Woodland Library branch manager outlines services, spaces and fall programs

Angela Duncan, the new branch manager at the Woodland Library, told the Norfolk Neighborhood Association on Monday that the branch is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers multiple reservable spaces, digital resources and upcoming programs for all ages. "I've only been working here for about 4 months, but I love it," Duncan said. She described a 147‑capacity community room (comfortable for about 50 people), small study rooms, a children’s room with movable furnishings and a courtyard used for summer events. Duncan highlighted districtwide services available to Woodland cardholders through the regional 15‑library consortium, including interlibrary loan and a books‑by‑mail program for patrons who qualify. She encouraged residents to use the Libby app for e-books and Hoopla for streaming movies and music, and noted a new library app is expected within one to two weeks. The branch offers Washington State park backpacks, Ancestry Library access, Creativebug craft classes, live tutoring via Brainfuse and language lessons through Mango. Duncan also detailed regular and seasonal programs: a Master Gardener series, family story time and a book group that meets monthly. She urged neighbors to request purchases to shape the collection and to use meeting spaces for local groups. "If you ever just wanna come in and talk books, you know where to find me," Duncan said. The branch manager provided dates and programs for October, including a fall seed-and-plant swap on Oct. 11 and an adult craft session Oct. 17; she also reminded residents that the Friends of the Library book sale and other events will continue to support library services. The presentation lasted about 30 minutes and drew several questions about apps and district services; no formal action or vote was taken.