Lived in Astoria 5 years now, the library has met my expectations. Staff has always been pleasant,…read morehelpful and resourceful, even during the difficult 'temporary' building while the remodel was underway. The remodel is gorgeous; artwork tasteful and local. I feel some of the space is wasted, but perhaps they're just waiting for new ideas. Lots of events scheduled, mainly for kids. Private rooms of various sizes available for use for meetings, study groups. Ample computer workstations, which I use on occasion. If you're like me, I cant afford to keep a working printer at home due to ridiculous ink cartridge prices, so on the rare occasion I need to print I put it on a stick and head to the library. Unlike WA libraries, where printing is free, they charge a modest amount, $.20 for B/W and $.50 for color. I was disappointed that the current printer cannot do double-sided. they have a self service pay station which is buggy. I entered a job for 8 color prints, I logged in to the station, pulled up my job, put money in the thingy, and immediately the printer started spewing out someones resume (not my stuff). The librarian was able to help me. The color prints are not very good for $.50 a pop. Anyway, I'm excited for the library, I'm going to try to start using LIBBY for digital books via Astoria Public Library.

The staff of the Astoria Public Library is very prejudiced against the homeless and those with…read moreAutism spectrum disorder (ASD). On Thursday, August 22, 2024, I spent a day at the APL, while visiting from Florida. In the morning, there was a person seemingly with ASD, who was speaking to himself while on a public computer. The library employee told him that if he wanted to speak to himself, he would have to leave. I honestly can't say he actually heard and/or understood her. She approached him a second time, about five minutes later and asked him to leave the library and to not come back today. His reaction was that he seem to not fully understand and he turned his head toward her, and then a bit past her and asked her what she was saying. This gesture made it appear the patron may have been hard-of-hearing in his right ear, and he turned his left ear toward her. She told him to leave and not come back that day. So does the library have a "quiet' policy? One would think so, based on this interaction. And if the library had remained quiet the rest of the day, I would not be leaving a comment. Several hours later a small group of teens came in and proceeded to go to the upstairs teen zone, which has no sound barrier to the lower level. They were speaking so loudly that you could follow the conversations downstairs. And since they were all speaking over one another, they got louder and louder. It seemed this was actually a library sponsored event, with a member of the staff with the teens. If the library has a rule about sound levels, it should be enforced to the level of the sound, not to who the person was. This type of discriminatory action taking place at the Astoria Public Library, or anywhere in America, is so last century

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)

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.

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.

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.).

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

Small library with plenty of free parking…read more Poetry night and other local activities. They change due to the seasons.

Great town library. Staff is awesome. Lots of events engaging school students from preschool to…read morehigh school. Their computer program allows students a safe, comfortable work area with numerous computers with the search power to easily research and do their homework. Michelle who is the heart of the library is personable, knowledgeable and is tuned in to every aspect of the Ocean Shores Library. The O.S. Library is also dialed in with many adult clubs and events. Stop by my your O.S Library talk with staff, pick up a library events calendar; EXPLORE!

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.

We absolutely LOVE the Centralia Timberland Library and feel it's the best Timberland branch in the…read morearea! The staff are extremely friendly and helpful in whatever you might need - whether it finding a book, getting something put on hold, or answering general questions. They all are eager to help and support. There are thousands of books to browse through and check out. They really have a robust selection of all the genres that you would be looking for. Because they are a part of the Timberland Library group, it's easy to request a book at any of the many branches in the area and they'll get it delivered here. There is a smaller second floor that houses all of the teen and young adult books. There also is a teen only space up there for book groups and studying. I think it's great to have that genre of books all set up for them like that. In the whole library space, it really works. Best of all (at least for us), is the children's section! It's huge ... and it's walled off so the noise does not travel out to the rest of the library. :-) There is a ginormous selection of children's books and videos here. Additionally, there is play space that has lots of creative toys and traditional toys for the kids to play with. My boys love going here and spending time reading and playing. Plus, they have children's scavenger hunts around the entire library and offer stickers for the little ones who complete the hunt and/or clean up the toy space when they're done! The library also offers several classes or groups in various topics or arenas. Lego Club, Creator/Maker Space Club, Read Aloud/Storytimes, etc. Lots and lots to chose from. Regardless of your age or your book genre preference, the Centralia Timberland Library is the place to be! It is one of our GO-TO places in town!

With all the financial problems why are there people sitting around? Everytime I go in I only see…read morethe same older gentleman doing any work. The rest are sitting around talking to each other.

Wow, so nice. I love to visit libraries, especially as I visit new towns. This one is old and yet…read morelooking so clean, updated, and welcoming. Great use of space with so many things to look at and yet not cluttered. Good variety of materials upstairs and down. The homemade quilts and even the wall calendar just add all that much more to the vibe here. The parking lot is small but plenty. And recently resurfaces with clear white lines so it is easy to park just right. The kids are a lot of the ground floor space. Fills with so many options which is helpful as kids can go through books quickly.

Rude librarian. I was going to renew my card today (since we live in Kalama, not Longview, we have…read moreto pay $50 for 6 months or $100 for a year) and I was willing to pay that... but once the librarian was so rude to me/had attitude, I decided not to. It cost $0 to be a nice human & that customer service turned me off to the library entirely.