About Our District

The Prairie River Library District has eight branches in communities along the Clearwater River and Camas Prairie, with the district headquarters located at the Lapwai branch.  PRLD is a member of Valnet, a consortium of over 40 public and school libraries in north-central Idaho and south-east Washington.

Online catalog:  Valnet's online catalog allows patrons to find, request and renew books, movies and music and manage their accounts.

eBooks & Audiobooks:  Get eBooks and digital audiobooks on your phone, tablet or computer 24/7 through OverDrive.

Courier service:  Our excellent courier service means we can get items to patrons quickly, typically within a few days of the request. 

Rotation collections:  In addition to popular fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, each branch has rotating collections of movies, audiobooks on CD, and large-print books.

Free computers & Wi-Fi:  Computers and tablets are available for use in the library free of charge.  Wi-Fi is available 24/7.

Programs:  Each branch has a unique offering of different programs and activities for all age groups - book clubs, story time, writing groups, movies, musical performances, classes, visiting speakers, traveling displays and more.  Check our events calendar for upcoming programs.

Our Customer Service Philosophy

We care about all of our customers and seek to give each one attentive service.

We listen to our customers and respond to their suggestions and concerns.

We seek out innovative approaches to serve our customers in the best ways possible.

We act responsibly to fulfill our mission of fair and equitable access to information and our commitment to the best stewardship possible of library resources.

We provide efficient service from knowledgeable, motivated, and well-trained staff.

Employment

Thank you for your interest, Prairie River Library District does not currently have any open positions.

If you are interested in getting involved with your local branch, Prairie River Library District always welcomes volunteers.

Support the Library

• Volunteering
• Friends Groups
  
• Donating Materials

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As a volunteer, you can assist the library by helping with programming, shelving books, cleaning items and shelves, library displays, transporting books, fundraising, computer assistance for patrons... just to name a few.  Please contact your local branch for more information.

These organizations provide ongoing support for their libraries.  For more information about joining the Friends group in your community, please contact your local branch.

Financial contributions are always welcome and may be made at your local branch.  We are happy to accept donated items in good condition.  Some items may be added to our collection.  Many donated items go in our book sales. 

Annual Report

Board of Trustees

Trustees of the Prairie River Library District serve on a volunteer basis and are elected to the library board for 6-year terms.  Trustees are tasked with directing the funds and policies of the library district.

Mike Wasko, Nezperce, Chair
Dawn Stryhas, Kooskia, Vice-Chair
Jeanne Wasko, Nezperce, Treasurer
Lori Williams, Gifford/Culdesac, Trustee
Angela Sondenaa, Lewiston, Trustee

Library Policies

Library policies are reviewed and updated on a regular basis by the Board of Trustees.  The documents below describe the policy.  It is up to the library director and staff to create the procedural guidelines that support the policies.

    Child Safety Policy          Circulation Policy          Code of Conduct Policy          Collection Development Policy          Confidentiality Policy          Customer Service Policy

Gift and Donation Policy          Exhibits, Displays & Community Notice Board Policy          Internet Use Policy          Programming Policy         Social Media Policy 

Volunteer Policy           Wi-Fi Hot Spot Policy             Laptop Checkout Policy        Inclement Weather Policy

Strategic Plan

The Board of Trustees approved the district's 2020-2022 Strategic Plan in November of 2019. It can be viewed by clicking here.

Board Meetings and Minutes

Unless otherwise posted, Board of Trustee meetings are held at the Lapwai Community Library/District Office (103 N. Main Street, Lapwai, ID 83540) on the last Tuesday of each month at 9:30 AM.  If that day is a holiday, the meeting is held the following day.  No board meeting is held in December.

Prairie River Library District  Budget Hearing - View proposed Budget 
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a hearing of the proposed 2022-2023 budget of the Prairie River Library District is set for Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 at 9:30 am at the Prairie River Library District Headquarters, 103 N Main St, Lapwai, ID.

2022 Meeting Minutes

January 5 - Special Meeting
January 13 - Special Meeting
January 24 - Regular Meeting
February 22 - Regular Meeting
March 21 -Regular Meeting
March 28 - Special Meeting
April 26 - Regular Meeting
May 31 - Regular Meeting
June 13 - Special Meeting
June 28 - Regular Meeting

2020-2021 Meeting Minutes

January
February
March - emergency meeting
March - regular meeting
April
May
June
July
August 3 - special meeting
August 6 - special meeting
August 25  - regular meeting
September 2 - special meeting
September 3 - special meeting
September 8 - special meeting
September 22 - special meeting
September 29 - regular meeting
October 27 - regular meeting
November 24 - regular meeting
December - no meeting
January 26 - regular meeting
February 23 - regular meeting
March 30 - regular meeting
April 27 - regular meeting 
May 25 - regular meeting
June 29 - regular meeting
July 27 - regular meeting
Aug. 12 - special meeting
August 25 - regular meeting
September 28 - regular meeting
October 26 - regular meeting
November 8 - special meeting
November 30 - regular meeting
December 28 - special meeting

2019 Meeting Minutes

January
February - special meeting
February - regular meeting
March
April
May
June
July
August
September - special meeting
September - regular meeting
October
November
December - no meeting

2018 Meeting Minutes

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December - no meeting

2017 Meeting Minutes

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December - no meeting