unique opportunity to take note of some special memories of the Library, while sharing in the excitement of the renovations to come.
“We hope to see families, teens, and other Boiseans come celebrate the Boise Public Library in a fun, interactive way,” said Library Director Jessica Dorr. “We also want to thank the community for their patience as the Library undergoes renovations to make the space flexible, safe, and welcoming for everyone.”
Some of the party activities include:
- Writing on the Walls – Leave your message or memory on the walls of the Hayes Auditorium
- Photo Booth Fun – Snap a keepsake in the Storywell
- Iron-on Decals – Bring your own shirt or tote and customize it
- Time Capsule Creation – Contribute to a one-year time capsule
- Stuff-a-Bag Book Checkout – Bring your own container and fill it with books to check out
- Tours of the stairwell / accessible access areas Library users will be using during the construction time period
WHAT: Farewell to the First Floor, Downtown Library Celebration
WHO: Boise Mayor Lauren McLean, Boise Public Library Director Jessica Dorr, and Boise Public Library Staff
WHEN: Tuesday, August 26, 4 – 6 p.m. (Mayor McLean to arrive at 4:15 p.m.)
WHERE: Downtown Library, Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702
The Downtown Library will close temporarily starting September 1 and will reopen on September 8, with access to the second and third floors only during construction. Renovation of the first floor is scheduled to begin the second week of September and is expected to take 9 to 12 months.
To learn more about the Downtown Library’s first floor renovation project, visit the Library’s construction webpage.
