Washington State Library closure
Due to loss of funding, the Washington State Library in Tumwater is closed to the public starting July 1, 2025. We will respond to phone and email messages within one week. Learn more about affected services.
Library Staff Directory
State Librarian
| Name - Position | Telephone Number |
|---|---|
| Sara Jones - State Librarian | 360-704-5276 |
| Crystal Lentz Rowe - Deputy State Librarian | 360-704-5275 |
| Leanna Hammond - Executive Assistant | 360-704-5249 |
Library Development
| Name | Telephone Number |
|---|---|
| Abbott, Joyce | 360-570-5578 |
| Buschman, Mike (Manager) | 360-704-5248 |
| Guzzy, Jude | 360-704-5217 |
| Hanson, Cody | 360-570-5588 |
| Imamura, Claire | 360-704-5246 |
| Lindberg, Evelyn | 360-704-5206 |
| Patterson, Caitlin | 360-570-5589 |
| Peté, Sara | 360-570-5576 |
| Schollmeyer, Shawn | 360-570-5568 |
| Severais, Kaitlyn | 360-570-5583 |
| Sullivan, Kathleen | 360-570-5577 |
| Tauriainen, Hannah | 360-704-7133 |
| Triggs, Tien | 360-704-7820 |
| White, Sara | 360-570-5585 |
Central Library Services
| Name | Telephone Number |
|---|---|
| Baldwin, Sarah | 360-704-5242 |
| Ciampo, Cathy | 360-704-5213 |
| Curran, Lisa | 360-704-5214 |
| Fortier, Laurie | 360-704-5265 |
| Gorman, Dusty | 360-704-5268 |
| Kitahara, Kevin | 360-704-7149 |
| McDouall, Ken | 360-704-5207 |
| Pitchford, Judy (Manager) | 360-704-5254 |
| Richardson, Taylor | 360-704-5218 |
| Schaff, Mary | 360-704-5204 |
| Shiba, Asako | 360-704-5205 |
| Tada, Teri | 360-704-5224 |
| Thompson, Julie | 360-570-5561 |
Branch Library Services
| Name - Position | Telephone Number |
|---|---|
| Sherbo, Laura (Manager) | 360-704-5250 |
| Nash, Anna - Institutional Librarian | 360-570-5569 |
| Anderson, Lydia - Admin Assistant | 360-570-5579 |
| Airway Heights Corrections Center | |
| Roe, Russell - Branch Librarian | 509-244-6700 EXT 16239 |
| Clallam Bay Corrections Center | |
| Vacant | 360-203-1345 |
| Coyote Ridge Corrections Center | |
| Auld, Denise - Branch Librarian | 509-343-5800 EXT 53109 |
| Graves, Amy - Library Associate | 509-343-5800 EXT 53104 |
| Stafford Creek Corrections Center | |
| Vacant | 360-537-2258 |
| Twin Rivers Corrections Center | |
| Kyle, Deb - Branch Librarian | 360-794-2481 |
| Washington Corrections Center | |
| Richardson, Laura - Institutional Librarian | 360-432-1509 |
| Hutchens, Sophia - Branch Librarian | 360-549-5663 |
| Washington Corrections Center for Women | |
| Percy, Joanne - Branch Librarian | 253-858-4230 |
| Washington State Penitentiary - South Complex | |
| Vacant | 509-525-3610 EXT 74240 |
| Washington State Penitentiary - West Complex | |
| Dickson, Justin - Branch Librarian | 509-525-3610 EXT 75071 |
| Dept. of Corrections Interlibrary Loan | |
| Whitehead, Sara | 360-570-5587 |
| Eastern State Hospital | |
| Harrington, Sara - Branch Librarian | 509-565-4276 |
| Western State Hospital | |
| Benoun, Kathleen - Branch Librarian | 253-756-2593 |
| Echo Glen Children's Center | |
| Haas, Jennifer - Branch Librarian | 425-831-2527 |
Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL)
| Name | Telephone Number |
|---|---|
| Reception Desk | 206-615-0400 / 1-800-542-0866 |
| Bentson, Alan | 206-615-0400 |
| Curran, Reilly | 206-615-1783 |
| Curry, Shannon | 206-615-0400 |
| Eissler, Alicia | 206-615-0400 |
| Fernandez, Izzy | 206-615-0400 |
| Groth, Erin | 206-615-1253 |
| Hagen, Sally Jo | 206-615-0400 |
| Jensen, Jessica | 206-615-0424 |
| Miller, Danielle (Director) | 206-615-1588 |
| Pai, John | 206-615-0415 |
| Priest, Deborah | 206-615-0438 |
| Richey, Jordyn | 206-615-0400 |
| Timmons, Traci | 206-256-6280 |
| Ureta, Nathan | 206-615-0400 |