Authors to bring history to life at PR Library

Several exciting upcoming programs are coming up at the Priest River Library, West Bonner Library District Director Megan Mize said.

In the first event, set for Sept. 17 and 18, the district welcomes the Shoshone-Bannock author of "It’s Her Story: Sacajawea." Randy’L Teton was named a distinguished speaker for the Idaho Humanities Council’s America 250 Speakers Bureau, providing a Native perspective on the diverse history of Idaho. 

Through her writing and serving as the model for the Sacajawea coin, Mize said Teton is working to reclaim the historical narrative of Sacajawea, the famous Shoshone guide of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Sponsored by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council, she is scheduled for two talks. The first is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 17, preceded by the IdahoPTV/PBS documentary "Sacajawea of the Salmon River Valley," which explores Sacajawea's history through the eyes of Shoshone-Bannock tribal members. 

The second will be a children’s event held at 10 a.m. Sept. 18. Both events will be at the Priest River Library. Sponsored by the Priest River Community Foundation, autographed copies of her book will be given to 50 families in attendance.

The second event in the September series is the program, "Reading Between the Lines: How the Handle of the Pan Came About." It is planned for Saturday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. at the Priest River Library.

Among the questions posed: With a width of only 45 miles at the top, have you ever wondered how or why Idaho got its shape? 

The community is invited to join writer, historian and North Idaho resident Stan Myers for the interesting and little-known history of how North Idaho got its boundaries. This will be a fun walk through some of the more unique history of the state, including the border survey of 1897. 

The event is open to all ages; refreshments will be served.