Clippings, May 22, 2009
Clippings, May 22, 2009
Buildings:
The new Battle Ground Community Library (Fort Vancouver Regional Library District) has opened. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. (Photos) (Columbian [Vancouver], 5.15.09) http://columbian.com/article/20090515/NEWS02/705159941/Battle+Ground+library++Vol.+2
The Twisp Library (North Central Regional Library) will knock out a wall at the Methow Valley Community Center to double library facility’s space. (Photo) (Methow Valley News [Twisp], 5.29.09) http://www.methowvalleynews.com/story.php?id=1287
Sequim Library (North Olympic Library System) reopens after a three-month major renovation. (Photos) (The Sequim Gazette, 4.29.09)
Letters & Editorials:
Since we support keeping America reading and informed, we will support the Whatcom County Library System and vote for their tax increase. (Lynden Tribune, 4.29.09)
The Mayor and City Council of Bellingham overturn decision on site for new library. Why? What process was used in overturning a 2007 decision? (Bellingham Herald, Herald [Bellingham], 4.29.09) http://www.bellinghamherald.com/letters/story/890003.html
Awards:
Clancy Pool, Manager of the St. John Branch of the Whitman County Library, received the merit award for outstanding performance from State Librarian Jan Walsh. (Photo) (Whitman County Gazette [Colfax], 4.23.09)
Programs & Displays:
Everett Public Library offers podcasts and recordings on CDs. Check out www.eplls.org/podcast where you can listen to past library programs. (The Daily Herald [Everett], 4.27.09) http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090427/LIVING/704279979
Economy/Hard Times:
The Sammamish Public Library and other libraries in the King County Library System are offering job search and career programs. For more information go to www.kcls.org/looktoyourlibrary. (Issaquah-Sammamish Reporter [Kent], 4.29.09) http://sammamishreview.com/2009/04/28/sammamish-library-to-help-job-seekers
Libraries throughout the state are facing tough financial challenges, according to a recent survey conducted by the Washington State Library. For questions or information about the survey contact Jan Walsh, State Librarian at [email protected]. (Lake Stevens Journal, 4.29.09]
[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 newspaper clippings packet from all Washington newspapers received on the date shown. For more information about any of these stories, contact Bobbie DeMiero at 360.570.5577 or [email protected]. ]
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