Friends of the Mountain View Timberland Library

04/04/2026

If you have gained an interest or awareness on what's going on and what has historically happened with our community libraries, here is a great article that specifically explains some history with the Randle (Mountain View) and Packwood Library featuring former Library Manager, Mary Prophit.

https://www.olywip.org/p/timberland-library-workers-tried?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&fbclid=Iwb21leAQ-MjVjbGNrBD4yBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHpp4bEGazx3bXzghNlLXriUj2hH3OmMhqEBuTTiImL2uizT7dtunHFZm4mfx_aem_HE-MgLZek7VCLSwuMv8uQA

Looking back into 6 years of TRL's structural history through interviews and research, this article provides insight into Timberland Regional Library's budget shortfall and layoffs.

03/28/2026

🧡THANK YOU🧡
For everyone who stopped in today and showed your Library and your Friends the support! Not only does it mean a lot to us, but also those who benefit from our community programs!
Wasn't able to get many pictures, but while we were there- we refreshed our whole book store!

Thanks to generous donations, we have a WHOLE section of amazing DVDs and new books!
Our bookstore is the most consistent source of fundraising for programs put on in partnership with our Library- where the staff is AMAZING 🧡

ALL books and DVDs are $1.00 each or FILL a canvas bag of books for $20! Don't want a canvas bag?- Fill your own standard sized grocery bag for $10! Does not apply to DVDs. 🤓

Love what we do? JOIN US!!! Annual Memberships are $10 per person, $20 per family, or $50 for business. We are always welcoming people to join our board - or volunteer to help out in any way you can!l! Have ideas? We want to hear them 🤗

03/28/2026

Come by from 1130am-130pm to support your local library here at the Mountain View Timberland Library
Grab some complimentary homemade soup and rolls and say 👋 👋 👋 to your FOL TEAM!
Interested in becoming a member? Is only $10 per pertain or $20 per family! ALL proceeds go back to the community in programs for kids, teens, and adults!

03/26/2026

FYI-

03/18/2026

Please consider attending the TRL Board meeting tonight at 445pm via zoom. They will be discussing the financial status and impending layoffs (38% of staff) and 3 libraries will be going to unmanned/unstaffed locations.

Here is the direct link if you are interested.

https://trl-org.zoom.us/j/83558844380

Can't attend the meeting, please consider signing this petition to support your local library!

https://www.mobilize.us/patroncoalitionforlocallibraries/event/921807/?referring_vol=12745830&rname=Whitney×lot=5876042&share_medium=email_link&share_context=email_1

Reminder of our UPCOMING FOL Membership meeting on Saturday March 28th 1130-130pm. ALL community members are welcome 🤗

The five-county Timberland Regional Library (TRL) system is the backbone of our community. The actions of a handful of unelected officials and library administrators have led to at least 61 library workers losing their jobs and at least three rural branches moving to a fully staffless model. This wi...

02/28/2026

What does accountability look like for those in control to overspend by MILLIONS year after year? Apparently, raises to administration, lay offs to your fellow community staff members, and cut Library hours and community program funding..

PLEASE consider taking this survey and support your community Library. If you don't know how to scan a QR code while on your phone, with the picture open, hold down the circle button on the bottom of your phone screen, and a link will pop up.

02/24/2026

***Community***
Our Mountain View Library and Staff is vulnerable RIGHT NOW with layoffs and reduce operating hours scheduled to be implemented.
We need your support.
Here is what needs to be known.
Here is what you can do!

12/16/2025

🧡Thank you all for making our Fall Fundraiser Basket Raffle a HUGE success!🧡

All winners have been notified- so check that text or VM from an unknown number!

12/10/2025

Hope y'all are staying dry and safe!

Here is an inclusive listing of the baskets for the Fall Fundraiser ending with a live drawing this Saturday from 11-130pm.

-Organic Valley- 20 FULL PRICED coupons for **ANY** product. $260 value
- Movie Night Baskets full of all the favorites and yummies!
- Hanukkah Amazingness with an adorable print and settings.
- Local Artisan basket with the best hot sauce made in the valley in an amazing hadmade bowl
- Hen House soaps- made by a young entrepreneur and his soaps are some of the best!
- Game Ridge Trails Russian Orlof Hens with an optional rooster!
- Huge and Wonderful Christmas basket full of all the treats novelties!
- Bird Lovers basket with feeder, feed, and books to learn all about your flying friends
- Friends of the Library - 2 shirts and 2 coveted canvas totes to fill with all the books or DVDs you want!

Tickets are only $1 each or 7 for $5
Available during 11am-5pm business hours at Mountain View Timberland Library

Please check the library hours due to inclement weather.

See you Saturday for our live community event!
Do not need to be present to win.

We appreciate all your support to keep our Library programs and activities going for all ages!

Stay safe! 🧡

12/05/2025

Fall Fundraiser
🧡 Basket Spotlight 🧡
Adorably curated and generously donated basket!

Come on in!

Tickets are $1each or 7 for $5.
Available from 11am-5pm at the Mountain View Timberland Library Tuesday through Saturday!

Community Event and Drawing Saturday December 13th from 11-130pm. Do not need to be present to win.

Thank you all for your continued support!

12/02/2025

🧡 Basket Spotlight 🧡
Everything Local and Artisan!
It really speaks for itself!

For just $1, this wonderful 'basket' can be yours!

Tickets $1 each or 7 for $5.
Tickets available during 11am-5pm business hours at the Mountain View Timberland Library

Live drawing and community event Sat Dec 13th 11am-130pm
Do not need to be present to win.

Thank you for supporting your local library programs!