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The new Carnegie-inspired Vernetta Smith
Chehalis Timberland Library opened to the public on November 4, 2008.
The
Grand
Opening Ceremony for the new Vernetta Smith
Chehalis Timberland was on Saturday, October 18.
The library features 9,000 square feet, a large community room and
Washington’s first drive-through library window. The ADA compliant building
includes spaces especially for children and teens as well
as comfortable reading areas. In addition,
there is a small conference room and two
small study rooms.
Private donations large and small provided most of the
funding. The library is named in honor of the mother of former Chehalis
resident, Orin Smith, the new library’s chief donor.
The new library was built on the site of the previous
Chehalis Library and Chehalis City Hall. The old Chehalis Library was a Carnegie building erected in 1910. The building was
significantly remodeled after an earthquake in 1949. Chehalis joined the library
district in 1970.
The Chehalis Library has:
- Books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers
and magazines for readers and library users of all ages.
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Programs and events for children and adults.
- Computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office,
and online reference databases. One-hour computer sessions can be
reserved using the online reservation system or by calling the library.
- Free wireless Internet access in the library during regular open hours.
- A public meeting room that can be reserved for
community meetings and programs by calling the library.
Contact the library for information about the local
Library Board and the local
Friends group.
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Upcoming Library Events
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Family Movie Matinee @ The Library!
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| Chehalis Timberland Library |
Tue., Nov. 10
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3:30 PM
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| Relax, enjoy a snack and watch a movie with your friends. Call the library at 748-3301 to learn what's playing. |
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Preschool Story Time
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| Chehalis Timberland Library |
Fri., Nov. 13
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10:00 AM
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| Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children. |
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