Library

The library was established in 1942 and has been serving the community at 1101 13th Avenue, Sweet Home since 1969. The Library is primarily funded by a 5 year Operating Levy that is voted on by the Citizens of Sweet Home every 5 years. 

Hours

• 1st Monday -1-2pm for a Low Sensory Hour
• Tuesday - 10:00A.M. - 6:00P.M. 
• Wednesday - 10:00A.M. - 6:00P.M.
• Thursday - 10:00A.M. - 6:00P.M.
• Friday - 10:00A.M. - 5:00P.M.
• Saturday - 11:00A.M. - 4:00P.M.
• Sunday - CLOSED

UPCOMING Programs

• Every Thursday 10am Lapsit Storytime 
• Every Thursday 11am Preschool Storytime 
• After School Movies at 3pm every Wednesday (all movies rated G or PG) 
• Teen Game Night April 11, May 9 - 6pm-8pm
• Teen Movie Night March 21; April 18; May 16 6pm-8pm (all movies rated PG or PG-13) 13+ only
• Lego Creators Club Every Tuesday at 4pm. All Ages welcome
• Inkslingers (Writing group) every Tuesday at 11am
• Anime Club March 27; April 24; May 29 4-6pm (ages 10+)
• Teen Craft April 3 (block prints); May 1 (paper flowers) 4-5pm
• Community Read Discussion May 6th 6pm and/or May 7th at 10am
• Canning and preserving class May 24 2pm
• Native Innovations interactive Display from UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History will be arriving in April!
• All programs are funded by donations to the Friends of the Sweet Home Library.

COLLECTION

• Current Library Collections include over 30,000 items - Books, DVDs, Board Games, Puzzles, Books on CD, Ukuleles, VOX Books for Kids, Large Print Books, Magazines, Northwest History collection, outdoor games, kid's books in Spanish, and more for all ages. 
• Our Local Author Collection located within the Northwest Collection contains books from local Oregon authors' works of fiction and non-fiction that may not be recognized nationally. 

LIBRARY CARDS

• All ages!
• To apply for a library card you must have current photo ID, proof of City residency (a piece of mail or an e-bill with your address) and a valid phone number or email address.
• The card is good for one year from date of application. 
• Out-of-City fees are $35 per year. We can now accept payment plans.  Please see staff for details.
• If you are a Sweet Home School District student (includes Charter School and Homeschool with SHSD) you are now eligible for a special Student Card regardless of where you live.  Students living outside of City Limits or without a Parent signature will be eligible to checkout 3 items from SHPL.  These special cards are funded by the Sweet Home School District.
• Specially designed cards are now available!!

STORYTIME

• Lapsit Storytime for ages 0-2 Thursdays 10am-11am
• Preschool Storytime for ages 2-5 Thursdays 11am-Noon
• All are welcome, come to whichever time works best for your family! No Library card required!
• All storytime crafts are funded by the Friends of the Sweet Home Library!

eBooks

• We offer eBooks through Libby by Overdrive - all free with your library card!  Check out eBooks and read on a variety of computers and devices.  All eBooks automatically expire so you will never have overdue fines.  Visit OverDrive Help for detailed instructions.  You will need a Sweet Home Public Library card in good standing.  To get started, click HERE.  (funding for this collection comes from IMLS grants through the State Library of Oregon and from each member Library in Oregon)

Want Your Child to Receive FREE Books? 

           Sweet Home families with children under the age of 5 are eligible to register for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!   (Funding for this program comes from the United Way of Linn-Benton-Lincoln Counties, Sweet Home Rotary, and the State of Oregon)

Linn Libraries Consortium 

The Sweet Home Public Library participates in the Linn Libraries Consortium.  Our motto is "sharing knowledge, resources, and expertise."  Being a part of the Linn Libraries Consortium allows us to make smarter use of our collection, saving taxpayer money and providing an increased level of service.  Sweet Home residents have access to over 200,000 titles. The Consortium provides:

• A courier service between select Linn Libraries, so that cardholders can request items from across the county and pick them up at the own local library.
• A shared catalog between all of our libraries.  Using this catalog, you can find items from libraries across the county with a single-click.
• The Consortium Catalog and Courier service are funded by each member Library.

LIBRARY BOARD

• The Library Board meets on the second Thursday every month.
• Additional information on schedule & duties are listed HERE.