The Chehalis Library is a Carnegie building erected in 1910. The building was
significantly remodeled after an earthquake in 1949. Chehalis joined the library
district in 1970.
The Chehalis Timberland Library building no longer meets the needs of the
growing library community. A larger single story facility will be built on the
site of the current library and City Hall. Construction will begin this summer
2007 and is expected to be completed by fall 2008.
Beginning July 3, 2007, the library will operate from temporary quarters at 350
N. Market Blvd, across the street from the current library. Entrance to the
library portion of the building will be on the Park St. side.
Some of the features of the new library building will be a children's area; a
separate area for teens; two comfortable reading areas; a multipurpose room that
will seat 49; a small conference room; two small rooms for studying; and a
drive-through window. The $3.2 million project is being funded primarily by
private donations.
The Chehalis Library has:
- Books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers
and magazines for readers and library users of all ages.
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Programs and events for children and adults.
- Computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office,
and online reference databases. One-hour computer sessions can be
reserved using the online reservation system or by calling the library.
- Free wireless Internet access in the library during regular open hours.
- A public meeting room that can be reserved for
community meetings and programs by calling the library.
Contact the library for information about the local
Library Board and the local
Friends group.
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