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Jun. 17, 2013 |
Building a Better Community with Bikes for Books |
Jun. 17, 2013 |
Retired Sno-Isle Librarian Helps Nurture Writers "As librarians, our skills are as embedded in our personal lives as they are in our work, and they do not desert us when we leave our positions. After retiring in 2009, I began volunteering at Hedgebrook, a writing residency program for women on Whidbey Island in northwest Washington State. Inspired by its ..." [to read more, click here and you will be asked to enter your Sno-Isle library card number] |
Jun. 14, 2013 |
iPads for Reading Magazines at Edmonds Library Customers can borrow an iPad for in-library use to sit back and read e-magazines through Zinio at the Edmonds Library. Many magazines no longer publish print editions but have chosen to continue online only, such as Newsweek. For now, Edmonds is the only one of our libraries offering the iPads for this pilot project. Try reading free magazines on your computer, phone or tablet through Zinio, with hundreds of titles to choose from. Get started by clicking here. |
May. 24, 2013 |
Watch Video of “Issues That Matter: Gun Violence” Panel Discussions |
May. 21, 2013 |
New Board Members Sought for Camano Island Library Sno-Isle Libraries is seeking to fill two positions on the Camano Island Library Pilot Project, Library Advisory Board. This board will serve in an advisory capacity to the regional Sno-Isle Libraries Board of Trustees. Board members would serve a three-year term, beginning July 2013. Application deadline is June 15, 2013. Click here for more information, Board responsibilities, by-laws, and application form. |
May. 21, 2013 |
Sno-Isle Libraries Closed May 27 Sno-Isle Libraries will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. All libraries will resume with their regular hours on Tuesday, May 28. See locations & hours. |
May. 7, 2013 |
Issues That Matter: Two Panel Discussions on Gun Violence |
May. 7, 2013 |
Love Libraries? Consider Becoming a Board Trustee! Snohomish County candidates sought for a library trustee vacancy. Click for info on trustee position qualifications, an application form, and the Code of Conduct. Deadline is May 30, 2013. |
May. 6, 2013 |
Poet Laureate Kathleen Flenniken Inspires Friends Watch this video of Kathleen Flenniken, Washington state poet laureate, speaking to Friends of the Library groups about the power of words. Kathleen shared humorous and moving poems from poets of all ages and backgrounds, including a few of her own. This event was held by Sno-Isle Libraries on May 2, 2013, at the Rosehill Community Center to show appreciation for the dedicated Friends of the Library groups. Find out more about Friends of the Library here: www.sno-isle.org/explore/friends |
May. 6, 2013 |
President’s Volunteer Awards Presented to Library Volunteers |
May. 3, 2013 |
Two Community Discussions on Gun Violence for Sno-Isle Libraries |
May. 1, 2013 |
Trustee Wins 2013 Award from State Library Assoc. |
Apr. 23, 2013 |
Susan Kostick Joins Library Board of Trustees |
Apr. 22, 2013 |
Booklist: Newbery Medal Winners |
Apr. 22, 2013 |
E. L. Konigsburg 1930-2013 |
Apr. 16, 2013 |
Sno-Isle's Teen Services Coordinator Wins National YALSA Award Sno-Isle Libraries is proud to announce that Dawn Rutherford, teen services coordinator, has been recognized by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) with the "Excellence in Library Service to Young Adults” award. Dawn’s innovative tech coaching program equipped tech-savvy teens to coach tech-shy adults with their electronic devices. “We are excited to have our Tech Coaching program recognized as it embodies so much of what we love about our teens: their passion for technology; their thirst for meaningful volunteer opportunities; and their willingness to be actively involved in their local community,” said Dawn. “By recognizing this program, YALSA is helping us further celebrate our teens.” Congratulations, Dawn! Read YALSA’s news release here. |
Mar. 21, 2013 |
Print Wirelessly at the Library Now you can print wirelessly from your own device such as a laptop or tablet, to a Sno-Isle printer. Wireless printing will be available in all our community libraries by the end of April. Find instructions here: www.sno-isle.org/?ID=6532. |
Mar. 8, 2013 |
3M Cloud Library Nook Winner Announced Congratulations to Cynthia Hennes from Lynnwood! Cynthia is our random drawing winner of a Nook, courtesy of the 3M Cloud Library. She's pictured here with managing librarian Michael Delury at the Lynnwood Library next to the 3M Discovery Station terminal. To start reading eBooks from the 3M Cloud Library, visit www.sno-isle.org/explore/3m/. 
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Feb. 5, 2013 |
Meet Chuck Pratt, New Managing Librarian at Stanwood |
Jan. 30, 2013 |
Sno-Isle 1st Libraries in State With New e-Book System (The Herald) |
Jan. 24, 2013 |
Now Available! The 3M Cloud Library Be one of the first in the Pacific Northwest to experience the 3M Cloud Library! This new eBook lending service gives you access to free library eBooks across several devices with ease. Browse, borrow and read eBooks from your computer, mobile device or eReader. You could win a Nook! By downloading an eBook from the 3M Cloud Library with your Sno-Isle Libraries card, you are automatically entered to win the grand prize Nook. |
Jan. 23, 2013 |
Junk Mail? Don’t Miss Your Holds! The “from” address for your email and text library notifications has changed. Don’t miss your holds or overdue notices! Be sure to add this new “from” address to your safe list so your notices don’t end up in the virtual trash. The new address is notifications@sno-isle.org. (The old address was notification@access-proxy.sno-isle.org.) This change occurred on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. |
Dec. 26, 2012 |
Workshops on eReaders and eBooks (The Herald) |
Dec. 13, 2012 |
Mountlake Terrace Teen Wins Library Poster Contest (MLT News) |
Dec. 5, 2012 |
Special Feature: Dave Brubeck, 1920-2012 |
Nov. 15, 2012 |
Lake Stevens Library Celebrates 50 Years (Lake Stevens Journal) |
Nov. 4, 2012 |
Hear Local Veterans' Real Stories of WWII |
Oct. 18, 2012 |
Arlington Library fetes 50 years with Sno-Isle | SLIDESHOW (Arlington Times) |
Oct. 18, 2012 |
Marysville Library fetes 50 years with Sno-Isle | SLIDESHOW (Marysville Globe) |
Oct. 18, 2012 |
Oak Harbor Library Has Kept Patrons Well Read for 50 Years (Whidbey News-Times) |
Oct. 5, 2012 |
Coupeville Library celebrates 50 years of community service (Whidbey News-Times) |
Oct. 4, 2012 |
Watch Videos of Our “Issues That Matter” Panel Discussions on R-74 |
Sep. 17, 2012 |
Two Panel Discussions on Same-Sex Marriage Ref. 74 (Lake Stevens Journal) |
Sep. 6, 2012 |
Sno-Isle Libraries Mark 50 Years of Service (The Herald) |
Aug. 9, 2012 |
Special Feature: Marvin Hamlisch, 1944-2012 |
Aug. 6, 2012 |
Special Feature: Sir John Keegan, 1934-2012 |
Aug. 3, 2012 |
Special Feature: Maeve Binchy, 1940-2012 |
Aug. 2, 2012 |
"Imagine" by Jonah Lehrer recalled, pulled from library Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has stopped publication of "Imagine: How Creativity Works" because the author, Jonah Lehrer, apparently intentionally misquoted Bob Dylan. Lehrer has also resigned from the New Yorker. According to the New York Times, "All of (the publisher's) retail and wholesale accounts ... would be asked to stop selling 'Imagine' and return unsold copies for a full refund." The title is no longer available on the publisher’s website. When a publisher recalls a book because of misinformation, Sno-Isle Libraries' standard practice is to pull it from the library collection. Unfortunately, “Imagine” was a bestseller and had many holds on the book and audiobook. The online catalog has been revised to show why the item is no longer available. Requests can no longer be accepted for this title. Sno-Isle Libraries will notify customers with holds on this title that the holds have been cancelled. |
Aug. 1, 2012 |
Special Feature: Gore Vidal, 1925-2012 |
Jun. 18, 2012 |
How Your Libraries Pick Their Books (The Herald) |
Jun. 18, 2012 |
Most Popular Sno-Isle, Everett Library Books (The Herald) |
May. 21, 2012 |
Amy Zuvela Joins Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board Amy Zuvela has been elected as the newest member of the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board of Directors. An avid reader and Lake Stevens resident, Zuvela brings her youth and enthusiasm to the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. Zuvela has worked for Costco Wholesale in Everett for the past eight years in various positions. She graduated from Everett High School in 2004 and earned her Associate in Arts and Science degree from Everett Community College in 2005. The extensive list of community organizations Zuvela has volunteered with includes Leadership Snohomish County, Costco Volunteer Tutoring Program, Project Homeless Connect, and Freedom Fest Northwest. “This has been the greatest opportunity in my life so far to do something tangible to channel my passion for great books and helping my community,” said Zuvela. “The fact that I can do these simultaneously … makes me believe I was meant to be a part of this incredible foundation and meant to grow with it.” |
May. 1, 2012 |
How to Use LinkedIn for Your Job Search After attending a panel interview workshop at the Marysville Library in March, an enthusiastic gentleman reported back with good news. “Thank you again for working with me on prepping for my Boeing interviews …. I received a job offer from my second interview with Boeing yesterday, four hours after the interview,” he said. Success stories like this are the result of free workshops offered at Sno-Isle Libraries in partnership with WorkSource Snohomish County. Since the landscape of looking for work is not the same as it was just a few years ago, those who are unemployed or underemployed need to keep current on job search trends. Free classes at the library can help. Past workshops on targeted resumes and panel interviews were well attended by job seekers looking for that extra edge. Next up are workshops in May and June on using social networking site LinkedIn to help with the job hunt. Participants will learn how to create, link in to, and optimize a professional network of trusted contacts. It’s not just what you know, but who you know that could lead to a dream job. Upcoming “Networking into Your Next Job: How to Use LinkedIn for Your Job Search” workshops at Sno-Isle Libraries:
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Apr. 30, 2012 |
Learning Minds Remain Young at Oak Harbor (Whidbey News-Times) |
Apr. 17, 2012 |
Take a Tour of Our New Home Page |
Apr. 17, 2012 |
Thank You to Volunteers of Sno-Isle Libraries! The proud faces in this photo are a group of dedicated Sno-Isle Libraries volunteers. They received their President’s Volunteer Service Award at Sno-Isle Libraries’ volunteer recognition ceremony and celebration held on April 14, 2012, which kicked off National Volunteer Week, April 15 to 21. A total of 49 volunteers qualified to earn the President’s Award based on their number of hours spent volunteering in 2011. Sno-Isle Libraries currently has more than 700 active volunteers who perform work around the district cleaning books, creating displays, searching for missing materials, keeping shelves in order, restocking supplies, helping plan programs and events, and working on many more short- and long-term projects. Thanks goes out to all of our devoted volunteers who help us serve our customers better. Your hard work and enthusiasm are very much appreciated. 
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Apr. 12, 2012 |
50 Years Later, Sno-Isle Libraries 'Bet' a Success (The Herald) |
Apr. 11, 2012 |
Bookmobile Saves Town of Index from Zombies! (video) In honor of National Bookmobile Day, April 11, 2012, the Library on Wheels department created a short video for the American Library Association's "Why We Love Our Bookmobile" video celebration. The setting is Index, Wash., a town overrun by zombies. On our regular bookmobile visit to Index on March 22, Library on Wheels staff had the opportunity to share with library customers and zombies alike a sampling of the many zombie-related materials in Sno-Isle's collection, and WE CAUGHT THE WHOLE THING ON FILM. Watch our video on the Library on Wheels page. And watch other library’s bookmobile videos on the ALA YouTube channel. |
Apr. 9, 2012 |
New Website Design, Same Library If you’re reading this on the Sno-Isle Libraries website, then you’ve already seen our new and improved website design, which launched on Monday, April 9. Since March 23 site visitors have had a chance to preview the new design via a link at the top of the old homepage and give their feedback about the updated site. The contemporary look of the website is meant to reflect a warm, welcoming feeling that is consistent with Sno-Isle Libraries’ customer service and represents an inviting and relevant library experience. The new design is fully functional with Polaris, the online catalog which launched last spring. You should find no differences in using the catalog. To go back to the look of our old website, there is a link at the top of the new site that will be available until April 23. If you’d like to provide feedback on the new website, please use this form: http://www.sno-isle.org/?ID=1210&eid=website |
Apr. 3, 2012 |
Meet Sno-Isle Library’s Strategic Partnership Manager |
Mar. 30, 2012 |
Harry Potter Now Available on eBooks and eAudiobooks Potter-mania continues! The beloved magical series of Harry Potter books is now available for library checkout in eBook and eAudiobook formats. Start reading the series or re-read your favorites. Downloads are free through OverDrive. |
Mar. 23, 2012 |
Improvements Coming to Website Sno-Isle Libraries will soon launch major improvements to the website's home page. These changes are designed to make it easier for customers to find what they're looking for on the site, and aid exploration of all the library has to offer. The new design also highlights some valuable services and resources that surveys show currently have low awareness, including research databases and more. Increasing the awareness and use of such resources makes better use of taxpayer funds. The updated design will be fully functional with Polaris, the online catalog, which launched last spring. Site visitors will have a chance to preview the new design via a homepage link during late March or early April, and are invited to provide feedback about the updated site. The homepage will switch over to the new design in late April. Watch www.sno-isle.org for notice. |
Mar. 23, 2012 |
Library Helps Make Citizenship Happen (The Herald) |
Mar. 16, 2012 |
Librarians as Information Guides: Adults Learn Differently Than Kids "The instructor was clear and precise and very patient. I don't feel quite so intimidated," commented one adult after attending a class on downloading eBooks at Sno-Isle Libraries. Feeling intimidated by learning something new is common among adults. Free classes at the library taught by specially trained librarians are designed to help ease those feelings. Sno-Isle's groundbreaking project titled Librarians as Information Guides: Piloting Adults to Information and Services is funded by grants from The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. Because the learning process for adults is different than children, Sno-Isle selected nine librarians to attend customized training in adult teaching for this project. These highly skilled librarians offer classes and individual tutoring to encourage, persuade, and guide adults to information and services. More than 200 adults have attended the popular eBook downloading classes since they began last fall. Other Librarians as Information Guides classes include topics such as genealogy, smart investing, navigating online health information, science, travel and more. Browse Librarians as Information Guides classes. |
Mar. 12, 2012 |
Camano Project Continues (Stanwood/Camano News) |
Mar. 12, 2012 |
Mukilteo Seeks Board Member (Mukilteo Beacon) |
Mar. 2, 2012 |
Coupeville Seeks Board Member Sno-Isle Libraries is seeking to fill one vacant position on the Coupeville Library Advisory Board. The position is for a five year term, beginning in April 2012. We are recruiting for board members willing to become intentional and focused advocates for their community library. New Board members will become community ambassadors to further raise the profile of our libraries and the crucial services they provide. A full orientation and training will be provided for each new board member. To be qualified, an individual must live within the Coupeville School District. For more information and an application, please visit the Coupeville Library or call Leslie Franzen at 360-678-4911. Applications are due by March 24, 2012. |
Mar. 2, 2012 |
Whidbey Reads Together (Whidbey News-Times) Whidbey Reads isn’t just about reading a book. The five Whidbey Island Sno-Isle Libraries are bringing a book to life through discussions, events and activities meant to bring the community together in March and April ... [read more] |
Feb. 29, 2012 |
Camano Island Library Project Continues The Sno-Isle Libraries Board of Trustees voted, during regular session on Monday, February 27, to continue operation of the Camano Island Library Project, accepting a $5,000 per year pledge of community support from the Camano Island Library Friends. The action extends library services for the pilot project until a bond measure is brought forward to voters or for a period of three years, whichever comes first. Members of the Camano Island Library Friends came before the Board of Trustees on January 23, 2012, to request a continuation of the Camano Island Library project until a funding measure for a permanent library can be placed on the ballot. The Friends also committed $5,000 per year, as a pledge of community support for the library, until that time. “It is gratifying to see the community’s enthusiasm and commitment for the library on Camano Island,” said Jacquelyn DeFazio, Chair of the Sno-Island Libraries Board, speaking to those assembled. “The Board of Trustees thanks you for matching your desire for continued library service with demonstrated support to keep that service on the Island until voters have an opportunity to make it permanent.” “Camano Island residents are clearly enjoying their library,” says Jonalyn Woolf-Ivory, Sno-Isle Library Director referring to library statistics on activity at the Camano Island Library. “We’ve seen close to 300,000 items borrowed over the last two years. And that is remarkable given Camano Island has around 15,000 residents. So the Board’s decision ensures the library services they enjoy will continue until the time is right to place the question of a permanent library on the ballot.” |
Feb. 27, 2012 |
Librarian Makes Sure Teens Feel Comfortable (The Herald) Libraries shouldn't be limited to reading. They also can be a place for the community to gather regardless of age or nationality, said Rutherford, the Mountlake Terrace Library's teen services librarian. ... [read more] |
Feb. 27, 2012 |
New Officers Join Foundation (South Whidbey Record) Ken Kortlever of Langley has been elected as the new secretary for the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. Kortlever was one of four new officers elected to the board of directors at the foundation’s January meeting. Rose Olson of Camano Island is the newly elected ... [read more] |
Feb. 24, 2012 |
A Profile of Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Executive Director (The Herald) Angelique Leone may not be a librarian. But this book-lover helps ensure local libraries are well stocked with page-turners as executive director of the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. And why, yes, she does have some book ... [read more] |
Feb. 21, 2012 |
Visit Your Library Via Community Transit Route Changes |
Feb. 14, 2012 |
Sno-Isle Libraries Partners With WorkSource to Offer Job Workshops (Lake Stevens Journal) Steve Capili had an epiphany at the Lynnwood Library. He discovered he had been applying for jobs with an outdated-style resumé that application screeners won’t notice ... [read more] |
Feb. 9, 2012 |
New Officers Join the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation elected four new officers to the Board of Directors at the January 2012 Board meeting. Leading the Board will be Rose Olson of Camano Island as the newly elected president. She served the last two years as vice president, and treasurer previous to that. Caryl Thorp of Marysville is the new vice president. Caryl served the last two years as treasurer. Marisa Clayton of Edmonds is the new treasurer. She served the last two years as secretary. Ken Kortlever of Langley is the new secretary. Immediate past president, Chris Loos of Edmonds, is now chair of major gifts and president of the past presidents council. “I’m very excited to be moving forward with this dedicated group of Board members,” said Angelique Leone, executive director of the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. “Each one brings their unique experience and insight and a commitment to enriching the library experience.” See the full list of Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board of Directors. |
Feb. 7, 2012 |
Free Library Classes Teach a Wide Variety of Skills (HeraldNet) Want to know how to download e-books, make travel plans, fix your finances? Head to your local Sno-Isle Library for one of the Librarians as Information Guides free sessions. ... [read more] Browse upcoming Librarians as Information Guides classes funded by The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. |
Feb. 6, 2012 |
Mukilteo Teens’ Book Reviews Help Publishers (Mukilteo Beacon) Walk into the Mukilteo Library, and you’ll see a huge shelf of books behind the information desk. Except those books aren’t just for anyone to check out – they’re reserved for the library’s Teen Galley Group. These teens make up one of 16 groups ... [read more] |
Jan. 6, 2012 |
Sno-Isle Libraries to Run Granite Falls Library (HeraldNet) The city's library is changing hands. The 1.52-acre property at 815 E. Galena St. is in the process of being transferred to Sno-Isle Libraries. A resolution authorizing the city to hand over ownership to Sno-Isle Libraries was approved in December by the Granite Falls City Council ... [read more] |
Dec. 23, 2011 |
New eReader or tablet? Get help at the library You can download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, eVideo and eMusic from the library, to your PC or personal device, including Kindles. We have lots of free assistance available to help you make the most of your new device:
(Please note that all Sno-Isle Libraries will close at 3:00 p.m. on December 23 and will not re-open until Tuesday, December 27.) |
Dec. 22, 2011 |
Download Free Songs - For Keeps! Sno-Isle cardholders can now download three songs per week to a PC or personal device through Freegal. Freegal offers popular and obscure songs in more than 100 genres from Alternative to Zarzuela. These songs do not expire once you've downloaded them and are yours to keep! Find Freegal through the Downloads link under "Books, Movies, Music." |
Dec. 8, 2011 |
Oak Harbor Library Art Promotes Early Literacy (Whidbey News-Times) Colorful crows holding the letter “C” now fly across the entrance to the children’s section of the Oak Harbor Library, accompanied by gulls with a “G” and urchins with a “U” in an art installation meant to promote early literacy skills ... [read more] |
Dec. 6, 2011 |
Stanwood Library Spruces Up (Stanwood/Camano News) Librarian Jill Wubbenhorst got help from two members of the Stanwood Coin Club Saturday to paint the Stanwood Library’s meeting room. Funded by a grant from the Sno-Isle Library Foundation, the project is aimed toward helping the library meet its strategic plan of ... [read more] |
Nov. 23, 2011 |
Hate Crime Documentary Not In Our Town Screens at 10 Libraries What would you do if one of your neighbors was killed in a hate crime? Sno-Isle Libraries will host screenings and public discussions of a new PBS documentary, “Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness,” at 10 community libraries. These screenings are part of Sno-Isle Libraries’ “Issues That Matter” series of programs that encourage important community dialogue.
The hour-long documentary, narrated by Academy Award® nominee Alfre Woodard, will be followed by a discussion about what local residents can do to stop hate in their community. Communities across the country use the film to initiate dialogue about intolerance and anti-immigrant violence. For specific screening information, visit http://www.sno-isle.org/explore/issues-that-matter-niot/. The screenings and discussions are funded by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. |
Oct. 11, 2011 |
Self-Service Fax Machines Added to Seven More Libraries One of the questions Sno-Isle Libraries is frequently asked is, “Do you have a fax machine I can use?” While some may think faxes are becoming obsolete, this is not the case at the library. The self-service fax pilot project at the Lynnwood and Granite Falls libraries, which began in November 2010, has proven to be a success. Customers are regularly using the service with very little staff assistance. Based on the positive feedback from both pilot sites and three other libraries that installed fax machines this year (Darrington, Mukilteo, Oak Harbor), Sno-Isle Libraries has now added public fax machines at seven more libraries (Freeland, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Snohomish, Sultan). To send (not receive) a fax, customers use a debit, credit or FaxCash card and follow simple instructions. Costs are similar to other self-service fax services at businesses — $1.50 for the first page and $1.00 per additional page. There is no cost to Sno-Isle for this service; the fax machine vendor supplies the equipment. Local Friends of the Library groups make the FaxCash card available for purchase in the libraries. Providing self-service fax machines to the community supports Sno-Isle’s strategic plan to give customers access to user-friendly electronic devices and services that are responsive to the diverse needs of individuals. Public fax machines are available at the following 12 libraries: Darrington, Freeland, Granite Falls, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Oak Harbor, Snohomish, and Sultan. |
Oct. 5, 2011 |
Resume Workshops Help Crack the Job-Hunting Code Steve Capili's “a-ha” moment arrived while sitting in a résumé writing workshop at Sno-Isle Libraries' Lynnwood branch. After spending more than 20 years in the mortgage industry, the Bothell resident was aiming to branch out. Little did he know ... [read more] Find a Targeted Resume workshop |
Sep. 23, 2011 |
Kindle Owners Can Now Get Free eBooks On Wednesday, Sept. 21, the number of eBook downloads from Sno-Isle Libraries skyrocketed by 80%. No, Justin Bieber didn’t put out a new autobiography. But something nearly as popular is now available through the Sno-Isle Libraries website: free eBooks for the Kindle. Sno-Isle Libraries has announced that its eBook collection is now compatible with the world’s bestselling eBook reader, the Amazon® Kindle. Customers can now download popular and classic eBooks to a Kindle device or any mobile device running the free Kindle app, such as iPhone®, iPad®, Android™, and more. Sno-Isle Libraries’ eBook and audiobook download service has been steadily gaining in popularity since its launch in 2005. But prior to this week, the downloads were only available for use on a PC or Mac computer and mobile devices such as a Smartphone, MP3 player, and eBook readers like the Barnes & Noble® Nook™ and Sony® Reader – but not the Kindle. “Kindle owners have been waiting for this for a long time,” says librarian Jim McCluskey, who places orders for the library’s media collections. “It will be interesting to watch the growth in circulation as our customers find out that we have Kindle books.” Kindle users can browse Sno-Isle Libraries’ collection of bestselling and classic eBooks from a PC or Mac computer, check out titles using a library card, and select “Get for Kindle” to deliver eBooks to their Kindle device or any device running the free Kindle app. To download the free eBooks for your Kindle, visit the library’s website at www.sno-isle.org, go to Books, Movies & Music, then click on Downloads. Sno-Isle Libraries partners with OverDrive, Inc. (www.overdrive.com), a global leader in eBook distribution for libraries and schools, to offer this service.
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Sep. 19, 2011 |
Oak Harbor Library Recognized for Environmental Awareness The Oak Harbor Library is proud to have earned the Whidbey Green Seal from the Sustainable Whidbey Coalition.The congratulatory letter from the Coalition states, “You are among the first of Whidbey Island [organizations] to take concrete steps toward greening your operations and stewarding a culture of environmental awareness and social responsibility in your community. … You have made an ongoing pledge to strive to create a healthy environment for your customers, clients, employees, and community.” The Oak Harbor Library was recognized for taking a leadership role in Whidbey Island’s sustainable efforts by making smart choices to conserve resources, minimize unnecessary driving, reduce waste and toxic pollution, invest in the community, and make purchases closer to home. As a result, Mary Campbell has been invited to participate in a televised panel in November to speak about the transportation section of the application, which is where the Oak Harbor Library scored the highest. The panel is part of the Green Living Seminar series on the local government access TV channel. |
Sep. 19, 2011 |
Sno-Isle Library Offers Tips on Baking, Gardening and Art Never underestimate what a little dough can do in the right hands. Master Bakers Gerry Betz and Larry Lowary of Tree-Top Baking will share tips and techniques on preparing sweet dough breads as part of a set of cooking classes offered by Sno-Isle Libraries in the ... [read more] |
Sep. 13, 2011 |
Children's Singers Headline Local Literacy Tour The fans were rapt, on the edge of their seats. As each new number began, some old, some new, they sang along. How could they not? But they were waiting for the big hit — and when it came, finally, it was like a dam broke. Squeals broke out in the crowd, they jumped up on their feet dancing, twirling, shouting along with “Dinosaurs in a Car.” Even some of the parents. Nationally known children’s musician Nancy Stewart ... [read more] |
Sep. 12, 2011 |
Sno-Isle Libraries Partners with WorkSource to Offer Nine Free Creating a Targeted Resume Workshops One of the regular customers at Sno-Isle Libraries divulged exciting news to a Sno-Isle staff member — she had not one, but two job offers! What led up to such a wonderful dilemma? This diligent job seeker became a familiar face at the library since she came in most mornings to use the library’s computers to search and apply for jobs. She also turned to WorkSource for ... [read more] |
Sep. 7, 2011 |
Langley Library Re-opens After Renovations Come visit the newly refurbished Langley Library! After a two-week closure for renovations, the Langley Library resumes regular open hours. |
Aug. 26, 2011 |
Book a Librarian for a Personalized Face-to-Face Session Need help downloading an e-book? Not sure where to start on a research project? Want special coaching on basic computer skills? Sno-Isle librarians are eager to meet face-to-face with customers who ‘Book a Librarian’ for a free 30 to 60 minute session of personalized help finding information or using technology. Last year when Nargis Love found she needed help with her job junt, she headed to the Monroe Library. Nargis explained, “I had no experience in applying for a job online. I received very courteous and professional help on … my job application to University of Washington.” Nargis was pleasantly surprised to be contacted by a recruiter within 24 hours of submitting her application. After she was eventually hired, Nargis told Sno-Isle Libraries, “I love my new job and I couldn't have found it without your staff's help.” In today’s world of computer-to-computer or phone-to-phone communication, a face-to-face session with a friendly library staff member can help those who require more than a few minutes of instruction. The ‘Book a Librarian’ sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual. A librarian will give undivided attention to customers who want in-depth assistance on topics such as starting an email account, browsing the library’s catalog, downloading e-books and audiobooks, searching the Internet, using electronic databases through the Sno-Isle website, or other computer basics. In 2008, Sno-Isle Libraries began providing this free one-on-one instructional service at five community libraries, which then grew to 12 libraries. Due to the popularity and success of this program, ‘Book a Librarian’ is now available at all 21 Sno-Isle community libraries. Sno-Isle librarians are trained information professionals. If a staff member with expertise in a customer’s area of interest is not available at their preferred community library, Sno-Isle Libraries will find a staff member at another Sno-Isle branch to step in and help out. To ‘Book a Librarian,’ contact your Sno-Isle community library to schedule an appointment. Library staff will determine how much time is needed for the session. |
Aug. 24, 2011 |
Weekly Herald: More People Checking Out South County Libraries From the smallest to the largest, Sno-Isle Libraries bring literature, art, imagination and respite to South County. And boy, are they popular with residents. Overall the demand at Sno-Isle branches has increased almost 97 percent ... [read more] |
Aug. 2, 2011 |
South Whidbey Record: Sno-Isle Libraries' Summer Reading Program Packs ’Em In JoAnn Buff of Sno-Isle Libraries looked around the meeting room at the Freeland Library. She was impressed. It was time for the Pacific Science Center program “Sand-Tastic,” and more than 50 kids and 25 adults were packed into the library for a summertime reading program where kids could ... [read more] |
Jul. 28, 2011 |
Snohomish Co. Business Journal: Sno-Isle Offers Free Help for Small-Business Owners Small business owners in Snohomish and Island counties now have free access to online databases, reference books, directories and other business resources through the Sno-Isle Libraries database. There also is a series of online videos illustrating how ... [read more] |
Jun. 27, 2011 |
South Whidbey Record: Langley Council Approves Annexation Contract The Langley City Council unanimously approved an agreement that finalized the city's annexation into the Sno-Isle Library District at the council's ... [read more] |
Jun. 24, 2011 |
Self-Service Fax Machines Available at Five Libraries (Lynnwood, Granite Falls, Darrington, Mukilteo and Oak Harbor libraries) One of the questions Sno-Isle Libraries is frequently asked is, “Do you have a fax machine I can use?” While some may think faxes are becoming obsolete, this is not the case at the library. The self-service fax pilot project at the Lynnwood and Granite Falls libraries, which began in November 2010, has proven to be a success. Customers are regularly using the service with very little staff assistance. Based on the positive feedback from both pilot sites, Sno-Isle Libraries has added public fax machines at Darrington, Mukilteo and Oak Harbor libraries. To send (not receive) a fax, customers use a debit, credit or FaxCash card and follow simple instructions. Costs are similar to other self-service fax services at businesses — $1.50 for the first page and $1.00 per additional page. There is no cost to Sno-Isle for this service; the fax machine vendor supplies the equipment. Local Friends of the Library groups make the FaxCash card available for purchase in the libraries. Providing self-service fax machines to the community supports Sno-Isle’s strategic plan to give customers access to user-friendly electronic devices and services that are responsive to the diverse needs of individuals. |
Jun. 22, 2011 |
Sno-Isle Libraries Hires Communications Director After a nationwide search, Sno-Isle Libraries is pleased to have found the new communications director right in their own backyard of Snohomish County. Kenneth Harvey began as Sno-Isle’s communications director on June 6. Harvey was most recently the marketing and communications director for Community Transit in Everett, Wash. His extensive experience includes communications and marketing in public, private and non-profit organizations, including Sound Transit and Tacoma Public Library. As the communications director, Harvey will oversee Sno-Isle Libraries’ internal and external communications, marketing and graphics, and relationships with community partners such as Friends of the Library groups, volunteers, and the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. He will also lead continuing work on Sno-Isle’s 2008 – 2013 Strategic Plan. “I can hardly describe my excitement about being part of Sno-Isle Libraries and returning to the world of public libraries,” Harvey remarked. “I’m thrilled to join this innovative organization as it works to provide relevant services to the residents and businesses within our region.” Harvey earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio-TV Management with a Business Marketing minor from Eastern Washington University. He is a nationally respected public speaker, trainer and coach. |
Jun. 20, 2011 |
Tap Your Toes at the Mill Creek Library If you're having a bad day, watch this charming video and you'll perk right up! It's the 2nd place winner in the Seattle Vintage Jazz Dance's Music Video Contest, shot on location at the Mill Creek Library. |
Jun. 8, 2011 |
Community Leader Appointed to Sno-Isle Libraries Board A new trustee has been appointed to the board for Sno-Isle Libraries. Snohomish resident Martin Munguia is the public information officer for Community Transit. Munguia graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in communications. He is on the board of directors for Leadership Snohomish County and his local PTA, is active in his community as a coach with the Snohomish Youth Soccer Association and has served as a program coordinator for Central Primary School’s Watch DOGS program. “Libraries are a cornerstone of the community,” says Munguia. “I am excited about the direction Sno-Isle Libraries is going with technology and its commitment to serving an increasingly diverse population.” Munguia has committed to a seven-year term on the library board. Sno-Isle Libraries is directed by a seven-member board of trustees. Trustees are volunteers who are appointed by and represent Snohomish and Island counties. |
May. 31, 2011 |
Patricia Brunjes Joins Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board Patricia Brunjes, from Clinton, Wash., has been elected to the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board of Directors. Brunjes retired as the superintendent of the Glenwood School District in 2000. Her extensive career as a high school and college educator in the Northwest includes positions as speech and English teacher, librarian, and assistant principal. Brunjes remains active in her community as co-chair of the Whidbey Island Writers Association, past president and current member of the Friends of the Clinton Library, member of Sno-Isle’s Whidbey Reads committee and several other community groups. “At a time when we are losing libraries and library services, I see it as imperative that we keep these treasures alive. Libraries are community cores, assisting people, not only to read books, … but to keep abreast of changes in culture,” remarked Brunjes. The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation welcomes Brunjes; her years of experience in education, libraries, and leadership make her a valuable addition to the Board. |
May. 9, 2011 |
New Open Hours at Nine Sno-Isle Libraries Effective June 5 To better meet the needs of library customers, Sno-Isle Libraries will change hours of operation starting June 5, 2011, at nine community libraries: Camano Island, Edmonds, Freeland, Langley, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Oak Harbor, Snohomish, and Stanwood libraries. The changes in open hours are based on public feedback and recent patterns of library use. As part of Sno-Isle Libraries‘ 2008 – 2013 Strategic Plan, the new hours were developed with the goal of improving service to our communities and their diverse needs. This is not a reduction in hours; changes range from opening or closing earlier or later and day-of-week schedule changes. For a schedule of the new hours, visit Locations & Hours. |
May. 5, 2011 |
Weekly Herald: Library 'eResources' Help in These Rapidly Changing Times (by Mill Creek's Managing Librarian) “How did the music I liked in high school get to be the playlist for the oldies station?” I asked myself as I listened to Al Stewart's song “Time Passages”: “The years run too short and the days too fast/The things you lean on are the things ... [read more] |
Apr. 27, 2011 |
Sno-Isle Libraries Hires Deputy Director After an extensive national recruitment process, Sno-Isle Libraries is pleased to welcome Kendra Trachta as their new Deputy Director. Trachta brings 20 years of library experience, most recently as the Assistant Director of Public Services for San Antonio Public Library. Prior to that, she was the Library Director for the Institute of Texan Cultures and a librarian at the Spokane Public Library. Trachta’s first day on the job was Monday, April 25. “I’m happy to be here at Sno-Isle Libraries, where libraries are such an integral part of the different communities,” she said. “I believe in the power of public libraries to change lives.” As Deputy Director, Trachta is responsible for directing operations of Sno-Isle’s 21 community libraries and bookmobile services, and will lead continuing work to implement the organization’s 2008 – 2013 Strategic Plan. Trachta earned her Masters of Library and Information Science degree at the University of Texas at Austin. She moved to Washington with her husband and two daughters. |
Apr. 15, 2011 |
Sno-Isle Libraries Receives WICD's Outstanding Partner Award Sno-Isle Libraries is proud to be selected by the Whidbey Island Conservation District as the recipient of their 2011 Outstanding Partner Award. The WICD recognizes that the partnership with Sno-Isle has benefited the Whidbey Island community in a variety of ways:
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Apr. 8, 2011 |
43 Sno-Isle Libraries Volunteers Receive Presidential Service Award During National Volunteer Week, April 10 – 16 |
Apr. 6, 2011 |
Overdrive Downloads Now in Service The Overdrive download and account access issue has now been resolved. You are now able to access your downloads account and check out electronic titles. Go to Overdrive downloads homepage. |
Apr. 1, 2011 |
New Catalog: Polaris is a Hit! We're excited to announce the successful launch of Polaris, your new online library catalog. Thank you so much for all of your patience and support as we worked to get Polaris up and running. We've been receiving a flood of comments from happy customers: "Love the new Polaris catalog. Much faster and very user friendly!" - Customer JB "I know rolling out a new system can be quite a pain ... but, I like it. Works well, easy to follow and more efficient. Your hard work has paid off! Thanks..." - Customer MW "I'm wildly excited about the new Polaris ... The video 'overview' was very clear, & I quickly printed out the tip sheets & other instructions ... everything is so much fun!! Even if you're temporarily confused, it's pretty easy to get back on track." - Customer LB As anticipated, not all features were immediately functional during last week's initial configuration. The majority of these issues have now been resolved, with just a couple of exceptions:
Try Polaris now Polaris help Polaris information Hands-on Polaris classes |
Mar. 29, 2011 |
HeraldNet: It's the Teen Tech Wizards' Turn to Teach Jo Sunderlage just wanted to get a couple of old programs off her iPhone, but she didn't know how to do it. Sunderlage went to the Mountlake Terrace Library on Saturday and got some help. Within a few minutes, the programs were gone.... [read more] |
Mar. 22, 2011 |
Community Leader Appointed to Sno-Isle Libraries Board A new trustee has been appointed to the board for the Sno-Isle Libraries. Whidbey Island resident Marti Anamosa is a retired attorney. Ms. Anamosa served on the board of the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation from 2005 to 2010, including three years as board president. She is actively involved in the South Whidbey community, including working with the Friends of the Langley Library, the Whidbey Island Writers’ Conference, and volunteering to teach and mentor local youth. [read more] |
Mar. 21, 2011 |
HeraldNet: Sno-Isle Libraries Launching New Online Catalog System That's More Interactive A new online catalog system at all Sno-Isle Libraries will simplify the search for books and authors and will allow users to see how long the wait for a particular book will be.... [read more] |
Mar. 18, 2011 |
Placing Holds Will Be On Hold (Temporarily) Sno-Isle Libraries card holders will NOT be able to place holds on library items beginning March 21 through April 2 (estimated). Also during this time, Sno-Isle Libraries will not be fulfilling hold requests. These temporary changes are due to the transition to Polaris, your new online library catalog. By early April, after the upgrade to Polaris is complete, you will once again be able to place hold requests for library items and you will not lose your place in line for existing holds. Plus, Polaris offers new and exciting features to personalize your library experience, such as freezing your own holds and much more. We apologize for the inconvenience, but remember, it’s only temporary. Click for more information. |
Mar. 10, 2011 |
South Whidbey Record: Sno-Isle Urges Readers to "Babysit-a-Book" The library wants readers to “babysit a book” this month to help with the installation of a long-awaited upgrade to its integrated online system. Sno-Isle Libraries urges patrons of all its branches to ... [read more] |
Mar. 4, 2011 |
Find Out More About Polaris For more information about the transition to Polaris, in-person and online Polaris preview sessions, and FAQs, visit www.sno-isle.org/explore/polarisinfo. |
Feb. 23, 2011 |
Get a Sneak Peek at Polaris, Your New Online Library Catalog Everyone is invited to preview the new star of the library, Polaris, Sno-Isle’s new online catalog premiering early this spring. Attend a free session held at one of five Sno-Isle community libraries during March. Two webinars are also being offered. You'll get to see how Polaris allows library customers to get better search results, freeze holds, create reading lists, keep a history of books checked out, and more. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to upgrade from the existing 20-year-old system to Polaris.
(No registration necessary for in-person preview sessions.) |
Feb. 15, 2011 |
BECU Manager Joins Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board A new director has joined the board for the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. Lake Stevens resident Carol Guse is the manager of the Lake Stevens branch of BECU (Boeing Employees' Credit Union). A lifelong library user and Lake Stevens resident, Guse brings management and communication experience to the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. “Libraries level the playing field for all our children,” says Guse. “They provide early literacy skills and books to young people, no matter what their background. Public libraries open the world to kids and adults alike. I’m excited about this opportunity to serve my community and give back to the library, which has meant so much to me and my family.” At the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board’s January meeting, the Foundation board voted to re-elect its four officers: Chris Loos as President, Rose Olson as Vice President, Caryl Thorp as Treasurer, and Marisa Clayton as Secretary. The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation provides funding in support of library services and programs. The Foundation funds the Sno-Isle Libraries book discussion kit collection, has provided financial support for author programs, and supported the innovative 2007 – 2010 Teen Project, which identified services and programs to connect teenagers with their libraries. Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation |
Feb. 15, 2011 |
Call to Western Washington Artists for Oak Harbor Library Children's Area The Oak Harbor Library Art Committee seeks to commission a professional artist or team of artists to create an original work of art for the entranceway to the children’s area inside the library. Funded through a grant from the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation, the deadline for submissions is Friday, April 1, 2011, by 5:00 p.m. To see a full version of the call to artists including the program description, submittal requirements, project timeline and photographs of the Oak Harbor Library children’s entranceway, please visit the library’s website at http://www.sno-isle.org/?ID=1206. Contact Mary Campbell at 360-675-5115 extension 6020 or email mcampbell@sno-isle.org with any questions. Read full news release |
Feb. 2, 2011 |
Sno-Isle Libraries to Redefine Online Library Experience With Polaris System
Early this spring a new star will shine on Sno-Isle Libraries. It’s your new online library catalog, Polaris.
Polaris marks a huge leap forward in the online library experience. It gives you quicker, better search results, and gives you more control over your account with updated tools you would expect from large, modern, commercial sites such as Amazon and Google. In addition, you’ll get library-specific tools that let you suspend holds, create reading lists, keep a history of books checked out, and more. The upgrade to Polaris allows the Library to remain a relevant, valuable community resource in the 21st century. The system it is replacing is 20 years old. The estimated conversion date will be identified in mid-February. Keep an eye on our website for more news, including previews of some of the exciting features you can expect in Polaris. |
Jan. 31, 2011 |
HeraldNet: Sno-Isle Libraries Reaches Out to Adults |
Jan. 4, 2011 |
Watch a Video-Tour of the Edmonds Library Featuring Librarian Lesly Kaplan Day 112 of “365 Things To Do In Edmonds” is to explore the Edmonds Library. Thanks to Wayne Purser for creating a video-tour of the Edmonds Library and including us on his list. |
Dec. 16, 2010 |
Sno-Isle Libraries Honored for 25th Consecutive Clean Audit
The Washington State Auditor has given Sno-Isle Libraries a clean bill of financial health — for the 25th year in a row. This achievement reflects one of Sno-Isle Libraries’ guiding principles, to be a responsible steward of public funds.The congratulatory letter from State Auditor Brian Sonntag states, “This accomplishment reflects the dedication of the [Sno-Isle Libraries] Board and the staff to strong oversight of operations, good internal controls, and accurate financial reporting. … “Our Office views its relationship with the [Library] District as a model for other entities in our state.” Sonntag recognized Library Director Jonalyn Woolf-Ivory, Administrative Services Director Arch Fonken, and Accounting Supervisor Geoff Chadd for their contributions to the audit process and favorable results. For tax-supported entities, the State Auditor evaluates accounting practices, reviews payroll and bill paying records, and analyzes financial systems for tracking how tax dollars are spent. This most recent audit was for 2009. (photo: Administrative Services Director Arch Fonken and Board of Trustees Vice President Jacquelyn DeFazio) |
Dec. 14, 2010 |
HeraldNet: Marysville Library's New Laptop Can Aid Visually Impaired |
Nov. 16, 2010 |
Self-Service Fax Machines Available at Lynnwood and Granite Falls Libraries One of the questions Sno-Isle Libraries is frequently asked is, "Do you have a fax machine I can use?" While some may think that faxes are becoming obsolete, this is not the case at Sno-Isle. In response to the frequent request for fax use, Sno-Isle installed self-service fax equipment at the Lynnwood and Granite Falls Libraries as a pilot project. Using a debit/credit/FaxCash card, customers follow simple instructions to SEND (not receive) a fax. Costs are $1.50 for the first page and $1.00 per additional page. This pilot project will give Sno-Isle an idea of the service's success in supporting the strategic plan to provide customers with access to user-friendly electronic devices. |
Nov. 3, 2010 |
Celebrate Children's Book Festival “Tell Me a Story” is the theme for November's Children’s Book Festival. Artistic Sno-Isle kids showed off their talents in the annual bookmark contest. See the winning bookmarks online and pick one up at your community library.Celebrate the Children's Book Festival with fun events for families that include bookmark winner parties, gallery-like showings of the bookmark entries, and puppet theater! |
Sep. 7, 2010 |
Mukilteo Teen Readers Will Select Top Teen Books The Mukilteo Library teen book group is one of 16 public and school library book groups from around the country that will help pick out the best books for teen readers. The Mukilteo group, The Write Stuff, will nominate books for the Teens' Top Ten; teens nationwide will vote for their favorite books each year from that list. The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association, selected the participating book groups. The Teens’ Top Ten is an ongoing project in which publishers of young adult books provide copies of their recent titles to teen book discussion groups in libraries, including the Write Stuff teen group at the Mukilteo Library. In exchange, Mukilteo teen readers will evaluate books from more than 30 participating publishers. The Mukilteo teen group will begin its term as a Teens’ Top Ten book group in November 2010 and will finish its duties in 2012. |
Aug. 31, 2010 |
Whidbey News-Times: Activating Idle Minds: Turning to Technology at 77 When it comes to their computers, it seems most people desire speed, the latest versions and devices that fit comfortably in their hands. The Pardos simply want to understand how a mouse works. At age 77, Moises and Delia Pardo decided it was time to take ... [read more] |
Aug. 26, 2010 |
Q13 Fox: $54 Million Federal Grant Will Help Bring High-Speed Internet to Rural Libraries and Schools See a Monroe Library customer interviewed at 1:45 into this news story. Sorry the video is no longer available. |
Aug. 18, 2010 |
South Whidbey Record: Friends of the Whidbey Libraries Need Community's Help The word comes from the Old English “freond” and claims an Indo-European root meaning “to love.” Considering that most of these “friends” came together around their love of books ... [read more] |
Jul. 27, 2010 |
The Herald: Father, Daughter Make a Whirlwind Tour of Sno-Isle Libraries Randy West and his daughter, Maggie, embarked on an adventure with book bags in hand. The duo from Edmonds each checked out several books from the Mukilteo Library before the library opened for the day on July 20. After all, they had a ferry to catch and a schedule to keep if they wanted to accomplish their goal of visiting all 21 Sno-Isle Library branches ... [read more] |
Jul. 21, 2010 |
Who Would Visit All 22 Sno-Isle Locations in One Day? Watch the video! Library enthusiasts Randy West and his 15-year-old daughter Maggie set out on a whirlwind journey to visit all 22 Sno-Isle Library locations in one day! They began at the Mukilteo Library when it opened at 10 a.m. and ended at the Edmonds Library right before it closed at 9 p.m. Randy and Maggie checked out at least one item from each library to get the location and time stamp on their checkout receipt. To stay on schedule, they could afford to spend only a few minutes at each library; Sno-Isle librarians were ready with pre-selected books in the West’s areas of interest. Their long journey culminated at 8:50 p.m. in a cheer from the staff at the Edmonds Library and the West’s family members showed up to greet them. The staff presented the two tired travelers with oversized honorary library cards, and Randy jokingly tried the big card under the barcode sensor of the self-check! |
Jul. 6, 2010 |
Summer Sunday Library Hours Planning to visit the library on Sunday this summer? Make sure your community library is open. Libraries that are open during the school year on Sundays, but will not be open during the summer are as follows: Arlington, Freeland, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, and Snohomish. These libraries will be CLOSED on Sundays through September 5. The following libraries are OPEN on Sundays all year round: Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Oak Harbor. See Locations & Hours |
Jun. 24, 2010 |
Print 70 Free Pages Per Week on Public PCs Library cardholders using Sno-Isle's public PCs may now print up to 70 free pages per week. Previously, customers could print 10 free pages per day. This change provides better customer service for those who find that 10 pages isn't enough, such as with job searches or job applications. The 70-page limit is based on the calendar week of Sunday through Saturday. |
Jun. 21, 2010 |
South Whidbey Record: Langley Considers Annexation to Sno-Isle System Langley is exploring the possibility of annexing the city to the Sno-Isle Libraries district. The switch wouldn’t affect library services, only the way they’re funded. Instead of coming from the city’s general fund ... [read more] |
Jun. 19, 2010 |
Download Audiobooks to iPod, iPad and iPhone With OverDrive Media Console v3.2, most WMA Audiobooks are iPod® and iPad™-compatible! In just a few clicks, send titles to your Windows®-formatted device; the 'Plays on' icons at this site indicate compatibility. For more on OMC v3.2, click here. With OverDrive Media Console for Mac®, Mac users can download, burn, and transfer MP3 audiobooks to iPods®, iPhones®, and iPads™. For more on OMC for Mac, click here. |
Sno-Isle Libraries: Connecting people, ideas and culture
