Let’s be honest. When library boards roll over and play dead for extremists who demand that books that offend their tastes and religious opinions be pulled from the shelves, library trustees are not being family friendly. It means that one group of patrons is dictating what another group can read and allow their children to read.
A network of libraries cannot be created overnight, nor can it be quickly dismantled.
"Creating a library district takes a lot of time and work by the organizing committee," said Clay Ritter, public library consultant with the Idaho Commission for Libraries. "Ultimately it is up to the voters in whatever boundaries there are set to create a district."
Reading can be more fun with friends.
When those friends are furry, it's paws down a great time.
“I think I want to do it again," said Emmy Wolter, 8, of Coeur d'Alene, who participated Monday in the Coeur d'Alene Public Library's Paws to Read program.