Montana State Library Withdraws From National Association
The commission framed the decision as a way to remove Montana's libraries from the "vanguard of the culture wars"
Library Trustees Again Seek Rule Change to Qualify for State Funding
The ImagineIF Libraries Trustees sent a letter to the state requesting a change to the requirement that large libraries hire a director with a master’s degree
Library Trustee Takes Aim at ‘Fair Treatment’ Policy
The ImagineIF policy committee is set to discuss the ‘Fair Treatment’ policy on July 5, with the Flathead County Republicans encouraging members to attend
ImagineIF Library Trustee Appointed to Montana State Library Commission
Carmen Cuthbertson will begin a three-year term on the board that oversees all state libraries, as well as broad information services for Montanans, including GIS
Competing Visions Emerge as Search Continues for New Kalispell Library Home
The library board is reconsidering the county’s proposed acquisition of a low-cost space in the Gateway Center while developers craft alternatives
Library Foundation Director Steps Down
Adam Tunnell resigned as executive director of the nonprofit ImagineIF Foundation as the Bigfork branch capital campaign reaches final stage
Library Trustees Continue Search for Future Facility
After months of back-and-forth consideration of two mall locations, the ImagineIF board continues seeking ideal location for Kalispell branch
Kalispell Library, School District Consider Options to Relocate
ImagineIF Library Board seeking funding for Herberger’s location while Kalispell Public School District 5 approved a lease agreement south of town
ImagineIF Board, Staff Visit Possible Relocation Site
The former Herberger’s location in the Kalispell Center Mall is on a short list of potential future homes for the library’s main branch
ImagineIF Libraries Adds Security Presence to Kalispell Branch
Recent increases in violent incidents at the library’s flagship branch prompted trustees vote to add unarmed security guard
Kalispell Lawmaker Introduces Library Funding Bill
HB 91, sponsored by Courtenay Sprunger, R-Kalispell, would increase per capita funding for local libraries, though Kalispell’s ImagineIF Library will not benefit
Loss of Library Leadership Reflects Escalating Tensions with Trustees
Two weeks after ImagineIF Director Ashley Cummins interviewed for a new position in Oregon, Assistant Director Sean Anderson announced he’s resigning at the end of the month
Facing Another Book Challenge, Library Board Votes to Retain Title
Public comment was mostly directed toward a previous book challenge, which prompted the creation of a special “parent resource” collection
ImagineIF Library Board Declines County Offer for New Facility
Flathead County is considering acquiring a portion of the old Gateway West Mall, a majority of which was offered to the library board to relocate the Kalispell branch
Commissioners Make Final Library Board Appointment
Jane Wheeler’s appointment brings the ImagineIF trustee board to full capacity
