Open Call for Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board of Directors
SNOHOMISH AND ISLAND COUNTIES —The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board of Directors is seeking new members from Snohomish and Island counties who are passionate about making a difference for public libraries. Interested residents should submit an online application by August 28, 2026. The Foundation secures philanthropic support for diverse programs and initiatives throughout the Library District, […]
5th Annual Mariner Fest Draws Hundreds as Sno-Isle Libraries Advances New Community Campus
MARINER — Mariner High School in South Everett pulsed with energy at the fifth annual Mariner Fest, a lively community celebration that drew hundreds of families to honor connection, culture and opportunity. From face painting and job training to educational entertainment, the event shined a light on the vibrant heart of this often-overlooked South Everett […]
Sno-Isle Libraries levy renewal measure heads to voters in August
SNOHOMISH AND ISLAND COUNTIES — Voters in Snohomish and Island counties will decide on August 4 whether to restore (a renewal of) the property tax levy that provides the majority of funding for Sno-Isle Libraries, a regional library district serving more than 800,000 residents through 23 locations. Ballots for the election are scheduled to be […]
Sno-Isle Libraries Announces 2026 Community Read Selection
SNOHOMISH AND ISLAND COUNTIES – Sno-Isle Libraries invites the community to join in reading the Sno-Isle Reads Together selected title, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. Sno-Isle Reads Together is an annual program designed to spark meaningful discussions and bring our community together through the power of storytelling. Born and raised in Washington, Van […]
Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center’s offers nation’s first high school-based fiber technician training program
EVERETT— Students at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center aren’t just learning about fiber optics — they’re building the backbone of tomorrow’s internet by hand. Through a first-of-its-kind high school program, students spend months mastering the technical precision and craftsmanship required to assemble fiber optic systems, preparing them to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. In several […]
Sno-Isle Libraries Board advances a 2026 library levy lid lift ballot measure
SNOHOMISH AND ISLAND COUNTIES – On March 23, Sno-Isle Libraries Board of Trustees adopted a resolution authorizing the Library District to place a ballot measure before voters in August to restore the library levy rate to $0.47 per $1,000 of assessed property value within the Library District. In 2018, voters approved a rate of $0.47 […]
Senator Liias and Sno-Isle staff visit future site of new Mariner Library Community Campus
EVERETT— In South Everett’s Mariner neighborhood, located at the northeast corner of 4th Ave West and 128th Street Southwest, an excavation crew are currently hard at work demolishing an old Patty’s Eggnest, who’s owners sold the restaurant to Sno-Isle Libraries in 2024. In its stead will be a new permanent library built from nearly a […]
Sno-Isle Libraries begins site preparation for future Mariner Library
EVERETT—Sno-Isle Libraries has taken a major step forward in establishing a permanent, community-driven library in Everett’s Mariner neighborhood with the start of site-clearing activities this week for its upcoming Mariner Library Community Campus that will expand equitable access to educational, cultural, and community resources in the rapidly growing Mariner area. Beginning the week of November […]
Port of Everett, Maritime Institute & Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center to launch first High School Maritime Program in Snohomish County
EVERETT– In September, through a strategic partnership between the Port of Everett, Maritime Institute, and Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center, the first-ever maritime program for high school students in Snohomish and Island counties launched in the North Puget Sound Region. The inaugural 2025-2026 Maritime Vessel Operations program kicked off on Sept. 8, 2025, welcoming a cohort […]
Sno-Isle Libraries seeks new members for the Board of Trustees
SNOHOMISH AND ISLAND COUNTIES – Sno-Isle Libraries seeks to fill two upcoming vacancies on the seven-member Board of Trustees, which governs the Library District for Snohomish and Island counties. Snohomish County residents interested in making an impact in community libraries are encouraged to apply by July 13. With five trustees appointed by the Snohomish County […]
