Hello, friends! To prioritize the safety of staff and patrons, the library will close early at 3pm on Thursday, December 22. If the predicted freezing precipitation arrives earlier, we may need to close sooner. Please check our website and social media for service updates on Thursday and Friday before venturing out. We are also scheduled to be closed for the holiday Saturday, 12/24-Monday, 12/26.
Have a hold waiting for pickup? Don’t worry – we’ll hang onto your held items through Thursday, December 29th, so you can pick them up safely once the weather improves.
With only a couple of weeks left in 2022, we are moving closer to our year end fundraising goal of $40,000! All funds raised are invested directly into library operations, services, and staff, so we can continue to serve our neighbors. So far, we have raised over $14,000. That’s more than a third of the way to our goal.
This week only, DONATE ONCE, AND MAKE TWICE THE IMPACT!
From Monday, December 19, through Friday, December 23, longtime Aloha residents and library supporters Jean and Jim Doane will generously match each donation DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR, up to $5,000.
Jim and Jean have volunteered in the library, on the Board of Directors, and at special events over the past ten years. They remember what our neighborhood was like before the Aloha Community Library existed, when patrons had to travel to Beaverton or Hillsboro to access library services like free computers, wifi, and storytimes for kids. And for those who did not have personal transportation or enough time to make a further trip? Library visits were rare, if they happened at all.
Since September 2012, Aloha Community Library staff have worked hard to connect our community to the world, through free access to books, movies, computers, wifi, programming, and more, all available right in the heart of Aloha. We welcome over 3,000 visitors each month. Through our services and human connections, we are investing in our community. And thanks to Jean’s and Jim’s investment and confidence in how we are fulfilling our mission, your gifts will stretch twice as far — but only this week!
“My husband Jim and I are among the founding supporters of Aloha Community Library. From the early days of donated shelves and books and volunteer staff, we were convinced that a library was essential to the wellbeing of our unique, unincorporated community.
Ten years on, we are more convinced than ever of the value of our Aloha Community Library. Our library is an inclusive, safe space that provides access to knowledge, promotes the joy of reading for all ages, and welcomes all without bias. Please join us in supporting your Aloha Community Library today.”
— Jean Doane, former Board President, Aloha Community Library Association
Jean & Jim Doane
How you can help:
What does doubling your impact look like?
Your gift of $20 becomes $40, so librarians can purchase two hardback books instead of one. More titles to browse!
Your gift of $50 becomes $100 staff can use to purchase craft project supplies for four storytimes instead of two. Double the early literacy and socialization opportunities for local toddlers and preschoolers!
Your gift of $250 becomes $500 — equivalent to two months of our photocopier lease instead of one. (Fun tidbit: The library hosts the only public photocopier in our service area, so our community relies on this important equipment!)
Your gift of $1,000 becomes $2,000, or around the cost of two months of heat and lights. Not necessarily exciting, but very, very important. Our community deserves a welcoming, safe facility where everyone can browse, study, and dream big. Your donation will literally light the path of opportunity for our visitors!
Every dollar really does count for a nonprofit like the Aloha Community Library Association. We are so grateful for your partnership on this journey. Please consider making a gift today to double your donation and help us reach our 2022 fundraising goals!
EXTENDED HOURS!Monday, December 12th – Saturday, December 31st during library open hours
We’re bringing back our Booktique holiday sale this December! Find fun gifts for your friends and family (or for yourself!) while supporting a great cause – library services in our community. All sale proceeds will benefit library operations!
All craft items 50% off from December 27-31!Swing by the library any time during open hours from Monday, December 12th, through Saturday, December 31st, to shop for used books and unique handcrafted items like these:
Tree candles by Michelle B.Infinity scarf by Elizabeth K.Mini quilt by Patricia L.Watercolor bookmark by Suzi S.Star earrings by Helen C.Wooden box by Carol B.Cup cozy by Emilie K.Green shawl by Kathy C.
We are so grateful to all the Aloha Community Library supporters who have donated their fabulous creations for our Booktique sale – more than we could ever hope to fit into one little image gallery! Thank you for using your crafting skills to help us provide great library service here in Aloha.
Facility renovations at the library are underway! Construction on our new staff workspace and entrance to the new children’s library began in late October, and electrical work is progressing as well.
The new children’s library space will not be ready for visitors for a while longer, so the children’s collection will be temporarily relocated within the library. In order to keep patrons safe while we move heavy furniture and the entire collection out of the current children’s library:
The library building will be closed to the public from Monday, November 21st, through Sunday, November 27th.
Monday, 11/21: Limited service Tuesday, 11/22: Limited service Wednesday, 11/23: Limited service Thursday, 11/24:CLOSED Friday, 11/25: Limited service Saturday, 11/26: Limited service Sunday, 11/27:CLOSED
No in-person services will be available on Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 24th). The library is closed on Sundays.
Services available:
Check out items at front door only
Call library to ask questions at (503) 259-0185
Printing (pay/pick up at front door only) – send print requests as attachments to info@alohalibrary.org with subject “print request”
Donation drop off at front door only
Services NOT available this week:
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 while we continue to transform the library to better serve our community!
Application review begins Tuesday, November 1. Open until filled.
The Aloha Community Library is a dynamic nonprofit public library that provides a wide range of services. We are seeking two team-oriented library enthusiasts to serve as part-time Circulation Assistants.
Ideal candidates are positive, practice proactive customer service, are passionate about library services, and are eager to learn and innovate. Library experience is a plus, but not required. Circulation Assistants spent most of work hours at the Service Desk, checking materials in and out, and answering patrons’ questions. These positions require excellent organizational and communication skills, flexibility, the ability to work independently, the enjoyment of working with a diverse group of people, and the ability to work evening and Saturday shifts.
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.
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. Please indicate in your cover letter if you would like to be considered for Position 1, Position 2, or both.
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. A pre-employment background check is required before hire. The Aloha Community Library Association is an equal opportunity employer.
Our community has been so generous recently in donating books to the library that we’re running out of storage space. … Continue reading Big Book Sale→
Our community has been so generous recently in donating books to the library that we’re running out of storage space. … Continue reading Big Book Sale→
Our community has been so generous recently in donating books to the library that we’re running out of storage space. … Continue reading Big Book Sale→
Our community has been so generous recently in donating books to the library that we’re running out of storage space. … Continue reading Big Book Sale→
