LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION

Martha Van Pelt (Marty to library users) became Director of the Walla Walla Public Library in 1997.  She came from the Clermont County Public Library located near Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was the Operations Manager and Coordinator of Technical Services for CCPL.  Prior to her work in public libraries, she was the Head Librarian for the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution in Louisville, Kentucky.  She received her Masters in Library Science from the University of Kentucky and her undergraduate degrees from Bowling Green State University.

Martha Van Pelt, Library Director
mvanpelt@ci.walla-walla.wa.us
238 E Alder St.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 524-4440

LIBRARY BOARD

Kathy Foster
Gene Dahl
Lou Holm
Martin Smith
LeeAnn Rizzuti

CONTACTS

Director, Martha Van Pelt
mvanpelt@ci.walla-walla.wa.us
(509) 524-4440

Renewals and Circulation Questions
(509) 527-4550

Interlibrary Loans, Nancy Newman
nnewman@ci.walla-walla.wa.us
(509) 524-4432

Reference
Elizabeth George egeorge@ci.walla-walla.wa.us 
(509) 524-4431
Alexis Rodegerdts arodegerdts@ci.walla-walla.wa.us
(509)-524-4609

Children's Services, Mary Ann Gilpatrick
mgilpatrick@ci.walla-walla.wa.us
(509) 524-4435

Public Service Specialists
Elizabeth George egeorge@ci.walla-walla.wa.us  
(509) 524-4431
Alexis Rodegerdts arodegerdts@walla-walla.wa.us
(509) 524-4609

MISSION STATEMENT

Serving the people of Walla Walla as a community information and lifelong learning center, the Walla Walla Public Library acquires, organizes, provides, and promotes informational, educational, recreational, and cultural materials for people of all ages.

THE LIBRARY'S HISTORY

In 1905, the Walla Walla Public Library opened the doors of a new building built by funding from Andrew Carnegie. The Library outgrew the Carnegie Building and moved into its present location in 1970. Since that time, the Library has continued to grow. In 2006, a Children's addition was completed. Today the Library circulates over 250,000 items annually, including books, cds, dvds, and magazines.