Over 70 years ago, Lake Stevens community members saw a need for a library and took action. A corner of a living room was the first library site. Researching library history, I found that every time more space was needed, the community worked together as they did in 1949 when the library moved from Mrs. Gibbs’ home to Main Street.
It happened again in 1963 when volunteers built shelves, painted and readied the old Post Office for a spacious 700-square-foot library.
The community continued to grow, creating a need for a bigger library. Many, many people, businesses, and service groups came together donating their time, materials and money to make a 2,400-square-foot library a reality. In 1985, the library moved to its present location. It has served the community well in the ensuing years, making the best of the small space.
Once again, Lake Stevens is in need of a larger library. With a population over 30,000, the present library is too small for hosting programs and providing adequate access to technology.
Lake Stevens has a rich history of working together to improve their library. Each time more space has been needed, citizens found a way to have a bigger building. It is a legacy that now we have an opportunity to carry forward. While we no longer can grab a hammer or a paintbrush, we can vote to fund a new library. Come together as a community and vote yes two times on Tuesday’s ballot.
Ann Hoffmann
Lake Stevens
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