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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

News & Updates

Introducing the WCCLS Mascot

Meet Wallace the book bug!

June 1, 2023

News & Updates

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

Catalog & Collections

'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

Libraries & Patrons

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

Libraries & Patrons

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

Catalog & Collections

Courier Trucks Get a New Wardrobe

Just in time for fall.

November 3, 2021

Behind the Scenes

Library Lost and Found

Courier staff go the extra mile to return missing items to their owners.

November 2, 2021

Behind the Scenes

The World’s Biggest Board Game Collection

WCCLS is home to more than 2,000 board games, making it the largest circulating board game collection among any public library system. Get ready for game night!

October 28, 2021

Catalog & Collections

What Staff Are Playing: Board Game Edition

The WCCLS collection – arguably the largest in the world – boasts a whopping 2,000-plus board games, dice games, card games and more.

October 27, 2021

Behind the Scenes