Library turns page to 100

POST FALLS - This year marks the centennial year for the Post Falls Library and, to celebrate the milestone, a book about the library's history will be published.

The nonprofit Post Falls Library Foundation has commissioned local writer Kerri Thoreson to author the book.

"We're excited to see the history of this wonderful community institution of knowledge and learning become a book, and Kerri's own history in Post Falls makes for a great collaboration," said Nikki Luttmann, library foundation president. "We are also thrilled to hear from our community and the memories they have of our rich history."

The book will be published in early 2016 and will include chapters on the history of the library and milestones, people and organizations who've supported the library mission, the evolution of library programs and how technology is transforming the library.

Longtime library benefactor and former Post Falls Mayor Frank Henderson has written the foreword for the book. The children's library is named in honor of his late wife, Lillian Henderson, also a longtime volunteer and supporter.

"So many people through the years have their fingerprints on the Post Falls Library with their passion and generosity of time volunteered and the goal is to honor those contributions," said Thoreson, former Post Falls Tribune publisher/editor. "Without the Friends of the Library, the Post Falls Library Foundation, service clubs such as the Rotary and dedicated staff, the community would not likely have such a treasured resource."

Thoreson is seeking stories from the public about their memories of the library, photographs and 100-word snippets about how reading and the library have enriched lives for the community. Comments and memories are encouraged to be submitted via email to [email protected] or to Post Falls History Book, c/o Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls, ID 83854.

• About the library foundation

The Post Falls Library Foundation is the catalyst in sparking private funding and endowments to ensure excellence is maintained by the library into the future. Board members include: President Nikki Luttmann, Jame Davis, Freeman Duncan, Pat Raffee, John Richter, Rich Wallace, Christi Fleischman and Ashley Piaskowski. For more information on other ways to be a part of the celebration including volunteering, board membership and underwriting opportunities, contact Luttmann at 262-9363 or [email protected].

The library is part of the Community Library Network of Kootenai and Shoshone counties. Information: www.communitylibrary.net