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A New Year’s wish from three of Seattle’s leaders, 1885

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From the desk of Sean Lanksbury.

Clippings, December 3, 2010

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Library News The merger between LaConner's school and library district has been mothballed for the time being. Governing boards for the two districts decided last week to call off their rush to meet a mid-December filing deadline to include a bond measure on a February ballot to fund moving the library onto school property. The boards decided it makes sense to wait until December 2015, when the library's original $210,000 mortgage, taken on its Morris Street building, will be paid off.

Clippings, November 26, 2010

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Washington State Library News The Letters About Literature contest encourages young readers to write letters to their favorite authors, living or dead. The contest for schoolchildren and those who are homeschooled began in September throughout the state. Entries for this year's contest must be postmarked by Dec. 10. The state winners will be announced in March 2011. The contest is sponsored by the Washington State Library and Office of the Secretary of State, the Center for the Book, Library of Congress and Target stores.

Librarians to Serve on Washington State Literacy Team

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Dr. Eliza T. Dresang, the Beverly Cleary Professor for Children and Youth Services at the University of Washington’s Information School, and Neel Parikh, Director of the Pierce County Library System, have been selected to serve on the Washington State Birth-to-12 Literacy Team. The Team will consist of no more than twenty-five literacy educators and community members who have a high level of expertise in literacy and who represent the diversity of our state.

WSL Updates for December 16, 2010

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Volume 6, December 16, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) VIDEO CONTEST – ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS 2) FREE BOOKS FOR DISCUSSION KITS OR COMMUNITY READS 3) TECHNOLOGY FOR GOOD CONTEST 4) GRANTS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE 5) GRANTSTATION SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) VIDEO CONTEST – ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS Calling all teens! Create a video promoting summer reading at your library and you could win $250!

Clippings, November 19, 2010

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Library News Friends of the Library are working on a long-range plan to expand Grand Coulee's library. It starts with an application for a $50,000 statewide grant from Wal-Mart to do the pre-planning and development of a plan to begin a mentor technology program for adults. Bob Valen and Lisa Hess told members Monday night that the large Wal-Mart grant wasn't a sure thing, but the organization was encouraged to apply.

Clippings, November 12, 2010

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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.