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Regional Library

Definition: 

RCW 27.12.010 (6): "… a free public library maintained by two or more counties or other governmental units as provided in RCW 27.12.080"

Note: Although many library systems in Washington are popularly called "regional libraries," most are in fact either rural library districts or intercounty rural library districts under Washington law.

Establishment: By action of their county commissioners, two or more counties or other units of government join in establishing and maintaining under terms of a contract. (See also Interlocal Cooperation Act, RCW 39.34.)

See also RCW 27.12.080.

Books and printed materials belonging to the library shall go to the state library. All other library property shall be disposed of as the legislative body of the governmental unit shall direct.

See also RCW 27.12.320.

Books and printed materials belonging to the library shall go to the state library. All other library property shall be disposed of as the legislative body of the governmental unit shall direct.

See also RCW 27.12.320.