Special Services

Time: Open Library hours
Location: Your facility (within the Boise area)
Contact: Erin Hasler, Youth Services, 208/362-0181, ext. 31
Sign-ups required.
Now you don't have to hear stories only at the library: we will bring the stories to you! Ada Community Library staff will bring 30 minutes of stories and fun to your school, day care, or community organization. Sign-ups are required, so call to book a time or to hear further information.

Time: Open library hours
Location: Youth Services (downstairs)
Contact: Youth Services staff, 208/362-0181, ext. 4
Not sure where to find information on snakes? Looking for facts on Peru? Homework help is available from the Youth Services staff year-round. Help includes instruction in using the CD-ROM databases, locating and deciding upon reference materials, and teaching basic library skills to students. Feel free to call ahead of time if you have specific needs. No sign-ups required.

Time: Flexible
Location: Youth Services (downstairs)
Contact: Youth Services staff, 208/362-0181, ext. 4
Sign-ups required.
We love visitors! Our staff is excited to show you and your group the tools and programs provided by Youth Services. Scout and school class visits do require advance so that staff can tailor each visit to the visitor's needs. We encourage teachers, scout leaders, and home-schoolers to contact us and have a designed a fax form for their convenience.

Time: Open library hours
Location: Youth Services (downstairs)
Contact: Macey Snelson, Youth Services 208/362-0181, ext 4
Sign-ups required.
Ever wonder what it would be like to work at the library? The Teen Volunteers are taught basic library skills, including straightening shelves and searching the catalog. They help with decorating, displays, and can even help with the Summer Reading Program.