@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
sos.wa.gov/library/
Joined December 2010
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Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs appointed Melody Sky Weaver to serve as the next Washington State Librarian for @WAStateLib. Read the full news release: bit.ly/4fTOEcI
The image features a quote from Steve R. Hobbs, Washington Secretary of State, praising Melody's public service and library leadership. The background contains abstract geometric shapes in purple and blue.

ALT The image features a quote from Steve R. Hobbs, Washington Secretary of State, praising Melody's public service and library leadership. The background contains abstract geometric shapes in purple and blue.

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E. J. Koh 고은지@thisisEJKohApr 16
Reading for the 2026 Washington State Book Awards. A small part of the hundreds of books written by WA authors––how much is being made around us. @WAStateLib #wastatebookawards
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Renovations are underway at the State Library branch in Clallam Bay Corrections Center as @WAStateLib and @WACorrections prepare to reopen the space after six years. Read the full news release: bit.ly/4c2xUPU
A group of people are standing in front of bookshelves filled with books in a library setting. They are smiling and wearing badges, some in casual attire and others in uniform vests with a logo. Tables and chairs are visible in the foreground.

ALT A group of people are standing in front of bookshelves filled with books in a library setting. They are smiling and wearing badges, some in casual attire and others in uniform vests with a logo. Tables and chairs are visible in the foreground.

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The @WAStateLib (WSL), part of the Office of the Secretary of State, launched the Washington State Certification Portal early last month. Read the full news release here: bit.ly/3JksNze
Promotional graphic featuring the Seal of the Secretary of State of Washington, with a quote from WA State Librarian Sara Jones about the benefits of the Washington State Certification Portal.

ALT Promotional graphic featuring the Seal of the Secretary of State of Washington, with a quote from WA State Librarian Sara Jones about the benefits of the Washington State Certification Portal.

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The Office of the Secretary of State delivered 47 at-risk of layoff letters over the past two weeks to @WAStateLib employees. Read the full news release here: bit.ly/43b2Vvd
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Thank you to The Chronicle for interviewing Library Manager Muriel about IMLS and what losing federal funding could mean for our state and local libraries. We appreciate any chance to talk about how important libraries are for building strong communities chronline.com/stories/centra…

Centralia and Chehalis library manager, others fear potential impacts of Trump order to gut federal...

Local library supporters are dismayed following the Trump administration’s recent executive order to gut the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).  The agency, …

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The Green Lake Library reopened on Oct. 28 after 20 months of major renovations, including a seismic retrofit; HVAC installation, a new elevator, restrooms, and furniture, and more modern and usable space for patrons. Watch: youtu.be/sb1NBtFH6Wo?feature… @SPLBuzz @SeattleOSE
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Thank you to @secstatewa Steve Hobbs for a fun afternoon of #DnD at the Chehalis Timberland Library! Special thanks to @Wizards, @WAStateLib, & the Lewis Co Youth Mentorship Program who partnered with us on this epic event! 🎲🐲
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What is vote-by-mail? How do voters find credible information? What’s the difference between an initiative and a referendum? Find the answers to these questions and more in our classroom guide, Teaching Elections in Washington State: bit.ly/TeachingElectionsWA
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Gabrielle Bates@GabrielleBates3 Sep 2024
well well well
Judas Goat is finalist for the Washington state book award graphic

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Mattilda B Sycamore@mbsycamore4 Sep 2024
Yes, I'm so honored to be a finalist for a Washington State Book Award!!!🎉🎉 Thanks to all the judges, and what a delight to be in such great company...🔥🔥🔥
WA State Library@WAStateLib3 Sep 2024
Congratulations to the 2024 Washington State Book Award Finalists! We are blown away by the depth and breadth of the incredible creators in our state. Our fabulous judges are librarians, library workers, independent booksellers, and authors. washingtoncenterforthebook.o…
text reads: CONGRATULATIONS to the 2024 Washington State Book Award Finalists! logos for the awards and the Washington Center for the Book are included. There is a collage of all 39 book covers of the finalists.

ALT text reads: CONGRATULATIONS to the 2024 Washington State Book Award Finalists! logos for the awards and the Washington Center for the Book are included. There is a collage of all 39 book covers of the finalists.

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I’m thrilled to be a finalist for the 2024 Washington State Book Award for Fiction for THE LIBERATORS. Thanks to the librarians, library workers, independent booksellers, and authors @WAStateLib!
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Washington State Archives@WAStateArchives2 Sep 2024
In 1938, Beverly Cleary (née Bunn) moved to #Seattle to begin her studies at UW's School of Librarianship. She graduated a year later and took a position as a children's librarian in Yakima. This is her 1939 librarian's certificate filed 85 years ago today with the @WAStateLib.
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Seattle music journalist Charles R. Cross. He assisted @WAStateLib in digitizing his work on The Rocket, a huge step in preserving our state’s cultural heritage. Read more: bit.ly/3M2kkhN
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Washington launches a public awareness campaign to curb misinformation about voting by mail ahead of the 2024 elections. Read the full news release here: bit.ly/3YjBMFJ
An official quote from Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on a blue background, emphasizing the transparency and dedication required in elections to ensure the trust of Washingtonians, as shown with the seal of the Secretary of State of Washington at the top.

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🎉 Congratulations to the winners and everyone who participated. The talent is amazing. Checkout our Zine Collection: trl.org/zines/

Zines

Enjoy our Zines Collection, self-published, small-circulation, and non-commercial publications created by individuals or small groups.…

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WA State Library@WAStateLib16 Jul 2024
Congratulations to the winners and honorable mentions of the 9th Annual WA State Zine Contest! You can see digitized copies of their incredible zines here: washingtoncenterforthebook.o… @KCLS @SPLBuzz @TRLibraries
text reads: congrats to the winners of the 9th annual washington state zine contest! there is a drawing of a seagull with a pizza themed zine in it's mouth. the pizza is covered with fish. the winning zines are: tiny and mighty, frosted reflections, when the olive trees grew, 4 manga recommendations, and leave as you are: a biomythography of aberdeen, wa. logos include: wa center for the book, WSL, KCLS, SPL, and TRL.

ALT text reads: congrats to the winners of the 9th annual washington state zine contest! there is a drawing of a seagull with a pizza themed zine in it's mouth. the pizza is covered with fish. the winning zines are: tiny and mighty, frosted reflections, when the olive trees grew, 4 manga recommendations, and leave as you are: a biomythography of aberdeen, wa. logos include: wa center for the book, WSL, KCLS, SPL, and TRL.

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WA State Library@WAStateLib17 Jul 2024
Replying to @elliepeterson
@elliepeterson's "How to Hug a Pufferfish" and Matika Wilbur‘s "Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America" are representing Washington State at the 2024 #NatBookFest! @librarycongress Download posters and bookmarks here: washingtoncenterforthebook.o…
text reads: Great Reads from Great Places. A copy of Matika Wilbur's Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America is featured. 2024 A photographic and narrative celebration of contemporary Native American life and cultures, alongside an in-depth examination of issues that Native people face, by celebrated photographer and storyteller Matika Wilbur (Swinomish and Tulalip). WashingtonCenterForTheBook.org. logos are included for the Washington Center for the Book, IMLS, Washington State Library, NEH, COSLA, and the Library of Congress National Book Festival.

ALT text reads: Great Reads from Great Places. A copy of Matika Wilbur's Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America is featured. 2024 A photographic and narrative celebration of contemporary Native American life and cultures, alongside an in-depth examination of issues that Native people face, by celebrated photographer and storyteller Matika Wilbur (Swinomish and Tulalip). WashingtonCenterForTheBook.org. logos are included for the Washington Center for the Book, IMLS, Washington State Library, NEH, COSLA, and the Library of Congress National Book Festival.

text reads: Great Reads from Great Places and features the book cover of Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish, a Washington State Book Award winner for picture books. Ellie Peterson is a picture book author and illustrator living in Kirkland. Her 20 years as a classroom teacher and her experience growing up biracial inspire her to make books that amuse and intrigue children of all ages. WashingtonCenterForTheBook.org. Logos are included for: the Washington Center for the Book, IMLS, Washington State Library, NEH, COSLA, and the Library of Congress National Book Festival.

ALT text reads: Great Reads from Great Places and features the book cover of Ellie Peterson's How to Hug a Pufferfish, a Washington State Book Award winner for picture books. Ellie Peterson is a picture book author and illustrator living in Kirkland. Her 20 years as a classroom teacher and her experience growing up biracial inspire her to make books that amuse and intrigue children of all ages. WashingtonCenterForTheBook.org. Logos are included for: the Washington Center for the Book, IMLS, Washington State Library, NEH, COSLA, and the Library of Congress National Book Festival.

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Legacy Washington@Legacy_WA9 Jul 2024
The @HistoryMuseum's Curtis Collection includes some great photos of the Asian American experience. Our Ed Echtle and his mentor Ron Chew are a part of the video (15:47 mark). They discuss photos in the collection and add historical context. #WAhistory #AsianAmericanHistory
Cascade PBS Newsroom@CascadePBSNews9 Jul 2024
NEW: The @HistoryMuseum is digitizing 60,000 archived images by renowned photographer Asahel Curtis. We delve into the fascinating places and faces of the collection, documenting PNW life from the 1890s to the 1940s. crosscut.com/video/cascade-p…
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Legacy Washington@Legacy_WA15 Jul 2024
For "Ahead of the Curve: Washington Women Lead the Way," we profiled Linea Laird, @wsdot's first female chief engineer. Laird was the project manager for the second bridge. "It was just a whale of a lot of fun doing it," she told us. #WAhistory #WomenInEngineering #HerStory
Washington State Archives@WAStateArchives15 Jul 2024
17 years ago today on July 15, 2007, the new Narrows Bridge was dedicated. Nowhere else in the world had a parallel suspension bridge been built so close to an existing bridge (1950NArrows Bridge), and it was accomplished in the challenging, churning Tacoma Narrows waters.
Pedestrians and autos pass over two suspension bridges.

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Wi-Fi is back! We have also restored free scanning & faxing - free printing will be available later this week. See our updated timeline for other services: spl.org/Update
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