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An Interview With Author Matthew Sullivan
Bestselling author Matthew Sullivan will be coming to Moses Lake and Soap Lake this coming Thursday and Friday to talk about his latest book, Midnight in Soap Lake. He will be talking at these locations: Thursday, May 15, Moses Lake Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, 6 p.m., Lakeside...

Pulitzer Prize Winning Books Announced
This week, Columbia University announces the 2025 Pulitzer Prizes, considered to be the highest national honor for journalism, literature, and musical composition. Pulitzer Prizes are awarded for several categories of books, including fiction, nonfiction, history,...

Okanogan County Seeking Applications for NCW Libraries Board Position
Okanogan County Commissioners are seeking applications for an Okanogan County Representative for NCW Libraries' Board of Trustees to the complete the term of trustee Jill Sheley, who plans to step down in June of this year. Sheley's term ends 12/31/2027 at which time...

The Manson Library is being Reimagined!
The Manson Public Library will temporarily close on Monday, May 19, 2025 for reimagining. We anticipate reopening the library in late summer. During the closure, we encourage patrons to visit the Chelan Public Library to pick up holds and attend programs. Check out...

A Civic Forum in Chelan
Join NCW Libraries and Braver Angels for a civic discussion about presidential executive orders. The free event is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. May 29 at the Chelan County Fire Department, 232 East Wapato Ave., Chelan. Braver Angels is a volunteer-led bipartisan...

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...

NCW Reads with Matthew Sullivan
Join NCW Libraries and Moses Lake Public Library for a conversation with bestselling author Matthew Sullivan. Sullivan will talk about his recently released book, Midnight in Soap Lake, on Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Moses Lake Library and Friday, May 16 at...