ImagineIF Library in Kalispell on Thursday, Dec. 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
December 2, 2021
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Board rejects moving Kalispell branch to Gateway Community Center
Flathead County Commissioners suggested the space to several organizations.
ImagineIF board looks at relocating Kalispell library branch
The ImagineIF Board of Trustees are calling a special meeting Thursday to discuss moving the Kalispell branch of the library into the Gateway West Mall, along with a few other county entities.
Book drop incident prompts staff resignations while ‘sense of unease’ persists at library
ImagineIF Library Director Ashley Cummins said many library staff members have a sense of unease and concern for their safety after the incident, which at the time was seen as a potential threat to the library.
ImagineIF staff honored for response to challenged books
Librarians at ImagineIF learned this week that they will receive the Pat Williams Intellectual Freedom Award for their response to challenges against two now controversial books — “Lawn Boy” and “Gender Queer” — next month.
ImagineIF Kalispell branch sees decrease in police calls with security upgrades
Illegal activity, like drug use and sex, has plagued the second floor of the ImagineIF Library in Kalispell for months, but officials say the problem is abating thanks to new security measures.
Book challenger tapped to fill library board seat
Flathead County Commissioners voted for Carmen Cuthbertson, who gained notoriety after seeking the removal of a now controversial book from library shelves, to fill the vacant seat on the ImagineIF Board of Trustees on Thursday.
Flathead commissioners to make appointment to library board
Flathead County Commissioners are poised to select a new trustee to serve on the ImagineIF library board during their Thursday meeting.
Nonprofit leader steps into library foundation role
A seasoned nonprofit leader has been tapped as the new executive director of the ImagineIF Library Foundation. Adam Tunnell has worked with local organizations since 2009 and is also a former board member and treasurer of the library foundation.
Library board won’t officially appeal state decertification
The ImagineIF library board won’t officially appeal the loss of state accreditation for the library and the associated funding after trustees failed to reach a consensus on the matter.
Library trustees draft letter to address staff concerns
Amid ongoing public scrutiny, the ImagineIF Libraries board of trustees has issued a letter aimed at repairing its relationship with library staff.
County challenges loss of state certification for ImagineIF
Flathead County Commissioners are challenging a decision to remove state certification for the ImagineIF Libraries and seeking to regain state funding that goes with the designation.
Advocacy group forms in wake of library trustee decisions
Responding to actions it says are threatening the quality of the ImagineIF Libraries system, a citizens group has formed to advocate for the future direction of the library.
Library trustees approve contract for new director
The Board of Trustees for ImagineIF Libraries approved on Thursday a contract to hire its new system director, also hearing of another executive resignation and yet another blow to system funding.
Let’s celebrate our libraries
In the Flathead Valley, we have a standout public library system and staff which we should celebrate and hold dear. The good news is many of us do.