Latest News & Happenings
Explore Your Community with Link the Library
This summer, for our patrons in Chelan and Douglas counties, adventure is just a bus ride away. NCW Libraries and Link Transit are partnering to launch the Link the Libraries Passport Program, a free summer activity that encourages community members to explore libraries across Chelan and Douglas...
Cyber Safety for Families
We are excited to announce our upcoming Cyber Safety for Families series, a set of five engaging sessions designed to help families navigate today's digital world with confidence. With social media, gaming, and online platforms playing such a central role in kids'...
A Memorial Day Reading List
Memorial Day honors U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. We invite you to observe the holiday with books and the online resources that are available for free with your library card. Check out our staff recommended reading and watching...
A Mental Health Reading List
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental illness is a treatable condition that affects a reported 1 in 5 adults and children in the U.S. Educating yourself about mental health conditions and wellness can help create greater awareness, understanding and acceptance...
What to Read & Watch for AAPI Month
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating the achievements and contributions of immigrants and descendants from 75 countries across the Asian continent, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and...
Celebrating Library Outreach
We join libraries across the country today in observing National Library Outreach Day! Formerly known as National Bookmobile Day, this annual celebration during National Library Week highlights the invaluable role libraries play in bringing library services to those...
Protecting the Freedom to Read
What 2025 Tells Us About Censorship Each year, the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) releases its Top 10 Most Challenged Books list to document censorship trends in libraries and schools across the United States. The data is gathered...
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