Library Clippings for the week of March 6, 2015

Library News

State archives, library named ‘best’ for genealogy search (Wenatchee Business Journal, Wenatchee, 2/–/15)

Sno-Isle seeking sculpture (The Herald, Everett, 2/2/15)

Central Skagit Library to offer evening hours
The Central Skagit Library District is opening its office from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. every Thursday for district residents who need help downloading books and audio books from the library website. The office at 100 W. State Street, Suite C, Sedro-Woolley, is regularly open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays and 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays. Stop by or call 360-755-3985 for more information. The Central Skagit Library District serves the area of the Sedro-Woolley School District outside of the city boundaries. (Courier Times, Sedro-Woolley, 2/3/15)

Libraries change with the communities they serve (Camas-Washougal Post-Record, Camas, 2/3/15)

Something for everyone (Camas-Washougal Post-Record, Camas, 2/3/15)

Timberland makes staffing changes at small libraries (Daily World, Aberdeen, 2/3/15)

Puyallup puts plans in place for 125th anniversary (The Herald, Puyallup, 2/4/15)

Friends seeking book donations (The Enterprise, White Salmon, 2/12/15)

Readers’ turn: 4 of the best novels of the 21st century (The Seattle Times, Seattle, 2/15/15)

Programs/Displays

First cards for first graders (Liberty Lake Splash, Liberty Lake, 2/–/15)

Library patrons gain link to past (The Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, 2/3/15)

Free workshop series educates ‘green thumbs’ on gardening basics (The Herald, Puyallup, 2/4/15)

GU library unveils hidden treasures (Spokesman Review, Spokane, 2/4/15)

KRL to launch online access to Bainbridge Review’s wartime papers (Bainbridge Island Review, Bainbridge, 2/6/15)

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