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A new library opens in Vancouver

A new library opens in Vancouver

Photo courtesy of Jeff Martin, Washington State Library The new five-story Vancouver Community Library in downtown Vancouver officially opened Sunday, attracting 5,000 people despite heavy rain. The Columbian has more about it here . Secretary Reed, whose office includes the Washington State Library, was among the speakers during the library’s opening ceremony. Fort Vancouver Library Regional Library District Executive Director Bruce Ziegman emceed the event. In attendance was Acting State Librarian Rand Simmons, former State Librarian Jan Walsh and Acting…

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Clippings, June 12, 2009

Clippings, June 12, 2009

Clippings, June 12, 2009 Library News Langley Library (Sno-Isle Libraries) display depicts the library from a humble beginning to the community hub that it is today.  As library users’ needs change, Langley Library continues to move forward, boldly facing the future to best meet the needs of tomorrow.  (Photos)  (South Whidbey Record [Langley], 5.20.2009) The Bonney Lake Library and the Buckley Library (Pierce County Library System) host meetings to present preliminary recommendations for Pierce County Library System’s 20-year facilities plan…

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Clippings, May 29, 2009

Clippings, May 29, 2009

Clippings, May 29, 2009 The Seattle Public Library has expanded its Web site to offer more information for its Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, and Spanish-speaking readers. The site will also contain information, written in different languages, about programs and materials that the library offers.  (Northwest Asian Weekly [Seattle], 5.2.09) The Maple Valley Library (King County Library System) invites you to join the Library Guild.  The Guild’s mission is to support programs for children, teens, and adults at the Maple Valley Library. …

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