WA State Library@WAStateLib

Washington State Library: here to ensure that Washingtonians have access to the information they need today and to the history of Washington for tomorrow.

 Olympia, WA
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Joined December 2010
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AASL Commends Washington State Library and the Northwest Council for Computer Education ala.org/news/2026/09/aasl-co…

AASL Commends Washington State Library and the Northwest Council for Computer Education

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The persistence behind Stan's passion, and what we can learn | Opinion thenewstribune.com/news/arti…

The persistence behind Stan's passion, and what we can learn | Opinion

Editor's note: This was a talk I gave during "Live at the Roxy," an event held on Sept. 19 as part of the Bridging Bremerton festival. Speakers were asked to tell stories about Bremerton, loosely on...

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"For decades, the building served as the Washington State Library until the 2001 Nisqually Earthquake underscored seismic risks. The earthquake damaged the building, leading the state to relocate its library collection to a Tumwater facility." washingtonstatestandard.com/…

‘Better than before’: WA reopens historic Capitol campus building • Washington State Standard

More than two years of construction and $131 million later, a historic building on the Washington state Capitol campus is reopening. 

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Did you know there are hidden tunnels under Tacoma’s sidewalks? Have a look thenewstribune.com/topics/un…

Uniquely Pierce County

Uniquely Pierce County covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the 253 so special.

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Moses Lake Library Eyes $1.3M Upgrade, Expansion yoursourceone.com/columbia_b…

Moses Lake Library Eyes $1.3M Upgrade, Expansion

MOSES LAKE — More than $1 million has been set aside to renovate the Moses Lake Public Library, while library advocates are beginning to push for something potentially much larger

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Octopus documentary to show at The Clyde Sno-Isle Libraries is partnering with The Clyde Theatre in Langley for a free screening of the documentary “My Octopus Teacher.” southwhidbeyrecord.com/2026/…

Octopus documentary to show at The Clyde - South Whidbey Record

Sno-Isle Libraries is partnering with The Clyde Theatre in Langley for a free screening of the documentary “My Octopus Teacher.”

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Moses Lake Library Incidents Drop Sharply, but Safety Concerns Linger yoursourceone.com/columbia_b…

Moses Lake Library Incidents Drop Sharply, but Safety Concerns Linger

MOSES LAKE — The number of incidents and trespasses at the Moses Lake Public Library has fallen substantially over the past two years, library supervisors told the City Council on

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Pend Oreille County Holding Bear Spray Target Practice Event Oct. 3–Fun! newstalk870.am/bear-spray-ta…

Pend Oreille County Holding Bear Spray Target Practice Event

Pend Oreille County's Bear Spray Practice Event, and Apple Press!

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KRL seed exchange program to be revived on BI next spring bainbridgereview.com/2026/09…

KRL seed exchange program to be revived on BI next spring - Bainbridge Island Review

A seed library exchange, run by Kitsap Regional Library, began in 2014, but has since been filled with more cobwebs than seeds. Bainbridge Islanders noticed this and have started working to bring...

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Spokane author wins state award for fiction novel exploring strange disasters yahoo.com/entertainment/arti…

Spokane author wins state award for fiction novel exploring strange disasters

A Spokane author is getting statewide recognition for her novel, "Sinkhole, and Other Inexplicable Voids," after taking first place in the fiction category in the 2026 Washington State Book Awards....

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Tae Keller: From Hawai’i to Seattle, with books nwasianweekly.com/2026/09/ta…

Tae Keller: From Hawai’i to Seattle, with books

Writers surely sprout most anywhere, but Seattle’s own Tae Keller remembers the fecund soil of her native Hawai’i as most important.

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Conversation with an Author: Vanessa L. Torres thurstontalk.com/2026/09/20/…

Conversation with an Author: Vanessa L. Torres - ThurstonTalk

“On the Wings of la Noche" by author Vanessa L. Torres won the 2026 Washington State Book Awards in the Young Adult Literature category.

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With a Sno-Isle Libraries card, books are just the start of the adventure! heraldnet.com/sponsored-cont…

With a Sno-Isle Libraries card, books are just the start of the adventure! - HeraldNet.com

5 ways your library card opens doors to entertainment, hobbies, resources and more! September is a month for fresh starts. As routines shift, school gets underway and fall activities start […]

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NCW Libraries offers workshops for navigating, avoiding AI lakechelanmirror.com/stories…

NCW Libraries offers workshops for navigating, avoiding AI - Lake Chelan Mirror

LEAVENWORTH — Depending on the day and the headline, artificial intelligence (AI) can either save the world, or be the reason for its demise. Either way, it’s here, it’s everywhere, and it’s …

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Cashmere Library offers resume building help leavenworthecho.com/stories/…

Cashmere Library offers resume building help - The Leavenworth Echo

CASHMERE — Cashmere Public Library will offer free resume-building assistance Sept. 22, 24 and 26 for people seeking employment. A Resume Builder Information Night will be held from 4:30 to 6 …

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Kennewick Fire Department Hosting Free Family Fire Safety Event newstalk870.am/ixp/133/p/ken…

Kennewick Fire Department Hosting Free Family Fire Safety Event

Meet your local firefighters and pick up real safety knowledge at Kennewick's Fire Prevention Week events scattered across the community this October.

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The most-read books in Tacoma are about tradwives, literature and anxiety amp.thenewstribune.com/news/…

The most-read books in Tacoma are about tradwives, literature and anxiety

One of the most sought-after books in Tacoma in the last year was a debut novel that explores the rising popularity of “tradwife” influencers.

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Washington Center for the Book announces 2026 Washington State Book Award winners lynnwoodtimes.com/2026/09/17…

Washington Center for the Book announces 2026 Washington State Book Award winners - Lynnwood Times

The Washington Center for the Book has selected winners in seven categories for the 2026 Washington State Book Awards (WSBA).

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Western professor 1 of 7 winners in Washington State Book Awards cascadiadaily.com/2026/sep/1…

Western professor 1 of 7 winners in Washington State Book Awards | Cascadia Daily News

Cori Winrock's 'Alterations' is a book-length essay that explores grief

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Poulsbo author wins 2026 Washington state award for children's book kitsapsun.com/story/news/202…

Poulsbo author wins 2026 Washington state award for children's book

Donna Barba Higuera was selected as a winner of a 2026 Washington State Book Award for her children's book centering Mexican mythology and folklore.

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