10/23/2026
One of my favorite things about Coeur d’Alene is that some of the best parts of this community aren’t the flashy ones.
Take the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.
Its roots go back more than a century, starting with 48 local women, 235 donated books, and—according to the story—a wheelbarrow.
Today, it has a beautiful home near McEuen Park and the lake. But the part I like most isn’t necessarily the building. It’s what the library represents.
This community has changed a lot over the years, but places like this remind you that Coeur d’Alene has always been shaped by people willing to invest in where they live.
That’s part of what makes North Idaho a pretty special place to call home.