Carbonado is a small, rural town nestled at the base of Mount Rainier and is one of just three cities in Pierce County, Washington without public library access. The goal of this project was to determine community members’ interest in joining the local public library system and to clearly outline the process, costs and benefits of library annexation. The Mayor and Town Council can now utilize the research and analysis provided to make an informed decision about putting a proposition on the ballot, giving residents their first opportunity to vote on this important topic.