Latest News & Happenings
Severe Weather Impacts in NCW
Heavy rainfall, flooding, and high winds have impacted much of the state, including areas of NCW. Updated Friday, 12/12, at 8AM - Multiple roads are currently closed due to flooding, mud and rock slides, washouts, and trees down. Check out the latest road closures on the WSDOT Travel Center Map. ...
New Books Are Taking A Little Longer
Our library team works hard to get new books into your hands as quickly as possible. But recently, you may have noticed that some new titles are taking a bit longer to arrive. We want to explain why – and reassure you that we’re doing everything we can to keep...
A Place of Hope
When life feels overwhelming and support seems out of reach, the library can be a place of hope. At NCW Libraries — and public libraries everywhere — we’re committed to offering practical, welcoming support for anyone facing hard times. Our new video shows how...
Find Inspiration in Holiday Cookbooks
Ready or not, the holidays are here! Whether you’re hosting or guesting, why not spice up the traditional menu with a few fresh ideas from these new-to-our-shelves cookbooks? From cozy classics to inventive seasonal dishes, these titles take the guesswork out of...
Read With Us This Winter
We invite everyone across NCW to read with us through the cold winter months. Our Winter Reading initiative is all about reading -- sharing our love of books, setting personal goals, and building and fostering a culture of reading in the communities we serve. Winter...
NCW Libraries Statement on Proposed Malaga TIF District
NCW Libraries is committed to keeping our communities informed about issues that may affect library services and funding. As conversations continue about the proposed Tax-Increment Financing (TIF) district in Malaga, we want to share our position. The current public...
Congratulations Sandy!
We are THRILLED to share that local dance instructor, Sandy Zárate, has been recognized by Humanities Washington as an emerging leader making significant contributions to the public humanities. Sandy owns and operates SanZar Dance Company whose mission is to promote...
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