Sno-Isle Library officials unveiled preliminary plans for the Edmonds Library remodel at the Thursday Edmonds Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Portofino restaurant. “We’re really excited to be here today to…
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Letter to the editor: Support your community library on Library Giving Day April 4
Editor: One of my favorite things about visiting libraries in our Sno-Isle Libraries system is that even though each one is unique, every resident has access to all they have…
Plan to use annexation reserve funds for Edmonds Library repair, renovations moves closer to approval
The Edmonds City Council Tuesday night agreed to place on next week’s consent agenda an addendum to a 2001 annexation agreement between the city and Sno-Isle Libraries allowing reserve funds…
Scientific soil seminar at Mountlake Terrace Library March 11
Envirothon, a high school environmental science competition, will be hosting an informational lecture about soil on Saturday, March 11 at the Mountlake Terrace Library. Taught by current and former National…
School district celebrates Black Lives Matter Month of Action Feb. 4 at Mountlake Terrace Library
The Edmonds School District is hosting a kick-off celebration for Black Lives Matter Month of Action at the Mountlake Terrace Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4….
After flood, Edmonds Library expected to reopen early next summer; total cost still unknown
A pipe fitting ruptured — 60,000 gallons of water poured into the Edmonds Library — and staff scrambled to save more than 50,000 books That was almost six months ago….
Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation announces five new board members
The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sno-Isle Libraries, has appointed five new members from Snohomish and Island counties. Guided by a board of directors, the foundation helps extend…
How movies prepared us for the pandemic topic of virtual Sno-Isle Libraries presentation Nov. 1
“This is the End: How Movies Prepared Us for the Pandemic” is the topic of a Sno-Isle Libraries online event presented in partnership with Humanities Washington’s Speakers Bureau Tuesday, Nov….
Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation receives $100K grant
The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The two-year grant will provide general operating support and Sno-Isle Libraries plans to…
Love the library? Join the Friends of the Edmonds Library Board
The local Friends of the Edmonds Library organization is seeking new members to join its volunteer board. If you have an interest in libraries, community service and/or developing your leadership…
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‘A World of Books’ adds inclusive books to Edmonds school libraries
LEAD, otherwise known as Librarians for Equity and Diversity, is a group of librarians from the Edmonds School District and Sno-Isle Libraries that has created detailed book lists for students…
Scene in Edmonds: Library pop-up
In partnership with the City of Edmonds, Sno-Isle Libraries has launched a pop-up library at the rooftop Plaza Room, 650 Main St., Edmonds. The Edmonds Library suffered extensive damage after a…
Learn core survival skills online with Sno-Isle Libraries and Alderleaf Wilderness College Sept. 13
Sno-Isle Libraries and Alderleaf Wilderness College on Tuesday, Sept. 13, are offering a free online wilderness survival course from 6-7:30 p.m. Learn the core skills of survival — shelter, water,…
Edmonds Library has a new pop-up location: at Plaza Room
In partnership with the City of Edmonds, Sno-Isle Libraries has launched a pop-up library at the rooftop Plaza Room, 650 Main St., Edmonds. The Edmonds Library suffered extensive damage after…
Learn how to grow an edible garden during Lynnwood Library event Aug. 20
The Lynnwood Library, in partnership with Verdant Health, will be hosting an event teaching community members how to grow an edible fall garden in whatever space they have available to…
Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation seeks new board members
The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation is expanding its Board of Directors with new board members from Snohomish and Island Counties. As the philanthropic arm of Sno-Isle Libraries, the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation…
Sno-Isle Libraries ‘Leaving Lightly’ virtual event July 19 focused on getting your affairs in order
Sno-Isle Libraries is hosting a virtual event Tuesday, July 19, to help participants settle their affairs before they die. “Leaving Lightly: Getting Your Affairs in Order so All You Leave…
Staff scrambles to provide services as Edmonds Library flood damage assessment continues
The Edmonds Library is slowly coming back from extensive damage resulting from water pipe rupture last month that flooded the main floor with two inches of standing water. But the…
Edmonds Library closed after burst pipe causes water damage
The Edmonds Library is closed until further notice due to a water pipe that burst overnight. According to Sno-Isle Libraries Marketing and Communications Manager Katie Leone, the building — located…
Friends of the Edmonds Library book sale set for June 25
The Friends of the Edmonds Library community book sale is back this Saturday, June 25 from 1-4 p.m. at the Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., in Kennedy Hall. Parking…
Sno-Isle Libraries branches to be expanding hours starting July 1
Beginning July 1, Sno-Isle Libraries will be adding 100 open hours across its community library system each week. Many libraries will open at 9 a.m. and remain open later into…
Bestselling author R.L. Stine at online library event June 15
Sno-Isle Libraries is presenting an online webinar with author R.L. Stine on Thursday, June 16 at 1 p.m. It includes a moderated conversation with Stine, who is the bestselling author/creator…
Summer reading with Sno-Isle Libraries begins June 20
Summer reading at Sno-Isle Libraries — an annual event for all children and teens — begins June 20 and continues through Sept. 11. After reading or being read to for…
Save the date: Friends of the Edmonds Library book sale June 25
After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Friends of the Edmonds Library will be hosting its community book sale on Saturday, June 25 from 1-4 p.m. at the Edmonds…
Friends of the Edmonds Library ongoing book sale returns
If you’ve visited the Edmonds Library recently, you’ve likely noticed the return of a familiar feature: the Friends of the Edmonds Library book sale. This sale space, located in the…