On this page you can find press releases distributed by the Idaho Commission for Libraries.
December 31, 2025
2026 Marks the ICfL's 125th Year
December 17, 2025
New State Librarian for Idaho
November 10, 2025
Idaho Libraries Celebrate America250 with Book Discussions
April 9, 2025
Media Alert -- Board of Library Commissioners Convene Special Meeting
October 1, 2024
New ICfL Board Member Begins Service
September 10, 2024
E-Books Freely Available for Idaho Students
July 1, 2024
New TBS Website Debuts
June 5, 2024
Summer Adventure Begins at Your Library
April 30, 2024
Career Prep Resources Available for Idahoans through LearningExpress
March 6, 2024
Idaho Students Have Free Access to LearningExpress
March 6, 2024
Deadline to Apply for ICfL Board is March 20
January 29, 2024ICfL Board Seeks Applicants from 1st Congressional District
August 14, 2023
ICfL Announces +$3.25 Million in Facilities Grants to Idaho Libraries
ICfL Announces +$3.25 Million in Facilities Grants to Idaho Libraries
August 8, 2023
Public Comment Period for DAAI Plan is Open
August 3, 2023
ICfL's Connecting Communities Application Is Open
March 9, 2023
Opportunities Start March 15 for Idahoans to Inform DAAI Plan
November 1, 2021
ICfL Board Welcomes New Member
July 30, 2021
Media Alert-- Check Presentation--$50,000 to Benefit 11 Post Falls Schools
July 19, 2021
ICfL Announces $1.8 Million in Federal ARPA Grants to 48 Idaho Libraries
June 24, 2021
BUUF Donation to ICfL Will Provide EDI Training for Idaho Libraries
June 8, 2021
ICfL Board Seeks Applicants from Northern Idaho
March 31, 2021
ICfL Celebrates 120 Years of Service to the Idaho Library Community
December 11, 2020
New Partnerships/Programs Supervisor at the ICfL
September 17, 2020
$2 Million in CARES Funding Going to Idaho Libraries to Boost Broadband 24/7 in Small/Rural Communities
September 1, 2020
$2 Million in CARES Funding Available to Idaho Libraries to Boost Broadband in Small Communities
June 17, 2020
Idaho Libraries in Every Region of the State Receive Federal Funding-northern
June 17, 2020
Idaho Libraries in Every Region of the State Receive Federal Funding-central
June 17, 2020
Idaho Libraries in Every Region of the State Receive Federal Funding-eastern
June 17, 2020
Idaho Libraries in Every Region of the State Receive Federal Funding-southcentral
June 17, 2020
Idaho Libraries in Every Region of the State Receive Federal Funding-southwest
May 11, 2020
Federal Funding Coming to Idaho Libraries this Summer
February 19, 2020
ICfL Awards $5,500 to Idaho Libraries for the Underserved
January 23, 2020
Library Internship Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
January 10, 2020
ICfL Hires New CE Consultant
January 7, 2020
Idaho Libraries Received "Bucks for Books" from the Idaho Lottery
August 26, 2019
Award-Winning Idaho Book "Beauty and the Beak" Featured at National Book Festival
August 20, 2019
Idaho Has a New State Librarian
August 12, 2019
ICfL Welcomes New Board Member
July 30, 2019
Grow with Google
April 25, 2019
NASA at My Library - Northern Idaho
April 25, 2019
NASA at My Library-Eastern Idaho
April 25, 2019
NASA at My Library-Treasure Valley
April 25, 2019NASA at My Library
April 22, 2019
ICfL Board Seeks Applicants from 1st Congressional District
Nov. 6, 2017
Family Reading Week 2017 - Press Release
September 19, 2017
Boundary County Library District Named the Best Small Library in America
June 26, 2017
School Library Mini-Grants 2017 Press Release
May 31, 2017
Summer STEM at the Library 2017 Press Release
May 24, 2017
Summer Reading 2017 Press Release
May 1, 2017
ALA Legislative Day 2017 Press Release
April 11, 2017
Library Week 2017 Press Release
February 27, 2017
Idaho Day 2017 Press Release
- Grow Your Child’s Love of Reading with TumbleBooks eBooks: June 21
- ICfL Board Seeks Applicants from 2nd Congressional District: June 7
- Literacy in the Park to Kick Off in Boise and Garden City: May 31
- Library Summer Reading Programs Curtail Summer Learning Loss: May 23
- Idaho’s 2016 “Letters About Literature” Contest Winners Honored at Awards Event: May 13
- Eight New Libraries Join Idaho’s “Make It at the Library” Project: February 26
- ICfL Volunteer Coordinator Wins Volunteer Manager Award: November 30
- Commissioner from Southwest Idaho Appointed to ICfL Board: November 23
- Curl Up with a Classic for Family Reading Week: November 13
- Call for Student Entries: Letters About Literature Contest: October 22
- Idaho Elementary Schools Receive Funds to Help Better Serve Their Youngest: September 21
- Celebrating Idaho’s Literary Heritage at the National Book Festival in D.C.: August 31
- ICfL Board Seeking Applicants from Southwest Idaho: July 9
- Literacy in the Park Kicks Off in the Treasure Valley: June 5
- National Maker Faire Events to Highlight Idaho: June 5
- Celebrating Idaho’s Letters About Literature Winners: May 6
- Idaho’s 2015 Letters About Literature Winners: April 15
- Ten New Libraries Join the “Make It at the Library” Project: February 10
- Three Idaho Falls Schools Receive Funds to Help Serve Youngest Students: December 3
- ICfL and partners to hold Financial Literacy Fairs in South Central Idaho: October 24
- Kevin Tomlinson elected to serve on Association for Rural & Small Libraries board: October 7
- Call for Student Entries: Letters About Literature: October 6
- Media Alert: 3D printing, wearable tech coming to more Idaho libraries: September 25
- More Idaho Elementary Schools Receive Funds to Serve Youngest Students: September 9
- Celebrating Idaho’s Literacy Heritage at the National Book Festival: August 27
- ICfL’s Persichini elected to serve on American Library Association Executive Board: July 10
- Media Alert: Summer Learning Day, June 20, in the park: June 19
- Literacy in the Park: June 16
- Two North Idaho school libraries test program to stop the “summer slide”: June 12
- Two Magic Valley school libraries test program to stop the “summer slide”: June 12
- Two Treasure Valley school libraries test program to stop the “summer slide”: June 12
- Idaho’s “Make It at the Library” project in the spotlight at national maker events: May 5
- Make It at the Library Fact Sheet: May 2
- Idaho Winners of 2014 Letters About Literature contest: April 22
- Idaho libraries fuse Teen Tech Week and maker movement: March 4
- Six Idaho school libraries will test program to “Stop the Summer Slide”: March 3
- Media Alert: Maker movement in Idaho expands in year two: Feb 24
- Make It At the Library project, Year 2: February 10
- Smart Investing @ your library grant: February 6
- Nurture love of reading with TumbleBooks™ and DayByDayID storytimes: January 2
- School Funds to Serve Youngest Students: November 12
- Idaho Alliance Working to Stop Cyberbullying: October 3
- Talking Book Service 2012 Postal Carrier: August 23
- Celebrating Idaho’s Literary Heritage at National Book Festival: August 20
- Hailey Librarian Receives Library Support Staff Certification: August 13
- Libraries Lead the Maker Movement in Idaho: July 24
- Internet access at Idaho’s libraries helps patients cross digital divide: July 11
- Commissioner from northern Idaho appointed to ICfL Board: July 8
- ICfL Board of Commissioners seeking applicants from north Idaho: April 23
- “Letters About Literature” contest winners: April 22
- 3.21 EveryoneOn Launch: March 21, 2013
- Financial Aid Available for Library Support Staff Certification: February 15
- Media Alert: Brookings Institution to highlight BTOP projects: January 15
- ICfL launches citizen tools portal: January 4
- ICfL collaborating on national forum for libraries and teens: January 4
- TumbleBooks and DayByDayID storytimes now available in Idaho: December 6, 2012
- Letters About Literature Competition for Students: November 13, 2012
- Cyberbullying Prevention and Kids Quest: October 10, 2012
- Commission Wins Grant to Pave “Routes to Reading”: September 27, 2012
- Promoting Idaho’s Literary Heritage at National Book Festival: September 14, 2012
- Summer Reading Starts Soon at Your Local Library: May 29, 2012
- Hailey Teens Win CSLP Video Challenge: May 15, 2012
- Poet Laureate Video Conference, Ada Community Library, Star Branch: April 26, 2012
- Libraries Hold Summer Job Opportunities for Digital Literacy Coaches: April 17, 2012
- Financial Assistance for Library Support Staff Certification: March 16, 2012
- Digital Literacy Coaches at Idaho Libraries: March 8, 2012
- Credible Connections workshops coming to a community near you: January 17, 2012
- ICfL recipient of Barnes & Noble Holiday Drive Books: December 16, 2011
- So many books . . . Free tools to help Idaho readers choose-Novelist: November 17, 2011
- Idaho Commission for Libraries refreshes Libraries Linking Idaho: November 14, 2011
- Never Stop Reading campaign kicks off in SW Idaho: November 2, 2011
- Registration Assistance Awards available for LSSC Program: October 31, 2011
- Idaho libraries, Labor give youth experience as digital literacy coaches: September 26, 2011
- Additional SWIM scholarship recipients: September 20, 2011
- ICfL Addresses Issue of Slow Internet Speeds in Idaho: September 15, 2011
- National Book Festival: September 9, 2011
- New database resources available through Idaho libraries: July 29, 2011
- Idaho library Fellows commit to serving adults ages 50+: July 27, 2011
- Six Idaho librarians receive assistance award: July 8, 2011
- ICfL addresses issue of low Internet access in Idaho: July 1, 2011
- Summer Reading begins at Idaho libraries: June 1, 2011
- Big bandwidth for small-town libraries: May 5, 2011
- Idaho teen wins video challenge: April 28 2011
- March 3 is Talking Book Service Awareness Day: February 24, 2011
- Financial Assistance for Library Support Staff Certification: February 24, 2011