My fiancé and I are both students. When I come to visit her in Forest Grove, PU Library is my…read morefavorite place to study. It's large, clean, and has ample areas to settle into a cave of books. It has 3 floors with a variety of study areas ranging from small private rooms, large single person desks with some privacy, to open areas with large, multi-seating desks. And best of all, people are respectful of their noise level.

Nice place to study. I wish they opened earlier on the weekends though!! 12 pm is late to have to…read morewait to get my study sesh on... Other than that this is a pretty sweet place to be. Fireplaces, couches, high ceilings, and natural light galore!

What a great little library! The staff here is so great and helpful. I have a large car and have…read morehad no issues finding nearby parking (maybe I've been lucky). Stop in and get a good book!

always kids running around screaming, making noise. Impossible to study. None of the staff ask them…read moreto stop or seem to care. I thought libraries were supposed to be a quiet place. Very fru

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.

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!

Small and great. Super clean and full of all the amenities you would find at any other large…read morelibrary. What makes it better is that it's part of the Shute Park, that includes a large play structure, the aquatic center, green areas and a parking lot that accommodates about 30 cars. You can spend a whole day with the family here, full of fun and healthy activities. There's a family restroom by the children's area, a large meeting room as well as a few small meeting rooms. Internet is free and desks have electric outlets so you can work here comfortably. You may bring food and drinks in. A computer training room is available, with about 29 computers and a projector. Since it's a small library, the selection of books and movies is limited, but that doesn't stop people from coming to enjoy a quiet, relaxing and entertaining place to read or browse on the Internet.

This library is the best one ever! Friendly staff! Lots of books, movies, games, board games, video…read moregames, records to check out! A very nice location and so awesome!

I'm a Boxer alum ('03) and Pacific provided me with the best four years of my life and prepared me…read moreto be a successful woman in my career. It truly is a family environment. They are focused on pre-health careers and rooted in the liberal arts; ultimately shaping holistic, life-long learners ready to take on any challenge. My advisors are still close friends as are members of student life. Even after seven years I can roll out there and it feels like time hasn't passed at all (except for the growth and expansion of programs, buildings, and athletics).

Watched the head coach of the rowing team berate a small group of kids between the ages of 10-12…read moreyears old at Hagg Lake. From 50 ft away I could hear her from the first word she spoke as she approached the kids, she was brash, short, unprofessional and intimidating towards the kids. Her entire tone and approach screamed authoritative and controlling. Glad I walked over and defended the kids and I'm not one bit surprised that she docked up and got right in my face and proceeded to scream at me and demand I get off the dock that she personally purchased and owns.... Then told me I needed to hand over my drivers license and fishing license to her.... A real class act. Pacific University needs to reprimand Claire Ratcliffe, as she yelled her alleged name into my face after telling her to have a blessed night and stop engaging with me or the kids, and get her HR trained ASAP!!! She's a massive risk to the University and I'm surprised she's staff at a campus that promotes the preservation of growth and intelligence in our youth and their future but also megaphones and bullies little kids.... Incredibly inappropriate, unkind and honestly down right dangerous... she's gonna get someone hurt by not properly knowing how to communicate to the public why the rowing team needs first rights to the rec dock. Professionalism and communication is the opposite of what she showed to those random kids, then me once I approached. She only backed down once the kids were video taping her and I told her to be careful or she might wind up on the internet...

Absolutely the best small town library with the best librarians and staff. It's part of the…read moreWashington County library system, so the available catalog is huge, and if they don't have something the librarians can help find a way to get it, such as an inter-library loan. Stop in to get a Washington County library card and help setting up the Libby App which grants you access to e-books, audiobooks, and magazines from the entire Washington County catalog. They also offer tons of programs for kids and adults including story times, tech help, and homework help (by yours truly!).

This is the library we have always hoped for when we lived in other places. Well designed with a…read morewarm wood accented cozy atmosphere. Staff is the best of any library that we have been to in the region. The best part for us is that it is small and locally focused. We go to the Hillsboro Main branch for special events and always come home to North Plains and sigh with happiness as we walk in the door. :) Great Library!

I was at the Beaverton Library (which already is far superior, subjectively, to Portland's) and…read morethey had an awesome massive sale (books of course, but also vintage books, DVD's, VHS, games, and more) for very cheap. Not sure if it's still going but if you're in or near the area it's worth checking out.

On Saturday, I had an agenda. I had to complete my Continuing Education requirements to renew my…read morePharmacy Technician License and the mobile app is a nightmare so off to the Library. I didn't account for the mass of people however...it just took me a couple extra minutes to find a parking spot then I went in. The experience this time was considerably better. There was more noise than usual, but it was for a good reason. There was assisting going on...with many translators available that was helping people. There wasn't any DoorDash issues and the kids there were pretty well behaved. I was able to complete my task very quickly and efficiently and that was definitely a good thing.

The facilities are a bit small, but I enjoy stopping by here after class. The students pretty much…read morekeep to themselves, and the weight racks and machines are always clean and tidy. I wish there were better storage options for bags and things in the weight room though! There are only about 16 cubbies for the entire gym... Definitely not enough on a busy day!

This library is part of the Washington County Cooperative. And that means you can get books from…read moreANY WA county library here AND return them here too. Which is awesome. It's a small library but full of great books! They have a lot of activities and offer a lot to the community.

Lovely library with a decent selection. A smaller one than the main Beaverton Library but I believe…read moreit feels much more cozy and comfortable. Staff is friendly and helpful, helped me set up a library card and is always there to help if needed. Their programs are wonderful and I love seeing the community grow and thrive there!

Hadn't visited this library before until this month, and now I've been a couple of times in the…read morepast two weeks. Seems geared toward kids -- 75% of the stacks are picture books, early readers, etc. And a good portion of those are bilingual and non-English materials (mostly Spanish). There's also a play area (play kitchen), duplos, bins full of board books, and coloring pages. And, yes, there is a hand sanitizer. The adult section is tucked into one nook -- this is where you'll find fiction, NF, graphic novels, and YA. Like any library there are computers; wasn't too busy on a late Saturday morning. Bonus for easy parking (lot and street) and the park right across the way! We'll probably end up going to the big sibling Brookwood location more often, just for proximity and larger size of its collection, but this branch isn't half bad.

Hats off to a great library. With a good board game collection besides books, the library offers…read moreother services such as notary service. I love their interiors which is quite updated with technology.