BLYN — The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Library is among the 30 finalists for the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced the finalists earlier this month.

The Jamestown library is the only finalist on the North Olympic Peninsula.

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Library is open to the public and specializes in materials by and about Native American Indians with a special focus on the tribes of the Northwest Coast.

“The 30 National Medal finalists showcase the tremendous ability of libraries and museums to serve as vital community resources,” said Kathryn K. Matthew, Institute of Museum and Library Services director.

“The Institute of Museum and Library Services is honored to recognize these leading institutions. We congratulate them on the work they are doing across the United States.”

Finalists are chosen because of their significant and exceptional contributions to their communities.

IMLS is encouraging community members who have visited the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Library to share their story on social media. To #ShareYourStory, visit www.facebook.com/USIMLS or www.twitter.com/us_imls and use #IMLSmedals.

National Medal winners will be announced later this spring.

Representatives from winning institutions will be honored at the National Medal Ceremony on June 12 in Washington, D.C.

To see the full list of finalists and learn more about the National Medal, visit the IMLS website at www.imls.gov.