August 16, 2022
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| Kimber Glidden |
Unanimously approved by the Boundary County Library Board as
director in late October, stepping in to relieve interim
director Sandy Ashworth, who came out of retirement at a time
of crisis, Kimber Glidden this evening announced
her resignation in the face of ever increasing pressure on the
community treasure, named the best small library in America
just four years ago.
"I want to thank the Boundary
County Library Board of Trustees for providing me the
opportunity to serve as Director of the Boundary County
Library," Glidden posted to the library website and Facebook
page. "My experience and skill set made me a good fit to help
the district move toward a more current and relevant business
model and to implement updated policy and best practices.
However, nothing in my background could have prepared me for
the political atmosphere of extremism, militant Christian
fundamentalism, intimidation tactics and threatening behavior
currently being employed in the community. Therefore it is
with deepest regret that I tendering my resignation effective
September 10."
