Clippings, October 15, 2008, Part 2

The Pierce County Library System is repeating last year’s successful library card drive, which brought in 5,532 new users, hoping to reach 8,000 new card holders. Incentives include a drawing for a Wii or a computer flash drive. Present card holders can enter by bringing in a friend or family member. People who haven’t used their card in two years are eligible to get a new one. (The Herald [Puyallup], 9-25-08)

Letters and Editorials:

Sam Reed’s sponsorship of the imperiled State Library and the opening of the nation’s first state governmental digital archives are mentioned as part of a recommendation for his re-election. (Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, 9-29-08)

Two letters discuss a coming parks election for the city of Sammamish, and mention the construction of a new Sammamish Library (King County Library System). One adds this general but pertinent quote-“there is never going to be enough money—ever. No matter what is cut or how lean and mean you run your city, there is never enough money. There will probably not be cheaper land….If you want something, you’re going to have to pay for it with tax dollars as a community; capital bonds to build it, and maintenance levies to protect your tax dollar investment. You decide your quality of life. The caveat? No matter how wealthy your community, you have to find a way to pay for new projects.” (both, Issaquah-Sammamish Reporter [Kent], 9-26-08)

An editorial discusses Banned Book Week. “Book Banning damages communities. It inflicts one person’s or one group’s opinion on an entire city or school.” (The Herald [Puyallup], 9-25-09)

Programs and Displays:

Stanwood (Sno-Isle Libraries) presented a display for Banned Books Week, with yellow “Caution” tape in front of the shelves. Includes a side-bar list of the most frequently challenged books of 2007. (With photo) (Stanwood Camano News, 9-30-08)

The Hoquiam Timberland Library held a public informational open house to discuss the city’s hazard mitigation plan for disaster preparedness. (The Daily World [Aberdeen], 10-1-08)

The Moses Lake Public Library (North Central Regional Library) hosted a performance of La Mariposa by the Book-It Repertory Theater and also brought Susan Fletcher, author of Dragon’s Milk, to a book discussion at Chief Moses Middle School and at the public library, as part of NCRL’s One Book program.(With color photo) (Columbia Basin Herald [Moses Lake], 9-30-08)

The Woodinville Library (King County Library System) presents an article of book reviews, “New reads for the new season”. (With photo) (Woodinville Weekly, 9-29-08)

The Benton City Library (Mid-Columbia) held their last Senior Morning of the year, inviting the mayor to speak about the state of the city. (Benton City Bulletin, 9-08)

The Covington Library (King County Library System) hosted a talk by mystery author and poet J.A. Jance. (With photo) (Covington-Maple Valley Reporter [Kent], 10-01-08)

The Puyallup Public Library hosted a Freedom to Read Event, as part of National Banned Book Week. (The Herald [Puyallup], 9-25-08)

Book Sales:

Washougal Community Library (Fort Vancouver Regional Library). Camas- Washougal Post Record, 9-30-08)

[This summary of library news was created by Susan Barrett of the Washington State Library Division of the Office of the Secretary of State. It represents a newspaper clippings packet from all Washington newspapers received on the date shown. For more information about any of these stories, contact Susan at 360-570-5561 or [email protected].]