Adults Only Donnelly Public Library District

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

It has been reported that the Donnelly Public Library District intended to limit access to its facility to individuals 18 and older beginning July 1, 2024: https://bookriot.com/donnelly-public-library-adults-only/

Therefore, I request the following:

1) Documents related to HB 710 Compliance, including: Internal communications (emails, memos, meeting minutes, and other documents discussing the implementation of HB 710 within Donnelly Public Library District) This includes discussions about the "adults only" room, the book review process, and changes to library cards, and revised or recently created policies and procedures related to HB 710 compliance, including the collection development policy, patron policies, and staff training materials, and any legal opinions or advice received from legal counsel regarding the interpretation and implementation of HB 710
2) Documents related to Book Challenges and Removals, including: Book challenge forms submitted by patrons or community members challenging library materials, documents related to the review of challenged materials including meeting minutes and staff reports, a list of challenged and removed books from library collections since passage of HB 710
3) Documents related to Library Card Changes, including: Board meeting minutes and resolutions related to changes to library cards for minors, staff training materials about the new library card policy

This request is limited to records generated on or after January 1, 2024.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Claire Woodcock

I am following up on the request sent 1/26/25. See below.

It has been reported that the Donnelly Public Library District intended to limit access to its facility to individuals 18 and older beginning July 1, 2024: https://bookriot.com/donnelly-public-library-adults-only/

Therefore, I request the following:

1) Documents related to HB 710 Compliance, including: Internal communications (emails, memos, meeting minutes, and other documents discussing the implementation of HB 710 within Donnelly Public Library District) This includes discussions about the "adults only" room, the book review process, and changes to library cards, and revised or recently created policies and procedures related to HB 710 compliance, including the collection development policy, patron policies, and staff training materials, and any legal opinions or advice received from legal counsel regarding the interpretation and implementation of HB 710
2) Documents related to Book Challenges and Removals, including: Book challenge forms submitted by patrons or community members challenging library materials, documents related to the review of challenged materials including meeting minutes and staff reports, a list of challenged and removed books from library collections since passage of HB 710
3) Documents related to Library Card Changes, including: Board meeting minutes and resolutions related to changes to library cards for minors, staff training materials about the new library card policy

This request is limited to records generated on or after January 1, 2024.