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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: 
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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

Art Lab for Elementary
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Banks Public Library

Each month we'll look at a different artist, art concept or technique and get creative.March: Surreal HandsApril: Water Color TechniquesMay: Mexican Folk Art- make altered "Alebrijes"

Wednesday Wigglers
Wednesday, March 20, 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!

Thursday Learners
Thursday, March 21, 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!

Drop in Dungeons and Dragons for Teens CANCELLED
Thursday, March 28, 2024
3:15 pm to 5:45 pm

Banks Public Library

Bring your D & D group to the library or join the Library campaign. Check in with library for space availability.

Wednesday Wigglers
Wednesday, April 3, 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!

Thursday Learners
Thursday, April 4, 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, April 9, 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 on the first Tuesday of the monthMarch: Forensic Investigation

Pokémon TCG Club
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Banks Public Library

Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with an experienced instructor. Bring your own battle cards if you have them, but we will have decks to play with, too.