In the world of community buildings, libraries have an important role. I recently read an article in which libraries were referred to as a “bridge” for building connections. While many places and ...

MARYSVILLE — Sno-Isle Libraries is likely to ask voters next year for extra financial help. In less than two weeks, the board of trustees is expected to decide whether to reduce the library system’s ...

Dear Editor: I have been reading many letters to the editor regarding the Sno-Isle Library Levy. The financial information has been well covered, the costs to each of us is minimal. However, as a ...

Sno-Isle Libraries, the 23-branch library district serving Snohomish and Island counties, has announced its most checked-out books for 2024. Below are eight of the categories. Find the full list at st ...

Dear Editor: Do we need a Sno-Isle Library levy increase? Washington spends more per person for public libraries than 44 other states. Sno-Isle is very near the Washington state average for spending ...

In 25 years as a librarian, Nate Cushman has never charged an overdue fine. It’s not because Cushman is a nice guy (though he is). It’s not because his patrons always return their books on time (they ...