BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/boise-id/src-8472.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - boise-id BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Idaho Family Reading Week 2026 Info Session DTSTART:20260908T190000Z DTEND:20260908T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T000737Z UID:60826-1788872400-1788874200@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This year Idaho Family Reading Week (FRW) celebrates America25 0 with the Revolutionary Spuds! Learn about the program\, participation re quirements\, available resources\, programming and storytime ideas\, and t he Historic American Spud Contest. Registration for Family Reading Week re sources opens September 15. \nWhether you’re new to Family Reading Week or a returning participant\, join us for a preview of this year’s theme\ , activities\, and resources to help you plan a successful celebration. \n Join Meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83499064318?pwd=ge3OEuFjsg1vIfr5 lVN2jdFLeEqqf5.1 LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000737Z LOCATION:Zoom URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/idaho-family-reading-week-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LITT: Latine - Post Summer needs for our Latine Communities DTSTART:20260909T200000Z DTEND:20260909T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T000609Z UID:60342-1788962400-1788966000@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our LITT Latine Chat on post Summer needs f or our Latine Communities. We would love to highlight current resources as well as determine what areas we should be focusing on when working with o ur Spanish Speaking patrons. Please join us as this will be our last LITT chat before ILA! \nDate: Wednesday\, September 9 \nTime: 2:00 PM MST/ 1:00 PM PST \nWhere: Zoom \nThis virtual conversation will not be recorded. \nLITT stands for Librarians in Idaho Talking Trends. LITT Chats offer lib rary staff from around Idaho the chance to meet each other and share their experiences. A summary of the discussion\, along with any links or resour ces shared in the chat\, will be put out on our LITT: Latine webpage. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T000609Z URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/litt-latine-post-summer-needs-for-ou r-latine-communities/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Digital Access Community Coalition Call DTSTART:20260910T200000Z DTEND:20260910T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T180533Z UID:57260-1789048800-1789052400@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Digital Access Community Coalition Calls! We c ome together to network and learn about digital access topics across Idaho . \nThe Idaho Assistive Technology Project (IATP) is a free statewide prog ram. It helps older adults and people with disabilities get assistive tech nology. The goal is to support independence. Join to learn about the free services available. \nParticipants will also explore how assistive technol ogy can increase independence and success. IATP can help people find solut ions for their needs at home\, work\, school\, and in the community. \nDat e: Thursday\, September 10 \nTime: 2:00 p.m. MT / 1:00 p.m. PT \nZoom Regi stration. All who register will receive access to the live event as well a s a link to the recording afterwards. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T180533Z URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/digital-access-community-coalition-c all-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SPLITT: Trading Card Games in the Library DTSTART:20260915T180000Z DTEND:20260915T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180720Z UID:60217-1789473600-1789477200@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in hosting a Trading Card Game (TCG) progra m in your library? Join us as we discuss TCGs like Pokémon\, Magic the Ga thering\, Lorcana\, and more! Has your library done a TCG program in the p ast? Come share what went well\, what lessons you learned\, and how your c ommunity was impacted by your program. \nJoin the conversation by clicking this link at the scheduled time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83846103121?pw d=ECbaf9NEZbeg3EYoPA3IVaG81uyDPx.1 LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180720Z URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/splitt-trading-card-games-in-the-lib rary/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LITT: Library Lifelines - Idaho Library Highlights DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180720Z UID:56097-1789646400-1789650000@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Library Lifelines: Building Community Resilience in Uncertain Times \nThis 12-month LITT chat series showcases how libraries can become essential community hubs during economic uncertainty\, covering practical programming from job seeker support and digital skills training to food se curity initiatives like budget cooking classes and community gardens. Each month\, library professionals and partners will share actionable strategi es for addressing real community needs—from repair cafes and grant writi ng workshops to health information literacy and creative space utilization —demonstrating how libraries can transform challenges into opportunities for meaningful community impact. During this chat\, we will share stories from around the state of libraries building community and resilience in u ncertain times. \nDate: Thursday\, September 17\nTime: 12 p.m. MT / 11 a.m . PT\nPlace: Zoom \nThis LITT discussion will occur on the third Thursday of each month at Noon MT / 11:00 a.m. PT\, beginning in October 2025\, and will run for one year\, until September 2026. All the discussions will be recorded and posted\, along with notes\, on the LITT: Library Lifelines w ebpage. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180720Z URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/litt-library-lifelines-idaho-library -highlights/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LITT: Early Learning DTSTART:20260924T210000Z DTEND:20260924T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T180716Z UID:60780-1790262000-1790267400@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Topic: Play Spaces in the Library. \nJoin us to learn and shar e about play spaces in the library. Mackie Welch from the Boise Public Lib rary will give a brief overview of why play is important in the library\, then participants will discuss and share their own play spaces. Send any p hotos you wish to display to Mackie or have them ready to share during the discussion. \nThis virtual conversation will not be recorded\; however\, we will compile any relevant resources and send them out on our Early Lear ning Listserv afterward. Make sure you are subscribed to that list! \nThis chat is part of a larger initiative called Libraries in Idaho Talking Tre nds (LITT)\, so if you can’t make it this month\, hopefully you can drop in another time. Also\, if you have ideas for future early learning chats send them our way! \nSeptember 24\, 2026 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. MT / 2 p.m . – 3:30 p.m. PT \nJoin Meeting \nContact Staci Shaw if you need a call- in number. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180716Z LOCATION:Zoom URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/litt-early-learning-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LITT: Collection Development - Video Games DTSTART:20260929T200000Z DTEND:20260929T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T180652Z UID:60653-1790690400-1790694000@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Video games have become a standard part of many library collec tions. But selecting video games is a bit different than selecting books. During this month’s LITT: Collection Development chat\, we will explore how to add video games to your collection. Where do you purchase games? Ho w do you catalog and shelve them? How do you decide which games to purchas e? Let’s talk about it! \nDate: Tuesday\, September 29\, 2026\nTime: 2:0 0 p.m. MT / 1:00 p.m. PT\nWhere: Zoom \nLITT stands for Libraries in Idah o Talking Trends. LITT Chats offer library staff from around Idaho the cha nce to meet each other and share their experiences. A summary of the discu ssion\, along with any links or resources shared in the chat\, will be sav ed on the LITT: Collection Development page. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T180652Z URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/litt-collection-development-video-ga mes/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LiLI-D: EBSCOlearning Platform Redesign DTSTART:20260930T180000Z DTEND:20260930T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000716Z UID:60790-1790769600-1790773200@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:EBSCO has redesigned the LearningExpress Library user interfac e from the ground up\, featuring a more intuitive experience\, personalize d recommendations\, guest access\, and fewer clicks to the resources learn ers need most. Join us for this deep dive! \nWhen: September 30\, 2026\, 1 2 PM MT / 11 AM PT \nRegister in advance for this meeting: https://ebsco-t raining.zoom.us/meeting/register/-iR7A3ltS_mXo9wrVl4skg LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000716Z URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/lili-d-ebscolearning-platform-redesi gn/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Idaho Board of Library Commissioners Regular Meeting DTSTART:20261015T160000Z DTEND:20261015T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180720Z UID:60264-1792058400-1792065600@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:A regular meeting of the Idaho Board of Library Commissioners is scheduled for Thursday\, October 15th at 10 a.m. MT. \nThe meeting age nda will be available on the Board Documents webpage the week prior to the meeting. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180720Z URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/idaho-board-of-library-commissioners -regular-meeting-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LITT: Academic Libraries DTSTART:20261026T190000Z DTEND:20261026T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180720Z UID:60382-1793019600-1793023200@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Do you work in an academic library in Idaho? Are you intereste d in an informal conversation with others who work in Idaho’s academic l ibraries? Have you had success with a new initiative or project recently? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions\, we’d love for you t o join us for this LITT chat for Academic Libraries! \nWhat trends have yo u noticed in the students you see in the library? \nJoin the conversation by clicking this link at the scheduled time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/528 1482243?pwd=MldvK0swUlFTSU1saEdqTmpFVWtydz09&omn=84380273266 LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180720Z URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/litt-academic-libraries-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LITT: Telehealth DTSTART:20261029T200000Z DTEND:20261029T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180720Z UID:57266-1793282400-1793286000@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:The Telehealth LITT is an opportunity for libraries and partne r organizations to connect about telehealth by sharing resources\, success es\, and challenges. All libraries are welcome to attend at any stage of t heir telehealth journey\, from those exploring if telehealth is a good fit for their library\, to those who have fully functional telehealth program s up and running. \nDate: Thursday\, October 29 \nTime: 2:00 p.m. MT / 1:0 0 p.m. PT \nRegister now to get access to the Zoom link. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180720Z URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/litt-telehealth-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tech Workshop DTSTART:20261203T210000Z DTEND:20261203T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180720Z UID:57274-1796306400-1796311800@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join our tech workshops for all the latest digital skills you need to know! Topics include\, but are not limited to\, managing techspect ations\, AI\, and online board documents. \n\nDate: Thursday\, December 3 \nTime: 2:00 p.m. MT / 1:00 p.m. PT \nZoom Registration. All who register will receive access to the live event as well as a link to the recording a fterwards. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180720Z URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/tech-workshop-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Idaho Board of Library Commissioners Regular Meeting DTSTART:20261210T170000Z DTEND:20261210T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180720Z UID:60266-1796896800-1796904000@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:A regular meeting of the Idaho Board of Library Commissioners is scheduled for Thursday\, December 10th at 10 a.m. MDT / 9 a.m. PDT. Thi s meeting will be held via Zoom. \nThe meeting agenda will be available o n the Board Documents webpage the week prior to the meeting. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180720Z URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/idaho-board-of-library-commissioners -regular-meeting-9/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Digital Access Community Coalition Call DTSTART:20261210T210000Z DTEND:20261210T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180720Z UID:57262-1796911200-1796914800@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:community,tech DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Digital Access Community Coalition Calls! We c ome together to network and learn about digital access topics across Idaho . Topics include\, but aren’t limited to\, business and workforce suppor t\, tech support and digital navigators\, partnerships\, serving people wi th disabilities\, and staff training. \nDate: Thursday\, December 10 \nTim e: 2:00 p.m. MT / 1:00 p.m. PT \nZoom Registration. All who register will receive access to the live event as well as a link to the recording afterw ards. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180720Z URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/digital-access-community-coalition-c all-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Idaho Board of Library Commissioners Regular Meeting DTSTART:20270219T170000Z DTEND:20270219T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180720Z UID:60268-1803031200-1803038400@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:A regular meeting of the Idaho Board of Library Commissioners is scheduled for Friday\, February 19th at 10 a.m. MDT / 9 a.m. PDT. This meeting will be held via Zoom. \nThe meeting agenda will be available on the Board Documents webpage the week prior to the meeting. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180720Z URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/idaho-board-of-library-commissioners -regular-meeting-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Idaho Board of Library Commissioners Regular Meeting DTSTART:20270423T160000Z DTEND:20270423T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180720Z UID:60270-1808474400-1808481600@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:A regular meeting of the Idaho Board of Library Commissioners is scheduled for Friday\, April 23rd at 10 a.m. MT. \nThe meeting agenda will be available on the Board Documents webpage the week prior to the me eting. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180720Z URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/idaho-board-of-library-commissioners -regular-meeting-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Idaho Board of Library Commissioners Regular Meeting DTSTART:20270610T160000Z DTEND:20270610T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180720Z UID:60272-1812621600-1812628800@libraries.idaho.gov CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:A regular meeting of the Idaho Board of Library Commissioners is scheduled for Thursday\, June 10th at 10 a.m. MT. This meeting will be held via Zoom. \nThe meeting agenda will be available on the Board Docum ents webpage the week prior to the meeting. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180720Z URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/idaho-board-of-library-commissioners -regular-meeting-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Idaho Commission for Libraries X-SOURCE-URL:https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR