Sno-Isle Libraries appoints Kay Crull to Board of Trustees
SNOHOMISH AND ISLAND COUNTIES – Sno-Isle Libraries is pleased to announce the appointment of Kay Crull to the Board of Trustees. With five trustees appointed from Snohomish County and two from Island County, the Board ensures the diverse perspectives of residents across our entire service area are represented. Following a competitive application process, Crull was […]
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 […]
Mill Creek Library repair project to begin June 3
MILL CREEK—Sno-Isle Libraries, in partnership with the City of Mill Creek, will begin repairs at the Mill Creek Library on June 3. The last day of library service at the Mill Creek Library will be June 2; with construction is expected to last three months. The Mill Creek Library repair project will focus on facility […]
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 […]
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 […]
Snohomish County invests $1.5 million in Digital Equity and Broadband Access
Snohomish County, Wash., September 18, 2023—Executive Dave Somers announced that Snohomish County is investing $1.5 million of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation into a digital equity initiative operated by Sno-Isle Libraries. This funding will increase the capacity of their loanable computer with hot spots by 750 devices and will expand their digital […]
