Clippings, June 24, 2009
Clippings, June 24, 2009
Library News
With Sno-Isle Libraries more than two million dollars in the hole, officials have a new piece of information that might fuel a vote for a tax increase. A group called “Yes for Libraries” conducted a random survey of voters in Island and Snohomish counties and found a majority would support a levy increase to either maintain or expand library services. (Whidbey News-Times [Oak Harbor], 6.3.09) http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/whidbey/wnt/news/46755757.html
Voters in Endicott, Farmington, and Malden will ask voters to annex their towns into the Whitman County Rural Library District. (Whitman County Gazette [Colfax], 6.4.09)
The Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to impose overdue fines on previously exempt children’s books and English-as-a-second-language materials, charge a $5 fee for interlibrary loans and limit the number of materials a user can check out and place holds on. The change will begin October 15 and are expected to bring an added $36,000 in annual revenue. (Photo) (Seattle PI online, 6.25.09) http://www.seattlepi.com/local/407580_library25.html
Buildings
The City of Ferndale sought construction proposals for the 15,000-square-foot library (Whatcom County Library System) they are planning to build. The new building will replace the city’s 9,000-square-foot library. (Daily Journal of Commerce [Seattle], 6.16.09)
Letters & Editorials
The decision by the King County Library System’s Board of Trustees directing library staff to negotiate a new lease so that the branch can remain at Ober Park is lauded as a testament to the power of a grassroots citizens’ movement. (Vashon –Maury Island Beachcomber, 6.3.09) http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/vashon/vib/opinion/46740067.html
During May, the Everett Public Library, in conjunction with Sno-Isle Libraries, promoted a program called “The Big Read.” I would like to thank the Everett and Snohomish libraries for providing the reader with such enjoyable and well-planned activities. (The Daily Herald [Everett], 6.6.09) http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090606/OPINION02/706069994
Awards
The Ellensburg Public Library is one of 4,000 libraries in the United States selected to receive two grants from the National Endowment of Humanities (NEH). The library will receive the “Picturing America art collection” awarded by NEH which consists of 40 large, high-quality reproductions of notable American art along with a comprehensive teacher’s resource guide. It will also receive the “We the People Bookshelf,” which is a collection of 21 hard cover classic literature written by some of America’s best authors based on themes central to American history and culture. The two new collections will be available September 2009. (Daily Record [Ellensburg], 6.5.09)
Programs & Displays
Art Programs
The Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission presented the Dr. Robert M. Small Raku Clay Exhibit at the Mountlake Terrace Library (Sno-Isle Libraries). (Photo) (Lynnwood/Mountlake Terrace Enterprise, 6.3.09) http://www.enterprisenewspapers.com/article/20090603/ETP18/706039889&template=ETPart
Colfax artist Dick Gebhart is featured in a “Meet the Artist” program at the Whitman County Rural Library District’s main location in Colfax. (Whitman County Gazette [Colfax], 6.4.09)
Teen Programs
The Mill Creek Library (Sno-Isle Libraries) will open after hours for gaming nights for teens July 16 and August 21. Teens are invited to play with a Wii or Rock Band. (Millcreek Enterprise [Lynnwood], 6.3.09) http://www.enterprisenewspapers.com/article/20090603/ETP04/706039925&template=ETPZoneMCart
Summer Reading
Chelan Public Library, a part o f the North Central Regional Library, hosts a “Be Creative” Summer Reading program. August 19th the library will host an “End of the Program Party” for all participants. (Lake Chelan Mirror, 6.3.09) http://www.lakechelanmirror.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=1433&SectionID=21&SubSectionID=95&S=1
The Quincy Public Library, a part of the North Central Regional Library, will host its summer reading program June 11th through August 31st. The last organized activity is August 7th with a final puppet show. (Quincy Valley Post Register, 6.4.09) http://qvpr.com/articles/kids-can-be-creative-summer-quincy-library
Book Sales
Friends of the Kettle Falls Public Library hold annual book and pie sale. The Friends are also gathering items for a raffle to be held in October. (Statesman-Examiner [Colville] 6.3.09)
[This summary of library news was created by Bobbie DeMiero and Leanna Hammond of the Washington State Library Division of the Office of the Secretary of State. It represents a selection of newspaper clippings about Washington libraries from all Washington newspapers received in the packets on the dates shown. For more information about any of these stories, contact Carolyn Petersen at 360.570.5560 or [email protected] ]
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