February is Library Patron Appreciation Month
The Boundary County library board voted to increase the number of bar-coded items families can check out at any one time. As a result, they can now check out 50 items instead of the 45 previously allowed.
Bonners Ferry Herald file photo
All libraries think that its patrons are the best; the Boundary County Library is no different. In gratitude for the generous community support the Boundary County Library receives, it is dedicating the entire month of February to patrons. Some exciting new things have transpired — a new director, a new trustee, expanded hours, the elimination of late fees, and reestablishing outreach services to the Restorium, storytimes at Headstart, TLC Children's Center and 4-H Friday Friends. The library hopes the community comes to celebrate at one of the fun events planned throughout the month.
Meet the Trustees: Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. Stop by and visit with the library board trustees. Coffee and cookies will be served.
Feb. 5 — Bob Blanford, Zone 4 and Lee Colson, Zone 5
Feb. 12 — Ken Blockhan Jr., Zone 1
Feb. 19 — Wendy McClintock, Zone 2
Feb. 26 — Aaron Bahachek, Zone 3
Author Reception: Fridays from 6-7 p.m. Join us Friday evenings in a literary celebration of local talent. Refreshments will be served.
Feb. 11 — Sue Kemis and Boundary County Historical Society will discuss “Small Towns, Big Dreams.”
Feb. 18 — Local Author, Willow Feller will read from one of her novels.
Feb. 25 — Playwright Paul Rawlings will be sharing one of his plays.
Iditaread Winter Reading Program: Race begins Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Can you read the entire Iditarod trail? Come to the library on race day, choose your dogs (books) and run (read) your best race.
Artist Association Art Installation: Paintings by local artists will be on display all month.
Regular Programming: Storytime 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. First and Third Wednesday of each month. Chess Club: 10 a.m. Second and Fourth Saturday of each month.
Library Community Partners: Boundary County Historical Society, Boundary County Artists Association, Idaho 4H Extension, Headstart, TLC Children’s Center
Library hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 6370 Kootenai Road, Bonners Ferry. Or call the library at 208-267-3750. You may email boundarycountylibrary@gmail.com or visit the website at boundarycountylibrary.com.