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Mid-Columbia Libraries’ New Othello Library Hosts Grand Reopening Celebration December 13 (Photo) - 12/11/25

Mid-Columbia Libraries’ new Othello branch will host a ribbon cutting and grand reopening celebration on Saturday, Dec. 13. The ribbon cutting ceremony will start at noon with the ribbon cutting taking place at 12:15 pm at the Othello Library’s new location at 125 E. Hemlock St. After the ribbon cutting guests can enjoy giveaways, activities, and refreshments until 2 pm. Attendees can also enter to win a new Kindle.

 

The Othello library is moving from its former location on 101 E. Main St. where it began serving the Othello community in 1995. After months-long work to prepare the new location, this celebration will mark the official opening to the public with a new look, expanded collection, and expanded hours. In addition to new carpet, paint, shelving, and light fixtures, the branch showcases 3D custom-sculpted Sandhill cranes soaring above the entryway lobby. There are colorful images of popular authors and inspirational quotes on the walls. A historic photo mural featuring the Othello community and surrounding area is complemented by a restored Right of Way and Track Map; a restored, 1940s-era Columbia Basin Irrigation Project map; and an 1894 map showing the distribution of the tribes of the Upper Columbia Region in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.

 

Other improvements include an ADA-compliant entryway and computing station, USB charging stations, new furniture, additional books and materials, and new meeting and conference rooms available to the community.

 

Customers can also visit the library Monday through Friday from 11 am to 7 pm and Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm.

 

 

About Mid-Columbia Libraries

Mid-Columbia Libraries empowers people, supports learning, and strengthens community through literacy, enrichment, and connection. Since 1949, we have grown to 12 library branches, a rural delivery service, and a digital branch. Today, we offer cardholders systemwide, 24/7 access to more than 400,000 books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos, including more than 100,000 downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and streaming video. Visit midcolumbialibraries.org for more information.

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Attached Media Files: Othello_GrandOpening_poster.pdf, Othello_GrandOpening_poster_spanish.pdf,

Mid-Columbia Libraries’ New Othello Library Hosts Grand Reopening Celebration December 13 (Photo) - 12/11/25

Mid-Columbia Libraries’ new Othello branch will host a ribbon cutting and grand reopening celebration on Saturday, Dec. 13. The ribbon cutting ceremony will start at noon with the ribbon cutting taking place at 12:15 pm at the Othello Library’s new location at 125 E. Hemlock St. After the ribbon cutting guests can enjoy giveaways, activities, and refreshments until 2 pm. Attendees can also enter to win a new Kindle.

 

The Othello library is moving from its former location on 101 E. Main St. where it began serving the Othello community in 1995. After months-long work to prepare the new location, this celebration will mark the official opening to the public with a new look, expanded collection, and expanded hours. In addition to new carpet, paint, shelving, and light fixtures, the branch showcases 3D custom-sculpted Sandhill cranes soaring above the entryway lobby. There are colorful images of popular authors and inspirational quotes on the walls. A historic photo mural featuring the Othello community and surrounding area is complemented by a restored Right of Way and Track Map; a restored, 1940s-era Columbia Basin Irrigation Project map; and an 1894 map showing the distribution of the tribes of the Upper Columbia Region in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.

 

Other improvements include an ADA-compliant entryway and computing station, USB charging stations, new furniture, additional books and materials, and new meeting and conference rooms available to the community.

 

Customers can also visit the library Monday through Friday from 11 am to 7 pm and Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm.

 

 

About Mid-Columbia Libraries

Mid-Columbia Libraries empowers people, supports learning, and strengthens community through literacy, enrichment, and connection. Since 1949, we have grown to 12 library branches, a rural delivery service, and a digital branch. Today, we offer cardholders systemwide, 24/7 access to more than 400,000 books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos, including more than 100,000 downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and streaming video. Visit midcolumbialibraries.org for more information.

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Attached Media Files: Othello_GrandOpening_poster.pdf, Othello_GrandOpening_poster_spanish.pdf,