Library Services Overview of Library Services
A variety of library services exist to satisfy all ages. From Children’s Programs, to help with research and homework, to parenting resources, to library materials delivery to homebound individuals, the library has something for everyone. You can get help finding a book, getting an answer to a burning question, homeschooling children, or managing your patron account.
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Children's Programs
There’s always something happening for kids at the library with twelve libraries offering story-times for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and families. These include movement activities, rhymes, music, and more. Libraries also offer special programs such as Read to the Dogs, magic, comedy, movies, music and more.
Applying for a Library Card
Washington County Cooperative Library Services cards are available to those living in Washington County and in the Portland metro area. Complete the online application and bring it to your local library with a photo ID and verification of your address to get your card.
Telephone Renewals
Just call 503-846-3245 to renew library items anytime of day or night. Have your library account number and PIN ready to access your account.
Online Renewals
It’s easy to renew library materials online with your library account and PIN number. Link to Your Account from here. If you have any trouble, consult the FAQs or contact your local library.
Borrowing Policies
Over one million items are available at the library including books, magazines, music, spoken CDs, movies, non-English language materials, story kits and more.
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service through which you request materials that are not owned by libraries in Washington County. Interlibrary Loans come from other libraries around the country… and sometimes the world!
Homebound Services
Large print, books-on-CD, magazines, movies and more are mailed to Washington County residents who are physically unable to visit their local library.
Kids' Place
The place to go for kid-friendly search engines, links to safe sites, school and homework help, home-schooling resources, parent and care provider information and more.
Parents and Homeschoolers
We have gathered a selection of links for information and resources related to parenting concerns, care provider resources, children on the internet, home schooling resources, information about authors and illustrators, and more.
Telephone Reference
Need a quick answer to a question? Call 503-526-2577 from 10 am – 9 pm Monday –Thursday, 10am – 5 pm Friday and Saturday, and 1pm – 5pm Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Browse answers to questions about library services, policies, procedures, and how to use the website.
Washington County Cooperative Library Services
Washington County Cooperative Library Services distributes county tax funds to partner libraries to provide library service to all county residents. It also provides central technology support to our library partners as well as a daily courier delivery, reference support, youth services support, outreach, and more.