The Sequim Branch was built in 1983, to serve a population of around 14,000. The Branch is undersized for the current and growing population of almost 30,000, and the building infrastructure is outdated. There has been a generally acknowledged need for a larger, modern library for at least two decades. Read more about the project background. [...]
The new building will be a 21st century library, designed and built to be sustainable, operationally efficient, and adaptable for decades to come. The new library will include more space for everything: books, technology, seating, tables, programs, and events. More space also allows for separation between social and quiet activities, and functional design that [...]
In recent decades the information world has shifted from physical to virtual, individual to community, collections to creation, archival to portal, and public libraries have transformed themselves to meet these social and technological changes. The expression “21st century library service” refers to the evolving way libraries provide innovative resources and services to meet modern [...]
The Sequim Branch is a busy place. Although it is five times smaller than the Main Library in Port Angeles, Sequim Branch use statistics for checkout, customer visits, and community meeting room use are surprisingly comparable. Comparative usage data for all the NOLS branches is published in the Board Packet each month, which can be [...]
Free access to public computers, books, community meeting rooms, WiFi, iPads for borrowing, internet access, art exhibits, training in media literacy, coding, robotics, MOS certification testing, Lynda.com, volunteer opportunities, help with online job searching, copies, printing, auto repair info, telescopes, tax forms, reading support, teacher support, storytimes, literacy, percussion kits, free National Park passes, deliveries [...]
NOLS is a Library Tax District as defined by RCW 27.12. The majority of NOLS’ operating revenues come from property taxes. Much smaller funding sources include timber excise taxes, donations, grants, investment interest, fines and fees. Read more about NOLS’ budget and levy.