Eagle Public Library
🏢 City of Eagle · Ada County, Idaho
Eagle Public Library
Founded by community volunteers in 1963 and now anchoring one of Idaho's fastest-growing cities, Eagle Public Library packs a 16,700-square-foot building with a Library of Things, a 3D printer, and LYNX! Consortium access to eleven regional library systems — all with no late fees and open seven days a week.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 100 N Stierman Way, Eagle, ID 83616
Phone: (208) 939-6814
Website: eaglepubliclibrary.org
Plus Code: 85M5MMW3+F6 (Eagle, ID)
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📖 About Eagle Public Library
Eagle Public Library has served Ada County's fastest-growing city since volunteers founded it in 1963 — it became an official City of Eagle department in 1974. A purpose-built 16,700-square-foot building opened on North Stierman Way in February 1999, replacing the original location where the Eagle History Museum now stands. The library holds more than 80,000 books and audiovisual items and 185 magazine titles, and stays open seven days a week for 65 hours — one of the most generous schedules in the Treasure Valley. Through the LYNX! Consortium, every Eagle library card unlocks the shared collections of eleven southern Idaho public libraries, dramatically expanding what any single cardholder can borrow. The library operates a no-late-fee policy and offers a Doorstep Delivery (HouseCalls) program that brings materials directly to homebound Eagle residents at no charge.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1963 by community volunteers; became a City of Eagle department in 1974; 16,700-square-foot purpose-built building opened February 1999
- Over 80,000 books and audiovisual items plus 185 magazine titles; open 65 hours per week, seven days a week — no overdue late fees
- Library of Things: borrow cake pans, sewing machines, robotics kits, fishing poles, gaming remotes, and outdoor-recreation gear
- 3D printer, iPads, 3D doodle pens, and laptop lending available during library hours
- LYNX! Consortium member — one card opens shared collections at 11 southern Idaho public libraries including Boise, Nampa, and Caldwell
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Eagle cardholders access statewide Idaho digital resources and the LYNX! shared digital collection:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Eagle residents (adult and child cards)
- Doorstep Delivery (HouseCalls) — free home delivery for homebound patrons within Eagle
- Curbside pickup for requested materials
- Reservable study rooms and community meeting room (non-commercial bookings)
- Library of Things: cake pans, cookie cutters, sewing machines, robotics kits, fishing poles, gaming remotes, outdoor gear
- 3D printer, 3D doodle pens, iPads, and laptop loans
- Public computers, high-speed Wi-Fi, and mobile printing
- Interlibrary loan via the LYNX! Consortium (11-library network)
- No overdue late fees (fines can also be offset with non-perishable food donations)
- Family Place Space — dedicated interactive play and early-literacy area for young children and caregivers
🎸 Programs
- Storytime and Baby Readers (weekly, all ages)
- Books Before Bed — evening family storytime
- Summer Reading Program with community celebration and Roaring Springs day-pass incentive (10 hours read)
- Teen-Time Lounge — teen-specific activities, experiments, and hangout programming
- 3D Printing series and young-artist painting classes
- Art, robotics, and technology classes (year-round)
- Adult programs: Morning Brew News Chat, Scrabble sessions, author talks, financial planning, gardening classes
- Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group (in partnership with Eagle Senior Center)
📍 Nearby Libraries in Ada County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eagle Public Library part of the Ada Community Library system?
No — Eagle Public Library is an independent City of Eagle department, not part of the Ada Community Library District. However, both systems belong to the LYNX! Consortium, so an Eagle library card gives you borrowing access to Ada Community Library branches (and nine other southern-Idaho libraries) through the shared catalog at catalog.idaho-lynx.org.
Eagle is one of the fastest-growing cities in Idaho — is the library expanding to keep up?
The current 16,700-square-foot building on North Stierman Way has been in service since February 1999, when Eagle's population was far smaller. As of 2026, Eagle's population has grown more than 225% since 2000 (from roughly 11,000 to over 35,000 residents). For the latest on any planned expansion, check the Library Board page at cityofeagle.org or contact the library directly at (208) 939-6814.
Can I borrow things other than books — like a sewing machine or a cake pan?
Yes. Eagle Public Library's Library of Things lets cardholders borrow items including cake pans, cookie cutters, sewing machines, fishing poles, gaming remotes, robotics kits, and outdoor-recreation equipment. Checkout periods follow standard library loan rules; all you need is a library card in good standing.
Does Eagle Public Library charge late fees?
No. Eagle is among the Idaho libraries that have eliminated overdue late fees. If you have outstanding items, you can return them without a monetary penalty — the library also accepts non-perishable food donations (valued at $1 per can) as an optional goodwill contribution toward your account.
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