Nearly 7,800 New Students Received Library Cards
Students can begin using their card to borrow books and use online resources, sparking curiosity and helping them be successful.
January 31, 2024
Celebrate Your Freedom to Read
Banned Books Week starts October 1.
October 1, 2023
Little-known Resources for Older Adults, Caregivers and More
If you can't come to the library, we'll bring the library to you.
October 28, 2022
The Library Foundation of Washington County Awards Grant to WCCLS
WCCLS received funds to purchase books for Countywide Book Distribution, an annual program that provides free books to kids at free lunch sites and other venues in partnership with community-based organizations throughout Washington County.
August 12, 2022
Developing Spanish Collections for Incarcerated Adults and At-Risk Youth
WCCLS is supporting incarcerated patrons and other underserved communities by providing them a diverse collection of books in Spanish.
April 22, 2022
'Truly My Happy Place' is How This Patron Describes His Favorite Library
Abilash Gunta calls the Hillsboro Public Library “truly my happy place.” Since immigrating from Bangalore, India, in 2015 to work for a technology company, the Brookwood location has quickly become a meaningful destination for his growing family.
January 11, 2022
Amy Starke is a Serious Bibliophile
As a 9-year-old, she received special approval to check out books from the adult section of the library. Today she’s on a first-name basis with the staff at Garden Home Community Library where she has checked out more than 400 items since 2018.
December 15, 2021
A Brief History of the Library Catalog
We’ve come a long way from rifling through those little card catalog drawers. Learn how the library catalog has evolved from playing cards to index cards to today’s sophisticated online system.
November 10, 2021
