Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Cathlamet Library now has a free membership pass for you to enjoy at the Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals. This museum houses a world-class collection recognized as the finest in the Pacific Northwest and one of the best in the nation. Nestled on 23 acres in a mid-century home and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, there's always something new to discover either inside the various galleries or outside on the grounds, all while learning about the original Rice family who founded t...
I recently interviewed Abigail Tsybikova for our 41st installment of Reader’s Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Abigail is a resident of Skamokawa and works in Cathlamet. Abigail shared how she came down to two books to choose from, leaving the other book in her car, she chose to share about “The Bible,” where she uses the King James Version but usually reads it in the Russian language. “The Bible is my favorite because it’s the only book that I believe to be completely true,” said Abigail. “It’s full...
I recently interviewed Isha Sarah Snow for our 40th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Isha is a resident of Cathlamet, who recently graduated from Lower Columbia College and received the 2025 Community College President's Award, which is awarded to one student each year. She is now currently attending Washington State University at Vancouver. Isha shared how tough it was to pick one book, but she finally settled on "Chaos" by New York...
I recently interviewed April Peterson for our 39th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. April is the current president of the Pioneer Community Association. April shared with me her favorite author, Jane Kirkpatrick, an American writer who has written many fiction and non-fiction books. "I love history and being engaged in a book," said April. "I came across Jane Kirkpatrick about 20 years ago roughly. It was the 'All Together in One...
I recently interviewed Jen Milliren for our 38th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Jen is employed at Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services. Jen shared "At the Gates of the Animal Kingdom" by author Amy Hempel. "I probably first read it around 2013," she said. The book is a collection of 16 short stories about various stresses which threaten the stability of women. "It's helpful for me to read short stories," she said. "I get more...
I recently interviewed Tammy Peterson for our 37th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Tammy is employed as the Wahkiakum County Treasurer. Tammy shared "The Shack" by author William P. Young. The book was originally published in 2007. "I probably first read it not too long after 2007," she said. As the book's theme touches on young people dying for no reason, Tammy was asked why the book seemed so good to her. "I grew up going to church,...
I recently interviewed Heather Smith-Gillson for our 36th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Heather is the owner of local thrift shop Sirendipity. Heather wanted to share "Handmade Greeting Cards" by author Maureen Crawford. "I want to make greeting cards for everyone," said Heather. "Whether for kids [or] adults, it was a way to start selling them, to make them available. A lady came into the shop and wanted a card, so I made her a...
NEW! NEW! Starting next Wednesday, the library will be offered as a social space for folks to gather, meet, and relax. We call it the Wednesday Club, and the hours are from 6–8 p.m. Puget Island Gardens will be hosting this first Wednesday and providing pizza. GINGERBREAD HOUSES. In collaboration with Tsuga Gallery and the annual Tree Lighting and Lighted Parade event, the library will be providing gingerbread house kits for children to build and decorate for display at the library and various businesses in town. Gingerbread house kits will b...
I recently interviewed Lauryn Roberts for our 35th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Lauryn is the shelter house manager for the local Charlotte House. She was at a recent county commissioners meeting advocating for the shelter when we met and arranged for the interview. "Harry Potter, the whole series, started my love of reading," said Lauryn as we delved into her favorite book by author J. K. Rowling. "I read all the books multiple...
MEMBERSHIP GROWTH. We're now over 1,700 members (1,702). A big thank you goes out to each and every one of you who have made this happen. CIRCULATION GROWTH. Recently the Washington State Library released its annual report. In the category, Highest Circulation per Capita, Cathlamet library has the fifth highest circulation in the state, four places ahead of Seattle Public library. Again, a big thank you goes out to each of you. WESTEND DELIVERY. Thursdays, 2 – 3 p.m., Rosburg Fire Station. P...
HELLO. This past week we were at the Skamokawa Grange monthly meeting and the Fall Barter Night at the Grays River Grange. We signed-up nine new library members. It’s wonderful to see our membership growing. We’re approaching 1,700 members, so let’s continue to grow. WESTEND DELIVERY. Thursdays, 2 – 3 p.m. is the Westend Library Delivery at the Rosburg Fire Station. Library patrons who place a library order receive a freshly baked Cottage chocolate-chip cookie. STORY TIME. Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11 a.m. in the Pioneer Community Center lower ro...
I recently interviewed Brandi Seaberg Beedle at the library for our 34th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Brandi, who grew up and went to school here in Wahkiakum, lived in Ellensburg, WA for a number of years, but moved back with family in 2020. She works as an emergency response coordinator for Health and Human Services. Brandi chose "East of Eden" by famous Nobel and Pulitzer prize winning author John Steinbeck as her favorite book....
I recently interviewed Marilyn Johnson at her home in Rosburg for the 33rd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Marilyn wanted to share her personal fave, the Bible, a book which she has consistently read over the years. "I would say in the past 25 years, I've missed just a handful of days of reading it," she said. For Marilyn, it's one of the first things she does each morning before she gets busy with the day. "I read for about an hour...
INAUGURAL DAY. Last Thursday was our inaugural day of the first-ever Westend-Cathlamet Library Delivery service at the Raistakka/Rosburg Fire Station. We had seven patrons arrive and 18 books and DVDs were delivered. Chocolate-chip cookies were provided as a 'Thank you' for each library member. If you live out on the Westend of Wahkiakum County, this is a convenient way for you to get your books, DVDs, and cultural passes delivered to you every Thursday from 2–3 p.m. To order, all you do is go t...
OPENING DAY. Today is the opening day of the first ever Westend-Cathlamet Library Delivery/Pickup service. If you live out on the Westend of Wahkiakum county this is a convenient way for you to get your books, DVD’s, and cultural passes from your library. Every Thursday, we deliver to the Rosburg/Raistakka Fire Station from 2 to 3 p.m. To order, all you do is go to the library website, log-in, place your item on hold, and arrive Thursday for pick-up. Please note that all orders must be in by 8 a.m. on Wednesday for the Thursday delivery. We a...
I recently interviewed Jenn Figueroa for our 32nd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. We met at the town Community Room during her lunch hour for the interview. Jenn is the assistant editor with The Wahkiakum County Eagle. Jenn wanted to share one of her personal faves, "The Naked Don't Fear the Water," by author Mattieu Aikins, who won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting. Jenn came across this book a couple of years ago as...
The Cathlamet Library has now risen to 1,660 members. Thank you, everyone, for this wonderful achievement. FREE COOKIES. The library now offers free cookies on two different days each week. We offer cookies every Saturday at the library from 2 to 5 p.m. and, beginning Oct. 2, we will offer free cookies every Thursday at the Westend-Cathlamet Delivery/Pick-up. These chocolate-chip cookies from The Cottage will be available during the first month of Thursday delivery service. AUTHOR TALK. Our first Autumn Author Talk is scheduled for Saturday, Oc...
I recently interviewed Kathleen McDonald out at Little Island Creamery for our 31st installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Kathleen and her brother, Dick, own and operate the local farm and creamery business on Puget Island. When asked if she'd always been a reader, Kathleen said, "Absolutely. I learned to read very early. I was an eclectic reader. My Grandmother was a voracious reader and passed it on to us, the grandchildren." Kathleen...
HELLO. With your wonderful support, we continue to make the library even better – thank you. GOT DELIVERY? Beginning Thursday, Oct. 2, we will start the first ever Westend-Cathlamet Library Delivery/Pick-up service every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. at the Raistakka Fire Station 2 in Rosburg. For easy details, please see the library website. A big thank you goes out to Westenders for showing your support. FIRST TALK. Our first Autumn Author Talk is scheduled for Saturday, Oct 11 at 6 p.m. with author Dayle Olson as our guest. Dayle is a poet and shor...
HELLO. Isn’t it wonderful to be able to read? This human invention of reading is not a natural skill for humans, we must be taught it. Just something to ponder. WESTEND DELIVERY. Starting Thursday, Oct. 2, we will begin a new Westend-Cathlamet Library Delivery/Pick-up service every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. at the Raistakka Fire Station 2 in Rosburg. We look forward to providing our Westend county library members with this delivery/pick-up service. This is a pilot program. Together, with your support, we can make it work. For details on how to u...
I recently interviewed Walker Wernimont for our 30th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. I met up with Walker in Skamokawa early in the morning for our conversation. A volunteer Skamokawa firefighter, Walker had responded to an incident last night. During his work, 12 wasps decided to visit and leave a bit of themselves with him, resulting in little sleep during the night. Walker is originally from Iowa and has lived in Wahkiakum county...
I recently interviewed Lisa Yeager at her home in Grays River for our 29th installment of Reader's Fave. Each week for Reader's Fave, I have a casual interview with someone - often a local - who shares their favorite book. As we began, Lisa made it clear that she didn't have a favorite book. "But I do have a favorite author," she said. Lisa then brought out a book and pointed to the author's name, Sandra Dallas. Sandra is an American bestselling author of both fiction and non-fiction books....
HELLO. Are you a student, teacher, home-schooler, educator, or parent? We want you to know the Cathlamet Public Library is here for you. Please come in and enjoy. NASELLE-G.R. SCHOOL DISTRICT. Library staff was at the Naselle-Grays River Valley School Open House event on Wednesday, Aug. 27. We had a wonderful time talking with folks, signing-up new library members, and answering questions about our library. A big thank you goes out to all the parents, students, teachers, and staff for their warm welcome and support. WAHKIAKUM HIGH SCHOOL. We...
I recently interviewed Ron Wright for our 28th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. I met up with Ron at the 117th Wahkiakum County Fair, where we sat in the shade of the Friends of Julia Butler Hansen pop-up tent. As we began, there were five "well-worn" paperback books, which Ron had brought, laid out on the table before us. The titles were "Atlantis," "Empire of the East," "Adiamante," "The Dragon Never Sleeps," and "Future Shock."...
I recently interviewed Heidi Heywood for our 27th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. I met up with Heidi for our conversation at her home in Skamokawa. As we began, Heidi shared her reading interests and authors who appeal to her. "Fiction is what I enjoy the most," she said. "I look for an author who captures your attention and sucks you in [and] takes you to another place. An author who introduces you to fabulous, evocative people."...
