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Dissolving library districts is a hot topic. Washington state bill could make it harder to do

Courtney Flatt / Northwest News Network A bill that would make it more difficult to dissolve a library in Washington state is quickly making its way through the state legislature. Engrossed Senate ...
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Dungeons and Dragons kits coming to Washington libraries for role-playing fun

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Ever wonder what it’d be like to be a wizard? A monk? A barbarian? If you spend some time in a Washington library this year, you can find out. Dungeons & Dragons kits are ...
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Washington state’s libraries face ‘deep and dramatic’ funding cuts as Trump abruptly terminates federal grants

The Trump administration is notifying library systems across the country that grant funding is being terminated, despite pending litigation. Washington State Librarian Sara Jones told KUOW the cuts ...
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Washington State Library to close to public July 1

The Washington State Library in Tumwater and the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library in Seattle will close to the public on July 1 because of a lack of state funding. State libraries will also ...
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Washington libraries concerned over Trump's executive order

SEATTLE — Many library workers throughout the state are worried their library could be facing some major cuts. President Donald Trump issued an executive order that will eliminate the only federal ...