The Kuna Community School library passed a 1.2 million dollar bond to build a new public library. The library currently shares resources with the Kuna High School. Eagle also passed a 1.5 million dollar bond and has broke ground on a new facility. Likewise, Bonner County passed a 3.5 million dollar bond which will help fund a new building and services. Cooperation has been the key this year in the minds of voters and library staff.
Library districts continue to grow in Idaho as libraries look at consolidation.
The Treasure Valley Library Association was formed this year which includes Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, Garden City, and Ada Community libraries. The libraries have agreed to allow patrons unrestricted access to each collection. The programs are established in public libraries. Idaho was one of 5 states to pilot the program last year. The Idaho State Library sponsored and facilitated the Library Futures Conference.