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Washington State Library closure

Due to loss of funding, the Washington State Library in Tumwater is closed to the public starting July 1, 2025. We will respond to phone and email messages within one week. Learn more about services beginning July 1, 2025.

Catalog service disruption

The Library Catalog may experience intermittent service disruptions due to scheduled system maintenance from June 28 to July 3, 2025.

Available services beginning July 1, 2025

The State Library's Reading Room is closed to the public until further notice.

Reference services are available by email at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 360-704-5221. Please allow up to one week for a response. If you have specific research needs, feel free to contact us—we will do our best to assist you.

The State Library is closed weekends and holidays.

General Information Email

[email protected]

Mail

PO Box 42460
Olympia WA 98504-2460

Telephone

Reference: (360) 704-5221

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