Community Library Network board talks regional consortium, ‘propaganda’ policy

Community Library Network trustees put off deciding whether to sign a new joint powers agreement with a regional library consortium and to adopt an updated materials selection and acquisition policy that labels “propaganda promoting illegal activity” as “inappropriate for minors.”

CLN board advances adults-only library rooms

Plass to patrons: 'If you see something, say something'

Community Library Network board members recently moved ahead with creating adults-only rooms in CLN libraries in Kootenai County. So far, CLN has received 17 requests for relocation of material and no requests for reconsideration of materials since the harmful materials law went effect July 1, 2024, according to Library Director Martin Walters.

Under 30? You may need your ID for that book

Community Library Network to discuss adults-only policy at meeting today

The Community Library Network will discuss its Library Cards for Minors Policy and Trustee Tim Plass' Aug. 8 draft of an Adult-Access Only Restricted Area Policy during a regular meeting of the board from 2-5 p.m. today at the Post Falls Library.

MY TURN: A CLN trustee's view from the inside

New trustee explains issues and challenges.

CLN trustees vote for new insurance

Board minority, director say move is reckless

While two libraries remain closed due to catastrophic water damage, Community Library Network trustees are poised to make costly changes to CLN’s insurance policies. If no other quotes come in before Friday, library trustees will accept insurance quotes from Wright Specialty Insurance and American Family Insurance and cancel current policies with the Idaho Counties Risk Management Program and the Great American Insurance Group. These changes will nearly double the library network’s insurance costs.

CLN trustees to review all materials purchases

Library director says move is unethical, increases liability risk

Staff members of the Community Library Network will now be required to present the board of trustees with a report of new purchases every other month.

Community Library Network facing litigation threat

Changes to materials selection policies draw scrutiny

Litigation may be imminent for the new board of the Community Library Network. Former trustee Regina McCrea submitted a letter Wednesday addressed to the board majority — Rachelle Ottosen, Tim Plass and Tom Hanley — in her official capacity as an attorney.