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Big wins for WA libraries in the 2019 legislative session

Big wins for WA libraries in the 2019 legislative session

The 2019 legislative session has ended, and thanks to the hard work of many people, libraries across Washington will benefit immensely. The Office of the Secretary of State, which oversees the Washington State Library, played a huge part in making that success a reality. There is so much good news to report! First, thanks to library advocates everywhere. Lawmakers included eleven rural libraries around the state in the capital budget. Each of these libraries will receive funds to improve their…

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Rejuvenation in the Yakima Valley

Rejuvenation in the Yakima Valley

From the desk of Carolyn Petersen, Assistant Program Manager, Library Development. Recently I had occasion to visit the newly remodeled downtown branch of Yakima Valley libraries.  To quote Fats Waller “The joint is jumpin’”.  Folks were streaming in and out of their newly repainted, updated and light filled central library on a Thursday noon hour, not necessarily a prime patron time. Attached is a view of their renovated Young Adult area.  If you are in the area, stop by.  You will be…

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Clippings, June 3, 2009

Clippings, June 3, 2009

Clippings, June 3, 2009 When all was said and done, the vision of Ferndale’s future came down to green and red dots.  Those dots made a swimming pool, downtown revitalization and a new Ferndale library (Whatcom County Library System) unofficial winner’s during the fourth annual community Coordinating Association meeting Thursday, May 7. (Bellingham Herald, 5.8.09) http://www.bellinghamherald.com/102/story/901958.html This month, Pierce County Library System (PCLS) will hold 16 public meetings in Pierce County for residents to hear proposed improvements and give comments…

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