Jessie Larson, from Mountlake Terrace, was so determined to be recognized by President Obama and Sno-Isle Libraries that she volunteered 280 hours at the Lynnwood Library in 2010, and 407 hours in 2011. She received that recognition ...

Gun violence (along with the fear and pain which can precede or follow the use of firearms) affects everyone: victims, perpetrators, bystanders, families, friends, neighbors, communities, the young and old. Sno-Isle Libraries has joined with ...

Jacquelyn DeFazio, of Camano Island, received the 2013 Distinguished Service Award at an awards event hosted by the Washington Library Friends, Foundation & Trustees Association. The event ...

Susan Kostick, Ed.D., of Edmonds, Washington, has received a six-year appointment to the Sno-Isle Libraries Board of Trustees. The six-year term from Snohomish County Executive, Aaron Reardon, will complete ...

You might have the best résumé ever, but if you don't interview well it won't matter. Knowing what employers are looking for and being prepared are absolute musts if you want to actually land a job. ...

Sno-Isle Libraries launched a great new eBook service, on Jan. 24, for its e-reader customers. The new eBook service will make it much easier for library ebook customers ...

Snohomish County is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the Sno-Isle Libraries Board of Trustees. ...

The public has the opportunity to listen to local panelists on the pros and cons of the hot topic of the state's marriage laws at two upcoming "Issues That Matter panel discussions before casting their votes on R-74. On the November ballot, voters will ratify or reject the referendum on Washington state's recent law legalizing same-sex marriage. ...

For voters who want to make informed decisions when they cast their vote in November, learning about state ballot measures now will help. Sno-Isle Libraries' election Web page, www.sno-isle.org/explore/elections, provides links for voters to find county election information, the Secretary of State's ...

Both major party national conventions are over. Now what? Well, here's an opportunity to get better informed on an important state issue same-sex marriage. The public can listen to the pros and cons on the hot topic of the state's marriage laws by attending two upcoming "Issues That Matter panel discussions before

Sun-worshippers take heart. You don't have to be drenched in sunshine to have a fun summer. In fact, mental suntans are available within the four walls of the Sno-Isle Library nearest you. Sno-Isle makes it easy and convenient to explore ...

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 ...

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 ...

Before voters mark their ballots in November, they have the opportunity to be informed on issues that matter through Sno-Isle Libraries. Voters can hear the pros and cons on the hot topic of marijuana reform Initiative 502 at two panel discussions in May ...

For military families, settling into a new community can be daunting. "I am a newcomer to Oak Harbor, and have been here one month. The library has proven enormously helpful for many of the questions I have, commented a library customer. Sno-Isle Libraries is often one of the very first stops ...

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 ...

There are two things in life that are certain taxes and that Sno-Isle Libraries can help with taxes. Free tax return preparation, as well as tax forms and instructions are available at Sno-Isle Libraries. Sno-Isle Libraries offers free, one-on-one assistance with individual federal tax returns ...

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. "Going to the [resumé] presentation, at the Lynnwood Library, was one of the smartest ...

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 ...

The Board of Trustees of Sno-Isle Libraries has endorsed a library property transfer agreement with the City of Granite Falls. A resolution, authorizing the transfer of ownership of the 1.52-acre library property, was approved ...

In the Fall of 2011, the Oak Harbor Library earned the Whidbey Green Seal from the Sustainable Whidbey Coalition. Now four additional Sno-Isle libraries, Clinton, Coupeville, Freeland and Langley, have also earned the Green Seal...

"Now that they have implemented an eBook check-out system to include the Kindle, we are using the library more than ever without leaving home, commented 67-year-old Jerry Kovacich, who moved with his wife to Coupeville, Wash., after retiring. The hot holiday gift this year is the eReader, coined the "Tickle Me Elmo for grown-ups ...

What would you do if one of your neighbors was killed in a hate crime? Think about it. Think about it with your fellow community members. 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 ...

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 ...

On Wednesday, September 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 ...

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 kicked off Sno-Isle Libraries' early literacy tour ...

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 ...

If you love cooking, art or gardening, the autumn months on South Whidbey Island may provide a perfect opportunity to increase your knowledge and hone your skills. That's because Sno-Isle Libraries is offering a set of classes ...

Some of us don't take technology for granted. Bill Church, owner of Bow Wow Bill's Dog Services, lives in an area of Arlington that isn't wired for Internet access. This hasn't stopped Bow Wow Bill from growing his dog walking and dog training business. He often visits the Arlington Library to use their business resources ...