August saw the new Snoqualmie Library pass its one-year anniversary.

Circulation in 2007 was up 82 percent over 2006. The library won the 2008 Build Washington Award from the Associated General Contractors of Washington, saw the installation of “Liquid Letters” by sculpture artist Trimpin, and recently became a test site for an automated check-in system for smaller libraries.

Also, in 2008 the Friends of the Snoqualmie Library will contribute more than $3,700 for programs and equipment to supplement the library’s budget.

To learn more about the Friends, call (425) 888-1223, or visit www.fosl.net.