Swinomish Indian Tribal Community

The Susan Wilbur Early Education Center library will purchase culturally relevant books, publications, library supplies, and furnishings to support existing operations and maintain core library services. Library staff will continue to build the permanent collection with books for early and pre-readers, with a focus on books that highlight both modern and traditional Native and Indigenous lives and perspectives. They will also install at least two more Little Free Library stations, which allows books to better reach underserved populations. Funds will also support online skill-enhancing professional development for its library workforce, grow its Summer Reading Program, and offer library pop-up events to strengthen community engagement. The project will continue to expand the collection of culturally relevant materials for the children and families of the Coast Salish People