Library News
A reciprocal borrowing agreement between the Spokane County Library District and the Liberty Lake Municipal Library is on hold until the SCLD board of directors has a chance to vote on it. (Liberty Lake Splash, 9.27.12) http://www.libertylakesplash.com/news.asp?id=22310

A member of the Renton Advocacy Coalition has filed a grievance against Renton City Attorney Larry Warren for what she describes as a mocking tone about citizen activists. The Renton Advocacy Coalition was formed following the August 7 election in which voters opted to refurbish the Cedar River library. (Renton Reporter, 9.28.12) http://www.rentonreporter.com/news/171056991.html

The local AARP Tax-Aide Program is seeking volunteers to provide free personal income tax preparation. The tax preparation service is offered at the Bellingham Public Library and other sites in the county from February to April. (Bellingham Herald, 10.1.12)

As the solicitation for completed surveys winds down, members of the Friends of the Washougal Community Library remain hopeful about books and other materials being housed in a larger facility. The question remains whether to lease a space … or wait for the construction option. (Photo) (Cashmere Valley Record, 10.2.12)

Prospective designs for a new student library card are being sought through October 31 as part of a contest through the Spokane County Library District. The winning design will be chosen by a panel of area graphic artists and used for a new student library card for SCLD members. (Liberty Lake Splash, 10.4.12) http://www.libertylakesplash.com/news.asp?id=22323

The North Central Regional Library (NCRL) Bookmobile is a mobile library for rural schools and communities offering access to books in several different genres. To use the Bookmobile, you must have a library card through NCRL. The Bookmobile will be at Wilson Creek School on November 20, December 18, and more through May. (Grant Co. Journal [Ephrata], 10.4.12)

Elections
For voters who want to make informed decisions when they cast their vote in November, learning about state ballot measures now will help. Sno-Isle Libraries’ election Web page, www.sno-isle.org/explore/elections, provides links for voters to find county election information, the Secretary of State’s website, and other useful sites to become an informed voter. (Lake Stevens Journal, 10.3.12) http://www.lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-10-02_be_an_informed_voter_on_state_ballot_measures

Buildings
The City of Renton last Friday released the comments made at a public open house September 18 on the Cedar River Library and the Highlands Library. The city will use this information to decide how best to explain the issues to the public at the regular open meetings. (Renton Reporter, 9.28.12)

Construction on the new Camille Wade Children’s Library, on the lower level of the Wenatchee Public Library, began September 17 and is set to be completed by December 31. The new children’s library is possible due to a donation from Columbia Fruit Packing President James Wade in honor of his wife Camille Wade, who passed away in December 2011. (Wenatchee Business Journal, 10.2012)

Friends of the Lopez Island Library are celebrating the completion of the new chute – a book donation transportation system designed to easily move books from upstairs to the downstairs work area. Yep, your eyes do not deceive you – it IS a converted child’s slide. (Island’s Weekly Newspaper [Lopez Island], 10.2.12)

Letters & Editorials
Cedar River supporters can either be appointed to the Renton Library Advisory Board, which has two seats on the design team, or be used as consultants. The residents want to be represented, not by the city staff and council, who marginalized their initial input and who they mistrust, but by other residents that they trust. [Renton Reporter, 9.28.12) http://www.rentonreporter.com/opinion/letters/171033231.html?mobile=true

I am proud of those who have fought for the library. But take careful note, they are still in battle uniform, even after the trouncing defeat in an overwhelming pro-Cedar River Library vote by Renton Voters v. Renton City Council’s plans for the library at the Piazza. (Renton Reporter, 9.28.12) http://www.rentonreporter.com/opinion/letters/171563971.html?mobile=true

I recently sat in on the board meeting of the Friends of the Bellingham Public Library. I was disturbed that the library continues to depend on the Friends for funding of basic materials (books). I was under the impression that “public” libraries are funded by the public. (Bellingham Herald, 10.3.12) http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2012/09/28/2698847/unhappy-bellingham-needs-help.html#storylink=misearch

My understanding is that the Everett City Council is considering a proposed budget cut for 2013 in which the Bookmobile for seniors and other homebound library patrons will be eliminated if a satisfactory less expensive alternative deliver method can be found. Please ensure that the alternative method will be as practical and foolproof. (The Herald [Everett], 10.4.12) http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20121004/OPINION02/710049960/0/SEARCH

Programs & Displays
Each October, Timberland Regional Library turns reading a book into a multisensory experience. The focus of the library system’s eight annual Timberland Reads Together program is Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451,” and runs October 1 through October 31. (Chinook Observer [Long Beach], 9.26.12) http://www.chinookobserver.com/calendar/events/timberland-reads-together-fahrenheit/article_1cb8674e-13bf-554b-9dc4-a4dbd4e56e25.html

October is Experience Technology Month at the Sequim Library, a part of the North Olympic Library System. The library is striving to introduce new technology to the community and will host a series of events during the month to help patrons gain comfort with these tools. (Peninsula Daily News [Port Angeles], 9.30.12)

The Everett Public Library is presenting a history series, a chain of Pacific Northwest-based workshops and performances that cover natural disasters, musical evolution, technical achievements and even tips for filling in the blanks in your family tree. The sessions continue at 2 p.m. October 17, 27 and 28, and November 4. (Photos) (The Herald [Everett], 10.2.12) http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20121002/LIVING/710029999/0/SEARCH

A Second Story Gallery show featuring photographs of the natural world, by Washougal resident Sandy Caldwell will continue through October 27, and is open to the public during regular library hours. (Photo) (Cashmere Valley Record, 10.2.12)

The Newport Public Library will host a kid’s harvest party and costume contest Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be prizes, crafts and treats. Kids can get their picture taken and get a free book. (Newport Miner, 10.3.12)

The library hosts the author of “The Unreleased Beatles” Thursday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. Come for a lively presentation by rock ‘n’ roll author Richie Unterberger covering rare film and audio clips of the Beatles from through the band’s career. (Snohomish County Tribune, 10.3.12) http://www.snoho.com/html/briefs_letters.html

Photographs and abstract paintings by Quincy High School art teacher Lauren Kucera will be featured in the art gallery at the Quincy Public Library through the end of December. (Photo) (Grant Co. Journal [Ephrata], 10.4.12)

[This summary of library news represents a selection of current newspaper clippings about Washington libraries received from Washington newspapers. The summary is created by Bobbie DeMiero and Leanna Hammond of the Washington State Library, Division of the Office of the Secretary of State. For further information about this summary or the clippings listed, contact Martha Shinners at 360.570.5567 or [email protected]]