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Timberland Regional Library company history timeline

1968

On November 5, 1968, residents of unincorporated areas in the five counties approved the establishment of an intercounty rural library district, with four counties having large margins in favor of the library.

Since 1968, TRL has provided information, reading, and lifelong learning services at 28 libraries offering over 1 million items to more than half a million people.

2000

Aberdeen Timberland Library’s Remodel, first major remodel since 2000, with all funds coming from Sherk Fund, Grays Harbor Community Foundation

2010

This proposition would have lifted the 34.5-cent (per thousand dollars of assessed valuation) cap on TRL's property tax levy rate. As a result, the Library Board determined that approximately 2.5 million dollars would need to be cut from TRL's 2010 budget.

2013

Technology improvements: implemented Pharos(replacement for Internet scheduling software); Ipads, with MobileCirc were purchased for each library for programs and outreach; implemented Sharepoint 2013 for staff intranet

Technology upgrades: implemented new online public catalog; upgraded to Microsoft Office 2013 on all computers; launched wireless printing in all libraries allowing printing from a personal laptop, tablet or smart phone

2015

Since the election was held so late in the year, Toledo residents will not begin to pay for library service via their property taxes until 2015.

2016

Lacey Timberland Library turned 25 in 2016.

2017

Three more will join the fleet in 2017.

Beginning in 2017, taxpayers agree to pay for library services through their property taxes.

2018

August/September 2018, TRL focused on ideas for mobile services to reach those members of our community who were not accessing services at libraries.

To protect patrons and staff from potential health & safety issues (the main sewer line backed up in both restrooms), the library was temporarily closed on December 11, 2018.

Planning for the future: Community Engagement Initiative began in 2018 with ASK Exercises and survey taking place in the libraries, out in the communities, and online.

2019

Expanded Access Hours – pilot program at the McCleary Timberland Library introduced, February 1, 2019

The first pop-up in Morton was on March 14th 2019, site selection – Morton Historical Society and the first pop-up in Mineral was on March 21st 2019.

Actively involving TRL communities and staff throughout 2019 using ASK questionnaires (online, in person), Community Conversations, Community Check-ins (online, in person), staff surveys and meetings.

2020

Elimination of overdue fines and removal of existing fines – begins January 1, 2020

The library closed November 28-February 2 and reopened to the public February 3, 2020.

Participated in 2020 Census (first time)

2021

Genealogy information, US Immigration records, SSDI, and Census images. (Temporary remote access provided by Ancestry ended December 31, 2021). (Ancestry Library Tutorial)

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