ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Lois Langer Thompson is Executive Director of Sno-Isle Libraries, providing services to over 850,000 residents across 2,200 square miles of rural, suburban, and urban areas throughout Snohomish and Island Counties. Residents have access to 23 libraries, two bookmobiles, online resources, and library events. 

With a new vision – everyone in our community is connected to their library – the Library is focused on enhancing library services, creating inspiring spaces, optimizing funding, and investing in the organization.

The Library has 500 employees, 700 volunteers, and a $70.6 million annual budget that ensures the delivery of responsive library services and resources to communities in an equitable and fiscally responsible manner.