I posted this today on my personal Facebook page regarding a picture making the rounds on social media: “I’ve had several folks bring this to my attention today. A couple of dumpsters full of books behind a public library is a head scratcher for sure.”I’ve had several folks bring this to my attention today. A…
Editors note, the following is an opinion piece by Jeni Dodd. Jasmine Taylor of the blog WTF 406 apparently has issues with the facts. Taylor opined that E-City Beat✓’s recent article, “Library Director And Library Board Chair Spouses/Partners Donated $130,000 To Levy Campaign Committee“, was an attack on philanthropy and that it showed ire against…
Opinion by Jeni Dodd I grew up experiencing a local library as an enchanting place to discover literature, gatherinformation and explore ideas. A place for informing and educating but also a placewhere parents could be assured that their children were safe in that exploration —physically, mentally and spiritually. I’ve since learned that although a local…
On January 16 at the Great Falls City Commission meeting I proposed an initiative to meet a process deadline which would have then given the City Commission, the library board, and the public three months time (90 days) to review and have a discussion about a 30-year-old agreement between the City and the Great Falls…