Half of the board members made motions to remove or sequester the book, “Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness,” before unanimously voting to create a special “parent resource” collection
Former staff cite concerns over personal safety as reason for leaving
All branches of the county library system closed on Wednesday after firearm damaged books were dropped off at the Kalispell branch; law enforcement determined no threat to staff or patrons
Current and former staff members will be recognized by the Montana Library Association for resisting book challenges
At the first ImagineIF trustee meeting following a controversial board appointment — pushing another trustee to resign in protest — public comment took a parental rights and anti-LGBTQ turn
Longest-serving trustee resigns in wake of newest board appointment; charity organization strikes library foundation from community giving campaign
Board acceptance of building paves way for final fundraising, construction goals
Central Committee sent out ‘call to action’ to support trustee candidate who submitted challenge to LGBTQ book
Library board resists removal of anti-censorship language; policy discussions over sexually explicit content in collection materials may set stage for action on challenged books
Board members will seek clarification from Montana State Library Commission on certification standards related to a library director’s education
ImagineIF Trustees reached an impasse over whether to appeal the disqualification of $35,000 after hiring a director who doesn’t meet state certification standards
Discussions focused on the role of technology in the library and proposed changes to core ImagineIF policies
Despite tensions surrounding public library trustees, Ashley Cummins expresses excitement to work with staff, build relationships
Trustees shared draft letter to staff that suggested library was “too liberal” according to county commissioners
Bruce Newell said he wanted to avoid any conflict of interest from his support for the recently formed Flathead County Library Alliance
The Flathead saw a 50/50 split in terms of party-backed candidates prevailing in their primary contests. Those results mirrored a similar dynamic statewide, with each of the Republican Party’s factions winning several key races.
Polls closed at 8 p.m. as voters across Montana cast ballots in competitive primaries for local, state and federal office
The rural teacher retires after three decades, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the tight-knit West Glacier community
