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We are available to answer questions Monday - Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 (closed on state holidays).
Email requests may be submitted anytime.

	Email Questions are answered in the order they are received. We do our best to respond within two business days; genealogy questions may take up to 2 weeks. EMAIL FORM »
	Accessible Chat Use this link to chat with us if you use a screen reader, have vision problems, or if you would simply like a larger chat box.  The full size chat screen allows you to change font size, text color, and background color, plus you can set an audible notification sound for incoming messages. CHAT »
	Telephone Call us at (360) 704-5221.

	In-Person Visit us in Tumwater, Washington at 6880 Capitol Boulevard South, Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 to 5:00 pm. We are closed state holidays.
	Mail Send us a letter: Reference Section Washington State Library P.O. Box 42460 Olympia, WA 98504 - 2460