Do you like chocolate? Sure, we all do, but at this event, you'll get a chance to taste it and rate it.
Connecting books, people and resources
Sherwood Public Library is the southern-most library in Washington County. Our Mission is to inspire discovery, enrich lives and build community through equitable access to life-long learning. The local collection of nearly 50,000 items offers books, Blu-Rays, DVDs, CDs, graphic novels, magazines, newspapers, audio books, board games and a Library of Things with tools, gadgets and equipment—in addition to e-books, downloadable audiobooks, and electronic learning resources.
The Library began as a dedicated shelf of books in the local drugstore in 1935 and became a department of the City in 1969. Sherwood Public Library became a founding member of the newly formed WCCLS in 1976. The current location, opened in late 2005, is 14,400 square feet, offering free wireless internet access through Sherwood Broadband, 13 public internet stations, a fireplace reading room and spaces to study, play and visit. Total annual circulation of library materials exceeds 356,000. In 2018, we provided 584 programs with 29,400 participants—15,000 of those in youth programs. The total value of library services provided last year is estimated at $8,539,000—a nearly 7-fold return on the annual budget. Each month we see over 20,000 visits to the library. We are proud to be the community’s living room and a strong contributor to what makes Sherwood a great place to live and work.
Find out more about what we are working on by reading our Strategic Plan for 2017-2019. See you at the Library!
Community Rooms are available at Sherwood City Hall and at the Sherwood Police Department for reservation Mon-Fri, 8-5, to governmental, intergovernmental and not-for-profit organizations when not needed for City activities. Call (503) 625-4213 or (503) 625-5523 or email to check availability and apply.
Do you like chocolate? Sure, we all do, but at this event, you'll get a chance to taste it and rate it.
Children, 24-36 months, and their caregivers will grow in literacy through books, music, action-rhymes, and more during this interactive program.
After story time, stay and play!
This family story time is for all ages and abilities. We'll grow together in literacy through books, music and movement, songs, and rhymes.
Ones love to keep moving!
We give them lots of opportunities at this very active story time with puppets, rhymes, music, and books. Stay and play after!
Ages 12-24 months.
In this welcoming group, you'll enjoy the company of other parents and caregivers while bonding with your child through an interactive experience with songs, books, and rhymes.
Ever wonder which animals come out at night? Come learn which animals roam around after dark, and how they have adapted to survive.
Read. Be inspired. Discuss.
Interactive reading, rhymes, music and movement for developing those early literacy skills, socialization, and play--all for you and your growing preschooler.
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Washington County Cooperative Library Services, Oregon
