Library

1939: The West Linn Library is established on the second floor of the City Hall building (now the police station). The collection contains 350 books and two magazine subscriptions

1979: The library moves out of City Hall and into a 1,500-square-foot space at the Bolton Fire Station. March 1988: Voters approve a $1.2 million bond proposal to finance construction of the city’s first dedicated library building.

December 1988: Crews break ground on construction of the new library building on Burns Street. December 1989: The new 10,000-square-foot library opens to the public.

The citizen members of the West Linn Library Advisory Board advise the City Council and the City Manager on issues regarding the West Linn Public Library. The Library Advisory Board generally meets the 3rd Tuesday of each quarter @ 5:00 PM, and board meetings are open to the public. To see minutes from past meetings and the next scheduled meeting check this page.

One-on-One Technology Appointments

Library patrons can request a one-on-one appointment to get technology assistance on any device. Each session can be up to one hour. Follow-up appointments are allowed. If you do not have an email address please call 503-656-7853 to schedule your appointment. Otherwise request an appointment online.

Volunteers are vital to the library's success. Hundreds of items we process each day are handled by volunteers. We're looking for people age 14 and over who can make a regular commitment to help out.

To apply to volunteer at the library please fill out our online application.

Current Volunteers: Log into Volgistics to access your account.

PURPOSE

To ensure that the library operates in accordance with the library’s mission, values, and vision, the West Linn Public Library has established this Computer Use Policy to promote library services, protect library resources, foster safety, and protect the rights of all patrons and library staff while providing access to electronic resources, materials, and the Internet.

PURPOSE

The West Linn Public Library (Library) endorses the principles documented in the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights.  To ensure that the Library operates in accordance with the Library’s mission, values, and vision, the West Linn Public Library has established Behavior Rules and Policies (Rules) to maintain an atmosphere that promotes Library services, protects Library resources, fosters safety, and protects the rights of all patrons and Library staff.

Answerland is an online reference service provided by Oregon's libraries. You may chat live with a librarian or e-mail your question. (Note: Because the Answerland service is staffed by Oregon librarians as well as backup librarians around the country, you may not be chatting with a local librarian.)

If you want to get in touch directly with the West Linn Library, you can e-mail us at wlref@lincc.org. We try to respond with 24 hours.

Library Hours

Sunday: 10-4
Monday: 10-6
Tuesday: 10-7
Wednesday: 10-7
Thursday: 10-6
Friday: 10-6
Saturday: 10-4

Please note the library is closed for most major federal holidays.

Reference service is also available via phone (503-656-7853) and email (wlref@lincc.org), 

Materials can be returned to the book drop at the Library at all hours. Remote book drops are also available throughout the community.