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Forest Grove City Library

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Colleen Winters, Director
2114 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116-2497
(503) 992-3247
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Regular Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm

About the Library

Forest Grove City Library

In 1908 the City of Forest Grove established a tax to support a public library, the first in Washington County. Initially housed in a stationery store at 21st Avenue and College Way, the library became a city department in 1974. In 1976 the City of Forest Grove was awarded a federal grant to construct a Municipal Services Center that would include a new library. The Forest Grove City Library was dedicated in October of 1978, and was 11,000 square feet. In 1998 voters approved a $5 million bond measure to expand the library by 15,000 sq. ft. A remodel of the older space was completed in 2007.

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Upcoming Library Events

Baby Time
Thursday, September 21, 2017
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM: Babies learn about language through rhymes, songs, and fun stories in this 15-20 minute program. Each program is followed by time to play and socialize. Best for ages 6-18 months. Thursday mornings at 10:15.
Baby Time
Thursday, September 21, 2017
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM: Babies learn about language through rhymes, songs, and fun stories in this 15-20 minute program. Each program is followed by time to play and socialize. Best for ages 6-18 months. Thursday mornings at 10:15.
Free English Classes / Clases de Ingles Gratis
Friday, September 22, 2017
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Forest Grove City Library Rogers Room A: Free English classes for Spanish speakers. Fridays from 1:00-3:00pm in the Rogers Room. No registration required, all are welcome. For more information contact Manuel Resendiz at (503) 710-9129.Goodwill ofrece clases de ingles gratis. Todos los viernes, 1:00-3:00pm en la biblioteca de Forest Grove. Para obtener mas informacion, contacte a Manuel Resendiz (503) 701-9129.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM: Preschoolers and their caregivers enjoy stories, songs, and activities that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity in this 30-45 minute program. Best for ages 3-6. Tuesday mornings at 10:15.
Books on Trial
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM - Forest Grove City Library Rogers Room A & B: Join us for a Banned Books week program with Books on Trial. The content of four books which have generated resistance and controversy will be argued from both sides for a jury that will decide their fate. Learn about the library's role in supporting intellectual freedom! Take a role and sign up to be a member of the jury or just be a member of the peanut gallery!
Toddler Time
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM - Forest Grove City Library: Toddlers and their caregivers actively participate in stories, music, and movement enhancing toddlers' language development and social awareness in this 30-45 minute program. Best for 18-36 months. Wednesday mornings at 10:15.
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