Secretary Wyman speaks about the new exhibit during its launch event at the Capitol. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin Helle)
Going back to statehood nearly 125 years ago, people here have had good reason to be proud of our fellow… Read more[caption id="attachment_11753" align="alignleft" width="273"] Image
Sylvester Hill Mann[/caption] From the Desks of the Central Library Staff He was born May 6, 1817 in upstate New… Read moreMembers of Nirvana, from left: Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl. (Photo by Anton Corbijn)
A free, privately funded … Read more(Photos courtesy of Washington State Digital Archives)
When you live near an ocean, as most Washingtonians do, you can’t help yourself but go to the beach now and then. People visit the ocean to walk… Read moreVolume 9, August 29, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) BE A VOICE FOR LIBRARIES 2) SING WITH OUR KIDS – FREE WORKSHOP 3) CATCH THE WALE EARLY BIRD BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE 4) AFFORDABLE CARE ACT – INFORMATION SOURCES 5) CARING FOR YESTERDAY’S TREASURES – TODAY 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) BE A VOICE FOR LIBRARIES The Library Council of… Read more
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Samuel Nelson Woodruff, 1866
From the Desks of the … Read more(Photos courtesy of Washington State Archives)
If it seems like the Albert D. Rosellini Floating… Read more[caption id="attachment_4996" align="alignright" width="227"] Image Image courtesy North Pend Oreille Heritage collection[/caption] Washington State Library News Washington State University Libraries have joined Ask-WA, a service coordinated by the Washington State Library in participation with libraries statewide. WSU faculty, students and staff can get a quality answer within… Read more
Volume 9, August 22, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) REGISTRATION CLOSING FOR FREE DISASTER PLANNING WORKSHOP 2) IMPACT SURVEY – ADVANCING LIBRARIES THROUGH COMMUNITY INSIGHT 3) EARLY LEARNING RACIAL EQUITY FUNDING OPPORTUNITY 4) NWCENTRAL – HELP SPREAD THE WORD BY 9/30 5) DON’T MISS THE ARSL EARLY BIRD! 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1)… Read more
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Thomas Taylor, 1862 From the Desks of the Central Library Staff Although no oath of office record exists today, Taylor was apparently Librarian in 1862. The March 29, 1862 issue of the Washington Standard includes this… Read moreSecretary Wyman (in red) stands with Gov. Toshizo Ido and Gov. Jay Inslee at the Welcome Ceremony where the Japanese national anthem played, followed by the U.S. anthem.
On a… Read more[caption id="attachment_4996" align="alignright" width="227"] Image Image courtesy North Pend Oreille Heritage collection[/caption] Library News The Point Roberts Library, a part of the Whatcom County Library System, will have extended hours this summer to accommodate more users during summer months. In addition, the summer reading program will run to August 30 and the theme for… Read more
Evelyn Arnold shares a story as Secretary Wyman (middle) and Elections Director Lori Augino (right) listen.
Evelyn Arnold, former Chelan County Auditor and King County elections official, has joined the… Read more
