My love of libraries knows no bounds, but still this one was pretty spectacular…read more A few things I admired: 1) Located high above downtown Hood River on State Street, it gives you an expansive bird's eye view of the Columbia Gorge. On a rainy or windy day, that is Hood River's thing after all, I suggest you take a break from the elements here. 2) The building, which I dubbed Dracula's Castle, is old brick and stone architecture on the outside, but with all the modern conveniences inside. 3) The kids section is expansive and dominates the lower level. They really made it special with all sorts of special lighting (think magical grotto) and the space is configured well with play areas to really let their little minds wander and imagine all sorts of interesting places. Serious bonus points for the Reading Theatre with carpeted steps instead of chairs for the audience. 4) Participates in the Oregon Library Passport Program - http://www.librariesoforegon.org/node/30. So if you are like me and love to borrow books or videos when you travel, if your home library also participates, it is an easy process. 5) Location. Not just the views, but also located conveniently in downtown Hood River. Wander down the hill to read your book in the park on a sunny day and then grab a scoop of ice cream from Mike's. Talk about your perfect afternoon!

The Hood River Library is like heaven on earth, we are so lucky to have such a beautiful space!…read more Also, my friend Noah Kagan's new book #MillionDollarWeekend is now in the featured section, congrats @NoahKagan (I have it checked out but it will be back next week! Amazing book if you are starting a business!)

For such a small town this was really a big surprise. This is a large library with a very pleasant…read morestaff. We needed a few tips about things going on in town and they were so accommodating ...even gave us 2 maps. As far as libraries go it seemed to have everything libraries have in larger cities.

A sweet little library with a super great staff. However leave whatever expectations you have about…read morea quite library at the door! Absolutely the noisiest library I have ever been in to in my life. A little top down it would seem - as the staff at front desk are often among the loudest. Wow. Otherwise it's kinda great. :)

The Hoodland library is phenomenal! My kids were raised on story time and my 9 year old is now a…read morevoracious reader. The entire staff is very knowledgeable and often goes above and beyond to help.

Great resource with wonderful helpful employees! Fun activities for children! Clean! Good location!read more

This library is part of a multi-county library system based in Vancouver, WA. It's pretty…read moreextensive for a town this size. There are several computers available for use - some days people line up before opening time to get at one. Arrive early and assert yourself - you don't have to sign in at the desk, just take a right when you go in the front door and find yourself a computer. There's also wireless access for those who come with their own laptops.

From the owner: As a vital hub for Klickitat Valley residents, Goldendale Community Library offers an extensive…read morecollection of books, media, and digital resources, Wi-Fi access and public computers, a diverse range of engaging programs for all ages, alongside meeting and study rooms. It’s the perfect place to learn, connect, and grow.

I brought my 4 year old daughter here on a Wednesday for her first visit & library card. We also…read morejoined the 11am story time. There is a 10am time available also. She really enjoyed it! The staff member reading the story was enthusiastic & encouraged the kids to participate with hand gestures & songs. They got to do water color painting afterwards, too. The book checkout process was so simple thanks to the high end computer that just scans the books on its own when you set the stack on there. The staff was friendly as well when greeting us. We have made story time a regular event now :)

Very nice smaller library along 72nd. Upon walking in, you're greeted by some very friendly…read morelibrarians. Schedules of kids activities, programming classes and other pleasantries were listed at the front desk. More than anything, I was surprised at the number of different sections to relax here. The children's area was bright and had plenty of area to read and be read to, in addition to a half a dozen computers. A number of study carousels are available for those wishing to get their study on, and all include plenty of outlets. Perhaps the coolest area they have here is the fireside reading spot - a few comfy chairs and a place for your coffee! More books that you can shake a stick at and a nice selection of DVDs for rentals. All in all, a lovely spot to read, study or just hang with the kiddos!

Not the biggest library in Central Oregon, but a card in one library in Central Oregon gets you the…read moreright to check out books, etc., from any other library in the 3-county area (Jefferson, Crook and Deschutes counties). You can also check out a pass to go for free to the High Desert Museum. Or join the library band - yes, they do have one and it meets on Wednesday evenings!

From the owner: Public library servicing Jefferson County Oregon.read more

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!

I love our library. The staff that has helped me are so knowledgeable and friendly. They often have…read morethe books I want to borrow and the environment for sitting down with a good book is nice and inviting. Thankful to have this beautiful place in my community

Folks here are patient and roll with the needs of the community. Their extensive collection is…read moreaugmented by 12 other libraries in Clackamas County or LINCC. Staff is knowledgeable and easy to work with. Just a list of their monthly programs can take up to 8 pages. Sandy Library brings music, culture, and digital outreach to the community of Sandy in a thoughtful way. Every first Friday of the month they have a great event, Library Coffeehouse. Starbucks donates coffee, the Friends purchase light snacks, and there is a great band from 6-8.