Sno-Isle Regional Library System
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Sno-Isle Libraries is the main Library service in Island
and Snohomish County (excluding Everett
) in the state of Washington.
The origin of Sno-Isle Libraries dates from 1944 when the Snohomish County Rural Library District was established by a vote of the residents living in the unincorporated areas of the County. Following a successful demonstration of library service in Island County, the residents there voted to establish a library district. The joint Boards of County Commissioners created the Snohomish-Island Inter-County Rural Library District in December 1962. The library Board of Trustees selected the name Sno-Isle Libraries to reflect the common interest of providing quality library services to the residents of both counties.
The library is funded by a property tax levy on all properties in the unincorporated areas of both counties, and cities that have annexed to the library district.
The Sno-Isle Libraries is governed by a board of seven trustees who are appointed by the Snohomish County Council and Island County Commission to serve for seven years without compensation. The Trustees are responsible for approval of the annual budget, as well adoption of polices and regulations governing the operation of the library. The Trustees hire the Library Director.
Island County, Washington
Island County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. In 2010 census, its population was 78,506. Its county seat is Coupeville, while its largest city is Oak Harbor....
and Snohomish County (excluding Everett
Everett Public Library
The Everett Public Library serves the residents of Everett, Washington. EPL operates a main library at 2702 Hoyt Avenue and the Evergreen branch, at 9512 Evergreen Way. The main library overlooks Puget Sound and the southern end of Whidbey Island. The library has noteworthy artworks, including...
) in the state of Washington.
The origin of Sno-Isle Libraries dates from 1944 when the Snohomish County Rural Library District was established by a vote of the residents living in the unincorporated areas of the County. Following a successful demonstration of library service in Island County, the residents there voted to establish a library district. The joint Boards of County Commissioners created the Snohomish-Island Inter-County Rural Library District in December 1962. The library Board of Trustees selected the name Sno-Isle Libraries to reflect the common interest of providing quality library services to the residents of both counties.
The library is funded by a property tax levy on all properties in the unincorporated areas of both counties, and cities that have annexed to the library district.
The Sno-Isle Libraries is governed by a board of seven trustees who are appointed by the Snohomish County Council and Island County Commission to serve for seven years without compensation. The Trustees are responsible for approval of the annual budget, as well adoption of polices and regulations governing the operation of the library. The Trustees hire the Library Director.