Sno-Isle Libraries services have helped during pandemic

Sno-Isle Libraries’ array of services has preserved my sanity during this extraordinary time.

Curbside pickup of books, music CDs and DVDs is available at all 23 libraries, no appointment required. Catch up on the news? Access to local, international, and national newspapers is a click away.

A longtime library user, I continue to find new services being added. Did you know you can check out a laptop from your library for use within range of your local library’s WiFi range? How about picking up a free print job you request online? Are you tearing your hair out trying to work from home while keeping your children entertained? Dozens of story-times, family trivia sessions, and other ways to engage in fun learning activities are offered virtually every week. Even activity kits for children and teens are yours to borrow.

Personal library help needed? Talk, chat or email with a librarian to learn how to stream free movies, download books, get suggestions on books you or your child might like; then have those titles ready for pick-up. I could go on and on, but visit sno-isle.org to see for yourself the treasure that is your free public library. While you’re at it, register online for your very own library card; your portal to the world.

Betsy Lewis

Kirkland

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