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Clippings, December 31, 2009

Clippings, December 31, 2009 Library News Cascade Park Community Library, a part of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library System, held grand opening ceremonies December 15. The new library will offer senior-friendly features including: fully ADA accessible, including handicapped parking; lots of comfortable, lounge chairs including seating next to the fireplace; large print and audio books; two adult book discussion groups, programs that appeal to adults including genealogy; IRS/AARP free tax help (Feb.

Clippings, December 24, 2009

Library News Pasco and Mid-Columbia Libraries will begin contract negotiations next month now that the state attorney general says the city can get a la carte library services. If negotiations do not result in a compromise, Pasco would need time to create its own library and the city may want to see if it could extend the current contract.

Clippings, December 18, 2009

Library News On November 24 Waterville Elementary School first graders were presented with their first library cards and a special lanyard on which to hold them safely. As part of the annual North Central Regional Library System sponsored program, librarian Sandy Bareither visited the first grade classroom and made a presentation encouraging the students to read instead of watching TV or playing video games.

Comcast Newsmakers: Sam Reed

Comcast Newsmakers talks with Sam Reed about the various functions of his office. It's a good summary of the (rather odd) variety of functions the Office of the Secretary of State performs: elections, corporations, charities, archives, legacy project, the state library. The Washington State Library gets excellent treatment, both time-wise and praise-wise. If you're impatient, you can skip ahead - we're covered from 1:01 - 2:16.

Clippings, December 11, 2009

Library News Many of the nearly 100 people in attendance at Monday night’s City Council meeting were there to fight against the city closing the Ocean Shores Library and Interpretive Center. Mayor Dean Bunkers proposal said that closing the Library and Interpretive Center would save another $400,000. Even so, Bunkers said that keeping those two open is a “high priority.” (The North Coast News [Ocean Shores], 11.25.09) A reciprocal borrowing agreement between Anacortes and Mount Vernon public libraries was approved by both cities last month and took effect yesterday.
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