The Hale Reference Library, located on the second floor of the Collins Centrum, houses a collection of books in art, writing, natural science and local interest, as well as works of fiction, nonfiction and poetry by past Sitka residents and instructors. It is a non-circulating reference resource intended for the use of residents, instructors, students and other guests of the Sitka Center. The library was established in 2001 and was named in honor of Warren W. and Mildred K. Hale, the parents of Sitka friend and neighbor Bill Hale who donated the funds for the materials and construction of the bookshelves. The Sitka Center is forever grateful to longtime volunteers Pete and Connie Owston, who lovingly oversaw the collection for many years.
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