This year marks the 25th anniversary of a milestone in Klamath County history: the passage of the measure that created the Klamath County Library Service District on May 30th, 2000. Voters recognized the essential role libraries play in strong communities and approved a dedicated tax district to ensure stable, long-term funding for library services across the county.
Since then, the Library Service District has transformed library services for Klamath County residents. With 11 branches serving even the most remote corners of the county, the district has expanded access to books, technology, early literacy programs, job resources, cultural events, and lifelong learning opportunities for all ages.
“The passage of the Library Service District changed everything,” said Nathalie Naveau, Director of the Klamath County Library Service District. “It allowed us to grow from a fragile, underfunded system into a resilient, community-driven organization. We’re so grateful to the voters who believed in the value of libraries 25 years ago—and we’re proud of everything we’ve been able to accomplish together since then.”
To celebrate our anniversary, we’re offering “Library Passports” from Friday, May 30th through Sunday, August 31st to encourage residents to explore every corner of the county's library system. The program not only celebrates the diversity of library services across Klamath County, but also fosters a deeper connection between patrons and their communities.
So how do you get a Passport? Stop by a library! Along with your stamp, you’ll also get a lanyard to collect collectible Brag Tags. There’s a unique Brag Tag for each library branch throughout the county, so you can show off your journey!
Start your adventure at your local branch and see where your library journey takes you!
For more information about Library Passports, call us at 541-882-8894.