Library News
Wrapping up summer reading (Daily Record, Ellensburg, 08/06/14).

Toledo Library will officially open next week: August 13: Organizers hope volunteer effort pays off when doors open. (The Chronicle, Centralia, 08/05/14).

Library district seeks public input.
The Spokane County Library District will hold two meetings, starting today [July 22], to learn about people’s aspirations for and concerns about their community. (Spokesman Review, Spokane, 07/22/14).

Retrieving young readers: Therapy dog’s gentle presence encourages children to pick up book, read out loud at library. (The Columbian, Vancouver, 08/14/14).

Buildings

Third round of library pre-design meetings set (The Columbian, Vancouver, 08/15/14).

Public debates sites: beauty, practicality, costs discussed.
While residents and community organizations spoke out on where they want the new Silverdale Library, traffic and parking continued to be the main concerns during the Kitsap Regional Library’s board meeting Tuesday night. (The Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, 07/24/14).

Sudden Valley library in limbo: second building under inspection for insect damage.
Staff members at South Whatcom Library continue to offer limited services with the safety of its building and a neighboring structure are examined for insect damage. (07/25/14).

PT library comes home to Carnegie: reading room restored to upstairs.
The Port Townsend Public Library has returned to the Carnegie Library building on Lawrence Street. A well-attended “soft opening” on Sunday, Aug 3 featured poetry readings, live music by Ukuleles Unite and treats provided by Friends of the PT Library. (The Leader, Port Townsend, 08/06/14).

Central Skagit library board to meet in new office space. (Skagit Valley Herald, Mount Vernon, 08/13/14).

PT library returns to Carnegie building.
After a two-year closure, the Port Townsend Library has reopened in its Carnegie location, beginning the next chapter for the 101-year-old building. (Peninsula Daily News, Port Angeles, 08/05/14).

Council mulls annexation into library district.
What will it take to provide Concrete residents full access to Upper Skagit Library? It’s looking like annexation into the library district is the most reasonable option for the Town of Concrete. (Concrete Herald, Concrete, 08/00/14).

Letters & Editorials

Library deserves publicity.
“I note with some dismay that The Pioneer has chosen to run a lengthy article on the Hood River County Library for the second week in a row. Meanwhile, the many programs and events at the Skamania county libraries in Stevenson and North Bonneville and the rural bookmobile go unmentioned.” (The Skamania county Pioneer, Stevenson, 08/13/14).

Programs/Displays

Local libraries feature art exhibit, movie.
North Bonneville artist Carl R. Schilt displayed his artwork at the Stevenson Community Library. The library also hosted an end of summer Family Movie Night. (The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, 08/13/14).

Science and math expo makes engineering fun.
The Burlington Public Library hosted a Science and Math Expo on Tuesday, July 8 in Burlington to introduce children to intriguing aspects of engineering. Bridge-building and testing projects for children were facilitated by engineers from Wilson Engineering and Kingworks Consulting Engineers. (Skagit Valley Herald, Mount Vernon, 08/10/14).

Quilt show to benefit new library.
The Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL) is presenting a quilt show and sale of the work of Judy Ross, with all proceeds going to the new library building project. (All Point Bulletin, Point Roberts, 08/00/14).

One-on-one technology tutoring offered at Port Angeles Library.
The Port Angeles Library is offering free 30 minute tutoring on technology. Participants, who are asked to bring their own devices, will be guided through the process of downloading e-books or e-audio books for services such as Washington Anytime Library, 3-M, and Oneclick Digital. (Peninsula Daily News, Port Angeles, 08/06/14).