Clippings, August 22, 2008

The Timberland Regional Library System has added music and video to its collection of media that can be downloaded for free to library patrons’ computers. The library system has offered downloadable audiobooks since October of 2006. Up to four downloadable titles can be “checked out” at any given time and four more can be placed on hold. (The Daily World [Aberdeen], 8-4-08)

Elections:

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Buildings:

The City of Roslyn announced significant new funding has been recommended by federal, state and local programs to support rehabilitation of Roslyn’s 1902 Old City Hall and Library. The City has worked in partnership with the on-profit organization Friends of the Roslyn Library, which has secured grants for the project from private foundations. The Friends also held a variety of community fundraisers, and helped to raise awareness about the building’s fragile state and the possibilities for restoring it. (Northern Kittitas County Tribune [Cle Elum], 8-7-08)

The Seattle Public Library Retaining Wall Addition, at the Central Library branch, is a project to build a new retaining wall to support a section of the existing concrete wall. It will also remove existing econo-blocks in sections to facilitate new construction and add new footings, wall sections, and a new metal railing. (Daily Journal of Commerce [Seattle], 8-16-08)

Letters and Editorials:

Two letters to the editor supporting the Coupeville Library expansion project. “Please vote Yes, yes in August and give Coupeville and Central Whidbey the library they deserve.” (The Whidbey Examiner [Coupeville], 8-8-08)

A letter to the editor supporting the Coupeville Library expansion project. “ If you have not turned in your ballot yet, please vote yes twice. Seven cents per $1,000 valuation is small change for a big reward. And please, visit the library It belongs to all of us. You owe it to yourself to see what’s there!” (Whidbey News-Times [Oak Harbor], 8-9-08)

Longview librarian offers ideas on the best summer reading for young and old alike. With the arrival of summer, our nation’s birthday and all of the fun things to do during the season, here are a few titles for all ages you can discover at your local library that will put you in just the right mood for summer. (Daily News [Longview], 8-9-08)

People:

Twenty-two years ago, Betty Mather was excited to start her new job. Hired by the Everett Public Library, she helped with the bookmobile. As a page in the technical services department, she shelved new magazines and maintained the library’s massive magazine archives. Twenty-two years later, on her 89^th birthday, Mather’s co-worker said good-bye with a retirement and birthday party. Gives lots of background information and quotes from co-workers. (The Herald [Everett], 8-15-08)

Awards:

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Programs and Displays:

A second free course on estate and long-term care planning will be given at the Centralia Timberland Library on Aug. 25. Centralia elder law attorney Richard Paroutaud and Olympia long-term care broker Bruce Bamford will teach the class. (The Chronicle [Centralia], 8-9-08)

Summer Reading:

The summer reading program at the Kittitas Public Library concluded with a pizza party and games Thursday. Reading is the point of the summer program and Joy Turpin says her children look forward to the weekly library sessions. (Daily Record [Ellensburg], 8-8-08)

Book Sales:

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[This summary of library news was created by Susan Barrett 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 Susan at 360-570-5561 or [email protected].]