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Banks Public Library

Contact Your Library

Denise Holmes, Director
42461 NW Market St, Banks, OR 97106-9019

Regular Hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday:
10:00 am-6:00 pm
Wednesday:
10:00 am-6:00 pm
Thursday:
10:00 am-6:00 pm
Friday:
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday:
10:00 am-5:00 pm

About the Library

Two girls looking at books next to a bookshelf

The library was established in 1976 as Banks Community Library and moved to its current location in 1997.

Each of the 16 WCCLS libraries are individually governed – by either a city, Washington County, or a nonprofit board. Banks is a city library.

Getting There

Volunteer

Volunteer Coordinator: 
Contact the Library

Meeting Rooms

The Jane Moore Community Room is available for use during and after the library’s open hours. Non-profit, government and local community groups may reserve the space when not needed for Library- or City-related activities. An application to reserve the room must be submitted in advance. Some restrictions do apply. Inquiries about availability, fees and making reservations may be directed to Denise Holmes or Susan Cackler at the library, (503) 324-1382.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday Learners
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
10:00 am to 10:45 am

Banks Public Library

This storytime emphasizes developing the skills preschool and pre-K learners need to get ready for school. Join us for books, crafts, fun and learning!

STEM for Elementary
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Banks Public Library

Explore different forms of science and participate in scientific projects or experiments in a hands-on way
For elementary-age students. 

Wednesday Wigglers
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
10:00 am to 10:45 am

Banks Public Library

Join us every Wednesday for some time with rhymes, stories and fun! Designed for the younger set, but if your child is a wiggly older kid, this is the story time for them!

Learn to Play Mah Jongg
Thursday, November 7, 2024
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Banks Public Library

Flowers and winds and dragons, oh my! Come begin to learn
to play this popular game in 6 weekly lessons. It was brought

Teen Service Saturday
Saturday, November 9, 2024
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Banks Public Library

Do you need some community service hours?  Teens in eighth grade and up can join us the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. to get two hours of community service.

Tuesday Learners
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
10:00 am to 10:45 am

Banks Public Library

This storytime emphasizes developing the skills preschool and pre-K learners need to get ready for school. Join us for books, crafts, fun and learning!

Pokémon TCG
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Banks Public Library

Join us the second Tuesday of the month after school to spend some time battling with Pokémon cards.  Don't know how to play?  Come and learn! Cards provided.  

Wednesday Wigglers
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
10:00 am to 10:45 am

Banks Public Library

Join us every Wednesday for some time with rhymes, stories and fun! Designed for the younger set, but if your child is a wiggly older kid, this is the story time for them!