Meet local author Nova García at Mukilteo Sno-Isle Library
Sno-Isle Libraries is inviting the public to celebrate Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month with local author Nova García and the release of her new book Not That Kind of Call Girl. Nova García was born in Laredo, Texas and takes great pride in her Mexican-American heritage. Her works aims to dispel Latine stereotypes and recognize women for the […]
Sno-Isle Libraries acquires property for the new Mariner Library
EVERETT—Sno-Isle Libraries has acquired property for the joint development of the future Mariner Community Campus (MCC) project, bringing together a public library and mixed income housing. Sno-Isle Libraries purchased the property located at the northeast corner of 4th Ave W and 128th St SW for the future state-of-the-art library building. This marks a significant milestone […]
Op-Ed: Sno-Isle Library’s new custom reading list program
Summer months and sunnier days are ahead of us Snohomies and with that comes a summer reading list! As much as I enjoy spending a cold, dark, and gray Washington winter evening brewing a cup of green tea, putting on some sweat pants, wrapping myself in a blanket, and cracking open a good book listening […]
Ever wonder how a library decides what to carry? We spoke with Sno-Isle to find out
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Sno-Isle Libraries has a vast collection of over 1.4 million items for residents to check out as they see fit but what goes into the decision-making process when determining which books to carry, or not to carry? The Lynnwood Times spoke with Jessica Russell, Assistant Director of Collections at Sno-Isle Libraries, to find out. […]
Sno-Isle Libraries announces Executive Director’s retirement
SNOHOMISH and ISLAND COUNTIES—Sno-Isle Libraries Executive Director Lois Langer Thompson announced her intent to retire in July. After over five years of dedicated service, Lois Langer Thompson leaves behind a legacy of transformative change through her commitment to equity and dedication to creating inspiring, welcoming spaces. “Lois exemplifies dedication and passion to shape our libraries […]
Sno-Isle Libraries Launches Community Reading Program
Snohomish and Island counties—Sno-Isle Libraries is launching its inaugural community reading program, Sno-Isle Reads Together. Connect with your community as we read the same book. The selected title for the first Sno-Isle Reads Together is “Hollow Kingdom,” by Seattle author Kira Jane Buxton. “Hollow Kingdom” is a quirky, humorous, and heroic tale following a crow […]
Hundreds attend Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center Apprenticeship Career Fair
EVERETT, Wash., November 20, 2023—Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center hosted its 7th annual Apprenticeship Career and Job Fair on November 16, attracting hundreds of young adults eager to start careers in construction and advanced manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, healthcare, culinary, carpentry, IT, and even maritime. “Earn while you learn,” said Trudy Swain, Partnership Coordinator, Sno-Isle Tech Skills […]
Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation elects eight new board members
The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation board is pleased to announce the appointment of eight new members from Snohomish and Island counties. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Sno-Isle Libraries. Guided by a board of directors, it helps extend the library district’s reach by supporting library programs, services and events, funding demonstration libraries in communities with […]
Sno-Isle TECH’s Criminal Justice Program, preparing students in law and beyond
EVERETT, Wash., August 6, 2023—Sno-Isle TECH’s Criminal Justice program allows students explore a wide variety of careers in law enforcement and the criminal justice system and now, thanks the passing of a Senate Bill this year, it’s more accessible than ever. One of the benefits of the program, Myron Travis, Criminal Justice Instructor at Sno-Isle, […]
Sno-Isle Genealogical Society meeting on May 3
Public invited to attend Sno-Isle Genealogical Society General Meeting on May 3, 2023, 7 to 9pm at the Wicker’s Bldg., 19921 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood, where Corey Smith will share his false starts, missteps and surprises on his way to a solid proof and a new set of research techniques. He will share a […]
