With 11 branch libraries and 3 bookmobiles, the District now stretches across 4,200 square miles and serves a population of 359,000 in Clark, Skamania and Klickitat counties and the City of Woodland in Cowlitz County. Almost three million items are checked out each year and reference staff answers nearly 300,000 reference questions each year. Eleven branch libraries provide service to everyone - adults, children, seniors, businesses and professionals. The library is a place for children to listen to a story, search for a book, or discover a fact. Adults can find the perfect novel or magazine, get auto repair, home improvement or medical information.
Businesses can access statistics, annual reports and other economic information.
In addition to over half million books, magazines, videos, cassettes and pamphlets that are available, the library offers many educational and entertaining community programs and events. From family literacy programs, Summer Reading, children s storytimes and teen programs to Book Discussion groups, panel discussions and Inquiring Mind programs, there s something for everyone. Volunteers deliver and pick up books for homebound citizens in several areas of the District through the library s Outreach Program. Bookmobiles visit the further reaches of the district to provide service. Planning for Our Future Forging partnerships with the people we serve, communities, businesses, schools and the generous individuals of Southwest Washington has been the foundation of the success of the Library District in the past.