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!

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.).

I recently visited the Cannon Beach Library as I'm visiting from out of state. I try to get library…read morecards from as many places as possible, and this was one of the best experiences I've had while getting a library card! I had a lovely time chatting with the librarians, Mr. & Mrs. Sugano were very warm & friendly, not to mention well-traveled! Special thanks to them for being a highlight of our Cannon Beach trip, I only wish I had stopped in for longer or returned to their Book Sale! Can't wait to support Cannon Beach's library with my new library card in the future, and I hope to visit again soon.

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.

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

This small library has a very friendly staff, a lot of programs and a dedicated group of volunteer…read moreFriends of the Library. Aberdeen does not have a bookstore to speak of (I suppose there's the Christian bookstore in the mall, but if you want fiction, it's either Wally World or the grocery store) and that is a real gap that the library helps to fill. While the catalog for the Aberdeen library isn't large, the Timberland Regional Library system is huge, spanning five or six (maybe seven, I'm losing track) counties, and it's based in Olympia. So there is a lot more in terms of resources than the city of Aberdeen itself could ever hope to pull together. And with computerized library holds for virtually all its media, you can get obscure titles relatively quickly. The library system only recently instated overdue fines. This has made them able to purchase an even wider selection of media because they don't have to buy large numbers of popular books, CDs and DVDs anymore (people wouldn't turn them in by the due date, which meant the library system would overpurchase popular items to compensate). I don't think a single person was bummed out by this, in fact, I (an occasional abuser of the system, but not out of control) thought it was a great idea. The library now has a security guy inside all the time, which may make you feel safer (there are lots of people who, oh, use a lot of services and don't really have another place to go during the day that hang out there). The bathrooms are clean and there's always plenty of parking. The Aberdeen TImberland library is a pretty solid cornerstone of our downtown, and so important for all it does for our town.

I agree with the two previous reviews, this library has always had some of the friendliest staff of…read moreany library I've been to in many, many years! And amazingly enough it's also one of the quietest! I was shocked to find a guy shooting dope in the restroom stall one day recently but hey, drug addicts need to feel secure too I suppose. I don't condone drug use, but it certainly beats having them do this crap out in the alley. The staff here will always greet you with a huge smile and be willing to go out of their way to help you find something or do anything else you might need help with. Heck, even the security guard lady is really friendly and sweet!

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 have had a wonderful experience with this library. I moved out here back in the beginning of…read more2025. It's beautiful, the staff has been kind and professional. The lady also suggested Libby app to listen to audio books for free becuase I told her I'm always multitasking and listening to audible. I don't understand why anyone would give this any less than five stars. People are ridiculous.

The Hoquiam Library is part of the same system as the one in Aberdeen, but its facility and staff…read moremake it much homier. Housed in a renovated Carnegie library building around the corner from where the bus stops, they even have an old grandfather clock and their underground parking beats Aberdeen's tiny outside area. The only downside is the main collection is on the second floor, while the bathrooms are in the basement. I also wish they weren't closed on Mondays. As in other Timberland libraries, the WiFi is good and they even allow limited free printing. Their interlibrary loan is also free and you can return materials to any Timberland branch.

Awesome library! Great staff and great selection, they recently remodeled and have an awesome…read moreindoor playground and kids area!

Movies every Thursday at 3 PM - have a giant screen and awesome sound, practically all to yourself!…read more The locals don't know what they're missing.

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