About Us
Timberland Regional Library serves diverse and vibrant communities across 7,000 square miles and 5 counties in southwest Washington. At 29 libraries, mobile services vans, kiosks, and online we offer over 1 million items to more than a half million people in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston counties.
Mission
We connect our diverse community to ideas, experiences, and each other.
Vision
Experience the world of ideas through TRL. Our welcoming spaces, diverse collections, vibrant partnerships, and engaged patrons reflect our commitment to creating an equitable future. We are a trusted community resource.
Values
Equitable access and intellectual freedom for all.
Collaborative partnerships.
Supporting diverse communities, perspectives, and ideas.
Responsible use of public resources.
Embracing change to build a resilient future.
Strategic Directions
2025-2029
Empower people to adapt and thrive in the digital age.
- Provide assistance to improve digital literacy across generations.
- Support opportunities that open doors for learning or employment.
- Be a low-barrier access point to technology, including charging, printing, and Wi-Fi
Share our story
- Improve communication and outreach to increase awareness of existing services, particularly among non-users.
- Meaningfully engage with BIPOC and Tribal communities.
- Create strategies for ongoing conversations and open channels of communication that support continuous learning and improvement.
Support school-age youth
- Create appealing spaces for kids, tweens, and teens to gather, socialize, and access resources and technology they need to succeed.
- Provide engaging programming and library resources that kids, tweens, and teens want.
- Develop deeper connections with local schools and education providers, including homeschools.
