Dear Friend,

The next big step on our journey is almost here! A date for groundbreaking has been set, all library services and staff have successfully transitioned to a temporary space, and the community continues to support the renovation project in innovative and inclusive ways.

Groundbreaking Date Is Set!

The next big step on our journey is almost here: the Groundbreaking ceremony has been set for Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 9:00 am on the Alder Street side of the library building. Nearby parking is available along Alder Street, Spokane Street, and in the public lot off of Alder Street and west of Colville Street. This event is open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!

Come Visit the Library's Temporary Space

Since June 8, the Walla Walla Public Library has been operating out of a temporary space at 115 W. Main Street. This location at the corner of 3rd Ave. and Main allows library staff to continue serving the community with the same resources and materials in a central location. Library services and programs have continued, with most events happening off-site due to the smaller space. Patrons are encouraged to follow the library’s Facebook page and check the library on-line calendar for program locations. Library hours at the temporary location remain the same: Monday-Friday 10:00 am-7:00 pm, and Saturday 10:00 am-3:00 pm. A 24-hour book drop on the west side of the temporary building, accessible from the parking lot, allows patrons to return materials any time. Come visit the library’s temporary location and see what’s new!

Friends of the Library Support Renovation Project With Community Quilt Raffle

The Friends of the Walla Walla Public Library are supporting the renovation project with a raffle to benefit The Next Chapter Capital Campaign, and tickets are going fast! The grand prize drawing for a king-size quilt and two king-size shams will be held October 31, 2026. Custom-quilted by Alpine Cottage Quilting in College Place, the quilt is made entirely of blocks contributed by over 100 community members at Open Sewing Lab programs held at the library in January and February, 2026. Tickets are $2.00 and are available exclusively from the Friends of the Walla Walla Public Library, every Saturday 10:00 am-12:00 pm through August 22, 2026 at the library’s temporary location at 115 W. Main Street. Tickets will also be available at library programs including Vikki Gasko Green, bilingual Ventriloquist Extraordinaire! on August 5, at The Back To School Bash on August 17, and at Adult & Teen Trivia Night on August 29, 2026. To purchase a ticket outside of the sale times listed above, contact the Friends of the Walla Walla Public Library.

Thank You to Cascade Natural Gas

With Gratitude to Our Campaign Supporters

This project would not be possible without everyone who believes in it. Thank you to all of our project donors and supporters!

We do our best to keep the donor recognition wall up to date - please forgive us for any errors, and please do contact us with any corrections!