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In December of 1896, the Women’s Club of Olympia established a library
service with “reading matter” donated by citizens. In March 1909, the city
offered to take over the collection of some 900 volumes and maintain a public
library.
The Olympia library was housed in a Carnegie building at 7th and Franklin
until 1978 when a new library was built and opened at 8th and Franklin.
Olympia joined the Timberland library district in 1968.
The Olympia 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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PageTurners Book Discussion
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| Olympia Timberland Library |
Friday November 21, 2008
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10:00 AM
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| Join others for a discussion of "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Díaz. Use entry at 9th and Adams due to library closure. PageTurners is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Olympia Timberland Library. |
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