2021 Impact Report

Spark Innovation

Your support helps fund STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) initiatives.

Support Children's Literacy

Your contribution provides funding for children's programs.

Invest in the Future of Our Communities

Discover the many ways the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation expands the capacity of the Sno-Isle Library District to serve more people.

 

 

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The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Receives a $100,000 Grant

We are excited to announce that the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation has been awarded a two-year, $100,000 general operating support grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation is honored to be the recipient of this generous contribution and looks forward to investing the funds in Sno-Isle Libraries' early literacy efforts and programs focusing on social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. This funding will help ensure all our customers are represented in the library and have equitable access to knowledge and resources. The grant will also help Sno-Isle Libraries address current and emerging needs, such as demonstration libraries and capital improvements throughout the Library District, to ensure our community spaces remain inspiring, welcoming, and inclusive.

“Philanthropy plays an essential role in the long-term success of public libraries, and we are extremely pleased and appreciative of the generous support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,” says Christina Kourteva, Executive Director of the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. “This substantial grant is a testament to the value of public libraries, and the Foundation looks forward to investing the funds in expanding the reach of library services, promoting civic engagement, and fostering a lifetime of learning.“

The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Receives a $1.8 Million Bequest in Support of the Snohomish Library

We are thrilled to announce that the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation has received an extraordinary $1.8 million bequest in support of the Snohomish Library. We are extremely grateful and humbled by the generosity of Snohomish philanthropists John and Betty Parks, whose legacy will have a profound impact on the Snohomish Library and benefit the entire community.

Congratulations to the Snohomish Library's amazing team and community! Please read the full announcement here: https://www.sno-isle.org/…/sno-isle-libraries-foundation-r…/

To learn more about how you can include your community library in your estate plans and other impactful ways to support Sno-Isle Libraries, visit https://sno-islefoundation.org/ways-to-give/.

Watch: Discover the many ways the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation expands the capacity of the Sno-Isle Library District to serve more people.

Your support helps fund innovative programs like Third Graders Read Together.

The Read Hawks of Hillcrest Elementary in Lake Stevens was the top-scoring team at the "Sno-Isle Libraries Mega-Fun, Biblio-Trivia, Rockem-Sockem Third-Grade Reading Challenge" Finals on March 25, 2019.

Our Partners

Thank you to our corporate and community partners for their generous support!

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