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Take Your Child to the Library Day Feb. 1
NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Library District invites families to participate in Take Your Child to the Library Day on Saturday, Feb. 1 during regular business hours. This annual celebration introduces children to their local libraries so they can explore all the library’s resources.
Participating families will receive a gift card to a local business and there will be a selection of books available for children to keep. Both will be available while supplies last.
Children and adults can sign up for library cards with a picture ID or other proof of residence. There is no cost.
For more information, contact Library Director Mandy Walters at [email protected] or call 800-366-3654, Ext. 502. See the full events calendar at pocld.org.
Trustees work session Wednesday
PRIEST RIVER – West Bonner County School District will host a Board of Trustees Work Session Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the Priest River Lamanna Junior/ Senior High School Library. The public is encouraged to attend and participate during the public input on the budget limitations line item.
North Pend Oreille Tree of Sharing breaks recipient record
METALINE FALLS - The North Pend Oreille Tree of Sharing broke its record for number of gift recipients last year.
The nonprofit organization gave 89 children gifts in 2024, over 15 more than in 2023. Each child received a bag with a requested gift and additional toys, books or clothes.
Volunteers and the “financial generosity” of individuals, businesses and other organizations support the NPO Tree of Sharing, according to a press release.
This year’s volunteers included Lynn Barnes, Trish Fairbairn, Kathy Grass, Joyce Evans and Tara Leininger. Cash donations and gift purchases came from “many” anonymous individuals and financial support from Boundary Dam employees and the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club.
For more information about the NPO Tree of Sharing, contact Barnes or Leininger at the Metaline Falls Congregational United Church of Christ at 509-446-3301.
