Idaho Library Association

The Idaho Library Association is an all-volunteer membership group that provides educational resources and support for library staff across Idaho.

[Idaho Capital Sun @IdahoCapitalSun]

The suit alleges the law violates the First Amendment rights of private schools and libraries and 14th Amendment protections for the fundamental liberty interest of parents.
https://t.co/Lyuw7fh3jv

[Idaho Library Association @Idaho_Libraries]

Thank you to everyone who came out to support libraries today. Today the law under HB 710 goes into effect. We will never stop advocating and supporting our libraries ❤️thank you for doing the same.

[Lance McGrath, Ph.D. 📚 @lancemcgrath]

Idaho library supporters and friends! Our very own Huda Shaltry, @Idaho_Libraries Legislative Co-Chair, is a 2024 @LibraryJournal Mover & Shaker. She is a tireless & powerful advocate for the freedom to read. I'm honored to know her.
Congratulations, Huda! https://t.co/BMH8PI9s6c

[Society of Secret Library Friends @sslibfriends]

We ❤️ folks wanting advice on their library rallies! Some ideas to consider:

- Loop the library director in on your plans.
- Hand out voter registration forms. Getting people to vote will be key to winning!
- Donate to people/ orgs that support libraries in Idaho.

Other ideas?

[Society of Secret Library Friends @sslibfriends]

HB710 might be total 💩, but that doesn't mean your policy about it has to be! Help the Idaho Library Association gather sample policies to learn how your library is addressing the new law. https://t.co/7qcxWZM2Fp

[Idaho Statesman @IdahoStatesman]

If Little signs H710 library patrons will lose out and parental rights will be harmed | Opinion https://t.co/BulslQ8YPF

[Sisyphus Idaho @Sisyphus43]

69% of Idahoans trust the job librarians are doing. The elected #idgop are out of touch with the people of Idaho. #idpol

[Idaho Capital Sun @IdahoCapitalSun]

COMMENTARY | Parents should govern their children at the library, not librarians or Idaho legislators, writes guest columnist Holly Cook.
https://t.co/B8A6mMPheA

[Society of Secret Library Friends @sslibfriends]

“What gets lost in conversations about book banning is that it’s really about eliminating the institution of the library, period. It’s not about the books. Well, it is… but the books are the way in to gut one of the last public institutions that serves everyone.” #idpol

[Lance McGrath, Ph.D. 📚 @lancemcgrath]

"The implementation of House Bill 710 threatens one of our most important community resources, wastes our tax dollars, and offends parents’ right to govern our own children."

https://t.co/M9o32NPqlW

[Lance McGrath, Ph.D. 📚 @lancemcgrath]

Please continue to contact Governor Little and ask for a VETO of H710!
Gov. Little needs to decide on a veto by Wednesday of this week.
208-334-2100

[IdahoMountainExpress @IdahoMtExpress]

The Community Library in Ketchum is hosting several special events to celebrate the love of books during National Library Week, which starts Monday, April 8. https://t.co/yWW1jbnXFe

[Society of Secret Library Friends @sslibfriends]

For those picking C, if a parent finds books about hunting or any other depiction of killing animals for sport inappropriate for their 12 year old, is it still ok with you to try to make a law to prevent any person under 18 from accessing that information? #idpol

[Society of Secret Library Friends @sslibfriends]

“We are hearing from Idahoans across the state that they are deeply disappointed in our legislators and their votes in favor of government sponsored censorship,” ILA President Lance McGrath said Thursday. @Idaho_Libraries @lancemcgrath #idpol

[Society of Secret Library Friends @sslibfriends]

Let’s say you’ve got a 12 year old kid and one day they come home with a book you think is inappropriate for them. Would you:
a) have a chat with your kid
b) work with the library to place limits on your child’s account
c) try to pass a law so no one under 18 can read it #idpol

[Idaho Statesman @IdahoStatesman]

Here are the Top 5 reasons Idaho Gov. Little should veto the library book ban bill | Opinion https://t.co/xT0nhoUtjh

[Sam Sandmire @SamSandmire]

“As of noon Thursday, Little’s office has received 1,913 calls and emails on the library bill, spokeswoman Madison Hardy said. In all, 1,788 people voiced opposition.”