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.

We stopped by here to visit. This is a very nice and organized library. Five floors. Each floors…read morededicated to an area. There is an eating area on the main floor where you can snack while you read. The children's floor has lots of books and a big play area for kids. Lots of neat stuff on the every floors. Very clean and organized. I especially enjoyed the fifth and top floor. There is a terrace where you can sit and there is a garden area where you can look at the plants that are growing. Unfortunately because it was off season and in early September, so nothing was growing at the time. They even have a "Seed Library" where people donate their garden seeds to library. Readers can come up and see what was donated and take a packet of seeds to plant at home. Great idea to spread the wealth of seed planting. This library is within walking distance to restaurants and Regal Movie theatre. Great location for readers to stop by and borrow a book and just enjoy the reading materials they have chosen. I found this library to have many good amenities.

They have a parking lot! I've never been to a multi-level…read morelibrary, but I saw they had Story Time for kids and decided to join. They have an entire kids FLOOR! That's so crazy. And an entire play area. Not slides and swings, but learning and creativity play area. They can go inside sculptures and spin the wheels to make things glow. So cool! I didn't get to check out too much of the actual library set up, but did notice you can check out Activity Bags, which are bags that have a theme and it looked like books, games, activities, surrounding certain themes for kids. Def will be coming back

Very friendly staff. My grandmother used to come here all the time, and they'd have books ready…read morefor her... stuff that they thought she'd like to read. You don't get that anymore. Where I live, you don't even check out your books from humans anymore. The world needs more people like this. PROS: They were really nice to my grandmother. CONS: I don't live in St. Helens.

LOVE this place. The staff rocks! Specifically Gretchen the children's librarian. She goes above…read moreand beyond for the kiddos. Always feels warm, always feels welcome. Large library with a sweet, cozy, hometown feel. I have never had a bad experience.

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!

This is our local branch and we love it here…read more We participate in their monthly craft event called "Make Anything", where you can pick up a free kit and follow along virtually at home. They always host fun events that adults can participate in! We also take advantage of their board game collection! When you filter by their 3-D objects in their catalog, they have 100s of board games to borrow. You can only borrow 2 at a time but they have recent and interesting games.

Absolutely love it here! This place has become my happy place. The kindness and helpfulness of the…read morestaff really makes it that much more wonderful. As someone who struggles with chronic illness, I came here to do some studying so I can advocate for myself medically. I was able to gather the materials I needed and find a nice quiet spot with a beautiful view of the trees. Outside they had their pride flag flying high and that made me extremely happy to see that they are also very inclusive! The only downside was one child who was screaming on the computer for a good 10 minutes, but he eventually left. Other than that, I truly love the atmosphere here!

Lots of noise. Too many resources have been used towards toys rather than books, audio books,…read moremagazines, etc.

What a great Library! I was so impressed with how many activities they had for children. 2 computer…read morestations, a train activity table and a puppet stage. My son can't wait to return his books and get new ones. I'm so glad our community has such a wonderful place for our children to go!

My Son and I hung out here a few days ago as he was showing me the town. Over 2 spacious floors,…read moreis high ceilings, great natural light and attractive woods. It's clean, well kept, and organized. The books shelves looked a little light, but this place rocks as a community gathering and study spot. It also has a very nice children's section and lots of plug-in opportunities for keeping one's electronics up and running.

Honestly I was very thankful that I was able to use the computer lab to get most of my Oregon…read morerequirements for my CE completed. However the idea that a library is supposed to be a quiet place is no longer accurate. I mean the kids section of the Shute Park Library is one thing, I mean kids are supposed to be there and let's face it, kids learn better when they are active. Today's visit was more like a zoo. So today there was a visitor who was having a conversation out loud. This wasn't unusual...the unusual part was that another visitor started to get aggressive verbally with them. This was both disturbing and upsetting (kinda the same thing). I believe a library employee was familiar with this person and was able to de-escalate the situation rather quickly. Then there was a 20 minute situation between two visitors and their door dash/grub hub driver. I didn't even realize you could eat in the library, but i guess that has changed too. Despite these distractions I was able to complete my work, but I wish libraries were quieter. But I am glad they are cooling stations as well.

Been here many times and I really enjoy it. Staff is helpful and the place is clean. The children's…read morearea has toys and they have story times and activities.

I really love this library. It may be small, but the librarians and staff are so kind and helpful…read more If they don't have the book you're looking for, you can always just make a request to pick it up there from another library. They've taken so many precautions because of COVID and I feel safe dropping by to check things out. They're also doing free printing during COVID (you just send it to their email and pick it up there). The first 10 pages are free. Super grateful to have such a resourceful library so close by.

Bethany Library and the WCCLS as a whole is such a wonderful service for the community. So much…read morebeside free books -- hardcopy or electronic or audio, each 3 weeks at a time. During non-COVID times and hopefully soon enough again they offer reading circles and storytimes for kids, of which we took advantage quite regularly. The online system, including Libby and Kanopy for books and movies, respectively, is comprehensive. You can search for specific things to read, browse librarians' and others' recommendations, sign up for Zoom events, etc.. You can also request purchases to add things to their collection and if that's not an option they'll make an interlibrary transfer -- eg, from somewhere else in Oregon or Washington -- on your behalf and find whatever it is you'd like to read and have it sent to your preferred WA County branch for pickup. All free!!!