The Washington Center for the Book is at the Get Lit Festival in Spokane today talking to all of the amazing Washington state authors about the Washington State Book Awards! Get Lit! Festival
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Spring into STEM at Free Community Access Night Sno Isle Libraries
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Ready... Set... Build Your Skills!
NorthStar helps you build the foundational computer skills to feel confident using computers and the internet.
Available statewide through libraries and community organizations!
tinyurl.com/WSLDigitalSkil…

¡Que comienza la fiesta! 🎉 Excited for our 5th Latinx Kidlit Book Festival!

Save the dates: Sept. 20, 27, & Oct. 11!

Soon: author announcements, giveaways, and special sessions.

Stay in the know: mailchi.mp/latinxkidlitbo…

SnoCo Movie Club gives movie fans a break from Hollywood flop-busters EverettPublicLibrary
snoho.com/news/2024/apr/…

Dr. Audrey Barbakoff, a nationally recognized intellectual freedom activist, librarian, and author of an #OwnVoices picture book, spoke to a group of booksellers and librarians at PNBA's Spring Pop Up in Oly this week.
#WaAuthors #FreePeopleReadFreely #NationalLibraryWeek

WSL supports library staff with multiple learning opportunities. Use the Niche Academy to listen to past trainings and First Tuesdays monthly webinars. Make sure to check out the training calendar for upcoming sessions!
www2.sos.wa.gov/library/librar…
#NationalLibraryWeek

Ready... Set... Certify!
Are you ready for your next career?
Start with FREE industry-valued certification prep and exams through the state and local libraries!
Start where you are comfortable, and build your next career:
tinyurl.com/WSLCertify
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NCW Libraries to offer virtual program on Washington's Apple Industry NCW Libraries
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Ready... Set... Check Out the News!
Learn about early WA pioneers, research your family genealogy, read about your community history from the people who lived it on our Washington Digital Newspapers website!
Explore over 800,000 pages for free!
WashingtonDigitalNewspapers.org

Ready... Set... Get Trustee Support!
Did you know that the WSL provides Board of Trustees resources and in-person training? Did you know there is a consultant you can reach out to for Trustee support?
tinyurl.com/WSLTrusteeSupp…

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Oregon Book Awards!
literary-arts.org/2024/04/announ…

Librarians are critical to students, please support CKSD clerks
kitsapsun.com/story/opinion/…

Ready... Set... Learn!
Did you know that the WA State Library has an education portal for teachers and students? Primarily Washington (primarilywashington.org) provides lesson plans and online exhibits to teach facts about WA State using our primary resources. Check it out!

Did you know that you can access free audiobooks if you have a print disability? Print disabilities include, low vision, physical limitations, reading disability, blindness or deafblindness. Visit wtbbl.org to learn more & to sign up! #NationalLibraryWeek Washington Talking Book & Braille Library

Peshastin Public Library to temporarily close for interior refresh NCW Libraries
leavenworthecho.com/stories/peshas…

During National Public Library Week thank Everett Libraries staff EverettPublicLibrary
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Pierce County Library Board discusses Lakewood Library and other topics PierceCountyLibrary
thesubtimes.com/2024/04/06/pie…

Enjoying Peanuts in Turn of the 20th Century Grays Harbor
(Article features images from our collection.)
graysharbortalk.com/2024/04/08/enj…