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Zombies Make Perfect Library Patrons
I'm sure you know that staff of the Washington State Library travels to all corner's of the state and reaches out to diverse communities. Today we received a missive from Lyla Brekke, of the Eastern State Hospital Branch that shows you just how far we are willing to go to reach all the citizens of Washington State. We felt that Lyla's message should be shared.
Capitol Lake: Beauty and controversy
In the midst of summer, people in the Olympia area seem to flock to Capitol Lake. The lake, which sits at the mouth of the Deschutes River at the edge of downtown Olympia, provides a scenic 1.5 mile loop with an amazing view of the state capitol buildings. The trail attracts walkers, runners, bikers, dogs, children, skaters and even the occasional unicycle. Of course, the trail around the lake is open year round, but several activities are hosted in the summertime.
Cha-cha-cha-changes…
Brain Science tells us that you need to “use it or lose it”. Lately, between retirements and re-organization the State Library is providing plenty of opportunities for brain development to two long time employees.
Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Library Receives Library Institutional Excellence Award
The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Library was awarded the 2014 Library Institutional Excellence Award by the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums.
The West Shore – Enticing settlers to the late 19th century Pacific Northwest
From the desk of Marlys Rudeen, Deputy State Librarian A recent addition to the State Library’s digital collections is the lavishly illustrated West Shore. This literary and general interest magazine was published from Aug. 1875-Mar. 1891.