Does Albertsons Library have free and open wireless Internet access from personal laptops? 

No, wireless Internet access from personal laptops in the library or in other buildings on campus requires Boise State University authentication. Please note that BroncoPrint is inaccessible with a wireless connection. Map of main campus wireless connection locations.

Boise Public Library, on the other hand, provides free and open wireless Internet access for use with personal laptop PCs. For details see Wireless Internet at the Library.

And, according to the Wi-Fi-FreeSpot Directory that lists locations that offer Free Wi-Fi, the following places near the university provide free access.

Broadway
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill at 980 Broadway Ave, Boise, ID 83706, (208) 331-1100
Carl's Jr - 226 S Broadway Ave. - 208-344-7664
Lucy's Coffee and Espresso - 1079 Broadway Ave. - (208)344-5907

Downtown
Bittercreek Ale House - 246 N. 8th St. - Between Idaho St. and Bannock St.
Dawson Taylor Coffee - 219 N. 8th St. - Between Idaho St. and Bannock St.
Flying M Coffeehouse - 500 W. Idaho St.
Idaho State Law Library/Idaho Supreme Court - 451 W. State St. - (208) 334–3316
Java - 223 N 6th St
Louie's Pizza & Italian Restaurant - 620 W. Idaho
Piper Pub & Grill - 150 N. 8th St. - 208-343-2444
Red Feather Lounge - 246 N. 8th St. - Between Idaho St. and Bannock St.
The Venue - 523 Broad Street

For more free and paid sites, try Wi-Fi Hotspot Finder which claims to be the world's largest directory of public Wi-Fi hotspots.

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