LIBRARIES IN SKAGIT COUNTY
Last Updated 03/16/2020
Is it storytime or story time? We'll never know, but you can find them all on the Skagit Kid Insider Homepage Events Calendar. Our local libraries are amazing and there is bound to be one near you! They offer FREE programming to everyone in our community and you don't need a library card to attend. Programs include classes and storytimes (yes - I like that one the best) for babies, toddlers, elementary school age kids and teens that are both engaging and educational.
Below we have listed additional services that our local libraries provide to our communities. You may be surprised to know that the libraries have access to online books, music and movies, Microsoft Imagine Academy, Rosetta Stone and more! We've listed the services that each library offers below.
Skagit County libraries have a great program where people can use any of the libraries if they have a card from their home library in the county (Guemes Island Library is not included). You just need to stop by your home library first, so they can give you proof that you are in good standing with the library. You can then use your library card at the rest of the libraries on the list below.
Don't live in city limits? Mount Vernon offers non-residents a 3 month card for $20, Anacrotes for $25 and Burlington for $25. There are also year long cards available.
During the 2020 school closure due to the Corona Virus we will be listing any changes to library services in bold, italic text.
Links To Libraries
- ANACORTES LIBRARY
Anacortes Public Library will close indefinitely starting Tuesday, March 17. This includes the Community Meeting Room & Study Rooms. Staff will be available Monday-Friday via phone and online to assist with digital access and account information. All holds & checkouts are suspended. Please keep the materials you have checked out with you for the duration of the library closure.
NoveList K-8: a database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests
Culturegram Kids: how people really live in the U.S. and around the world
Washington Anytime Library for Kids: kid friendly version of Overdrive where you can browse and download a collection of thousands of children's titles for your Kindle, Nook, Ipad or other ereader devices
Online eBook & Audiobook Resources:
Hoopla: audiobooks, ebooks, movies, music, TV
Libby/Overdrive: thousands of audiobooks & ebooks
RB Digital: audiobooks, eBooks, videos, magazines, comics, educational offerings
Washington Anytime Library for Kids: kid-friendly ebooks & audiobooks
Online Music & Movies
Hoopla: audiobooks, ebooks, movies, music, TV
America Song, Classical Music Library, Contemporary World Music, Jazz Music Library, Music Online, NAXOS Music Library, Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries
Online Magazines & Newspapers
EBSCOhost: magazine articles
RB Digital: audiobooks, eBooks, videos, magazines, comics, educational offerings
NewsBank: news database
- BURLINGTON LIBRARY
The Burlington Public Library will be closed until further notice beginning Tuesday, March 17. During this time we are still striving to serve you. Our public Wi-Fi will be available 24/7 and will not be password protected. You can pull up in front of, or on the side of the building and remain in your car to access the Wi-Fi. While the library is closed, our online resources are available—including ebooks, e-audiobooks, and online databases. Additionally, we will be creating a new resource page on our library website with links to websites and other useful information for both children and adults.
If you have materials checked out, please don't worry about the due date—we have extended all due dates until May 1st. We're also extending holds, and remember: there are no overdue fines.
NoveList K-8: find recommended reading lists, author read-alikes, book discussion guides, and articles.
eBooks for Kids
Libby
TumbleBooks
Tumble Biblioteca
3D Printing: a Fifth Generation MakerBot Replicator 3D printer is available at the library for community members to learn, experiment, and create using this cutting edge technology.
eBooks & Audiobooks
Washington Anytime Library (Overdrive)
Tumble Books (Pre-K - 2nd grade)
Gale Virtual Reference Library: ebook references for homework
Salem Press: online encyclopedias
Online Learning
Lynda.com
Mango Languages
Microsoft Imagine Academy
Codecademy
Coursera
DigitalLearn
Driving Test
GCFLearnFree
USA Learns - free ESL & citizenship test preparation
Magazines & Newspapers
Access World News
MasterFILE Complete
Newspaper Source
Seattle Times Collection
Skagit Valley Herald
U.S. Newsstream
Washington State News
- CENTRAL SKAGIT LIBRARY
During the 2020 school closure the Central Skagit Library will be closed until further notice. The library has taken steps to ensure that items will not become overdue and patron cards will not expire. Holds will also remain in holds status until further notice. Since the library does not charge late fees, there will be no accrued fines for overdue materials. Patrons may keep library materials until the library reopens.
Digital Books & Magazines
Washington Anytime Library: ebooks & audiobooks
RB Digital: audiobooks & newspapers
NoveList Plus: advisory resource
NoveList K-8: recommendations for young readers
Scholastic BookFlix: animated stories
Scholastic ScienceFlix: science & STEM
FreedomFlix: history
TRUEFlix: social studies & science
eReading Room for Kids: ebooks & audiobooks
Hoopla: music, movies, ebooks, audiobooks, comic books
Freegal Music: 5 hours/day of streaming music
Newspapers
Access World News Research Collection
Seattle Times Collection
Washington State Newspapers
Research & Training
Research Resouces for K-12
General Research
Travel, Language & Food
Do It Yourself
Genealogy
- GUEMES ISLAND LIBRARY
Washington Anytime Library: ebooks & audiobooks
- LA CONNER LIBRARY
After careful consideration and in light of recommendations by state and county health officials regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, La Conner Regional Library will close to the public after Monday, March 16. Items will not become overdue (we have no overdue fines) and patron cards will not expire. You may keep library materials until the library reopens. We anticipate remaining closed through Friday, April 24.
Tech Nights, Storytime and La Conner Library Book Club have been suspended as a result of this public closure.
Homework Help
Shmoop: literature, U.S. history, poetry
World Book Online: reference center
Proquest: magazine & journal articles
Multinomah Public Library: homework help
Fact Monster: homework, reference, study skills, word of the day
Ask Dr. Math: everything math related
Biographical Dictionary: 28,000 notable men and women
Presidents
Savage Earth
Underground Railroad
Social Studies for Kids
Homework Spot: organized by grade level
Visual Link Languages: learn a language
Jet Punk: geography quizes
Native American Resources: American Indian History Database, Native American Document Project, Native American Foods, American Indians of the NW, Washington Indian Maps
State Resources: A to Z USA, Fifty States, Stately Knowledge, Access Washington
Learn a Language
- MOUNT VERNON LIBRARY
Effective Monday, March 16, the library will be operating with limited services and is closed to prolonged use of any kind, including studying, reading, wifi-use etc. Checkout and return, quick browsing, and computer use (for a limited time) are the only in-person services offered. We are encouraging patrons to make use of our self-check machines, practice social distancing, and make use of our disinfecting hand wipes.
From March 17 forward please call ahead or place holds online. There will no in-library browsing from this date on. All programs, meeting room, and computer access will be closed effective Tuesday, March 17. Item due dates will be extended to April 30 and during this time no overdue fees will accrue.
Rosetta Stone: learn a language
Washington Discover Pass Backpack: The backpack includes a Discover Pass to use at Washington State Parks and Public Lands, binoculars, maps, and guidebooks. Please note library does not sell individual Discover Passes.
Washington Anytime Library: ebooks & audiobooks
Read/Listen/Watch Resources
Hoopla: movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows
Libby/Overdrive: ebooks & audiobooks
TumbleBook Library: animated picture books, read-alongs (chapter books with sentence highlighting and narration but no animation), eBooks and audiobooks
- UPPER SKAGIT LIBRARY
We will be closing all library facilities to the public. Closure will be in effect Saturday, March 14 until at least Friday, April 24. Patrons can renew their materials online or via email. See our website for more information and updates.
ONLINE LIBRARY MATERIALS
Kanopy: streaming documentaries, hit Hollywood films & children's programming
Lynda.com: learn a new skill
Libby: ebooks & audiobooks
ProQuest
NewsBank: reliable news sources
