This Aug. 26 marks the 89^th anniversary of the constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote. The League of Women Voters of Kootenai County has partnered with the Coeur d’Alene Public Library to offer a special children’s program to celebrate the anniversary at 11 a.m. in the Shirley Parker Storyroom at 702 E. Front Ave.

Coeur d’Alene Mayor Sandi Bloem will read stories of the women’s suffrage movement.

The nonpartisan League of Women Voters – founded the same year women achieved this right – celebrates Women’s Equality Day by remembering this historic achievement, and looking forward to greater civic participation and healthy debate on the issues that matter most to our communities.

“On this Women’s Equality Day, we take time to recognize not only the historic 19^th Amendment, but the tremendous progress we’ve made over the last 89 years in expanding and protecting voting rights,” said national League president Mary G. Wilson. “Generation after generation, the work of League of Women Voter members across the country is a testament to the incredible legacy of the 19^th Amendment.”

“But our work is not done,” Wilson continued. “As we face new and even greater challenges as a nation, the League will continue to support smart, active, local leaders who are dedicated to safeguarding democracy. These leaders are in your communities, engaging elected officials as we work together to find viable solutions.” 

For information on Women’s Equality Day and other upcoming events, or to learn how to become a member of the League of Women Voters of Kootenai County visit lwv-kc.org.

News about the library and other city departments is also available on the City of Coeur d’Alene news blog: http://cdacity.blogspot.com/.