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Banks Public Library

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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

Tuesday Learners
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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!

Art Lab for Elementary
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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.
April 15: Music and EmotionsMay 20: Depictions of Flowers in Art

Wednesday Wigglers
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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!

Mah Jongg
Thursday, April 17, 2025
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Banks Public Library

A weekly drop-in Mah Jonng game for novice to experienced players

Beginning Cheese Making
Thursday, April 17, 2025
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Banks Public Library

Join us to learn how to make simple soft cheeses like ricotta and mozzarella. 

Tuesday Learners
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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!

Tinker Tuesday
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Banks Public Library

We will work together to create and build with different materials or challenges each month. For elementary age children.

Tinker Tuesday
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Banks Public Library

We will work together to create and build with different materials or challenges each month. For elementary age children.
April: Lego Village BuildingMay: Cardboard Construction