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OLYMPIA – WorkSource Thurston County is closing its current Tumwater location today as it prepares to move to a new location in Lacey in 2026. The opening date of the new location is still to be determined.
Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 18, job seekers and other customers can receive in-person services by visiting several Timberland Regional Library locations at the days and times below:
- Tumwater Timberland Library: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Lacey Timberland Library: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Yelm Timberland Library: Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Military veterans can receive services at the Veterans Hub (4232 6th Avenue SE, Suite 102, Lacey) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Thurston County customers can also visit other nearby WorkSource locations:
WorkSource Mason County
- Address: 2505 Olympic Hwy N, Shelton
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WorkSource Lewis County
- Address: 500 Centralia College Blvd #200, Centralia
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Additionally, customers can receive virtual services by calling (360) 704-3600 or by sending an email to wspacmtnvirtual@esd.wa.gov.
For media inquiries regarding WorkSource Thurston County, please contact Erin Peck, Pacific Mountain Region communications manager, at erinp@pacmtn.org.
About WorkSource Thurston County
WorkSource Thurston County is part of the statewide WorkSource system. Find its website at https://worksourcepacmtn.org. WorkSource is a partnership of state, local, and nonprofit agencies that provide employment and training services to job seekers and businesses.
Free services to job seekers of all ages, backgrounds, and occupations include:
- Career exploration.
- Job search help.
- Resume development.
- Connections to work experience opportunities and job training.
- Skill building workshops.
- Access to other social services.
Learn more about WorkSource services for job seekers on the Employment Security Department website.
Free services to businesses include:
- Hiring help and job fairs.
- Information about tax incentives for hiring certain workers.
- Programs to avoid a layoff or to connect laid-off employees to services.
- Tools to build worker productivity.
Learn more about WorkSource services for employers on the Employment Security Department website.