Clippings, November 26, 2008

The city of Ocean Shores is facing a budget deficit of $824,000 for next year. The mayor suggests that the only way to bring balance is for nine layoffs from several city departments, including one of the four staff positions at the library. Citizens defended certain departments from the need for cuts. The mayor said that raising certain fees might save as much as $192,000, which could save four positions, not including the one at the library. (The Daily World [Aberdeen], 11-11-08)

Elections:

Headline—“Library levy not dead yet in Castle Rock. Twelve more ‘yes’ votes could push it through.” (Daily News [Longview], 11-14-08) http://www.tdn.com/articles/2008/11/14/area_news/doc491cef2b8abbf461570564.txt

Buildings:

A long article discusses the new building projects at the Fort Vancouver Regional Library and how they will aid seniors’ lifelong learning needs. (Senior Messenger [Vancouver], 11-08)

“A grand opening celebration for the remodeled Newport Public Library (Pend Oreille County Library) will be held Wednesday Nov. 12 at noon at the library.” (Newport Miner, 11-12-08)

Letters and Editorials:

A letter writer calls the Timberland Regional Library System “a treasure” and “the best I have ever encountered. The idea of operating a vast multicounty system is brilliant, cost effective, and efficient.” (The Olympian, 11-15-08)

The letter questioning why the Bellingham Public Library and the Whatcom County Library are not joined as one entity, linked from Ferndale in the last Clippings, also appears from Blaine. (The Northern Light, 11-13-08)

People:

Headline: “Seattle to name chief librarian; selection committee nears decision on finalist”, with photos and biographies of the three candidates. (Seattle Times, 11-24-08) http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008427864_librarian24m.html

The Garfield Library’s (Whitman County Library) new branch manager , Crystal Bailey, was introduced at a Meet and Greet open house at the library on Nov. 17. (Boomerang [Palouse], 11-06-08)

Programs and Displays:

“The Longview Public Library will join hundreds of libraries throughout the country Saturday for the first celebration of ‘National Gaming Day at your Library’.” (Daily News [Longview], 11-14-08) http://www.tdn.com/articles/2008/11/14/area_news/doc491cf0ce049ed797896939.txt

“The Liberty Lake Municipal Library is hosting a ‘Twilight’ movie opening party from 6 to 8 pm, Nov. 20 with activities, trivia, book discussion, and a craft. Two tickets to the movie will be given away.” Also, children are invited to the after-school program at the library on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. And this library is also hosting a National Gaming Day event. (All, Liberty Lake Splash, 11-13-08)

“Six veterans who served their country over the course of seven decades will share stories about their military service at a forum Sunday at the Anacortes Public Library. ‘It needs to be talked about, especially on Veterans Day’” said one. (Anacortes American, 11-05-08)

[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] .