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ABOUT THE LIBRARY
 

About the Library

Mission: The Everett Public Library connects the community and all of its members to resources and services that inform, educate and entertain. We provide open access to lifelong learning. We embrace the future while preserving the past.

Vision:
The Everett Public Library is your link to learning and imagination. We place everyone in the community within easy reach of knowledge whenever and wherever it is needed. We expand horizons. We help you understand the world.

Founded: 1894 by Woman's Book Club (see Library History)

Governance: Governed by the Board of Library Trustees; 5 members, alternating five year terms appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. Open meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Director's Office.   Member of the Library Board of Trustees and the year their terms expire: 

  • Larry Goulet -- 2013

  • Gwendolyn Gray -- 2011

  • Maree Haug (President)-- 2008

  • Ann Morgan -- 2010

  • Sanford Thompson -- 2009

Service area: Residents of the City of Everett, and by reciprocal agreement patrons of the King County Library System and Seattle Public Library.

Funding: Funded by the City of Everett General Revenues; operating budget.

Staff: Librarian 16, Other 27, total 43 FTE employees.

Facilities:

  • Outreach Services  Bookmobile 2000 model Mathews Specialty Vehicles  ($90,000)

  • Evergreen Branch  9512 Evergreen Way The south area branch opened as a storefront in 1985 followed by a permanent facility in the fall of 1989. Designed by Tom Tredway, Dykeman Architects; General Contractor - Stan Palmer Construction Co. Part of 1987 bond issue. 8,500 sq ft. (Cost $1,218,195)

  • Main Library  2702 Hoyt Ave. Remodel/expansion (part of 1987 bond issue) was completed in 1991. Designed by Brad Miller & Richard Cardwell of Cardwell/Thomas Architects, and B. Craig Thompson of The Dykeman Architects. Interior by Kelli Smith of The Dykeman Interiors. Craftsman Reproduction Furnishings by Alan Cole / Cole Woodworking. General Contractor-Cree Construction Co. 53,000 sq ft library space, 50,000 sq ft parking (117 vehicles), 75 seat auditorium. (Cost $9,503,037)

Collection: 

  • Books: Number of Volumes- 226,932; Titles- 164,821

  • Subscriptions to Magazines and Newspapers:

  • Main: 709 Magazine titles, 58 newspapers. 

  • Evergreen: 163 Magazine titles, 16 papers

  • Government Documents -10,647 vols.

  • Videos: 9,269 total,  DVDs: 9,003, Other non-print 12,640 

Use Statistics 2006

  • Main Library Circulation                         564,265

  • Evergreen Branch Circulation                313,036

  • Outreach Circulation                              50,822

  • Interlibrary Loans                                   2,587

  • Total Circulation                                      930,710

  • Online Database Searches                    69,075

  • Reference Questions Answered          66,059

  • New Library Cards Issued                     7,916

  • Holds Placed                                          78,522

  • Programs                                                925

  • Program Attendance                              32,342

 

Date of this update: 6/07

 

 

Main Library, Evergreen Branch, Hours