Yachats Public Library 547-3741 Hours Monday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 560 West Seventh Street / PO Box 817 Yachats OR 97498

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PASSPORT PROGRAM

The Yachats Library has joined other libraries around the state in a new program called the Oregon Library Passport Program.  This program will allow Yachats library cardholders to have access, without charge, to other participating libraries across the state.  Newport, Waldport and Florence are part of this program.  Materials borrowed from participating libraries must be returned to that library.  Learn more at www.librariesoforegon.org/passport or stop by the library for more information. 

COMPUTERS

We are pleased to announce we again have 4 functioning patron computers!  The two new ones are running Window 8.  We know many of you will be happy to hear that all computers have WORD installed.    The new printer/copier also has scanning capabilities, another function patrons have been requesting.  The touch screens on the Windows 8 computers are fun to use.  Come give it a try!  We will be glad to help you if you are new to touch screens.

Summer Reading Program

This Summer Yachats Public Library will be offering an 8 week Summer Reading Program for children 4 - 9 years of age. Our library received state library grant for the program that will start June 25 and continue through mid-August on Tuesdays from 10-Noon.
“Dig into Reading” is this year's theme for the program and young readers will explore all things underground. Children will meet at the library for a story hour and book selection then walk over to the Commons for a craft activity or presentation. Activities will include digging into the past: a look at dinosaurs and fossils, exploring animals that live underground, plant life, looking at construction vehicles that dig in the dirt, and much more.

The Yachats Public Library was established by Ordinance 36 in November 1973 stating "The City of Yachats does hereby establish a public library to be known as the 'Yachats Public Library' to be operated and funded by the said city and to be used for the educational and cultural benefit by the citizens of the said city in accordance with the rules and regulations of the said library."

• Our independent Library is operated and managed entirely by volunteers and Library commission members.
• The Summer Reading Program is always a big success, and at very little cost to the City because the volunteers develop the materials rather than purchase them.
• An on-going book sale at the Library accounts for the majority of "donations" received each year. In addition we have an active Friends of the Library group responsible for various fund raising and community events, culminating in the annual Book Sale each Spring. Book donations are accepted at the Library all year round.
• Although no late-charge is required, a donation box on the desk is filled on a regular basis.
• Library cards are free and even visitors can check books out while they vacation in Yachats.
• Our library has managed to mix the old fashioned with the new. We have public access computers with the latest Microsoft software. Internet access is available over our wi-fi connection and we have an area in our back room just for wi-fi users.
• We have a growing collection of Large Print books, Books on CD and a Northwest Collection. Also locally produced DVD's and Poetry publications.
• The library hosts a perpetual exhibition of paintings, drawings, and photographs by the Yachats Arts Guild. The exhibited works are changed every few weeks.
• The library also houses the Yachats Seed Bank, a repository of vegetable seeds offered free to gardeners. The Seed Bank displays a wide selection of cookbooks, gardening manuals, and guides for developing community sustainability.

email: yachatspl@actionnet.net

Volunteer Library Manager Annette Howarth Honored - July 2008

In the last 12 months:

Hours open to the public 1,248 (approx.)

Volunteer hours 2,477 (approx.)

Books checked out 16,629 (approx.)

More than 600 active cardholders

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