The South Bend Timberland Library has taken swift action to ensure the safety of its collection and the continuity of its services following a fire that occurred in March. The fire, which started in a trailer parked near the library, caused several windows to shatter.

Library Manager Tania Remmers quickly relocated the materials near the damaged windows to protect them from potential water damage. These shelves will remain empty until the necessary repairs are completed, according to a news release.

The South Bend Library building is owned and maintained by the city of South Bend, which is currently working with their insurance company to replace the broken windows. Meanwhile, the library materials and staff are managed by Timberland Regional Library (TRL). Both TRL and the city collaborate to ensure continuous library services for the community.

Library card holders can request items from any of their 29 libraries for delivery to the South Bend library or another TRL location of their choice. Additionally, TRL cards provide access to a vast collection of downloadable books, audiobooks, digital magazines, and more.

For further information about the library’s collection or services, patrons can contact their local library or email asklib@trl.org. Questions regarding the South Bend library facility should be directed to the city of South Bend.

About Timberland Regional Library

Timberland Regional Library provides for the entertainment, information and lifelong learning needs of Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston county residents at 29 community public libraries locations. The library system is funded mainly by local property taxes, timber tax, fundraising efforts of TRL Friends of the Library and generous donations by individual supporters.