book-stackThe mission of the Cathlamet Public Library is to inspire lifelong learning,
promote literacy, and improve the quality of life in Wahkiakum County.

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The Blanche Bradley Memorial Library Foundation Book Sale was held for the first time in the Pioneer Center Community Room behind the library and was well attended.

The library wishes to thank our generous attendees along with the following community members and groups for contributing to the success of this event.

 

The Blanche Bradley Memorial Library Foundation Members and spouses.

Wahkiakum High School Principal Stephanie Leitz and the following student volunteers Aimon Lee, Jacob Johnson, Mary Sealy, Harley Popp, Danny Tomlinson and Kyler Reavley.

Library Staff members, board members and amazing library volunteers who provided assistance and support during the book collection, storage, setup and cleanup operations of the sale. Including new library volunteers Lynn Atterbury and Tochina.

Larry Hendrickson, April Peterson and the Pioneer Community Association board members for their time, labor and use of their building.

All proceeds from these sales provide books, materials and year round programming support for the library.

There is an ongoing, year round book/DVD sale inside the library that is well stocked and frequently replenished, please come visit the library and pickup some bargain books and/or DVDs during our regular library hours. 

Thank You!

 


 

New Book Clubs at the Library!

 Teen Book Club    

Teen book club meetis in the former Community Center below the library. We generally meet the first and second Thursday of every month. We may meet an extra Thursday as determined by the group. 

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 Book Group for Adults   Meets the third Thursday of every month in the former Community Center   below the library. Next meeting May 16 at 3:30pm. Everyone read the same book, "The Fair Botanists" by Sara Sheridan. 

 
 

 

 

 

 New Reading Challenge April - May!

 

 
 

Spring Reading Challenge for 2024!

Spring into reading with the new Beanstack online reading challenge that runs April 1st - May 31, 2024. The challenge is for ages 6-109. Record your minutes reading articles or books to earn badges. Earn prizes such as magnetic bookmarks and ice cream cone vouchers along the way and upon completion of the challenge, choose a free book. Those who complete the challenge will be notified the first week of June and can pick up their book at the library.

Register for the challenge online or log into your existing Beanstack account at cathlamet.beanstack.org, in the Beanstack app (Apple or Android).

Parents can participate with their children in the Cathlamet 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten - Fairy Tale Theme Beanstack challenge - register on Beanstack. This is an ongoing challenge.

In person registration is also available at the library. Call for information during library hours,
2-5pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays at 360-795-3254.  
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Mobile Hotspots and Discover Passes and Laptops for checkout are here!

                       

 

Cathlamet Public Library now has Mobile Hotspots that established patrons in good standing can check out to:

  • Allow patrons to complete tasks that require internet access such as completion of school assignments; looking for and applying for jobs, assistance, and housing; connecting with others via videoconferencing; accessing consumer health information or attending a telemedicine appointment; downloading e-books and e-audiobooks, and other generic uses of the internet.
  • Allow patrons to test cellular data availability before selecting a cellular broadband service.

Circulation rules. Hotspot borrowers must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age, with a Cathlamet Public Library account in good standing.
  • Checkout no more than one hotspot per household at a time. Three week checkout time and one renewal allowed if item is not on hold.
  • Abide by the library’s Internet Acceptable Use Policy.
  • Assume any and all liability for the cost, repair, or replacement in the event of loss due to theft, damage, negligence, misuse or failure to return.
  • Return the device and all accessories in the travel case provided. Hotspots may be returned to the library during open hours or placed in the library’s book drop.
  • Waiver form is required to be signed and on file.

Laptops are also available for patrons to check out.

These laptops were purchased with a grant from the Washington State library to provide patron access to the internet from a computer laptop with MS Office Suite, away from library facilities, and to help close the digital divide.

They laptops will allow patrons to complete tasks that require internet access such as completion of school assignments; looking for and applying for jobs, assistance, and housing; connecting with others via videoconferencing; accessing consumer health information or attending a telemedicine appointment; downloading e-books and e-audiobooks, and other generic uses of the internet. Patrons may then save computer files to their email address, a flash drive or other memory device.

A laptop borrower must be at least 18 years of age, with a Cathlamet Public Library account in good standing. They must agree to assume liability for the cost, repair, or replacement of the laptop if lost or damaged, and return the device and all accessories in the travel case provided either to the library or to town hall front desks during open hours. Waiver form is required to be signed and on file.

Cathlamet Public Library has Discover Passes for checkout.
 
Check Out Washington makes a limited edition Discover Pass available through participating libraries. Cathlamet Public Library now has two Discover passes available for patrons to checkout and use for free admission to visit millions of acres of state recreation lands in Washington, including:
  • More than 100 developed state parks
  • More than 350 primitive recreation sites, including campgrounds and picnic areas
  • Nearly 700 water-access points 
  • Nearly 2,000 miles of designated water and land recreation trails
  • More than 80 natural areas
  • More than 30 wildlife areas
"The Check Out Washington Pass may be used for motor vehicle access to lands managed by: Washington State Parks, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife; any area that requires a Discover Pass.", says librarian, Carol Blix.
 

Contact the library for availability by calling 360-795-3254, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 2-5pm, or by email at: library@townofcathlamet.com.

 

 

Toddler and Preschool Storytime is On Spring Break Please Get Outside and Explore Nature

Storytime is typically held Wednesdays from 10:30am - 11:00am in the lower level of the Pioneer Community Center behind the library (former church). Thank You to the Pioneer Community Association for their ongoing support of our library community.

Digital Magazines Now Available

along with Downloadable E-Books and E-Audiobooks!

Washington Anytime Library, our library consortium that gives us access to Overdrive/Libby, is now offering a great selection of digital magazines including The New Yorker, Cook's Illustrated, National Geographic, and more!
Check them out in your web brower at anytime.overdrive.com or in the Libby app (Google Play for Android, App Store for Apple. You can browse or seach for magazines - even sign up to receive a notifcation when a new issue to a favorite magazine is available!
Choose your library on Libby, use your library card number as the login and the library account password you created when you got your library card. Unsure of password? Contact or visit the library to reset your library account password (we cannot look your password up). 

 

 

 

  The library is eternally grateful for our amazing volunteers who faithfully show up for our community every week, we could not keep our doors open without them!

We are perpetually in need of additional volunteers to allow us to continue to maintain adequate staffing at our circulation desk, and to continue to grow, improve, and expand the services we offer. We invite community members to volunteer as little or as much as you like. Many of our volunteers help with special projects/tasks just one time, more if desired, share creative talents or organizational skills, or help with special events.

Can you help us?

Please click the link for a downloadable volunteer application form:

Volunteer Application

Log in to Northstar Digital Literacy for assessments and classes to check on or improve your use of technology in three main areas:

  • Essential Computer Skills - Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS
  • Essential Software Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs
  • Using Technology in Daily Life - Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint.

Click the link below to go to the login page and provide an email address to get started.

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/locations/cowwah/register-as-learner?next=/locations/cowwah

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Online Classes now Available 

Cathlamet Public Library patrons now have access to LinkedIn Learning for Library. This program provides public library patrons with unlimited, cost-effective access to learn the latest software, creative, and business skills from Lynda.com plus courses offered in seven languages—onsite or offsite.

Users of any skill level can choose bite-size tutorials, or comprehensive courses, on hundreds of topics, including: Leadership, Project Management, Excel, Sales, Job Hunting, Digital Marketing, Python, Photography, Videography, 3D and Animation, CAD, and much more.

With this application library patrons can: keep up to date with technology; build career-boosting business know-how; explore hundreds of topics in management, leadership, and marketing; gain multimedia, design, web development, and social media skills, and get immediate, just-in-time answers to questions.

 LinkedIn Learning for Library features access to all courses with: expert instructors; searchable course transcripts for immediate answers; downloadable exercise files that reinforce retention; new courses added weekly; privacy and security—TRUSTe compliant; and certificates of completion.

Start learning relevant, professional skills today by logging in with your library card number and password at:  https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/cathlametlibrary.

For more information or to set up a library card and password please contact the library by email at library@townofcathlamet.com or phone 360-795-3254. Library hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 2-5pm.

 

 

 

The following is the Agenda for the next meeting of the Library Board of Trustees, the public is welcome to attend with social distancing. 

 

Cathlamet Blanche Bradley Public Library

Board of Trustees Meeting

At The Cathlamet Library Community Hall (located downstairs from the library),

Thursday, May 2, 2024 -12:45pm

 

Proposed Agenda

1. Call to order by Robin Westphall, chair 12:45. Welcome to The Blanche Bradley Public Library Foundation members.

          2. Approval of the April 4 meeting minutes.

          3. Approval of the April vouchers.

          4. Librarian Report-Visitor ship, volunteers, programs, grants, and book donations.

Old Business:

1. The Library Board now has all positions filled.

2. The Summer Reading subcommittee met twice in April to finalize the Theme and activity schedule for the program.

3. The Library Board of Trustees Training is scheduled for June with Jeanne Williams of the Washington State Library.

New Business:

1. A Meet and Greet for The Blanche Bradley Library Foundation, sponsored by The Balance Bradley Library Board is slated for the 3rd week in June, final date to be determined.

2. Instead of incurring the expense of renting a booth during the Bald Eagle Days celebration, the library will participate with a Bald Eagle costumed volunteer and handler to walk the location handing out lollipops, bookmarks, buttons, and stickers marketing the monetary values and services provided by the library.

3. The Library will be closed during the Wahkiakum County Fair, for carpet cleaning and painting the building. The Librarian has secured a booth in the T-Building during the Fair to issue library cards, recruit volunteers, and to provide information about the library, and library programs.

4. Other

5. Next meeting date – Thursday June 6, 2024, downstairs in the Library Community Hall.

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