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La Center Community Library
1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 619-1800
Open: M Tu W F 10-6; Th 10-8
Served by C-TRAN North County Connector (call 360-695-8918 for service)
Building is handicapped accessible.
Justin Keeler, Community Librarian
Service statistics & history
"Our History and Our Future"
Built circa 1905, this charming 2-story library once served as a hospital. It was moved a half-mile to its current location in 2001, then completely renovated and transformed by the La Center community.
To quote from a plaque next to the front door: “Thanks to the visionary efforts of Margaret Colf Hepola, the structure was saved from demolition in 2001 and designated for use as a future public library. The structure was completely renovated after being moved in August 2001 to its current site, on land purchased by the Colf Family Foundation. This library building stands as testimony to the Colf family's community commitment, determination and generosity, and the support provided by the Friends of La Center Community Library.”
The library is a bridge between old and new in La Center. Charming architecture and beautiful woodwork are combined with modern technology.
Books are the focus here, and you'll find many titles to choose from on our shelves. You'll also find DVDs, CDs and popular magazines. We offer weekly story times for kids and programs and events for all ages. Public computers provide free access to extensive research databases, the Internet and word processing. You also can search our online catalog and request books from any of the district's 12 other libraries to be brought here for checkout.
An active and dedicated Friends of the Library group meets the first Wednesday evening of every month and welcomes new members.
Come by and check out your beautiful, community-built public library!
Building Project History
Photos of 2001 building move
2009 Service Statistics:
- Hours open per week: 42
- Staff (FTE): 3.6
- Circulation: 58,083
- Visits to library: 49,053
- Programs offered: 263
- Program attendance: 6,538
- Reference questions: 5,298
- Volunteers: 20
- Volunteer hours: 425
Building:
- Ownership: Robert Colf
- Square Footage: 3,380
History:
- Early 2001: Margaret Colf Hepola saw new life for a historic circa 1905 hospital building as a public library and saved it from being destroyed in a firefighter burn exercise.
- May 2001: Friends of La Center Community Library formed.
- August 2001: The hospital building was moved 1/2 mile to its current location on E. Lockwood Creek Road. The building was then transformed into a library thanks to the generous contributions from the Colf Family Foundation, Friends of the Library fundraising, multiple grants and donations, and the library district.
- May 8, 2004: The library opened to the public.
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