Amazing quality library in our own backyard! The librarian is knowledgeable and helpful. They…read moresupport the community and are in touch with its needs.

This is a very quaint little library that does an awesome job. ALL of their staff & volunteers are…read moreabove and beyond. Their dedication is what makes this little place such a gem on the coast. Wonderful children's programs, great reading advice, a constant book sale, free magazines, Internet, and peace and tranquility make this one of my favourite libraries. It is always so refreshing to see some of the local children not only use the library for their studies, but also volunteer by cleaning, organizing, etc. These special children restore my faith in today's youth. Smart, polite, and goal oriented reflections of solid parenting and values.

I bet most of the folks in Astoria have never stopped in this small park. Beautiful garden with…read morestatues, flowers and trees. I guess the reason it caught my eye was the Russian Earthquake the week before when we had the Tsunami warning. Nice place to stop if walking around town.

A small garden with a big heart in the middle of Astoria. An easy break from exploring the filming…read moresites from the movie The Goonies! Not a park.

Very modern looking library, especially compared to the others in the area. Five stars for an…read moreawesome children's area. I love how it's separated into its own area and has so much more than books. A puppet theater area, large stuffed animals, puzzles, toys, computers, etc. Large selection of Spanish books. They have a weekly story time on Wednesday mornings geared towards the preschool crowd. Large parking lot with plenty of parking. Located near all the Seaside attractions (Boardwalk, shops, restaurants, outlet center, etc.).

Sure wish they would stop yapping at the front desk all the time. I get greeting folks who come in,…read morebut letting them stand there for 10+ minutes to shoot the shit is more than a little disruptive. I come here to get out of the house away from any distractions so that I can get writing done. Pretty bad that I have to wear earplugs and headphones at a LIBRARY. Otherwise it's a nice location and environment. Just keep in mind that it isn't any quieter than a typical office job environment.

I love Hillsboro Public Library! I'm an avid reader and have checked out many books over the years…read moreI've been a member! There's a section of Best Sellers that current popular books are available for check out. I've checked out some epic reads without having to wait. I like browsing the shelves and seeing staff picks placed on placards next to the book on the shelf. I've read many books that I wouldn't have read otherwise from the recommendations. I've recently started checking audio books and books on Kindle through the Libby app. I love it! I love that they do different events. I've taken my grandkids to family friendly events. Last week I had to check out the current artwork being displayed. I was mesmerized by the Warrior Women Portraits by Danyel Rogers. I received an email that there was an artist reception being put on for her. Many of the subjects of her photographs were in the audience. The reception was nicely done. I hope to make many future events!

So many others have mentioned the books, DVDs, library of things, Kanopy subscription, events and…read moreother elements that make it worthwhile to hold a library card here (the donuts aren't bad, either). But I can think of three reason off of the top of their catalog to keep going here: 1. Flamer by Mike Curato 2. Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out by Susan Kulkin 3. Heartstopper, by Alice Oseman You don't have to travel very far from Brookwood Parkway to find people who want these books taken out of kids' hands or incinerated just because they're unwilling to have conversation with their own children or unable to cope with what those conversations might mean. You don't have to pretend that it's only the burden of far-flung portions of the state to deal with those who'd prefer to ban books than discuss their context or meaning. In the library's backyard, there are folks with a friendly smile on their face and a cup of coffee to sell you who'd have each of these books removed expeditiously for specious reasons while outright slurring the people depicted within the pages. Granted, they call a lot of these same good folks neighbors, clergy, employees, family, and "friends" while taking their labor, payment, and tithes, but I guess letting people reach their own conclusions about their stories is the step they won't take. Well, many thanks to the Hillsboro Public Library for offering these books to anyone willing to read them. A library is often a first step along anyone's journey of self discovery (someone in the comments figured out they wanted to make horror movies, and started that walk here), and offering them the freedom to do so is a foundational portion of a public library's existence. Instead of closing that road, more of the library's neighbors should come along for the trip.

Good Wifi, quiet, 2 restrooms, and lots of seating. Indoor or outdoors…read more There is a 30 min lunch break where the library is closed, so be ready to close your laptop/book and take a break yourself.

Great little library with a welcoming staff. Nice book selection including a day shelf. What they…read moredon't have on hand can be requested and it arrives promptly. my local library

The library is pretty small but so is the town so in proportion I would say it's a decent size. We…read morehad our toddler with us for a trip so decided to stop in for her to browse thru the children's area. They have a few games. A good selection of books. Seemed to be popular. As we were there a few other kids and their families arrived as well. Good spot for the kids if you need an activity for a little bit of time.

Nestled amongst the trees on a small path past the Post office, the Cannon Beach Library is…read morewonderful! Clean, well laid out and a very inviting children's reading area for such a tiny library. For a small library, they have many of the most in demand books, a kids section, free magazines and a back room that contains donated books for sale. The books cost practically nothing and the funds raised go towards necessities and improvements. Cannon Beach Library is a non-profit, it a public library, so they rely on donations and self raised funds. If you are staying in Cannon Beach for any length of time, stop by! Limited days and hours, open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 12-4pm.

This is probably one of the more odd reviews for an institution of higher learning, but if you hang…read morewith me, it will all make sense. In these troubled times of economic hardship and dwindling resources, Clatsop Community College has taken a beating as far as their budget is concerned. Class cuts, layoffs, students left in the dark...it's not a pretty picture at all. So let me look on the bright side and offer something that is pretty and inspiring about Clatsop Community College.....the incredible views from its campus. This is a very well designed campus with LEED Certified buildings. I really don't know how students focus here with the stunning views from many of the west facing windows. Do yourself a favour and pop into the library for a glimpse yourself. You will be treated to one of the finest views of the Columbia River. Fresh air, peace and quiet, the occasional deer, nice landscape, awesome views....this is a beautiful campus. All I had to gaze at when I was in university were books and an occasional comely co-ed. These "darn kids today" have it pretty good here as far as aesthetics are concerned. Now if we can just not fail them and keep higher education affordable and accessible for our local students. You don;t have to be a student to enjoy the serene surroundings at Clatsop Community College either. Pop in the library and relax a bit. It is staffed by some of the friendliest college staff I have ever dealt with. Get a cup of coffee. Check out the art gallery. Buy from the student store. Hell, take a class even. We owe it as a community to support this community college for future generations. It is one of the best investments money can buy.

Thank you to the wonderful people here. Especially the reference guy and the IT guy. We are from…read moreout of town on vacation and my daughter had to submit her housing application and today was the last day to do so. We could not get the pdf file to load on the phone nor the library computer. The IT guy was able to get the pdf file to load. Thank you again and allowing guest to use your library services.

So agree with the reviewers' comments....hung out here for an entire afternoon, and bowled over by…read moresuch a great civic place for a small town. Weekend out of Pdx, spending it in the area.... Wonderful.

I have always loved going to the library since I was a child. Many years later I still enjoy being…read moreable to work when I need a different space, check out books or sit and read when I want. You can also and enjoy local music . The library here in Ocean Park seems to be the focal point for many of the communities members and it is also a bit of a social hub in the community. . It's an excellent library, very clean. The staff is wonderful very knowledgeable.

Funny how we can overlook the simplest of institutions, the local library…read more The Timberland Library system is very much a 'big library' in 'little library' clothing. They sport a huge number of branches across the peninsula. Their library card is easy to get - apply on line for most uses, go 'full bore' by presenting proof of local residence (since we just moved here, an insurance billing statement with local address and my WDL picture ID sufficed) DVD's, books, Kindle and e-books, magazines, computers, Wi-Fi and even a limited amount of free printing (which renews weekly)! I used the printer for some color Christmas letters, worked very well! Staff was friendly and helpful. COVID protocols observed. Parking adequate. Since it's small, its might be hard to find a quiet spot, and I think some of the less fortunate use it to charge their cell phones and use the wi-fi here. Check it out! (library pun intended)