Summary
Boise's five libraries total about 131,000 square feet — roughly 0.52 square feet per resident — about 20-30% short of what's needed today, and more as the city grows toward 280,000 people by 2045. Council seems ready to add a square-footage-per-capita goal alongside the existing three-mile proximity rule, which shapes how and where library space gets built.
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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adding 30,000-40,000 square feet plus staffing carries significant capital and operating costs that will compete in the June capital plan.
All Boise residents who use libraries, especially those in underserved and growing areas.
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