Timberland Regional Library surpasses 2 million digital checkouts 

By The Chronicle staff 
Posted 1/21/25

Timberland Regional Library (TRL), with branches in Lewis, Thurston, Grays Harbor, Mason and Pacific counties, reached a new milestone in 2024 — more than 2 million digital checkouts. 

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Timberland Regional Library surpasses 2 million digital checkouts 

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Timberland Regional Library (TRL), with branches in Lewis, Thurston, Grays Harbor, Mason and Pacific counties, reached a new milestone in 2024 — more than 2 million digital checkouts. 

In a news release, the library system stated the “achievement highlights the library’s commitment to serving the diverse needs of its community by providing an extensive collection of eBooks, audiobooks and other digital media.”

TRL has been providing readers 24/7 access to eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and other digital content since 2006 through the Libby app, a reading app created by OverDrive. 

The vast collection serves readers of all ages and interests, with usage growing exponentially in recent years, TRL stated in the news release. 

"We are incredibly excited that Timberland Regional Library readers surpassed 2 million checkouts for the first time,” said Kim Storbeck, collection services manager at TRL. “We are delighted to serve readers of all interests and ages with this free, always growing, and diverse collection."

The highest-circulating title Timberland Regional Library readers borrowed in 2024 was “Iron Flame” by Rebecca Yarros in audiobook format, making this the first year an audiobook will take the lead as the most borrowed format.

Readers in the TRL service area need a valid library card to access digital books from TRL’s digital collection. Patrons can use any major device, including Apple, Android, Chromebook and Kindle.
Download the Libby app or visit https://timberland.overdrive.com/ to get started.

Visit TRL.org or follow the library system on Facebook and Instagram for updates and announcements.

Top five digital titles overall:
• “Iron Flame” by Rebecca Yarros (audio)
• “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas (audio)
• “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros (audio)
• “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett (audio)



• “The Women” by Kristin Hannah (ebook)


Top five audiobooks:
• “Iron Flame” by Rebecca Yarros
• “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas
• “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros
• “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett
• “The Women” by Kristin Hannah


Top five eBooks:
• “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros
• “The Women” by Kristin Hannah
• “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride
• “Iron Flame” by Rebecca Yarros
• ”The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Verghese