Category: Book Lovers
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Freedom to Read
In 2024, the Idaho Legislature passed HB 710. In 2025, a suit was brought which seeks to demonstrate how problematic the law is on several levels. For example: Two students also joined in the lawsuit, including a 17-year-old from Lewiston who noted that even though he is taking college-level courses through his school’s dual-credit program,…
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Spring Fling Fundraiser…
FOR A TEEN WRITING CAMP that changes lives. Every summer, Writers at Harriman gives high school students a rare and powerful gift: time, mentorship, creativity, confidence, and a place where their voices truly matter. For many of these young writers, this experience is life-changing. Your support helps make sure no student is turned away because of…
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Beyond the Book…in Star
Lively discussion on contemporary books is yours at the Star Branch Library Annex. They meet monthly…looks like second Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Light refreshments are provided Upcoming: Star Branch Library address: 10706 West State Street, Star
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Open Court Cases (Book Banning)
Bookriot has this round-up of “7+ court cases to watch in 2026” (actually, a lot more than seven if you scroll down) — and one of them is the one involves Donnelly, Idaho. The Idaho law as it stands and is interpreted now effectively excludes all kids and teens (anyone except adults) from the Donnelly…
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Meridian – Vote for Libraries!
by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson Are you a Meridian resident? Do you love the Meridian Library? It needs your help! The election for the Meridian Library District Trustee is happening now. Two of the candidates want to eliminate the library. Two of them want to keep it and expand it. Save the library! If you want…
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Ruth Ware in Boise
Very exciting news! The Cabin will present an evening of suspense with Ruth Ware, the mega-bestselling master of psychological thrillers, whose twisty plots keep readers—and now audiences—on the edge of their seats. She’ll be joined in conversation by Bob Kustra, host of Reader’s Corner and former president of Boise State University. Tickets are on sale…
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Mama Pat and the Art of Our People
Prolific and award-winning author and playwright Patricia Marcantonio was recently featured on an episode of Radio Boise‘s “The Latina Card” (link embedded below). As Patricia posts on her website: “I was so honored to be a guest on The Latina Card, which airs on Radio Boise. The Latina Card tells stories of Idaho Latina/o leaders.…
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Moving Books!
After being a sauntering-through-downtown book lover’s destination for just shy of twenty years, Rediscovered Books in Boise will be shutting its doors, probably in June [2025]…but don’t panic! They’ll be reëstablishing their sumptuous stacks at 1576 West Grove Street — which, in this writer’s estimation, appears to be the former home of Eyes of the…
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Celebrating the Small But Mighty
You’ve probably seen one in your neighborhood. (Here’s a map to check.) They’re the Little Free Libraries … who recently celebrated their 200,000th LFL launch. And how else should this impressive feat — they’re in all 50 U.S. states, plus 128 countries on all seven continents — be acknowledged than by partnering with publishing house…
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Bookmarks (teens etc. focus)
News you might have missed, in the book / reading / learning realm. Brooklyn Public Library Offers Free eCards to Teens Nationwide Facing Book Bans in Local Communities “Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is launching a new campaign today, titled Books Unbanned, to help teens combat the negative impact of increased censorship and book bans in libraries across the country. For a limited time,…
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Bookmarks (library focus)
News you might have missed, in the book / reading / learning realm. Idaho’s (anti)Library Law “The Donnelly Public Library, along with students, librarians, parents, and several of the world’s largest publishing companies, are suing the State of Idaho. A complaint filed today in U.S. District Court says a law adopted last year by the…
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April Book Fair in Boise
Readers: Add this to your calendar. Sat 26 April from 10 to 2 at the Cole & Ustick Library.
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You Decide
Reading has lots of benefits. If you’re here on the IWU website, you already that. And you’ve probably read the articles on how it can expand your world (vocabulary; empathy) and prevent what they politely call “cognitive decline.” It’s a great way to relax before sleeping (if you don’t pick up a page-turner who-done-it) and…
