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A Touch of Braille

A Touch of Braille

The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library is presenting a free introduction to braille workshop Tuesday, February 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Library’s conference room, hosted by WTBBL volunteers Keiko Namekata and Dana Marmion. If you’ve ever wondered “What is braille? What can braille do for me? Would I be able to learn braille? ,” this class is a great opportunity to get answers to your questions or just satisfy your curiosity! Braille is critically important…

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IT Academy program launches in WA libraries, and it’s free!

IT Academy program launches in WA libraries, and it’s free!

Washington State Librarian Rand Simmons discusses the IT Academy partnership between Microsoft and the State Library during a launch event in Bellevue. Washington residents needing to learn new information technology skills for their current job, a new career or just wanting to add some skills for personal enrichment can do so through their local library thanks to a new partnership just announced between the Washington State Library and Microsoft. The State Library and the Redmond-based software giant have paired up…

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Check out the new “LibraryNow” app

Check out the new “LibraryNow” app

Dozens of libraries throughout Washington are now providing patrons with free access to a new mobile application or “app” connecting them to their library. The new app, called LibraryNow, lets users locate and search their library catalog wherever they are. People can use the app to locate books, movies, music and more with easy search features designed for mobile devices. The app is another way to make it easier and more convenient for people to access their local library and…

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2013 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 03/15/2013

2013 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 03/15/2013

Courtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted to the WLA web site and we will also post it weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above. Library Tracker 3-15-2013 Bill Title Sponsor Status Date Latest Cmte Mtg Info Companion Bills HB 1057 Operating budget 2013-2015 Hunter…

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Elections – How libraries fared in 2012

Elections – How libraries fared in 2012

Spokane voters handily approved raising taxes for library services in a February 12, 2013 election to preserve smaller branch libraries of the Spokane Public Library from closure. Now these branches will increase their hours of service. Generally voters made wise decisions regarding their local libraries in 2012. Other funding levy elections will keep the doors of the Ocean Shores Library open (approved 51.73% 08/07/2012) as well as in Castle Rock where the Library got approval to continue opperating (approved 62.32%…

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