WCCLS 40th Anniversary Passport Drawing Results -- UPDATED

The WCCLS 40th Anniversary Passport drawing was completed on December 29th. All winners were notified on December 30. And the winners are...

• Apple iPad Air 2
  Bob D.
  Cedar Mill Community Library
  
  
• Classic Film Series - 4 tickets to Sherwood Center for the Arts
  Robin S.
  Cedar Mill Community Library @ Bethany
  
  
• Family Matinee Series - 4 tickets to Sherwood Center for the Arts
  Larry R. & Sheryll R.
  Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park
  
  
• THPRD Conestoga Party - kids party for 10
  Julia R.
  Aloha Community Library
  
  
• Cultural Experience - 2 admission passes to Pittock Mansion
  Anne L.
  Beaverton City Library, Murray Scholls
  
  
• Wine Tasting Experience for two to the Blooming Hill Vineyard
  Karen E.
  West Slope Community Library
  
  
• WCCLS Book Bag, Water Bottle and Commemorative WCCLS 40th Anniversary T-shirt
  Abigail M.
  Garden Home Community Library
  
  
• WCCLS Book Bag and Commemorative WCCLS 40th Anniversary T-shirt
  Rebecca B.
  Banks Public Library
  
  
• WCCLS Book Bag and Commemorative WCCLS 40th Anniversary T-shirt
  Evelyn M. & Leda M.
  Beaverton City Library, Main
  
  
• WCCLS Book Bag and Commemorative WCCLS 40th Anniversary T-shirt
  Gloria M.
  Cedar Mill Community Library
  
  
• WCCLS Book Bag and Commemorative WCCLS 40th Anniversary T-shirt
  Tammi F.
  Forest Grove City Library
  
  
• WCCLS Book Bag and Commemorative WCCLS 40th Anniversary T-shirt
  Dougy
  North Plains Public Library
  
  
• WCCLS Book Bag and Commemorative WCCLS 40th Anniversary T-shirt
  Pierre R.
  Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood
  
  
• WCCLS Book Bag and Commemorative WCCLS 40th Anniversary T-shirt
  Dorothy W.
  Tigard Public Library
  
  
• WCCLS Book Bag and Commemorative WCCLS 40th Anniversary T-shirt
  Thomas C.
  Tuality Healthcare Library
  
  
• WCCLS Book Bag and Commemorative WCCLS 40th Anniversary T-shirt
  Michael H.
  Tualatin Public Library
  
  
• WCCLS Book Bag and Commemorative WCCLS 40th Anniversary T-shirt
  Jon C.
  Sherwood Public Library
  
  
• WCCLS Book Bag and Commemorative WCCLS 40th Anniversary T-shirt
  Lauralee T.
  West Slope Community Library

Aloha Community Library Grand Opening - January 7

WCCLS is pleased to announce the Grand Opening Celebration for the Aloha Community Library:

Saturday, January 7, 2017
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Aloha Community Library
17455 SW Farmington Road, Suite 26A

Join the Library for a ribbon cutting, tours of the new library, refreshments, and commemorative items. Several prizes donated by fellow WCCLS member libraries will be awarded in a drawing.

Eva Calcagno, WCCLS Director, remarked, "WCCLS eagerly awaits the opening of the Aloha Community Library. This 16th full-service public library fills a gap in service in the center of the County and will serve an anticipated 19,000 residents with books, programs, homework assistance and computer services."

The new Aloha Community Library location offers residents:

• A 30% increase in open hours – now open 6-days a week for 47 hours per week
• Four times the space – including significantly expanded public and staff areas
• Increased computer access for the public – up to 14 stations (this doubles prior access) plus free Wi-Fi access
• Integration with the WCCLS website and catalog
• Access to the Cooperative’s shared collection of over 1.6 million books, e-books, CD’s, DVD’s and more
• Convenient local hold pick-up and drop-off location for WCCLS items in the heart of Washington County
• Free and convenient access to the WCCLS Cultural Pass to Adventure venues – 9 popular destinations
• More robust program offerings for children and adults

Lynda.com announces breach of user data

Lynda.com, an online resource available free with your WCCLS card, has recently announced a security breach of user data affecting a small percentage of users. Lynda.com has emailed users who have been potentially affected in this breach. More details are available here. Please contact Lynda.com help for additional questions and concerns.

If you have received an email notice about this from Lynda.com, now might be a good time change your Lynda.com password. Here are a number of tips for creating a strong password, and please remember to never reuse passwords across multiple platforms and services.

Winter holiday closures for WCCLS member libraries

Please note most WCCLS member libraries will have reduced hours for the upcoming holidays... but remember that you can download e-books and audiobooks anytime!

Check here for regular WCCLS member library hours.

Saturday, December 24

• Aloha Community Library - closed
• Banks Public Library  - closed
• Beaverton City Library and Murray Scholls Branch  - closed
• Cedar Mill Community Library and Bethany Branch  - closed
• Cornelius Public Library - closing at 2:00pm
• Forest Grove City Library  - closed
• Garden Home Community Library - closing at 3:00pm
• Hillsboro Brookwood Library and Shute Park Library  - closed
• North Plains Public Library - closing at 2:00pm
• Oregon College of Art & Craft  - closed
• Sherwood Public Library - closing at 2:00pm
• Tigard Public Library - regular hours
• Tualatin Public Library - closing at 6:00pm
• Tuality Healthcare Library  - closed
• West Slope Community Library - closing at 2:00pm

Sunday, December 25

• All libraries closed

Monday, December 26

• Aloha Community Library - closed
• Banks Public Library  - closed
• Beaverton City Library and Murray Scholls Branch  - regular hours
• Cedar Mill Community Library and Bethany Branch  - regular hours
• Cornelius Public Library - closed
• Forest Grove City Library  - closed
• Garden Home Community Library - regular hours
• Hillsboro Brookwood Library and Shute Park Library  - close at 6:00pm
• North Plains Public Library - closed
• Oregon College of Art & Craft  - closed
• Sherwood Public Library - closed
• Tigard Public Library - regular hours
• Tualatin Public Library - regular hours
• Tuality Healthcare Library  - closed
• West Slope Community Library - closed

Saturday, December 31

• Aloha Community Library - regular hours
• Banks Public Library  - close at 3:00pm
• Beaverton City Library and Murray Scholls Branch  - closed
• Cedar Mill Community Library and Bethany Branch  - regular hours
• Cornelius Public Library - regular hours
• Forest Grove City Library  - regular hours
• Garden Home Community Library - regular hours
• Hillsboro Brookwood Library and Shute Park Library  - close at 4:00pm
• North Plains Public Library - regular hours
• Oregon College of Art & Craft  - closed
• Sherwood Public Library - close at 5:00pm
• Tigard Public Library - regular hours
• Tualatin Public Library - close at 6:00pm
• Tuality Healthcare Library  - closed
• West Slope Community Library - regular hours

Sunday, January 1

• All libraries closed

Monday, January 2

• Aloha Community Library - closed
• Banks Public Library  - closed
• Beaverton City Library and Murray Scholls Branch  - regular hours
• Cedar Mill Community Library and Bethany Branch  - regular hours
• Cornelius Public Library - regular hours
• Forest Grove City Library  - closed
• Garden Home Community Library - regular hours
• Hillsboro Brookwood Library and Shute Park Library  - close at 6:00pm
• North Plains Public Library - closed
• Oregon College of Art & Craft  - regular hours
• Sherwood Public Library - closed
• Tigard Public Library - regular hours
• Tualatin Public Library - regular hours
• Tuality Healthcare Library  - closed
• West Slope Community Library - closed

Inclement Weather Updates for Saturday, December 17

Due to the inclement weather, libraries are running on alternate schedules today.

Libraries that are opening late:

• Garden Home Community Library: Open 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Libraries that are closing early:

• Banks Public Library: Open 10:00am - 1:00pm

Watch this page for updates throughout the day.

Please contact your local library before venturing out today, and stay safe!

last updated 9:18am

Extension on WCCLS Passport Drawing - both collecting stamps and redemption

Due to the recent library closures and the continued icy conditions in some areas of the county, WCCLS has decided to extend the deadline for collecting stamps from member libraries and submission of the entry forms to the WCCLS Passport drawing to Friday, December 23, 2016.

Please submit all drawing entries to your local library by December 23.

Inclement Weather Updates for Friday, December 16

Due to the inclement weather, libraries are running on alternate schedules today.

Libraries that are closed for the day:

• Oregon College of Art & Craft 

Libraries that are opening late:

• Banks Public Library: opening at 11:00am
• Garden Home Community Library: opening at 12:00 noon
• Tualatin Public Library: opening at 11:00am

Libraries that will close early:

• Banks Public Library: closing at 4:00pm
• Cedar Mill Community Libraries (Main and Bethany): closing at 5:00pm
• Cornelius Public Library: closing at 5:00pm
• Garden Home Public Library: closing at 5:00pm
• Sherwood Public Library: closing at 5:00pm
• Tigard Public Library: closing at 5:00pm
• Tualatin Public Library: closing at 4:00pm

Watch this page for updates throughout the day.

Please contact your local library before venturing out today, and stay safe!

last updated 3:51pm

Inclement Weather Updates for Thursday, December 15

Due to the inclement weather, many libraries are running on alternate schedules today.

The North Plains Public Library will be open regular hours.
The Forest Grove City Library is open and expects to maintain regular hours.

Libraries that are closed for the day:

• Cedar Mill Community Libraries (Main and Bethany)
• Garden Home Community Library
• Oregon College of Art & Craft 
• Tualatin Public Library
• Tuality Healthcare Library

Libraries that are opening late:

• Banks Public Library: opening at 12:00 noon
• Beaverton City Libraries (Main and Murray Scholls): opening at 1:30pm
• Hillsboro Public Libraries (Brookwood and Shute Park): opening at 12:00 noon
• Sherwood Public Library: opening at 12:00 noon
• Tigard Public Library: opening at 10:00am
• West Slope Community Library: opening at 1:00pm

Libraries that will close early:

• Banks Public Library: closing at 3:00pm
• Cornelius Public Library: closing at 5:00pm
• Sherwood Public Library: closing at 3:00pm
• Tigard Public Library: closing at 3:00pm
• West Slope Community Library: closing at 4:30pm

Watch this page for updates throughout the day.

Please contact your local library before venturing out today, and stay safe!

last updated 11:46am

Inclement Weather Update for Wednesday, December 14

Due to the inclement weather, all WCCLS libraries are closing early today:

• Banks Public Library: closing at 4pm
• Beaverton Main and Beaverton Murray Scholls: both closed as of 1:30pm
• Cedar Mill Community Library Main location: closing at 4pm
• Cedar Mill Library @ Bethany: closing at 4:00pm
• Cornelius Public Library: closing at 5:00pm
• Forest Grove City Library: closing at 4:30pm
• Garden Home Community Library: closed as of 3pm
• Hillsboro Libraries: Brookwood and Shute Park: closing at 5:00pm
• North Plains Public Library: closing at 5:00pm
• Oregon College of Art & Craft: closed as of 3:00pm 
• Sherwood Public Library: closing at 5:00pm
• Tigard Public Library: closing at 5:00pm
• Tualatin Library: closing at 4pm 
• Tuality Healthcare Library: closed as of 3:00pm
• West Slope Library: closed as of 3:00pm

Watch this page for updates throughout the day.

Please contact your local library before venturing out today, and stay safe!

last updated 4:25pm

Weather Updates for Friday, 12/9/2016

Due to the inclement weather, the following libraries are either closed for the day or running on alternate schedules.

Libraries that are closed:

• Oregon College of Art & Craft

Libraries on alternate schedules:

• Banks Public Library: opens at 12 noon
• Garden Home Community Library: opens at 11:30, closes at 6pm

last updated 12/9/16 at 12:12pm 

Inclement Weather Updates for Thursday, December 8

Due to the inclement weather, the following libraries are closed for the day:

• Banks Public Library
• Beaverton Main and Murray Scholls Libraries
• Garden Home Community Library
• Oregon College of Art & Craft

Libraries closing early:

• Cedar Mill Community Library: closing at 12:30pm
• Cedar Mill @ Bethany: closing at 1pm
• Cornelius Public Library: closing at 2pm 
• Forest Grove City Library: closing at 1pm
• Hillsboro Brookwood Library and Hillsboro Shute Park Library: closing at 1pm 
• North Plains Public Library: closing at 1pm
• Sherwood Public Library: closing at 2pm
• Tigard Public Library: closing at 5pm
• Tuality Healthcare Library: closing at 12 noon
• Tualatin Public Library: closing at 3:30pm
• West Slope Community Library: closing at 11:00am 

Watch this page for updates throughout the day.

Please contact your local library before venturing out today, and stay safe!

last updated 4:30pm

Public asked to postpone business with Washington County, if possible

Weather predictions are prompting Washington County departments and offices to draw down the number of staff available to support some county services Thursday. Although County buildings are expected to remain open and many services will continue without interruption, county officials would like the public to postpone visiting county buildings until after the weather has improved. 

"Our buildings and key services will be up and running, but tomorrow will not be business as usual," said Assistant County Administrator Don Bohn. "Although some services will be fully staffed -- such as snow and ice removal or law enforcement -- we'll have reduced staffing in other areas of the organization." 

The public is asked to monitor the Washington County website or social media feeds to learn more about potential changes to hours of operation. Updates about clearing snow and ice from the County road system can be found at www.wc-roads.com.

Posted on FlashAlert: December 7th, 2016 6:27 PM

2017 Teen Summer Reading Art Contest

Hey! Are you an artist who also happens to be age 12-18? Submit a design to our Teen Summer Reading Artwork Contest!

The winning design will be used on 2017 Teen Summer Reading program materials across Washington County, including posters, bookmarks, flyers and more.

The winner also receives a $150 gift certificate for Powell's Books. The second place winner receives a $50 gift certificate for Blick Art Materials, and the winner of honorable mention will get a $25 Blick gift certificate.

The contest opens Monday, January 2, 2017, and the last day to submit your entry is Monday, February 13, 2017. Click here to get all of the contest details and the entry form (PDF).

Winners will be announced at the end of March. Good luck!

Passport to WCCLS: Redeem stamps December 1-23

WCCLS turns 40 this year! Have you been exploring neighboring libraries and getting your Passport to WCCLS stamped? (Library mascots have!)

Don’t forget to take your passport back to your library, so that you can enter the Passport Drawing. You must redeem your stamps December 1-23.

The Drawing will take place on December 29, and winners will be notified.

Passport Random Drawing Prizes:

• Apple iPad Air 2 (16 GB, Wi-Fi only)
• Classic Film Series (4 tickets) Sherwood Center for the Arts
• Family Matinee Series (4 tickets) Sherwood Center for the Arts
• THPRD – Conestoga Party (kids party for 10)
• Cultural Experience: Admission Passes for two to Pittock Mansion
• Wine Tasting Experience for two to Blooming Hill Vineyard
• WCCLS Book Bag includes water bottle and commemorative 40th WCCLS Anniversary T-shirt