MESSAGE FROM MAYOR KLING

Nampa will soon have its first bookmobile and I am so excited for our community. It will be wonderful to bring books and other library services to the various corners of Nampa.

-Mayor Debbie Kling

The Nampa Public Library is excited to host a launch party to celebrate its first bookmobile! The entire community is invited to the official "unveiling" event on March 15 at 3:30 p.m. at the Nampa Public Library (215 12th Ave S).

"We're thrilled to be able to bring the library to more members of our community through the bookmobile," said Nampa Library Director, Claire Connley. "We believe that access to books and other resources is critical for everyone, and the bookmobile allows us to make those resources more easily accessible."

The bookmobile will make scheduled stops at schools, underserved neighborhoods, senior centers, parks, and other locations, making it easy for residents to access the library's resources and participate in library programs. The bookmobile will hold up to 3,000 items, be a Wi-Fi hotspot, and have laptops available for on-site checkout and use. It will also bring maker and STEM technology (i.e. 3D printers and robots) to remote locations, and support job seekers with resources, connectivity, and training programs.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES

You can make a difference in the life of a domestic abuse survivor by supporting the 2023 Light in the Window Gala on March 10!

Last year, the Nampa Family Justice Center served a record- breaking number of clients, seeing 9,624 client visits. All proceeds from this year’s event will allow NFJC to continue their mission to promote safety, self-sufficiency, hope and healing to all of those affected by abuse.

NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Nampa School District has not run a bond election since 2007. A bond is different from a levy and has different purposes and restrictions. In general, bonds pay for facilities projects while levies are used for things like curriculum, programs, salaries, and operations. (A bond could be compared to a new truck, and a levy compared to the maintenance, gas and oil costs to keep it running.)

On March 14, Nampa voters will have the opportunity to vote on a bond which would support a number of projects including $100 million to replace Nampa High School. Click the flyer below to learn more at Nampa.School/2023Bond.