From Your Corner of Washington: Hoquiam
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Photo courtesy of Polson Museum, Hoquiam
After being on a six-month hiatus, we’re bringing back a “From Our Corner” feature that examines how different Washington towns acquired their names… Read moreFrom Our Corner
When JFK visited our Washington
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Photo courtesy of Washington Digital Archives
November 22 marked the anniversary when John F. Kennedy, our nation’s 35th president, was assassinated in 1963 in Dallas. Our Digital Archives has a few… Read moreFrom Our Corner of Washington: Snow dome
Snow is still falling on the Capitol Campus this morning, providing a light dusting on the dome of the Legislative Building.
5th Grader Raises Money for School Library
And it wasn't even his OWN library!
Ten-year-old Niv Bhide heard that another school in town didn't have some of the advantages that his school does. The other school doesn't have a Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) to sponsor events like the Scholastic book fairs that he enjoyed at his own school.
So he and his mother wrote about 20 letters to folks they know in the community, thinking they… Read more
Now Available: 2010 Legislative District Fact Sheets
Given the current revenue situation for the state, we have speeded production of our informational factsheets for the Washington State Library. These factsheets are available for your use and provide information on how the State Library has directly benefited your libraries and the residents who use your libraries. These factsheets are… Read moreFrom Your Corner of Washington: Yakima Canyon
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Photograph courtesy of Danielle Munzing
This amazing photograph of the Yakima Canyon and starlit November sky was taken just last Friday.
Have you traveled anywhere recently around our beautiful state and taken any pictures? If so, we… Read moreR-71 petition challenge heads back to court in May
(UPDATED AT 12:25 p.m., Nov. 19 to show Eyman has dropped his state lawsuit.) Protect Marriage Washington, gay-marriage opponents who sponsored a public vote on the state’s new domestic partnership law last November, have been given a May 31 trial date for their effort to ban public… Read more
Clippings, November 12, 2010
Washington State Library News The Wahkiakum County Collection, a portion of Washington Rural Heritage series is now live and online. A slide show, featuring highlights of the collection, and a commemorative bookmark with the web address is available at the Blanche Bradley Memorial Library in Cathlamet. Evan Robb, WRH Project Manager from Washington State Library made several trips to Cathlamet to provide guidance and expertise. (The Wahkiakum Co. Eagle (Cathlamet), 11.11.10) Library News… Read moreInauguration Day 1889
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Photo courtesy of Washington State Archives
Today marks the anniversary of the inauguration of Washington State’s very first governor, Elisha P. Ferry. The ceremony took place November 18, 1889, at the Territorial Capitol… Read moreWA revenue projections plunge $1.2 billion
Image More dire news for the state Legislature and Governor Gregoire: The multibillion-dollar budget hole has gotten about $1.2 billion worse. Washington's projected deficit… Read more
WSL Updates for November 18, 2010
Volume 6, November 18, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) NEW DIGITAL COLLECTION - WAHKIAKUM COUNTY HERITAGE
2) FIRST TUESDAYS - DOES YOUR AUDIENCE HEAR YOU?
3) WSL HISTORIC NEWSPAPERS ADDS ARGUS
4) 2010 ADULT SUMMER READING SURVEY
5) ONLINE CONFERENCE - SERVING THE 21ST CENTURY PATRON
6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
… Read moreVoter turnout topping 70% and still rising
Prior to this November’s General Election, Secretary Reed predicted that Washington’s voter turnout would be 66 percent of the state’s 3.6 million registered voters. Days after the election, we … Read more
From Your Corner of Washington: Mount Rainier
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Photograph submitted by John Damitio
This amazingly bright and colorful photo of Mount Rainier looks like it's been color adjusted, but no, it's the real deal. The splendor of this mountain in the fall is just breathtaking.
Have you… Read moreGet Ready for Winter!
Winter weather is on its way. Or so says the National Weather Service:
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
3:58 pm PST Sun Nov 14 2010
A change to much colder conditions is possible Friday into next weekend...
Cold air is expected to develop over western Canada during the upcoming… Read more
New Classics in Washington History
From the desk of Judy Pitchford Volume 5, # 2 - November 2010 Historical Newspapers in Washington The Puget Sound Argus of Port Townsend (1882-1883) has been added to Washington State Library's Online Historic Newspapers, available at http://www.sos.wa.gov/history/newspapers_detail.aspx?t… Read moreNew iPhone app a big elections winner
In every election, there are winners and losers. One big winner in Washington’s recent General Election was the new Election Results iPhone app. There have been 5,478 people who have installed the Elections Results app. From Election Day up to now, there have… Read more
Clippings, November 5, 2010
Washington State Library People typically go to their local library to check out books, including books on tape and CD. Thanks to a new project coordinated by the Washington State Library, many titles can arrive directly on someone's computer for free. Reardan and Harrington are among roughly 40 small and mid-sized public libraries offering downloadable audio books, also known as "eAudiobooks." (Davenport Times, 10.21.10) Library News The Timberland Regional Library Foundation has joined… Read moreFrom Your Corner of Washington: Autumn in Olympia
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Photograph courtesy of Ben Helle
Yet again, the Capitol building in Olympia provides the perfect backdrop for a gorgeous fall day.
Have you traveled anywhere recently around our beautiful state and taken any… Read moreWSL Updates for November 11, 2010
Volume 6, November 11, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) WASHINGTON NEWSPAPERS ON MICROFILM
2) FREE MICROSOFT ONLINE COURSES FOR JOB SEEKERS
3) IMLS ACCESSIBILITY WEB PAGE
4) IF YOU LOVE THEM, LET THEM FLOAT!
5) BUILDING THE DIGITAL BRANCH
6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
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Secretary of State
Steve Hobbs
