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Free Noontime Event at State Library, 4/18/2013

Free Noontime Event at State Library, 4/18/2013

Schafer State Park, a US National Historic Site, not only represents a unique example of 1930s craftsmanship from the Works Progress Administration and memorializes an early example of philanthropy by private citizens and corporations in Washington State. Olympia authors Peter Schafer Reid and Barbara Seal Ogle will discuss the park’s history and future. They will also be signing their new book on the park, with more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by. Doors open at 11:45a.m.

Recent Poetry from Washington State’s Poet Laureate!

Recent Poetry from Washington State’s Poet Laureate!

Kathleen Flenniken grew up in Richland, Washington during the Cold War. Richland’s neighbor and reason for existence was the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. Trained as a civil engineer, Flenniken spent eight years working as an engineer and hydrologist, three of those at Hanford. The poems in Plume trace Flenniken’s perceptions about Hanford from young girl to professional woman.

Photos from Washington Library Snapshot Day

Photos from Washington Library Snapshot Day

On April 12, 2011 the Washington State Library participated in Washington Library Snapshot Day. Hundreds of libraries statewide gathered photos, stories, and usage statistics, providing a glimpse at the important services they provide every day. This set of images offers a look at a single day in the life of the Washington State Library. Enjoy!

WSL Event, Nov. 12 @ 6:30pm – Author: Richard LeMieux

WSL Event, Nov. 12 @ 6:30pm – Author: Richard LeMieux

Please join us on Thursday, November 12th at 6:30 when we host Richard LeMieux, author of Breakfast at Sally’s: One homeless man’s inspirational journey. Breakfast at Sally’s: One homeless man’s inspirational Journey With author Richard LeMieux Thursday, November 12, 2009 6:30 pm our doors open at 6:00 pm. Washington State Library, 6880 Capitol Boulevard South, Tumwater, Washington Richard was once a wealthy business owner, and able to afford the best that money could buy. The rise of the Internet and…

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