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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

Wednesday Wigglers Storytime
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
10:00 am to 10:45 am

Banks Public Library

Wednesday Wigglers engages our early and pre-readers with movement, songs, crafts, and stories to encourage development of literacy, social skills and confidence. 

Thursday Learners Storytime
Thursday, April 6, 2023
10:00 am to 10:45 am

Banks Public Library

Thursday Learners is a storytime that emphasizes developing the skills preschool and pre-K learners need to get ready for school. Join us for books, crafts, fun and learning. 

Wednesday Wigglers Storytime
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
10:00 am to 10:45 am

Banks Public Library

Wednesday Wigglers engages our early and pre-readers with movement, songs, crafts, and stories to encourage development of literacy, social skills and confidence. 

Craft Night
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Banks Public Library

Craft night is a great opportunity to bring whatever project you are working on and have some dedicated crafting time while visiting with other crafters. 

Thursday Learners Storytime
Thursday, April 13, 2023
10:00 am to 10:45 am

Banks Public Library

Thursday Learners is a storytime that emphasizes developing the skills preschool and pre-K learners need to get ready for school. Join us for books, crafts, fun and learning. 

Reading Challenge Book Group
Friday, April 14, 2023
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Banks Public Library

We offer a friendly, low-key book group experience.  Each month, members read a book that fits a prompt. All are welcome and if you need help finding a book to fit the prompt, please let us know.Ma

Homestead Series- Garden Work Party
Saturday, April 15, 2023
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Banks Public Library

Help us prepare our garden beds for the coming vegetable season! Bring gloves and a water bottle, and dress for the weather.

Wednesday Wigglers Storytime
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
10:00 am to 10:45 am

Banks Public Library

Wednesday Wigglers engages our early and pre-readers with movement, songs, crafts, and stories to encourage development of literacy, social skills and confidence.