Library Facility Ownership Policy
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Confidentiality of Library Records & Customer Files Policy
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Customer Use of Library Spaces Policy
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Library Facility Ownership Policy
Site Selection & Acquisition Policy
Management
Capitalized Asset / Small & Attractive Asset Management Policy
Library Administrative Policies Policy
Finances
Business Expense Reimbursement Policy
Visiting Your Library FAQs
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Check your community library’s hours. To find out about holiday closures, see our scheduled building closures.
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Yes! You can reserve meeting and study rooms online free of charge. You may also email our room reservation staff or contact your local library.
Learn more about reserving spaces at Sno-Isle Libraries:
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Some Sno-Isle Libraries offer self-service access. You can ask for an automated Entry Code Reminder.
For assistance with entry codes, please reach out to a staff member when the library is open.
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Sno-Isle Libraries collects materials in seven languages: 中文 | Chinese, English, 日本語 | Japanese, 한국어 | Korean, Pусский | Russian, Español | Spanish, and Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese. All libraries hold browsable collections in English. Select libraries hold browsable collections in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. See lists below for more details.
For more services and information, please see our language pages: 中文 | Chinese, 日本語 | Japanese, 한국어 | Korean, Pусский | Russian, Español | Spanish, and Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese
Collections by Language
中文 | Chinese
- Brier Library – children’s titles only
- Darrington Library
- Edmonds Library
- Lynnwood Library
- Mariner Library
- Mill Creek Library
- Mountlake Terrace Library
- Mukilteo Library
- Snohomish Library
日本語 | Japanese
- Edmonds Library
- Darrington Libary
- Lakewood Smokey Point Library
- Lynnwood Library
- Mariner Library
- Marysville Library
- Mill Creek Library
- Mountlake Terrace Library
- Mukilteo Library
- Oak Harbor Library
- Snohomish Library
한국어 | Korean
- Arlington Library
- Brier Library – children’s titles only
- Darrington Library
- Edmonds Library
- Lynnwood Library
- Mariner Library
- Marysville Library
- Mill Creek Library
- Mountlake Terrace Library
- Mukilteo Library
- Oak Harbor Library
- Snohomish Library
Pусский | Russian
- Darrington Library
- Edmonds Library
- Lynnwood Library
- Mariner Library
- Marysville Library
- Mill Creek Library
- Mountlake Terrace Library
- Mukilteo Library
- Snohomish Library
Español | Spanish
- Arlington Library
- Brier Library – children's titles only
- Coupeville - children's titles only
- Darrington Library
- Edmonds Library
- Granite Falls Library
- Lakewood Smokey Point Library
- Langley Library
- Lynnwood Library
- Mariner Library
- Marysville Library
- Mill Creek Library
- Monroe Library
- Mountlake Terrace Library
- Mukilteo Library
- Oak Harbor Library
- Snohomish Library
- Stanwood Library
- Sultan Library
Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese
- Darrington Library
- Lynnwood Library
- Mariner Library
- Mill Creek Library
- Mountlake Terrace Library
- Mukilteo Library
- Oak Harbor Library
Collections by Location
Arlington Library
- Korean
- Spanish
Brier Library
- Chinese - children’s titles only
- Korean - children’s titles only
- Spanish - children’s titles only
Coupeville Library
- Spanish - children’s titles only
Darrington Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Edmonds Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
Granite Falls Library
- Spanish
Lakewood / Smokey Point Library
- Japanese
- Spanish
Langley Library
- Spanish
Lynnwood Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Mariner Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Marysville Library
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
Mill Creek Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Monroe Library
- Spanish
Mountlake Terrace Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Mukilteo Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Oak Harbor Library
- Japanese
- Korean
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Snohomish Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
Stanwood Library
- Spanish
Sultan Library
- Spanish
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You can give permission for another person to pick up your holds by calling or visiting your community library. Staff will ask for your library card number or account information. Staff will then add the name of the person you are authorizing to pick up holds to your account. The holds will always be checked out on the account of the person picking up the items.
Sno-Isle Libraries Board Policy
Purpose
To set the conditions under which Sno-Isle Libraries (Library District) assumes ownership of a library facility.
Scope
The Library District endeavors to own library facilities when the Library District’s ability to provide library service is best served by owning the facility.
Decisions regarding library facility ownership are governed by the Sno-Isle Libraries Board of Trustees (Board) and compliant with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. The Library District shall not acquire any interest in facility ownership unless authorized by a majority vote of the Board.
All Library District facility acquisitions and transfers must comply with the requirements in the Board’s Site Selection and Acquisition Policy to the extent not superseded by this policy.
The Executive Director is responsible for carrying out the directives of the Board regarding library facility ownership. All contracts must be executed in the name of Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District and all agreements handled in accordance with the Library District’s purchasing policies and procedures.
The Board may delegate to the Executive Director its authority to enter into and execute agreements, instruments of conveyance and all other related documents pertaining to library facility ownership. If the Executive Director is unavailable, unable, or unwilling to carry out this responsibility, the Board has the authority to act in this capacity or may delegate it to the Deputy Director or a Department Director.
Implementation
The Library District may assume ownership of a community library facility only when the Library District deems the facility to be in acceptable condition, the property is transferred without restriction, and only in those communities meeting one of the following conditions:
- They are annexed to the Library District.
- They are at a full levy rate contract with the Library District.
- They are located in an unincorporated community.
The Library District may assume ownership of library facilities previously owned by cities, towns, or other groups wishing to transfer ownership.
Building construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair expenses may be funded in a variety and / or combination of ways. Funding methods include but are not limited to: Library Capital Facility Area bonds, non-voter approved bonds, grants, capital partnerships, the annual Library District operating budget, and established building reserves.
Associated Policies and Laws
- Washington State RCW 27.12.210. Library trustees – Organization – Bylaws – Powers and duties
- Washington State RCW 27.12.300. Gifts – Title to property
- Sno-Isle Libraries Board Policy. Equity
- Sno-Isle Libraries Board Policy. Site Selection and Acquisition
Process
This policy is reviewed every four (4) years by the Executive Director (or designee), who makes recommendations to the appropriate Board committee. The committee reviews the recommendations, revises the policy as necessary and appropriate, endorses, and advances the policy to the full Board for approval.
Policy History
Date approved: April 29, 2024
Next review date: 2028
Date adopted: January, 2020
Visiting Your Library FAQs
-
Check your community library’s hours. To find out about holiday closures, see our scheduled building closures.
-
Yes! You can reserve meeting and study rooms online free of charge. You may also email our room reservation staff or contact your local library.
Learn more about reserving spaces at Sno-Isle Libraries:
-
Some Sno-Isle Libraries offer self-service access. You can ask for an automated Entry Code Reminder.
For assistance with entry codes, please reach out to a staff member when the library is open.
-
Sno-Isle Libraries collects materials in seven languages: 中文 | Chinese, English, 日本語 | Japanese, 한국어 | Korean, Pусский | Russian, Español | Spanish, and Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese. All libraries hold browsable collections in English. Select libraries hold browsable collections in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. See lists below for more details.
For more services and information, please see our language pages: 中文 | Chinese, 日本語 | Japanese, 한국어 | Korean, Pусский | Russian, Español | Spanish, and Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese
Collections by Language
中文 | Chinese
- Brier Library – children’s titles only
- Darrington Library
- Edmonds Library
- Lynnwood Library
- Mariner Library
- Mill Creek Library
- Mountlake Terrace Library
- Mukilteo Library
- Snohomish Library
日本語 | Japanese
- Edmonds Library
- Darrington Libary
- Lakewood Smokey Point Library
- Lynnwood Library
- Mariner Library
- Marysville Library
- Mill Creek Library
- Mountlake Terrace Library
- Mukilteo Library
- Oak Harbor Library
- Snohomish Library
한국어 | Korean
- Arlington Library
- Brier Library – children’s titles only
- Darrington Library
- Edmonds Library
- Lynnwood Library
- Mariner Library
- Marysville Library
- Mill Creek Library
- Mountlake Terrace Library
- Mukilteo Library
- Oak Harbor Library
- Snohomish Library
Pусский | Russian
- Darrington Library
- Edmonds Library
- Lynnwood Library
- Mariner Library
- Marysville Library
- Mill Creek Library
- Mountlake Terrace Library
- Mukilteo Library
- Snohomish Library
Español | Spanish
- Arlington Library
- Brier Library – children's titles only
- Coupeville - children's titles only
- Darrington Library
- Edmonds Library
- Granite Falls Library
- Lakewood Smokey Point Library
- Langley Library
- Lynnwood Library
- Mariner Library
- Marysville Library
- Mill Creek Library
- Monroe Library
- Mountlake Terrace Library
- Mukilteo Library
- Oak Harbor Library
- Snohomish Library
- Stanwood Library
- Sultan Library
Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese
- Darrington Library
- Lynnwood Library
- Mariner Library
- Mill Creek Library
- Mountlake Terrace Library
- Mukilteo Library
- Oak Harbor Library
Collections by Location
Arlington Library
- Korean
- Spanish
Brier Library
- Chinese - children’s titles only
- Korean - children’s titles only
- Spanish - children’s titles only
Coupeville Library
- Spanish - children’s titles only
Darrington Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Edmonds Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
Granite Falls Library
- Spanish
Lakewood / Smokey Point Library
- Japanese
- Spanish
Langley Library
- Spanish
Lynnwood Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Mariner Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Marysville Library
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
Mill Creek Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Monroe Library
- Spanish
Mountlake Terrace Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Mukilteo Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Oak Harbor Library
- Japanese
- Korean
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Snohomish Library
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
Stanwood Library
- Spanish
Sultan Library
- Spanish
-
You can give permission for another person to pick up your holds by calling or visiting your community library. Staff will ask for your library card number or account information. Staff will then add the name of the person you are authorizing to pick up holds to your account. The holds will always be checked out on the account of the person picking up the items.
