Clippings, October 24, 2008 , Part 1

Buildings:

“How much scaffolding does it take to change a light bulb at the Seattle Central Library. Scaffolding? Yup, in September workers had to use a large scaffolding to reach light bulbs and electrical components they were replacing in the 48-to-52-foot-tall third-floor ceiling in the iconic 1000 Fourth Avenue library.” Estimated cost will be $120,000. Two years ago the ceiling was reached with a “Denka mobile lift”, for $18, 305, but it appeared to be causing some “slight bowing” to the floor, and the job had to cease when it was half-completed. The architectural firm is assembling a team of experts to discuss adaptive solutions. Other areas of the library have not required such heavy lifts. (Daily Journal of Commerce [Seattle], 10-16-08)

The October board meeting of the Libraries of Stevens County included an update on facilities planning and on three public hearings on the 2009 budget. (Statesman-Examiner [Colville], 10-08-08)

The description of a new condominium and commercial development in Bellingham called Barkley Village says “A new public library branch at Barkley could be used for public meetings.” (with large color photo) (Bellingham Herald, 10-12-08)

The open house and annual meeting of the Friends of the Orcas Island Library presented a discussion of a possible library building extension, with two members of the Library Board planning a traveling presentation concerning the “proposed expansion drawings and cost and benefits, information on historic, present, and projected operating costs and a proposal for a levy lid lift and solicitation of additional input from the community.” (The Island Sounder [Eastsound], 10-08-08)

“A new illuminated library sign was recently installed in front of the Port Angeles Public Library, which also serves as headquarters for the North Olympic Library System.” The sign was paid for by the Friends of the Port Angeles Library. (Peninsula Daily News [Port Angeles], 10-9-08)

“A bad economy has delayed building the private portion of Vancouver’s $160 million Riverwest project, forcing officials to contemplate other parking options as they prepare to break ground on a new Fort Vancouver Regional Library headquarters next year. A temporary surface lot with 125 to 150 spaces likely would be used until an underground garage provides permanent parking at the $37 million library.” Discussions on who will bear the cost of the temporary lot are in progress. (Columbian [Vancouver], 10-20-08)

Letters and Editorials:

Thanks from the Burien Library (King County Library System) manager go to the Burien Library Guild for all the ways in which they support the library. (Des Moines News [Burien], 10-08-08)

Programs and Displays:

The Friends of the Edmonds Library (Sno-Isle) will have a program of fiction and nonfiction book reviews, called “Book Bites” at their next meeting. (Edmonds Enterprise [Lynnwood], 10-08-08)

Performances at the Ephrata Library (North Central Regional Library) by cowboy singer Hank Cramer  and by Seattle’s Book-It Repertory Theatre( are described. (With color photos) (Grant County Journal [Ephrata], 10-09-08)

The Richland public Library offers reviews of three new mystery novels, one an “emotional little creeper of a story.” [ Tethered by Amy MacKinnon; Skin and Bone by Kathryn Fox; Singularity: A Mystery, by Kathryn Casey](Tri-City Herald [Kennewick], 10-12-08)

A Teen Read Week at the Jefferson County Library included a Teen Game Night and the first meeting of a new Teen Advisory Board. (Port Townsend Leader, 10-08-08)

A Family Art program explores “Shelters” as it returns to the Jefferson County Library for its fourth annual visit. (Port Townsend Leader, 10-08-08)

Teen Read Week at various Pierce County Library branches was celebrated with Game Nights, an Anime Club, and a Manga Art contest. (South Pierce County Dispatch [Eatonville], 10-08-08)

Teens at the Arlington Public Library (Sno-Isle) responded to focus groups about their interests, and now the Arlington Library is planning three teen events per month, including Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero, a Manga Book Group, and “Creepy Karaoke”. The teen events are supported by the Sno-Isle Foundation and the Friends of the Arlington Library. Another Arlington presentation for all ages will involve “papel picado,” cut-paper designs from Mexico. (Marysville Globe; Arlington Times, both 10-08-08)

Book Sales:

Friends of the Mill Creek Library (Sno-Isle) raised $2,101 at the September book sale, to support programs and other services at the Mill Creek Library. (Millcreek Enterprise [Snohomish], 10-08-08)

[This summary of library news was created by Susan Barrett of the Washington State Library Division of the Office of the Secretary of State. It represents a newspaper clippings packet from all Washington newspapers received on the date shown. For more information about any of these stories, contact Susan at 360-570-5561 or [email protected].]

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