Idaho Commission for Libraries

Idaho public libraries are celebrating Family Reading Week with a variety of activities, including Family Reading Nights, open houses, workshops for parents, proclamation signings, book drives, displays, newsletter and newspaper articles, and special programs and events.

Libraries hosting a Family Reading Night include:

• Ada Community Library in Boise and Star
• Benewah Co. Library District in Tensed
• Boise Basin District Library in Idaho City
• Burley Public Library
• Clark County District Library in Dubois
• Clearwater County District Library in Weippe
• Eagle Public Library
• Eastern Owyhee County District Library in Grand View
• Jefferson County District Library in Menan
• Jerome Public Library
• Kootenai Shoshone Area Libraries in Hayden
• Larsen Sant Public Library in Preston
• Latah County Library District in Bovill
• Lewiston City Library
• Madison District Library
• Mackay District Library
• Marshall Public Library in Pocatello
• Meridian District Library
• Midvale Community Library
• North Bingham County District Library in Shelley
• Post Falls Public Library

Some libraries will be partnering in their community for their events: 

Benewah District Library in Fernwood is partnering with Parents as Teachers to hold a parent workshop.

The Eastern Owyhee County District Library in Grand View is partnering with the elementary school to host a Family Reading Night.

The Larsent-Sant Public Library in Preston will host a Family Reading Night in conjunction with the Franklin County Reading Association.

In Jerome, the public library will host a Family Reading Night using the theme "Outback Adventures."  They will have skits, crafts, games, a book exchange and will serve refreshments.  They will partner with Head Start.

The Lewiston City Library is partnering with the Lewis Clark State College Family Education Center to host a Scrapbooking Night.  They are also participating in the Operation Wish Book book drive.

The Madison District Library in Rexburg will host a Family Reading Night featuring a Polar Express party.

The Osburn Public Library is partnering with the elementary school. Their activities include a book drive, display and newsletter article.