Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library are nonprofit volunteer organizations that bring together involved, caring people who support and promote the services and programs of their community library.

Through their fundraising efforts, Friends groups undertake projects and supply items that fall outside the established budget of their local library.

Funds raised by our Friends help provide:

  • programming for all ages
  • support for the summer reading program for children and teens
  • support for library capital improvements
  • special project funding
  • and much more!

Donate & support

Friends groups are happy to accept financial contributions and memorial gifts. Lifetime and annual memberships are available for some groups. 

Friends groups accept donations for book sales. They cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest condensed books, National Geographic magazines, or damaged books. Some Friends groups may have additional requirements for donations or may be unable to accept book and media donations sometimes due to space or other limitations.

Connect with your local library, opens a new window or Friends group, opens a new window for more information about donations, memberships, and other ways to support.

Connect with your local friends group

Each Friends group operates independently. Contact your local friends group to join or for more information.

Brier Library

Contact Brier Library for information

 

Darrington Library

Contact Darrington Library for information

Freeland Library

Contact Freeland Library for information
Brochure / membership form (PDF)

Granite Falls Library

Contact Granite Falls Library for information

Lynnwood Library

Contact Lynnwood Library for information

 

Mill Creek Library

 

Mukilteo Library

mukilteofriends@gmail.com

Oak Harbor Library

Contact Oak Habor Library for information
Membership form (PDF)

FAQs: Volunteering & Employment

  • Whether you're interested in a position at one of our 23 library locations throughout Snohomish and Island counties, with our outreach services through Library on Wheels, or at our Service Center in Marysville, Washington, you'll find the rewarding career you've been seeking at Sno-Isle Libraries.

    At each of our locations, you'll find friendly and warm individuals who make customer service a top priority. You'll discover how the staff operates as a team, working together to help customers get the most out of their library experience. Our job opportunities include:

    Librarian Positions

    (Requires a Master of Library and Information Science Degree)

    • Librarian
      Reference, Children's, Teens, Collection Services
    • Library Manager II, III, IV and Assistant Library Manager
    • Service Coordinator
      Adult Services, Early Literacy, Programming Services, and School Age
    • District Manager

    Community Library & Outreach Positions

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    • Supported Page
    • Public Services Assistant
    • Library Associate
    • Supervising Public Services Assistant
    • Library Circulation Supervisor
    • Library Manager I

    Administrative Positions

    • Administration
    • Circulation & Delivery
    • Collection Services
    • Cataloging & Acquisitions
    • Communications & Marketing
    • Equity, Inclusion, & Talent Development
    • Facilities
    • Finance
    • Human Resources
    • Information Technology

    Supported Employment Opportunities

    Sno-Isle Libraries is piloting a program to provide paid, competitive Supported Employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities supported by a job coach. When a supported opportunity is available, it will be advertised with Employment Service Providers and applications will be accepted through our jobs page (visit Employment, opens a new window and click “View Current Openings”).

    To be eligible for Supported Employment positions, candidates must:

    • Be a client of the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and provide their DDA case number.
    • Have long-term support from the DDA.
    • Have long-term support from a job coach/Employment Service Provider.

    Contact us with questions about Supported Employment opportunities.

  • All open job positions are posted online. You can access our currently available positions by visiting Employment and clicking “View Current Openings.”

    Before you begin:

    • First-time users will need to create an account.
    • Applications time out after 30 minutes. It is recommended that you save often, and/or copy and paste your supplemental question responses from a Plain Text document to ensure no progress is lost. You will not be able to save a page until all required fields are filled out.
    • All applications must be submitted online and are due by 9:59 p.m. Pacific time on the closing date.
    • Suggested browsers to use: Firefox, Chrome, or Safari.

    Filling out your application:

    • Unless stated in the job description, uploading a resume and/or cover letter is optional. If applicable, upload your resume and cover letter before filling out your application. If you're not sure how to address your cover letter we suggest "Dear Hiring Team."
    • Answer supplemental questions completely and tailor your answers to the essential duties listed in the posting of the job for which you are applying.
    • Include all relevant information about your work history and qualifications in your application, including volunteer and internship experience.
    • If you copy and paste information into your application from a Word document, you may receive an error message if any words contain special characters such as apostrophes and quotation marks. Please manually type any words that contain special characters or copy and paste your responses from a Plain Text document.
    • Review your application to ensure it is complete prior to submitting.
    • Five professional references are required, including at least two managers. A manager reference can include your current or recent supervisors or managers, indirect supervisors or managers, teachers, professors, advisors or someone who has observed your volunteer or workgroup activities.

    Upon submitting your application, you will be taken to a confirmation page with the option to export your submitted application to a PDF for your records. You can view your current and past applications on your My Applications page. This page will also confirm which applications are complete.

  • Please check with your local library for current volunteer opportunities. Learn more about volunteering at Sno-Isle Libraries on our Volunteer page.

  • Sno-Isle Libraries welcomes students pursuing a career in Library and Information Science. College internships are available to students, including Sno-Isle employees currently enrolled in a library school, wishing to gain valuable, real-world experience and course credit. Internships for other fields of study will be considered on a case-by-case basis. It is our goal to provide a rich, structured field learning experience for students in a variety of professional settings.

    All internships will follow these guidelines:

    • Internships are unpaid. All transportation costs are the responsibility of the intern.
    • Interns will be supervised by a professional in their field of interest.
    • Internships can be completed in any Sno-Isle library or at the Service Center, dependent upon the needs and availability of projects.
    • All interns must successfully pass a background check before they begin work.
    • All interns must successfully complete an interview process before placement.
    • Interns are responsible for coordinating any documentation needed for course credits.
    • Interns are held to the same expectations as library staff.
    • Sno-Isle Libraries reserves the right to terminate the internship relationship for poor performance or when library policies and procedures are not followed.

    To find out more about the Sno-Isle Libraries Internship Program, please contact Terri Taylor, Human Resources Specialist, at 360-651-7004.

    Campus Programs

    Sno-Isle Libraries regularly attends and sponsors career events in conjunction with local college campuses and the University of Washington iSchool. Contact the Career Center of your college or university for more details.

  • Contact your library to inquire about joining their Friends of the Library group. Find more information about Friends groups on our Friends of the Library page.

FAQs: Contact Us

  • Chat with us

    By email

    • Submit your questions, comments or suggestions by email and our librarians will assist you.

    By phone

    • Check Locations & Hours to find your community library's phone number and operating hours.
    • Questions? A member of our Administrative Center staff can also help direct your call. Call us at 360-651-7000 (local) or 877-766-4753 (toll-free), Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.

    Text us

    • Text your questions to (360) 810-5188. Text assistance is available Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm. Please include your name and telephone number in your initial message. Standard text messaging rates apply.

    Book a Librarian

    • Make an appointment for a virtual or in-person Book a Librarian session. These free sessions allow you to get one-on-one assistance with your research and technology questions. 
  • Sno-Isle Libraries provides access to its public records under the provisions of the Washington State Public Records Act RCW 42.56, the Public Records Policy, and the Public Records Request Administrative Policy.  

    The Library makes a variety of records available online, including, but not limited to: 

    Other records maintained by the Library are available for public inspection or copy, unless specifically exempted by law.  

    Use of the Library’s Public Records Request form is the most efficient way to make a request; however, its use isn’t required for a request to be processed. Requests may be submitted in person, via mail, email, or phone. To best assist you, include the following information: 

    • Contact information of requester 
    • Identification of the public records adequate to locate the records 
    • Whether you wish to inspect the records in person and/or purchase physical or digital copies 
    • The date and time of day of the request 

    Anyone wishing to inspect or receive a copy of the Library’s public records or seeking assistance in making such a request should contact the Library’s Public Records Officer: 

    Public Records Officer
    Sno-Isle Libraries
    7312 35th Ave NE
    Marysville, WA 98271-7417
    Phone: 360-651-7026/ Fax: 360-651-7151
    publicrecordsofficer@sno-isle.org 

    The more precisely you can identify the record(s) you seek, the more responsive the Library can be. You do not need to state the purpose of your request. However, in an effort to clarify or prioritize a request and provide responsive documents, the Public Records Officer may inquire about the nature or scope of the request. 

  • Contact us for assistance.

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