About Our District

Prairie-River Library District has eight branches in communities along the Clearwater River and Camas Prairie, with the district headquarters located in the Lapwai branch.  PRLD is a member of VALNet, a consortium of 50 public and school libraries in north-central Idaho and southeast Washington.

Online catalog - VALNet's online catalog allows patrons to find, request and renew books and manage their accounts.

Electronic resources - Get ebooks and digital audiobooks on your phone, tablet or computer 24/7 through OverDrive.  Download and stream music using Freegal; downloaded music is yours to keep! 

Courier service - Our excellent courier service means we can get books 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 computer & wi-fi -  Computers and tablets are available for use in the library free of charge.  Wi-fi is available 24/7.

Programs -  Each branch is unique, offering different programs and activities for adults, youth, and young children  --  book clubs, kids' story time, writing groups, movie night, musical performances, classes, visiting speakers, traveling displays, to name a few.  Check our events calendar. 

Our Customer Service Policy

  • 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.

Support the Library

  • Volunteering - As a volunteer, you can assist the library in many ways:  helping with programming, shelving books, cleaning books & bookshelves, library displays, transporting books, and fundraising, computer assistance for patrons, to name a few.  Contact our district office or your local branch for more information.
  • Friends Groups - These organizations provide ongoing support for their libraries.  For more information about joining the Friends group in your community, please contact your local branch.
  • Donating materials - Financial contributions are always welcome and may be made either at the district office or 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. 

Employment

Applications are being accepted now for Library Director.

The position is open until filled.  First review of applications will be July 31, 2018.

Download and print an application here.
View the full job description here.
How to submit your application:
Fax it to: (208) 843-7254
Email it to: lapwai.library@prld.org
Mail it to: PO Box 1200, Lapwai, ID 83540

Next meeting's agenda

Board Meeting Minutes

Unless otherwise posted, board meetings are held at headquarters, 103 N. Main, Lapwai, ID on the last Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.  If that day is a holiday, the meeting is held the following day.  No board meeting is held in December.
2018
January                                    February
March                                        April
May                                             June 
July                                              August
September                              October
November                               December - no meeting


2017
January                                    February
March                                        April
May                                             June 
July                                              August
September                              October
November                               December - no meeting


2016
January                                    February
March                                        April
May                                             June 
July                                              August
September                              October
November                               December - no meeting


2015
January                                    February
March                                       April
May                                            June
July                                             August
September                             October
November                              December - no meeting

Board of Trustees

Jan Grueter, Winchester, Chairperson
Patty Kries, Kamiah, Treasurer
Beverly Kayler, Peck, Trustee
Mike Wasko, Nezperce, Trustee
Jeanne Wasko, Nezperce, Trustee