Telescopes and Snowshoes Will Soon Be Available at NCRL Libraries

Folks with North Central Regional Library cards are going to be able to check out telescopes and snow shoes with their books. After Thanksgiving, all of the NCRL branches will roll out the option to check out snowshoes and poles and Chelan, Moses Lake and Oroville libraries will have three portable telescopes available.

"The STEM department at NCRL wants to promote programs and collection items that inspire curiosity and lifelong learning to all of our NCRL patrons," said Heather Inczauskis, STEM manager.

Telescopes paired with three books chock full of information on stars and space can be checked out for up to seven days. Snowshoes can be checked out for up to five days and the libraries will carry sizes for adults and children 10 and up. Snowshoes aren't stored at every branch, however every branch can requested and sent to that site.

"We want people to feel connected to their community and so many of our communities in Central Washington have a lot of outdoor enthusiasts and we want to be able to supply some of the materials for people to go out and experience that," said Inczauskis.

The telescope opportunity was made possible by a $1,000 donation in the honor of Peter Lind, a member of the Apple Valley Astronomers in Wenatchee who passed away in 2016, donated by his wife Rozanne Lind, who passed away in July.