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Library Building Closed, April 10-22

The new children’s library space will be open to the public soon! In order to keep patrons safe while we move heavy furniture and the entire collection into its new home:

The library building will be closed to the public from Monday, April 10, through Saturday, April 22.

All online resources will continue uninterrupted, and limited in-person service will still be available at the library’s front door as follows:

Monday, 4/10: Door Service, 3-6 pm
Tuesday, 4/11: Door Service, 3-6 pm
Wednesday, 4/12: Door Service, 3-6 pm
Thursday, 4/13: Door Service, 3-6 pm
Friday, 4/14: Door Service, 3-6 pm
Saturday, 4/15: Door Service, 10 am-1 pm
Sunday, 4/16: CLOSED

Monday, 4/17: Door Service, 3-6 pm
Tuesday, 4/18: Door Service, 3-6 pm
Wednesday, 4/19: Door Service, 3-6 pm
Thursday, 4/20: Door Service, 3-6 pm
Friday, 4/21: Door Service, 3-6 pm
Saturday, 4/22: Door Service, 10 am-1 pm
Sunday, 4/23: CLOSED

Services available:

  • Check out items at front door only during limited hours
  • Call library to ask questions at (503) 259-0185
  • Printing (pay/pick up at front door only) – send print requests directly from your device by webform or email
  • Donation drop off at front door only
  • Holds extended through Saturday, April 29

Services NOT available during closure:

  • Browsing/seating
  • Public computers
  • Photocopying
  • Book Sale Corner
  • Restrooms

Questions? Give us a call at (503) 259-0185 or send us an email at info@alohalibrary.org. Thank you for your patience during the ongoing transformations of the library!

New Children’s Library Coming Soon

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!

Library Closed 2/24

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:

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.

Library Closed 2/23

The library will be closed all day Thursday, February 23 due to inclement weather, and may be subject to subsequent closures or delays should the hazardous conditions persist. Please check the library website or Facebook before visiting to confirm open hours.

Washington County has activated inclement weather shelters to anyone seeking shelter through the winter weather event. Learn more here.

Stay safe and warm!

Library Closed 12/23

The library will be closed today, Friday, December 23rd. Hopefully this is not a surprise, if you’ve looked out your window! We will also be closed Saturday, December 24th through Monday, December 26th for the Christmas holidays. Don’t worry — any holds waiting for you at the library will be kept through Thursday, December 29th.

Stay safe and warm, friends!