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September 2008
The City of Duvall is progressing on the Washington Holdings project that will include the new Duvall Library. Washington Holdings and CamWest are currently coordinating site plans with KCLS and City of Duvall representatives. The City Council is anticipated to approve the site plan this Fall. Due to the development schedule, construction work on the new Library will not start until the necessary infrastructure (i.e. roads and utilities) is completed. KCLS will continue to work closely with the City on this development.

The Details:
Planning for the new 8,000 square foot Duvall Library is underway. The $4.39 million new library will include more materials, computers, space for children and teens and a community meeting room.

Project Status: In progress
Expected Construction Start Date: 2009
New Library Address: 14810 Main Street (possible Big Rock Road location under zoning review, currently with Duvall Planning Commission)
Architect: Johnston Architects www.johnstonarchitects.com

An unofficial transcript of Public Comments regarding hopes and dreams for the new facility is now available. Click HERE to view this document.
The Carnation Library is Expanding!
The library will be closed beginning Thursday, June 12, for construction of the expanded library.
On Monday, June 16 Carnation Library will open a temporary location at the Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Avenue, Carnation.

Hours of operation:
Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 10am-4pm
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1-7pm
The temporary location will have a book drop, holds pick-up, computers, a small browsing collection and activities for all ages.
Story Times will be on Thursdays at 10am.

During the construction of the Carnation Library, Duvall will have expanded hours on Wednesday mornings and will be open 10 am-8:30 pm.


The Library Board serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and coordinates with and provides input to, the Board of Trustees of the King County Library District and local library officials.

Mission Statement of Duvall Library Board (Revised and Adopted 5/26/08)
The Duvall Library Advisory Board, as chartered by the City of Duvall, supports free and equal access to books and material for the enlightenment and pleasure of the community. We support the library's mission to create and maintain an enthusiasm for reading and promote the use of its collections and online sources of information and materials.

Underlying Principles:
  • Advise KCLS on the interests and concerns of the City of Duvall.
  • Advise the City Council on the status, needs and performance of the Duvall Library.
  • Serve as a forum for community input on library issues.
  • Support reading and literacy. Ensure unencumbered access to books, reference materials and computers to all patrons.
  • Support and protect the constitutional rights for privacy and the communication and expression of ideas by all.

Goals for 2008-2009
  • Ensure community input and involvement in the design of the new library.
  • Strive for a new 8,000 square foot library with a substantial increase in the current space for books and reference materials to meet the needs of the community's growing population.
  • Advocate for sufficient parking; safe, convenient pedestrian, vehicular and transit access to the library.
  • Strive for standardized hours of operation.
  • Encourage the user-friendly and intimate atmosphere of the current library in the new library.
  • Endorse sufficient areas for research, study, children's programs and other community activities and further ensure that these areas are designed to minimize noise and interruptions.
  • Promote celebration of the cultural and historical heritage of Duvall in the new library.

For more information about the Library Board, contact Paige Denison via email or call 425-788-3571.

Library Board Members
The City of Duvall Library Board is made up of five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. There is also a liaison from the City and the Duvall Library that work with the Library Board. Library Board members serve a three year term.

Library Board
Name Term Expiration
Paige Denison, Chair 12/31/09
Alan Butler 12/31/08
Denny Redman 12/31/09
Donald Barden 12/31/08
Karen Wallin 12/31/10
Laura Boyes, Duvall Library N/A
Cari Hornbein, City of Duvall Liaison N/A

Meetings
The Library Board meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Rose Room of the Duvall Library, 15619 Main Street NE, Duvall. All members of the public are welcome to attend.


Current Library Board Agenda
Library Board Minutes
(Please choose the down arrow key and click once on a Library Board meeting date to view the minutes.)
KCLS Public Review of the 2008 Preliminary Operating Budget

2008 Annual Report

Notes from Community Meeting re: New Duvall Facility

Duvall Library Facility
15619 Main Street NE,
Duvall, WA 98019
425-788-1173

Hours of Operation

Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday - 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - Closed

Click here to get in touch with the King County Library System.


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