The Washington State Library is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. M-F (closed state holidays) for research appointments and walk-in customers. Click for details here.

Ask a Librarian

We are available to answer questions via telephone, email, and chat from 8AM - 5PM Monday through Friday. Our lobby hours are 10AM - 4PM Monday through Friday; the Library’s Reading Room is open from 10AM - 4PM, Monday through Friday. Appointments are strongly encouraged. We are closed on weekends and state holidays. Email requests may be submitted any time.

Email

Questions are answered in the order they are received. We do our best to respond within two business days. If you are looking for an obituary, more options are available for accessing obituaries in Washington newspapers.

Email Form

Telephone

Call us at (360) 704-5221 between the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.

In-Person

Schedule an appointment Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM to consult with a librarian or access the library’s collections. We are located in Tumwater, Washington at 6880 Capitol Boulevard South. We are closed on state holidays and weekends. If you have questions about scheduling an appointment, we urge you to call or chat with us ahead of time in order to make the most of your visit. We look forward to assisting you!

Mail

Send us a letter:

Reference Section
Washington State Library
P.O. Box 42460
Olympia, WA 98504-2460

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