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Library cards open entire worlds of imagination – and I’m not just talking about books! Many Washington State library cards literally open doors through free admission partnerships with local museums including the EMP, Seattle Aquarium and so much more.
The library card is free. The admission is free. What’s not to love?!
Look for reciprocal library programs!
Almost anyone who lives in Western Washington can get a Seattle Public Library Card!
All it takes to get a Seattle Public Library Card is to be someone (or the spouse or underage dependent of someone) who lives, works, goes to school or owns property in the city of Seattle, Bothell or most of King County… or someone who already has a library card from one of the following libraries:
- Everett Public Library
- Kitsap Regional Library
- King County Library System
- Pierce County Library System
- Puyallup Public Library
- Sno-Isle Regional Library System
- Timberland Regional Library
Getting a reciprocal library card is easy. Just bring one of those library cards, valid photo ID and proof of home address to the Seattle Public Library to receive your new card.
Most of the museums in our area have similar museum reservation programs. It’s a great (and free!) way to enjoy a spring break, summer break or basically any break… and for homeschoolers like us, these programs are absolutely fantastic!
Look for what your library has to offer!
- Bellingham Public Library
- Everett Public Library
- Kitsap Regional Library
- King County Library System
- Pierce County Library System
- Puyallup Public Library
- Seattle Public Library
- Sno-Isle Regional Library System
- Timberland Regional Library
Josefina De La Torre says
Is there anything for walla walla puclic library central library?
Nicole says
Hi, Josefina! I’ll add that to our research list and we’ll see what we can find for you in Walla Walla. Thanks! 🙂
Stephanie Mills says
Wow Nicole, I really appreciate what you’ve done for low income ppl. This is really great & helpful & please continue to keep us informed!!
Chloe Skupnick says
I’ll pass this along to Nicole, Stephanie! Thank you! We’re always happy to help 🙂
-Chloe
aranka says
hi nicole: you guys are wonderful!!! thanks so much . is there any think on Spokane City library system adding the free internet hot spot program? or other… thanks
Chloe Skupnick says
Hi Aranka,
I’ll pass your thanks along to Nicole.
We don’t have anything on programs like that yet, but I’m going to add it to our research list. Meanwhile, here are some Spokane resources you might be able to take advantage of 🙂
https://lowincomerelief.com/?s=spokane
-Chloe
Vicki says
Thank you for your time and I’m formation
Could you please tell me what, if anything, is available thru the Mid Columbia Library of Kennewick and Richland. Also what about the Pasco Library. One other thing, I don’t see who I call about obtaining free or low cost internet. Thanks again ! Vici
Chloe Skupnick says
Hi Vicki,
I just added that to our research list, meanwhile you might be able to find some help here:
https://lowincomerelief.com/tag/library/
-Chloe
Michelle says
Hi Nicole & Chloe!
Thank you SO much for this valuable source of information. Am grateful to have had my search for low cost, no cost resources, services, etc. land me here! Your site is a true gem to those if us on the Real Daily Struggle to live or thrive in this ever-evolving, modern, techno advanced times. Perchance do you have any additional information for those in lil ol’ Stevens County, WA? Sincerely appreciate any insights to services available! THANK YOU again for this Precious site!
Riley Thomson says
Michelle,
Here is a link to our Washington Archive. I hope this helps. Thanks for the kind words!
-Riley
Willaim Kennet says
How about Clark County libraries for free hot spot? This includes Vancouver, WA
Riley Thomson says
William,
I added this to our research list. Thanks.
-Riley
Renae says
Could you research Newport washing please?
Riley Thomson says
Renae,
I just added this to the list. Thanks.
-Riley
Mandie says
Hi there,
First, thank you so much for your dedication and perseverance in researching, collecting, and organizing all of this information (and for having the generosity to share it!) I know it’s more time consuming and challenging than people think. At times, it might also feel like a more thankless job than it is but be assured it is GREATLY APPRECIATED and insurmountably helpful. So, THANK YOU!
Second, do you have any info on Spokane Valley, WA libraries or Coeur D’Alene, ID libraries? It would be fantastic if you had the time to look into either of these.
Thank you again for all of your effort!
Riley Thomson says
Mandie,
Thank you so much for the kind words. I went ahead and added both of those to our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
virginia g halbin says
need all the free stuff in van,wa. clark county library
Stephanie says
Virginia, this is on our research list. -Stephanie