Dolly Parton to visit Washington to celebrate success of Imagination Library
OLYMPIA, August 6, 2023—On August 15, legendary icon, musician, and philanthropist Dolly Parton will visit Washington State to celebrate achieving statewide coverage of the Imagination Library. All Washington children from birth to age five can now register to receive one book every month, for free, from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. August 15 will also be […]
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands in WA, receives $100 million from Bezos for charity
Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton received the $100 million Courage and Civility Award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, last month, to be used on whatever charity she sees fit. “[Parton] embodies these ideals so thoroughly, she gives with her heart, what she’s done for kids, literacy, and so many other things is just incredible,” Jeff Bezos said […]
Wizards of the Coast donates scores of Dungeons & Dragons box sets to Washington State Library
OLYMPIA—Through a partnership between Wizards of the Coast and the Office of the Secretary of State, a donation of 75 Dungeons & Dragons Library Kits will ensure that every library system and institutional library in Washington can obtain a free gaming kit for patron use. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Wizards of the Coast […]
Over 10,000 Snohomish County children are receiving free books
EVERETT—Over 10,000 Snohomish County children are now receiving free books delivered to their home every month, thanks to United Way of Snohomish County and their partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. United Way of Snohomish County (UWSC) launched their partnership in June of 2023, with books being shipped to families beginning in August of 2023. […]
A look back at 2023: Top education stories
To commence the Lynnwood Times’ Year in Review series, the Lynnwood Times will highlight the top 2023 education stories. During 2023, we lost Robert Burton who kickstarted the Meadowdale Music Department and a Mountlake High School Student was name a 2023 Washington STEM Rising Star. Also, Meadowdale High School’s take on Simon Stephens’ The Curious Incident […]
Tickets available for breakfast with Santa on December 2
Arlington, Wash., November 15, 2023—The Arlington Education Foundation is hosting its sixth Annual Breakfast with Santa. This family-friendly event is a great way to start off the holiday season. Breakfast with Santa will be held at President’s Elementary School at 505 E. 3rd St., Arlington. There will be two seating times: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 […]
Sip, Sip, Hooray! Wine and Beer Tasting on September 21
Arlington, Wash., September 7, 2023—The Arlington Education Foundation is hosting its annual wine and beer tasting event, Sip, Sip Hooray! The fundraiser will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Showroom at Dwayne Lanes Chevrolet in Arlington (20410 Smokey Point Blvd). Tickets are available in advance online (https://www.arlingtonedfoundation.org/wine-night) or at […]
Here are some weekend events for the family!
Looking for something to do this weekend? Below are a few upcoming family-friendly weekend events to consider. CITY OF EVERETT Create with LEGO® at the library! Build independently or join in a construction challenge. We’ll provide the LEGO®; you provide the imagination. This is a drop-in program designed for ages 5 and up. Contact us […]
