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
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
'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
Library Lost and Found
Courier staff go the extra mile to return missing items to their owners.
November 2, 2021
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
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