Anywhere Library

Anywhere Library FAQs

• I know just the place for an Anywhere Library stop—how do I suggest a new site?

  Thank you for the suggestion! We have an online form, opens a new window that you can use to request a new stop, or you can contact us directly by email anywherelibrary@trl.org, opens a new window, or phone 360-704-4525.  

• What happens at an Anywhere Library stop?

  Each stops is a little bit different. Most stops have carts of library materials that you can check out. You can also get a library card, pick up your holds, and get support with library services. Some stops have activities like Storytimes for children, STEAM activities for youth, or crafts for adults. 

• How frequent are Anywhere Library visits?

  Most of our visits are scheduled for once a month and we usually stay about an hour.  

  Visit our Events Calendar to see all the Anywhere Library stops in your area. Use the "Program" option on the left side of the page to select the Anywhere tops for your county. You can also follow our Facebook, opens a new window or Instagram, opens a new window page for updates. 

• What kinds of locations does Anywhere Library visit?

  Anywhere Library partners with a variety of organizations around our service area including community centers, assisted living facilities, churches, grange halls, food banks, farmer’s markets, schools, preschools, childcare centers, and more.  

  Visit our Events Calendar to see all the Anywhere Library stops in your area. Use the "Program" option on the left side of the page to select the Anywhere tops for your county. You can also follow our Facebook, opens a new window or Instagram, opens a new window page for updates. 

• Does Anywhere Library have a bookmobile?

  We don’t have a bus full of books for visitors to climb aboard and browse, but we do have five cargo vans that bring library materials to all sorts of locations. The vans have been customized with shelves and lifts so that staff can easily move library carts in and out of our host locations. Instead of offering library services from inside a vehicle, we bring all the materials and supplies to create mini libraries wherever we visit.