The wifi sucks a video plays from 1-5 minutes then freezes. It will not restart and if you use…read morerefresh it starts from the begining and try to remember where to forward too until it locks up again on a few min. I don't even bother trying anymore. Intentional or not it is useless. Free at what price!!!

First time at the Corvallis Public Library. Friendly staff and clean facilities. Art on each floor…read more Quiet except for an occasional kid sound. Very pleasant lots of natural lights and different types of seating thru out. Nice study spaces and only 1.6 miles from university. Really enjoyed looking thru books and also they have a video game and DVD collection that is amazing!

I was living in Lebanon when this library and police station were built and now 10 years later I…read morecan only say HOW FORTUNATE YOU ALL ARE TO HAVE THESE TWO GREAT FACILITIES!!! because the same is not necessarily true elsewhere! We are literally fighting where I now live (Branson MO) to keep the library going altho we have made headway on a new police station - Inflation? politics? stupidity? All I know is we have a great library housed in an older building run by competent staff (and lots of volunteers) and are unable to get a vote passed...Ive looked thru all these pictures and I MISS LEBANON OR!!!!!!

I was very impressed with this facility---the architecture, quality of the light, acoustics. The…read morechairs are comfortable and easy for a senior to get out of. The card catalog software is intuitive and forgiving of mistakes. Lots of computers for public use. The new nonfiction shelf showed a breadth of community intellectual curiosity, there was only one political hate book, and there were several books on raising children to be decent human beings. The periodicals selection is quite small and there are no fine journals like The New Yorker, Harper's, etc.

Fond memories of taking my child to story time every week. She loved it. The parking is free and…read moreplentiful and there are some really good meeting rooms to reserve. The staff are super kind and helpful. You can also reserve books using the online platform and then just get them off the reserved shelf and check them out. This feature is so helpful if you want an in/out experience. The library is what makes this City right. They are doing an excellent job!! The books are super awesome - you can find so many great ones, and they pull from other Oregon libraries so you really aren't limited to the books at this location. A fat thumbs up to this library and everything it has to offer. Also - don't forget the cultural pass you can reserve. It was a great way to take your children to local attractions without paying an entry fee. What a great educational opportunity!!!!

I take my son here 2-3x a month and it is a wonderful library!…read more There are several things for toddlers and young children. Upstairs is the child area. The printing is a great deal as well. My favorite thing about this library though is the Friends of the library store to the right when you first walk in. You can donate books there and they sell them for very cheap as well. I just got two books on my wish list for $3 each and they appeared to be brand new! My mom said they used to have a cafe and she misses that part- but I wasn't here during that time.

I love this library so much. It's very warm and welcoming and is definitely a true safe space for…read moreeveryone. I have been here for events and also just to browse and hang out and I always enjoy it. The librarians are very friendly and truly care about their work and helping people. There are four floors and you can get help with the elevator if needed. The fourth floor is mainly for events and usually isn't accessible at least by elevator. The library as a whole is very clean, well-marked, and easy to navigate. The librarians and volunteers are also happy to help you find what you need. A lot of people complain about there being a lot of unhoused people here sitting around and using the bathrooms but honestly they don't really cause a problem. The library is a safe space for everybody, not just people who have enough money to have a roof over their heads. If you have a problem with unhoused people using the library for shelter during the day, you don't belong in a library. They don't bother anyone, they don't trash the place, they pick up after themselves, and they keep to themselves. They behave a lot better than most kids I see out in public. This library is fantastic and the people who work in it are too. Keep funding places like this, we need them. Keep borrowing books, keep talking to librarians, keep volunteering, keep donating, even just picking up a book and putting it on the cart to be reshelved helps libraries retain their funding.

Architecturally an extraordinary space of light and height and airiness. When you first walk in…read morethere is a circular staircase leading up to a beautiful glass dome. But don't miss the gray spot on the floor directly beneath the dome which is the axis point for astonishing acoustics. Four floors. Spacious and bright. a comfortable place for reading.. but also so much more. The sitting/reading areas are filled with community members grateful for outlets to charge their phones and technology. There are puzzle tables set up on each floor and they were always occupied. Record player and LP collection. A "silent" electronic piano where someone was practicing with earphones on. Area to access assistive technology for patrons with more severe disabilities to facilitate communication. Also a braille printer. There was a teen area with comfortable chairs, free access to feminine hygiene products, computer gaming area. The proximity of the library to the bus station makes the library a welcoming space for teens who might need a break. The public library also partners with 15th Night, an intervention program that seeks to interrupt the problems leading to youth homelessness before it becomes a lifestyle. There's a snack bar in the foyer at the entrance to the library where tables permit patrons to enjoy a food and drink break. The library of things is a wonderful concept. It permits community members to borrow unusual items like metal detectors or shredder or bun pans in the shape of Harry Potter castle as well as Oregon state Park passes... And then return them when they're done. There's also a seed library that allows you to take seeds that have been brought in and take them home for planting. The children's book selection is extraordinary. And the spaces are comfortable and designed to accommodate children... including the largest enclosed outdoor space in Eugene so children don't have to feel that when they get to the library they are constrained by the requirement to be silent. The outdoor space has giant size Lincoln for building and benches for parents to sit. The area is also targeted for renovations and expansion to permit both families and classrooms to enjoy safer outdoor respite. Now easily one of my favorite places to spend time in Eugene

The City Of McMinnville has done a wonderful job with their public library…read more The outside is beautiful, and well cared for. The inside is clean and inviting. There is a reception area when you come in, and restrooms not far from it. There are two levels. Each one is very user friendly. There are tables and chairs to sit, and stay a while. There are lots of books and games available. Computers are also available to use.

This place is magical - and the staff are angels! I am so sad they are being defunded.read more

We are so very lucky to live in a community that has such an outstanding library. The staff is…read morealways finding new and inventive ways to engage the young and old in activities that are age appropriate and enjoyable. And, of course, the library has a wonderful collection of books, movies, newspapers, magazines and streaming services. The staff has always been kind, courteous and helpful. Unfortunately, because of city cutbacks, the library has been unable to reopen on Sundays and Mondays. The library is my favorite building in the entire county and I encourage everyone to check out (forgive the pun) this gem.

It's great they have open hours on Sunday. My kids were happy to find the books from the various…read moreseries they're currently into with the help of the librarian. WiFi is good too. The place has a very nice feel and reminds me of the quality library from my old hometown. Getting a card was simple enough with merely showing my local bill for electricity.

I love this little library! This is the closest branch of…read morethe Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS) to my home, and so it is where I pick up my books reserved via hold requests. That process has been consistently smooth and efficient. Everyone I've encountered here has been polite and clearly engaged in their job. I've had great conversations about books, reading recommendations, and even baking tips! The staff work hard to inspire people in the community to read and learn. Since COVID (and possibly before) the librarians regularly post videos geared towards child enrichment, with story times, crafts, baking, and science experiments all being offered. I think this is a cool, thoughtful service. They also put on library reading challenges, offering participants the chance to win cool prizes (for both adults and kids) from various community businesses. The building itself is a nice size. It has both a cozy and open feel with high ceilings. They offer a sizable amount of computers for public use, as well as places to read and/or study. It is always peacefully quiet in there when I stop in. I feel fortunate to have access to such a fine resource staffed with hard-working and passionate people. It is a gem!

I love this library for their children's events/programs every week. They have music and story…read moretimes for kids a few times a week with an absolutely wonderful lady. I wish I knew her name! She is just fantastic with all the children. We have only been about 5-6 times so far, but my daughter that is 1.5 years old just loves it! Motion Monday's are so cool! It's music and dancing! It gets pretty hot in that room so wear layers so you can peel off as it warms up. Story times seem like they always include a craft at the end, which my daughter is just barely old enough to start enjoying. This is such a great thing our community library puts on. I am so thankful for it. It's awesome to see the amount of kids and active parents that show up! Our little library is truly a gem. They also have a great children's section in the library. My daughter loves to go over there and play and read books. Another perk to the library is their free wifi and computers they have. It's just an all around neat place. If you haven't utilized our great community resource, I highly suggest you do!!

I visited Stayton Public Library for public WiFi and to print some documents. Although not a…read moreresident of Stayton, I was able to use a computer, and print files from my USB drive on a laser printer for $0.10 per page. The staff members were uniformly knowledgeable, patient and helpful. The building and furniture is comfortable and pleasant. A number of the work tables are near electrical outlets. The library appears to have a good collection of books although that was not the purpose of my visit.

This is an amazing library. They have an amazing selection of books. Very knowledgeable and…read morefriendly people working there. They also have many different things they offer.

The people are really nice, which is sort of the problem. Last year, I needed to study for a…read morecollege course over a period of months and there was simply nowhere that I could find quiet in that library. One man in particular who works there spoke in full voice and was just having a grand old time, all the time, and no amount of earplugs or distancing myself from the checkout counter was ever enough. I'm positive that the people he interacted with appreciated his energy and enthusiasm and liked being made to feel welcome but I eventually gave up and made the drive to Newport every time I needed to be able to really concentrate. Otherwise, it's a bright and cheerful place and I'd happily recommend it. To anyone who is NOT looking for a traditional library atmosphere.