About the Library
Using the Library
Everyone can use library materials and services on-site for no charge.
If you have an Internet connection, the website can be accessed from home, allowing use of the databases, searching the catalog, checking on your account, renewing items and requesting items.
How to get a Library card
People living in, or owning property, in the rural areas of the Concrete School District support the Library District through their property taxes and are eligible for library cards.
People living inside Concrete city limits or outside the Library district pay a non-resident fee to check out materials.
Photo ID and proof of current physical address are required to get a card. Children under 16 must have permission of a parent or guardian.
| Individual card: | $30 per year or $8 per quarter |
| Family card: | $30 first card, $5 each additional card ($50 max) |
| Senior/handicapped: | $25 per year |
Library District Boundaries
The Upper Skagit Library District, in Eastern Skagit County, includes the rural area within the Concrete School District, from Lusk Road east to the county line. The town of Concrete and Mansford Precinct (near Darrington) are not included in the Junior Taxing District. View a map of the district boundaries.
Interlibrary Loans
If you cannot find the author or title you want at the Upper Skagit Library, we can try to get the item through interlibrary loan. Newly published items cannot be borrowed and academic libraries charge $20-25 to lend their books. Usually we are able to find most items at the local libraries.
Reciprocal libraries
Upper Skagit Library has reciprocal borrowing agreements with the La Conner and Anacortes Libraries. This means you can get cards and borrow books at these libraries. If you are in good standing with us, you get a sticker on your card before you can apply for cards at the other libraries. You must abide by the circulation policies at each library and, most importantly, you must return the books to the owning library.
Test Proctoring Services
If you are involved in Distance Learning or Correspondence Courses to advance your education or to help find a new job, test proctoring is available at the Upper Skagit Library. Arrangements should be made at least a week in advance with either Aimee or Beverly (360-853-7939). It may be possible to schedule a test before 11am, at the discretion of the proctor.
Technology
The library offers wireless access 24/7. The password is posted on the doors of the library. During library hours, there are four public workstations available for an hour's use per day. A fifteen-minute express station is also available. The Library Tech plan is available here.
Services
Square footage: 1500 Computers: 4 Printers: 1 Copier: 1 Meeting room: no |
Parking: yes Display/bulletin board: no Wheelchair accessible: yes Adaptive Equipment: no |
Collection
- 2007 Circulation: 25,600
- Collection size: 11,000 items
- Service area population: 4,100
Library Policies
Library VIPs
Hours
- Tues. & Wed. 11am to 8pm
- Thursday CLOSED
- Fri. & Sat. 11am to 5pm
- Sunday and Monday CLOSED
Directions & Map
The Upper Skagit Library is located at the corner of Main and Douglas Vose III Way. Google Map
Contact
- Upper Skagit Library District
- 45770B Main Street, P.O. Box 99
- Concrete, WA 98237
- (360) 853-7939
- info@upperskagit.lib.wa.us
