Improved events calendar online

If you view our online events calendar today, you'll notice that it's had a facelift. We want to share some of the features that might make it easier for you to keep up with events at WCCLS libraries.

Washington County Severe Weather Shelter/Warming Centers

Washington County's online list of severe weather shelters and warming centers has been updated for the week of Jan 24-28.

For the latest information on shelter openings in the metro area, including Washington County, dial 211 or 503-222-5555 to access the 211info Information and Referral System.  Shelter information is also available online at http://www.co.washington.or.us/Housing/News/severe-weather-shelters.cfm.

WCCLS' winter newsletter is out

WCCLS' winter newsletter is out in English and Spanish!

Award-winning books for kids and teens announced

This week, the American Library Association announced award winners for books for children and teens in a variety of categories.

Some of the most familiar awards might be the Caldecott Medal and the Newbery Medal.

But the awards cover a wide range, from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award ("for the most distinguished beginning reader book"), to the Stonewall Award ("for books of exceptional merit relating to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience").

One Book, One Community in North Plains

The North Plains Public Library has an amazing series of events all throughout the month of February, all for their fifth annual One Book, One Community program. The book this year is Cutting for Stone, by Abraham Verghese.

Library2Go tip - log in before you search for books

Do you ever get discouraged by the length of the holds queues for books in Library2Go? We have a tip to share with you.

Banks Public Library Closing at 5pm Today

Banks Public Library will close at 5pm today and will open for normal hours at 11am, Thursday, 1/19.

Weather Closures for 1/18/12

As of 5:20pm, Tuesday, 1/17/12, no libraries have announced closures or late starts due to the storm moving into the region tonight, but watch this space for updates.

Tax help at WCCLS libraries

Tax season is upon us, and we have compiled a page of resources to help you get through it.