Library Clippings for the week of April 17, 2015
(Published May 13, 2015)

Library News

Working to engage through excellence in books, services (Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, 3/26/15)

Library bond set to be on August ballot
The Spokane County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution in March regarding a proposition to finance new and expanded libraries in the greater Spokane Valley and Millwood. This action places a proposition on the Aug. 4 ballot that would more than double the public library space in the greater Valley area. Ballots will be mailed July 17. For more information, visit www.scld.org. (The Current, Liberty Lake, 4/–/15)

The sky’s the limit (Liberty Lake Splash, Liberty Lake, 4/–/15)

Building momentum NW Railway Museum plans big, builds big (Snoqualmie Valley Record, Snoqualmie, 4/1/15)

Library receives $400K tech grant (The Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, 4/3/15)

Buildings

Downtown library receives design award (The Columbian, Vancouver, 4/3/15)

Letters & Editorials

When Tim Wadham calls, I listen (The Herald, Puyallup, 4/1/15)

Public libraries should be safe places for children (Snoqualmie Valley Record, Snoqualmie, 4/1/15)

Sponsorship Program partner event appreciates Tribune’s support
In this fan mail to the Tribune, Cindy Gregory and Tuesday Bosch, 2015 Seussapalooza Auction Co-Chairs, Friends of the Roslyn Library, thanked the Northern Kittitas County Tribune for making their auction fundraiser Seussapalooza such a great success. The Tribune helped them raise $10,000 this year to support the Roslyn Library. (Northern Kittitas County Tribune, Cle Elum, 4/2/15)

People

Linda’s lasting legacy (The Herald, Everett, 3/22/15)

Mogen integral to growth of Liberty Lake Library (Liberty Lake Splash, Liberty Lake, 4/–/15)

SCLD director optimistic about capital facilities vote
As Nancy Ledeboer prepares the Spokane County Library District for an August capital facilities ballot measure, there is solace knowing she can answer the tough questions. This article features an interview with Ms. Ledeboer about the challenges of managing a modern-day library district, the vote this August, and the benefits of being back in the Inland Northwest. (The Current, Liberty Lake, 4/–/15)

Librarian recognized for teaching tech to teens (Central Kitsap Reporter, Silverdale, 4/3/15)

Awards

Lakeridge wins Regional Global Reading Challenge (Mercer Island Reporter, Mercer Island, 4/1/15)

Programs & Displays

New charging station at library
Library patrons can now check out the latest devices while their eReaders and other devices are charged at the new free charging station at the Colfax library. The charging station is made possible by “Technology Made Easy” funding provided to the Washington State Library by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. (Whitman County Gazette, Colfax, 3/26/15)

Geocaching kits now available at your library!
The North Olympic Library System is introducing three geocaching kits that are now available for checkout. For more information about NOLS geocaching kits and other nontraditional items available for checkout, contact Erin Shield at 360-417-8500 x 7724 or send an email to [email protected]. (Forks Forum, Forks, 4/2/15)

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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 Marilyn Lindholm and Leanna Hammond 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].]