A Washington author talks about what it’s like to have a book banned
In “Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer” by Kelly Jones, 12-year-old Sophie Brown discovers that chickens she inherited from her…Read more
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How prison libraries are preparing patrons for bright futures
Carl Sagan was quoted saying, “Our concern for the future can be tested by how well we support our libraries.”
It’s long been a…Read more
New video series from Washington State Library addresses book bans head-on
The Washington Center for the Book has partnered with the Washington chapter of…Read more
Securing Tomorrow: Celebrating Retiring County Auditors
For many Washingtonians, elections are simple — you receive your ballot in the mail, vote your ballot and…Read more
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs becomes NASS president at summer conference
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs attended the National Association of Secretaries of State’s summer conference between July 13 and July…Read more
This Washington team produces more than 160 audiobooks a year for anyone with print disabilities
At the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL), there’s a lot going on.
At the…Read more
From the Archives: Two world-record breaking bridges in two days
The records of the Washington Toll Bridge Authority (1937–1977) are preserved on the shelves of the Washington State Archives in Olympia. Tasked…Read more
The original Address Confidentiality Program celebrates its 35th anniversary
In 1991, a movement began in Washington state.
That year, former Washington governor Booth Gardner signed a new bill into law,…Read more