All Sno-Isle Libraries buildings will close to the public at 6 p.m., Friday, March 13. “We will continually reassess to determine the length of the closure,” Sno-Isle Libraries Executive Director…
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Sno-Isle Libraries cancel all events amid health concerns
Sno-Isle Libraries announced Wednesday that it is canceling all events scheduled for the system’s 23 libraries across Snohomish and Island counties through March 31. “In light of the actions ordered…
Now underway, Sno-Isle Libraries’ Third Grade Reading Challenge helps kids embrace literacy, teamwork
If you intend to read the next sentence aloud, take a deep breath. The Sno-Isle Libraries Mega-Fun, Biblio-Trivia, Rockem-Sockem, Third Grade Reading Challenge is underway for 2020. The annual Third…
Innovation and Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs class at Lynnwood Library Oct. 3
An Innovation and Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs is class is scheduled at the Lynnwood Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. The class, presented by Lara Merriam-Smith of the Northwest…
Help for Seniors event at Edmonds Library Sept. 30
A seminar aimed at helping seniors and their adult family members address aging-related legal, health care and housing questions is set for Monday, Sept. 30 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the…
Reminder: Gravity Catastrophe at Lynnwood Library June 26
The Zaniac, Seattle magician and master juggler Alex Zerbe, will bring a show to the Lynnwood Library Wednesday, June 26 that combines a tornado of juggling skills with a whirlwind…
Local libraries launching summer reading programs
Sno-Isle Libraries is urging kids and teens to blast off into a “Universe of Stories” with its Explore Summer reading program underway now at library branches throughout Snohomish and Island…
Deadline Saturday: Talk about a book, win a bike at Lynnwood Library
Are you a K – 5th grade student who loves to read and ride bikes? Then the Lynnwood Library’s Bikes for Book Talks challenge is for you! Two bikes are available as prizes, thanks…
Lynnwood Library to present ‘Writing for Children and Teens’ class June 8
The Lynnwood Library is presenting a class “Writing for Children and Teens” from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 8 at the library. Presented by author Kristin Halbrook, the class will cover how…
Sno-Isle Libraries events and classes for June
While the weather in June may get you thinking about being outdoors more, Sno-Isle Libraries is going to tempt you to come inside with a number of special events and…
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‘Transportation: Getting From Here to There’ discussion now on video
Representatives from Sound Transit and Community Transit and the cities of Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace — which will receive light rail stations — were at the Lynnwood Library Tuesday night…
Reminder: Transportation focus of Issues That Matter discussion at Lynnwood Library May 14
Sno-Isle Libraries’ 2019 Issues That Matter series of community discussions comes to the Lynnwood Library from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 on the topic of Transportation: Getting from Here to There. Panelists…
Third-graders competing in 2019 reading challenge
Sno-Isle Libraries’ 2019 Third Grade Reading Challenge events are underway. Officially called “The Sno-Isle Libraries Mega-Fun, Biblio-Trivia, Rockem-Sockem Third-Grade Reading Challenge,” the 2019 version of the literary trivia program involves…
Local libraries spring into March with classes and programs
Sno-Isle Libraries is offering a number of special events and classes that will put a spring in your step during the month of March. Here are a few that stand…
Sno-Isle Libraries reports on latest state audit findings
Sno-Isle Libraries reported that for the 32nd year in a row, it has received a clean audit from the Washington State Auditor’s Office. The latest in the string of official…
Lynnwood Library presents ‘Crazy Politics’ program Oct. 28
Has it always been this bad? Discover the history of conspiratorial thinking in American politics during a program,”Crazy Politics: Populism, Conspiracy Theories, and Paranoia in America” at 1 p.m. Sunday,…
Sno-Isle Libraries adds direct link to voter registration on all public computers
Sno-Isle Libraries is making it easy to register to vote. Every public computer in the library district now includes a direct link to the Washington State Voter Registration page. “This…
Librarians mean business at Sno-Isle Libraries
Helping local businesses get started and grow is a priority for Sno-Isle Libraries. So much so that there is a team of librarians on the job. “We have amazing business…
Sno-Isle Libraries board names Lois Langer Thompson as executive director
Lois Langer Thompson will be the next executive director for Sno-Isle Libraries. Thompson is currently director at Hennepin County Library, which serves Minneapolis and the surrounding county. Her appointment was…
Three finalists for Sno-Isle Libraries executive director position selected
Three finalists are in the running to be the next executive director of Sno-Isle Libraries. The finalists are: Tess Mayer is Director, Library Outreach, Programs and Services at the King County Library…
Sno-Isle Libraries begins interviews for new executive director
Sno-Isle Libraries is moving toward naming a new executive director, according to an update released Friday. “We are looking at some excellent candidates and are confident that the creative and…
Sno-Isle libraries are cool, especially in the heat
In the heat of the summer, finding a way to stay cool can a problem. Sno-Isle Libraries has a solution: Visit your community library. Of the 23 library buildings, 20…
Summer reading can set stage for school success, and Sno-Isle Libraries ready to help
As youngsters get set to slide into summer, Sno-Isle Libraries is ready to help stop their academic slide in June, July and August. “There are plenty of studies that show…
Sno-Isle Libraries levy certified with just over 50 percent approval
The Sno-Isle Libraries operations levy was officially approved Friday, after canvassing boards in Snohomish and Island counties each certified the April 24 election results. The measure passed with a combined…
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers at libraries translate IRS-speak
Lynnwood resident Zebib Negash speaks five languages – English, Swedish, Danish, Arabic and Tigrinya, the main language of Eritrea. But she does not speak IRS. The language of the U.S….