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Wilsonville Public Library
3 reviews for Wilsonville Public Library
Lets here it for our public libraries. Over the past five or so years, I've been a frequent visitor to three libraries: Tualatin (currently under renovation), West Linn (close to home) and Wilsonville (close to work). This library was renovated just a few years ago and has a very open floor plan and lots of room.
While it doesn't have the excitement of a downtown library, it is a great resource and I've found the staff very helpful. They've helped me track down items from other branches and usually I am able to get the book, CD or movie earlier than anticipated. Nice web site to manage your account on-line. I also get a kick out of the arial photos showing how Wilsonville has grown during the last century and a gorgeous wood carved landscape hanging in the main vaulted area of the library.
This branch has a large childrens' area and many programs (story time in English and Spanish) and events. Good amount of computers in both the regular and childrens' areas as well. Wilsonville was also home to Walt Morey (childrens' author/Gentle Ben), so there are a few items in memory of him.
I get most of my movies here and they are usually in good condition (for some reason it seemed like the movies I borrowed from the Tualatin branch had so many scratches the movies were unwatchable).
You can also borrow a cultural pass from any Oregon library that gets you in free to some of our most interesting attractions (Classical Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden, Pittock Mansion and Portland Children's Museum to name a few).
The things I wish were a little better were the weekend hours - they don't open until 2:00p on Sunday. I also think they have a pretty small selection of magazines.
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Where should I start?! I love the online catalog and being able to put things on hold from the comfort of my home. The weekly story time is awesome. My kids love that each week is a new theme and that there are songs that get them moving as well. Which of course brings me to the kids area. Nobody shhhhshs and in fact the librarians even get involved helping my kids find whatever books they can think of. A dinosaur good night book... NO PROBLEM! I love the open floor plan with lots of windows to let in the sunlight. Not to mention there is a library store where you can save a ton on books. And even free book bins. The staff is super helpful friendly and knowledgeable.
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Very friendly and knowledgable staff. I wish, when I was growing-up, that the library I went to was even a 1/10th of what the Wilsonville Public Library is. My selections (from online) are always ready for me to pick-up and I love to look at the art displayed; the lobby always has a great selection of free periodicals and events information.