Effective July 1, 2025, the Washington State Library in Tumwater is closed to the public due to a loss of funding. Limited access will be available by appointment only on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. To request an appointment, please email [email protected].
The Washington State Library builds prosperous and informed communities by providing technology, access to information, resources, and professional support.
Empower state legislators, agencies and citizens to make informed decisions that impact Washington civic and economic life.
Connect Washingtonians to their history, employing digital initiatives and other preservation strategies to tell the stories of local communities and to celebrate our common heritage.
Expand the reach and effectiveness of the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library WTBBL with innovative outreach initiatives to increase overall user population, establish and strengthen borrower relationships, and promote high quality, accessible library and information resources.
Expand and enhance the provision of direct library and information services to incarcerated and hospitalized populations in support of education, literacy, recovery and re-entry.
Contribute to the state’s economic prosperity and cultural richness by supporting relevant and high-quality education, literacy and reading, and life-long learning.
Safeguard the unique assets of our federal and state depository programs to enhance access and improve participation by stakeholders in these programs
Elevate the quality of library service and the caliber of library staff through facilitation, consulting, grants, training and modeling best practices to build capacity in libraries statewide.
