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WLA 2025 Spring Fundraiser

Online Silent Auction | May 6-31

We are excited to announce that the WLA Silent Auction, our 2025 Spring Fundraiser event, is NOW OPEN! The online event, happening from May 6-31, offers everyone the chance to participate in bidding on specially curated items.

Click here to view items and bid!

All members and partners are welcome to solicit or make donations! Items that can be sent digitally or are easily mailed are preferable, but we also welcome highly desirable items that are "worth the trip," like the card catalog donated this year by Primary Source. Restaurant, lodging, bookstore, and other retail gift certificates are always popular, and businesses are often delighted to show this support for WA libraries. You may view item ideas in our document here! 100 percent of auction proceeds will help fund WLA's programs and services, and as a 501(c)3 non-profit, all donations are tax deductible!

If you have any items or experiences you would like to donate, please fill out our donation form. Please email the WLA Office at [email protected] with any questions.

Thank you for your support in making this annual event a success!


Vote for Your Favorite 2025 Book Award Nominees!

Please click on the following book award to view the 2025 nominees and to vote! Votes from students are due Friday, May 23.


Apply for the WLA 2026 Conference Committee!

Looking for an opportunity to get involved? WLA invites you to apply to be on our WLA 2026 Conference Committee.

The next annual WLA Conference will be held April 2026 in Yakima!

Please find all details and apply to either committee using this form. Questions? Email us at [email protected].