Library News
Mill A unveils Little Free Library
The Columbia Gorge community of Mill A is now one of many that boasts a Little Free Library. It joins more than 15,000 Little Free Libraries across all 50 states and in 40 countries in the world. Funds to support the project were raised through a club sponsored plant and bake sale. (The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, 07/23/14).

Library planning ‘The Great Checkout’ during move.
In anticipation of the Ferndale Library’s upcoming move to its new building, staff plan to hold a “Great Checkout” event. The idea is for patrons to “help” with the move by checking out materials at the current location and returning them to the new location. (Ferndale Record, Ferndale, 07/30/14).

Parking the bookmobile: Library on wheels wraps up for the summer. (Daily Record, Ellensburg, 07/31/14).

Forum on Sky Valley drug use coming to library. (Monroe Monitor & Valley News, Monroe, 07/29/14).

Leave a book, take a book at Kennydale Book Exchange. (Renton Reporter, Renton, 08/01/14).

Off the shelf: Library News
Prosser Library presented hands-on science activities with LIGO, the Richland-based, Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory, and searches for gravitational waves from exotic events in outer space. LIGO’s science mission allowed patrons to learn more about making and measuring waves and doing simple experiments based on light and sound. (Record-Bulletin, Prosser, 07/23/14).

Buildings
Remodel Library
Prosser Library remodel bid request work includes removing suspended ceiling, lighting fixtures, floor coverings, and remodeling bathrooms. (Daily Journal of Commerce, Seattle, 08/12/14).

Tukwila Village breaks ground, finally. (Daily Journal of Commerce, Seattle, 08/07/14).

Eltopia library branch to close for updates; re-opens Sept. 3.
Mid-Columbia libraries branch at Merrill’s Corner in Eltopia will temporarily close for remodeling. The library district will replace the customer service area, install new shelves, paint, and add new artworks as part of the renovation. (Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, 08/07/14).

Letters & Editorials
A civilized town has a public library. (Daily World, Aberdeen, 07/26/14).

Thank you from Cheney Library
The Friends of the Cheney Library thanks everyone who came to buy books in the hot weather on rodeo weekend. The proceeds from the sale are used to buy program supplies, special furnishings, and other items used in the Cheney library. (Cheney Free Press, Cheney, 07/24/14).

Library Supported
“Don’t risk letting your Ocean Shores Library slip away. It offers so much to those who enter- reference resources and aid in using, computers and printers, special programs for individuals and families. And those marvelous stacks filled with books.” (The North Coast News, Ocean Shores, 07/24/14).

People
3 vie for library executive director job.
A panel has selected three finalists to vie for the executive director job running the 18-branch Pierce County Library System. A screening committee recently chose the finalists from 19 applicants. The library plans to pick a new director by the end of August. (The News Tribune, Tacoma, 07/15/14).

Programs/Displays
The Seattle Public Library hosts South Seattle College information sessions.
Participants will learn about short-term and two-year professional and technical training programs available at South Seattle College and the Seattle area, as well as how to pay for classes. (The Skanner, Seattle, 07/22/14).

On line publishing workshop for teens scheduled today. (Peninsula Daily News, Port Angeles, 07/25/14).

Insects are subject at the library activities.
The Hesseltine Public Library hosted an insect activity called “What’s bugging you?” A discussion of insects, especially bees and butterflies, was followed by a demonstration of the life cycle of the butterfly. The kids made bee puppets and ate cookies and Kool-Aid. (Wilbur Register, Wilbur, 07/10/14).

Timberland offers loads of science and creative fun this summer.
The library district brought science, technology, and creative construction to the forefront with hands-on experiences and book and web-based activities and events. (Daily World, Aberdeen, 07/17/14).

Stories, demonstrations highlight local library summer reading program.
Nineteen children signed up for the “Fizz, Boom, Read!” program at the Hesseltine Public Library. (Wilbur Register, Wilbur, 07/17/14).

This week at the library
Summer events continued at the Grand Coulee library with Chelan County PUD’s “Zap, Crackle, Zing!- How Energy Works” program. It explains the five energies: Potential, Kenitic,Mechanical, Electrical, and Light.” (The Star, Grand Coulee, 07/23/14).

Monroe Library August, 2014 programs. (Monroe Monitor & Valley News, Monroe, 07/29/14).

Books On Stage visits Waterville Library
A troupe of actors from the Chelan Valley Players entertained the children of Waterville July 16 with stage renditions of two children’s books. The first book was “The Baby Bee Bee Bird” and the second was “The Trial of B.B. Wolf.” The latter story is based on the familiar children’s tale “The Three Little Pigs. The event was held at the Waterville Library. (Douglas County Empire Press, East Wenachee, 07/24/14).

Wild Kingdom
The Ephrata Public Library presented two performances of Books On Stage. The Chelan Valley Players performed “The Baby Bee Bee Bird” and “The Trial of B.B. Wolf.” (Grant County Journal, Ephrata, 07/31/14).

Library gets dose of Japanese culture. (Bremerton Patriot, Bremerton, 08/01/14).

Edible engineering theme of library reading program.
The children made bridges using marshmallows and toothpicks and then tested them between two chairs to see if they would buckle. They also built a catapult using rubber bands, plastic spoons, and marshmallows. (Wilbur Register, Wilbur, 07/31/14).

Program on healthy lifestyles coming to Oakville Library. (The Chronicle, Centralia, 07/31/14).

Libraries hosting job-search workshops
Pierce County job seekers can get tips for finding work through free job search workshops at Pierce County Library System branches. Workshops such as “Advertising Your Abilities”, “Effective Applications and Resumes”, will help job seekers find and get the job they want. (South Pierce County Dispatch, Eatonville, 07/23/14).

Chivalrous presentation at Ephrata library Aug. 1
The Knights of Veritas will make appearances at the Ephrata and Moses Lake libraries as part of the North Central Regional Library’s Summer Reading Program. Both programs are about an hour in length and will feature accurate replica arms and armor, and examination of the culture of the middle ages, common myths and misconceptions, rare antiquities that can’t be seen anywhere else in the Pacific Northwest, the Code of Chivalry and more. (Grant County Journal, Ephrata, 07/31/14).

Summer Fun At Library
Comedian and self-proclaimed “zaniac” Alex Zerbe shot off his toilet paper cannon to the delight of the children and parents at the Jefferson County Library in Port Hadlock. The performance was part of the library’s summer reading program. (Peninsula Daily News, Port Angeles, 08/05/14).

Pierce libraries offer teen challenge.
Pierce County library’s Teen Summer Challenge offers teens a one-of-a-kind way to explore their interests, library and community. Anyone 13 and older can register. Participants with a Pierce County Library card qualify for prizes. (Enumclaw-Courier-Herald, Enumclaw, 07/30/14).