Feb. State Library contest: Bush family papers
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Recently, in our February fave "Archives treasures" poll, you chose the… Read moreFrom Our Corner
When voting age was lowered to 18
Image Two of Secretary Reed’s passions – history and voting – literally came together in his office Monday as he reminisced with other key players in Washington’s role to allow 18-year-olds to vote. Reed joined former Gov. Mike… Read more
2012 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 02/24/2012
Courtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted to the WLA web site and we will also post it weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above. This posting reflects only… Read more
Clippings for the week of February 17, 2012
[caption id="attachment_4996" align="alignright" width="227" caption="Image courtesy North Pend Oreille Heritage collection"] Image [/caption] Library News Earlier this month the Stevens County Rural Library District (SCRLD), sent those not living in Stevens County a notice that they will have to pay a $90 out-of-county library card fee in order to checkout materials from any… Read more
Clippings for the week of February 10, 2012
[caption id="attachment_4996" align="alignright" width="227" caption="Image courtesy North Pend Oreille Heritage collection"] Image [/caption] Library News An ad hoc group has been formed to come up with alternatives to library consolidation. With the King County Library board delaying their decision on consolidating the White Center and Boulevard Park libraries into one library… Read more
Clippings for the week of February 3, 2012
[caption id="attachment_4996" align="alignright" width="227" caption="Image courtesy North Pend Oreille Heritage collection"] Image [/caption] Washington State Library News The Connell Branch of the Mid-Columbia Libraries announced in August of 2011 that they received the Washington Rural Heritage Grant, awarded by the Washington State Library. The Washington Rural Heritage… Read more
February "Archives treasures" poll winner is...
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Earlier in the week, we asked you to vote in our February… Read moreHeritage Center Funding Eyed Again by Legislature
Image Heritage CenterRepresentatives Hans Dunshee (Democrat, Snohomish) and Judy Warnick (Republican, Moses Lake) have their eye on Heritage Center funding, $6.5 million dollars worth! PSHB2168 would use… Read more
There’s the beef
It’s that annual event during legislative session in which carnivores rejoice and vegetarians avoid. It’s Beef Day. The state Cattlemen’s Association is cooking up a BBQ between the Legislative Building and Cherberg Building on Thursday between noon and 3 p.m. As you can see in the photo, the cattlemen were already cranking up the grill this morning in preparation.… Read more
WSL Updates for February 23, 2012
Volume 8, February 23, 2012 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SAVE 2) FREE WORKSHOP – PROTECTING CULTURAL COLLECTIONS 3) PRIZES FOR EXCEPTIONAL IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION PROGRAMS 4) FREE ONLINE CONFERENCE FOR SMALL LIBRARIES 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SAVE There’s still time to take advantage of early bird… Read more
My favorite memory from 2011 is all the running on the boulevard.
Image The idea that men around here will run to a library never fails to amaze me. They arrive, wheezing our names while holding up a hand, signaling us to wait a moment while they catch their breath in order to ask some burning question. The sound of books being dumped into the drop box outside the library initiates a vague sense of anxiety in my chest, as those who did not run fast enough are turned away. The officer’s voice on the radio: J323… Read moreGet Growing with Edible Gardening for Washington and Oregon
Image Edible Gardening for Washington and Oregon: Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits & Seeds. By Marianne Binetti. (Auburn, WA : Lone Pine Publishing… Read more
Teen video contest almost over
Image If you’re a teen who likes making videos, here’s a chance to strut your cinematic stuff, possibly earn some prize money and help out libraries. But time is running out. The State Library is a partner in the “… Read more
Vote in February "Archives treasures" poll!
It's that time again! Last week we began our February edition of our "Archives treasures" blog series. We provided you with pictures and interesting information about the Penitentiary Inmate Files of 1881-1902, a photograph of… Read more
It's Tader Tuesday in Olympia
Happy Potato Day, everyone! Many people on the Capitol Campus on Tuesday took advantage of this annual tradition during the legislative session to get a free spud along with whatever toppings… Read more
House D budget: Cuts, delays, but no sales tax hike
Image Majority House Democrats launched the endgame of the election-year 2012 legislative session Tuesday, unveiling their plan to close a billion-dollar budget gap. They propose doing this by shifting $405 million in K-… Read more
February "Archives treasures" item #3: Letter from George Washington
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Last week we began the February edition of our "Archives treasures" blog series with the Penitentiary Inmate Files of… Read moreCentennial celebration: WA initiative process turns 100 in 2012
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Secretary Reed draws a smile out of Tim Eyman
Secretary of State Sam Reed and the Foley Institute at Washington State University teamed up Friday for a centennial celebration of… Read moreFebruary "Archives treasures" item #2: Wilson in WA
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Yesterday, we began our February round of "Archives treasures" with the… Read moreFebruary "Archives treasures" -- first contender
Image Last month we kicked off our first "Archives treasures" blog series of the year. Now, with the help of our friends from the State Archives… Read moreSecretary of State
Steve Hobbs
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