The ACLA School Supply Drive is back!

The mission: Send 40 (or more!) Aloha kids back to school stocked up with brand new supplies and ready to learn!

How? By harnessing the amazing super powers of our community! Over the past two years, YOU have helped send over 230 local kids back to school with supplies. Let’s work together to kick off another successful school year!

Now – August 23rd, we are collecting donations of specific school supplies (new only; only supplies on the list due to new space limitations). We’ve put together a list of the most requested items on local schools’ websites. You are welcome to purchase supplies anywhere and drop them off at the library, or you can shop from home using our Amazon wish list (https://a.co/gLmVRx8), and they will be sent directly to the library. You choose! Selections on the wish list are based on school supply lists compiled by local teachers, but feel free to purchase other quantities or brands.

We will hold our school supply free store on Friday, August 25 from 10am-6pm, and Saturday, August 26 from 10am-3pm. We do not require proof of financial need or residency – if you need supplies, we will do our best to help.

Questions? Please contact Library Director Terri Palmer (terrip@alohalibrary.org). Thank you so much for your commitment to helping our kids!

Youth Services Library Assistant 
Up to 15 hours/week; $15.90-$16.50/hour 

Applications must be received by Saturday, June 24, 2023. 

The Aloha Community Library is a dynamic nonprofit public library that provides a wide range of services. We are seeking a Youth Services Library Assistant. 

The Youth Services Library Assistant is an enthusiastic and creative individual who aids the Youth Services Librarian in providing exceptional library services to young people and their families. This position contributes to the library’s collection and programming for children and teens, while also supporting circulation services at the front desk. The ideal candidate is thoughtful, attentive to detail, and passionate about working with youth and their caregivers.   

This is a part-time position, up to 15 hours per week, including days, evenings, and weekends.  

The Aloha Community Library Association is committed to building an equitable and inclusive organization that embraces and amplifies the diverse voices of our community. Everyone interested in serving our community is encouraged to apply. Volunteer and class experience in place of paid experience will be considered. 

Employment announcement, position description, and application are available at the library and online.  

To be considered, please submit an application, cover letter, and resume (including references) to Terri Palmer, Library Director.  

Email: terrip@alohalibrary.org 

By mail or in person: 

Aloha Community Library Association  
17455 SW Farmington Rd., Suite 26A 
Aloha, OR 97007 

Applicants will be evaluated based on related training and experience. Finalists will be interviewed. Those who are invited to interview will be asked to select a picture book to read aloud during the interview. 

A pre-employment background check is required before hire.  The Aloha Community Library Association is an equal opportunity employer. 

We’re excited about how the new children’s library is coming along, and we hope you’ll be excited too!

New flooring has been installed, wall shelving units have been assembled, and rugs and other furnishings have either arrived or are on their way. Just last week, the remaining shelving and display pieces were delivered. When completed, the decor of the room will be nature themed, bringing the outside in as pictured in these digital renderings.

Soon, the library will close for a period so we can move the children’s books and movies into their new homes, and relocate several collections within the main library once we’ve made room. During the closure we’ll also be taking care of some other projects to make the library better than ever. Keep an eye out for a temporary closure announcement before too long!

We look forward to opening the new children’s library – and the refreshed main library – this April. Thank you for your patience as we work on this extended project!

The library will be closed all day Friday, February 24 due to inclement weather, and may be subject to subsequent closures or delays should the hazardous conditions persist. Please check before visiting to confirm open hours.

Find weather-related library updates:

• On our website.
• On our Facebook page.
• By calling the library at (503) 259-0185.

Have a hold waiting for pickup? Don’t worry – we’ll hang onto your held items through Thursday, March 2nd, so you can pick them up safely once the weather improves.