Latest News & Happenings
The Soap Lake Library Is Being Reimagined
The Soap Lake Library will be temporarily closed for Reimagining from Monday, January 13 through April 2025. During the closure, we encourage patrons to visit the Ephrata Public Library to pick up holds and attend programs. Check out our events calendar or Facebook Page for the latest...
Gather ‘Round for Storytime
If you are looking for a way to get your little ones out of the house during the cold winter months, look no further than the library! Most of our 30 library branches offer weekly storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers that are designed to engage young...
Self-check Kiosks Coming to All Libraries
NCW Libraries has begun rolling out Meescan self-checkout kiosks at several of its library branches. The library district, which operates 30 community libraries throughout Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Ferry, and Okanogan Counties, plans to provide the new service at each...
Changes to Hoopla
Borrowing limits through Hoopla are changing. We'd like to share the reasons why. Over the last few years, demand for digital library materials, particularly eBooks and eAudiobooks, has exploded. In 2022, circulation of our digital materials increased by 11%. In 2023,...
Holiday Programs in December
Make new memories and share the cheer with others at a variety of make holiday programs at our libraries in December. Come in from the cold to make ornaments, take new family pictures, try your hand at unique crafts, hear winter stories, decorate festive houses, watch...
Winter Reading Program
Our annual Winter Reading Program is entering its second month at all 30 libraries, the Bookmobile, and online. The goal for the program is to inspire and encourage everyone to read through the cold winter months. Through the program, participants can set a personal...
Curlew Library to Reopen Saturday, December 7
The Curlew Library will be reopened on Saturday, December 7. Thank you to the Curlew community for your patience during the temporary library closure for our Reimagining Spaces Project. We have been thankful to provide limited services at the Fire Station Pop Up...
English