The new library will be the heart of the Mariner Community Campus. The Mariner Community Campus will be a central resource providing residents access to a mix of activities focused on education, learning, democracy and community connection. The goal is to provide flexible space to serve the community as it grows. Read all the news and updates about the Mariner Community Campus.
Building a foundation for our growing community, starting with your library.
Vision: To create an accessible Mariner Community Campus that provides basic needs and resources to residents in the Mariner-area community. The campus would be based on a permanent public-private partnership to:
- Build a safe and accessible community campus
- Provide a community benefit meeting the basic needs of all residents
- Support the Mariner area through integrated and high-quality services and amenities that reinforce healthy families and a strong community
The project’s guiding principles include: Free and equal access to resources and technology, community opportunities, connection to community and social equity.
Community partners include:
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Community input will continue to be integral to the new library.
Read more about the Mariner Community Campus Vision & Background.
How is the project funded?
- Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation
- $4,153,940 - Washington State Local Community Project Funding
Initial funding is anchored with a Capital Budget appropriation by the State of Washington. Additional support in the form of staffing resources is being provided by Sno-Isle Libraries and other public and non-profit partners.
The funding model for subsequent phases will be established by agreement among interested parties and is anticipated to include a mix of budget, services, resources and support.
Sno-Isle Libraries is approaching funding capital projects in ways that reflect and align with each community. We are optimizing funding by pursuing a combination of sources – grant funding, capital campaigns and regular levy funds – and reducing the reliance on public bond elections.
News
All news and updates for the Mariner Community Campus.
Project Overview
- April 2025: Shrubs have been removed to improve sightlines, cleaning up the property. Early stages of the design process have begun and included activities and engagement with the community and partners. Actively working with the Everett Housing Authority to finalize a development agreement.
- January 2025: Join us on Feb. 1 for Mariner Future Fest, a bilingual community event for the whole family offers fun, information, and a chance to share feedback about campus plans.
- September 2024: The Library District has taken possession of the new property and will ensure it is secure and maintained.
- June 2024: Property as been acquired on the corner of 4th Ave W and 128th St SW for the Mariner Community Campus. A property feasibility study and gathering community input will be the next steps for the project with construction anticipated to begin in 2026.
- May 2024: The third annual Mariner Fest will happen on August 17, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- April 2024: Community building and engagement continues with the announcement of the third annual Mariner Fest. There will be educational entertainment, food, games, bouncy houses and family fun for all. Hand in Hand will facilitate their annual back 2 school backpack and school supply giveaway.
- October 2023: The property identification and acquisition process continues in tandem with community engagement and events.
- May 2023: Sno-Isle Libraries and Everett Housing Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to begin exploratory efforts on a joint development for the Mariner Community Campus Project.
- August 2022: Back-to-School Fair in partnership with Hand in Hand to distribute backpacks and school supplies, including an additional 20 community partners joining the resource fair.
- April 2022: Property search begins.
- March 2022: Terry Lott Jr. joins Sno-Isle to lead the development of the Mariner Community Campus project.
- 2019: Publication of the Mariner Community Campus Community Needs Assessment Report.
- May 2019: Community Meeting to engage our community in the planning process.
- April 2019: Community Meeting for residents to share feedback.
- 2018: Community needs assessment began to identify community need and define values to guide the work.
- 2017: Conversations related to a permanent Mariner Community Campus began with Sno-Isle Libraries, the Snohomish Health District, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Mukilteo School District, United Way of Snohomish County and others.
- 2017: Sno-Isle Libraries opened the Mariner Library as a demonstration project.
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