Mildred Whipple Library

Mildred Whipple Library LINK TO THE PAST...GATEWAY TO THE FUTURE
A public library in the beautiful community of Drain, OR

The Mildred Whipple Library garden club meets the second Saturday of each month and is open to all. February is an excit...
02/03/2026

The Mildred Whipple Library garden club meets the second Saturday of each month and is open to all. February is an exciting month for the club because we have a guest speaker on Valentine’s Day, 2/14 from noon to 1 pm. The subject is “roses” and weather permitting we’ll have hands-on activities outdoors as well. Join us!

Saturday February 14 at noon at the library 205 West A Ave, Drain.

The lobby Christmas trees are starting to arrive! The Mildred Whipple Library knitting club has their hat tree again thi...
12/04/2025

The lobby Christmas trees are starting to arrive! The Mildred Whipple Library knitting club has their hat tree again this year, where any visitor may choose a FREE hat, scarf, mittens, or new socks to take home. Donations of new items for the tree accepted at the library desk.

New this year is also a business card tree! Add your business card for your local business (whether you have a store front or not).

It’s December, which means our free holiday gift wrap station is back! Wrap presents with friends or just take advantage...
12/02/2025

It’s December, which means our free holiday gift wrap station is back! Wrap presents with friends or just take advantage of our extra-large tables to wrap your gifts. Gift wrap supplies generously donated by the Friends of the Mildred Whipple Library. Gift wrap supply donations accepted at the Mildred Whipple Library desk.

Welcome to December! There is a lot going on at the Mildred Whipple Library this month with weekly events for all ages. ...
12/01/2025

Welcome to December! There is a lot going on at the Mildred Whipple Library this month with weekly events for all ages. Our full schedule of events can be found on our website (https://www.ndld.org/events) or you can pick up a printed copy in the library. Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult or responsible older sibling.

Questions? Contact the Mildred Whipple Library or stop by the library desk during your next visit.

Join the Friends of the Mildred Whipple Library and North Douglas Betterment this Wednesday, November 26, for free Frien...
11/24/2025

Join the Friends of the Mildred Whipple Library and North Douglas Betterment this Wednesday, November 26, for free Friendsgiving Bingo and a community meal! Bingo starts at 1 PM with puzzles and pies for prizes (sponsored by the Friends of the Mildred Whipple Library). Community meal at 3 PM sponsored by North Douglas Betterment. All ages welcome (children under 12 with supervision).

November is a busy month at the Mildred Whipple Library! We have weekly events for all ages, including many visitor favo...
11/03/2025

November is a busy month at the Mildred Whipple Library! We have weekly events for all ages, including many visitor favorites and several new, highly requested programs. Our full schedule of events can be found on our website (https://www.ndld.org/events) or you can pick up a printed copy in the library. Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult or responsible older sibling.

Questions? Contact the Mildred Whipple Library or stop by the library desk during your next visit.

Our Children's Halloween Party is tomorrow from 1 PM to 3 PM (Friday, October 31)! This event is FREE to attend and is g...
10/30/2025

Our Children's Halloween Party is tomorrow from 1 PM to 3 PM (Friday, October 31)! This event is FREE to attend and is geared for children and their families.

Schedule: 1 PM coloring, 1:15 PM story time, 1:45 PM costume parade, 2 PM cookie decorating, 2:30 PM indoor trick-or-treating.

Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult or responsible older sibling when visiting the library or attending library events. View our full schedule of events online at www.ndld.org/events.

Join the Friends of the Mildred Whipple Library on Friday, October 31, for a Children's Halloween Party! This event is F...
10/10/2025

Join the Friends of the Mildred Whipple Library on Friday, October 31, for a Children's Halloween Party! This event is FREE to attend and is geared for children and their families.

Tentative schedule: 1 PM coloring, 1:15 PM story time, 1:45 PM costume parade, 2 PM cookie decorating, 2:30 PM trick-or-treating.

Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult or responsible older sibling when visiting the library or attending library events. View our full schedule of events online at www.ndld.org/events.

It's October, which means our weekly programming is back in full swing! This month we'll see the return of some visitor ...
10/02/2025

It's October, which means our weekly programming is back in full swing! This month we'll see the return of some visitor favorite events plus introduce several brand-new ones. We have weekly events for all ages! Visit ndld.org/events to learn more about each event and to double-check dates. You can also pick up a printed schedule during your next library visit.

We are also excited to step into our new service hours this month. Based on our 2024 community survey results that requested the library to be open on Mondays, more mornings, and more evenings, the library will now be open:

Monday 1 PM to 7 PM
Tuesday 10 AM to 4 PM
Wednesday 1 PM to 7 PM
Thursday 10 AM to 4 PM
Friday 10 AM to 2 PM
Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM

Questions? Contact the library or ask at the desk during your next visit.

Our 8th annual Family Night is tomorrow (Wednesday, August 13)! This event is FREE to attend and geared for all ages.The...
08/12/2025

Our 8th annual Family Night is tomorrow (Wednesday, August 13)! This event is FREE to attend and geared for all ages.

The Mildred Whipple Library will provide a free pizza dinner for the whole family and giveaway door prizes to attendees. We'll also have all-ages bingo and board games: play a favorite or try something new - including a selection of newly added games that haven't made it onto our shelves yet!

Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult or responsible older sibling when visiting the library or attending library events. View our full schedule of events online at www.ndld.org/events.

08/11/2025

Cool off at the library — we are open special hours noon to 6 pm Monday 8/11.

The Friends of the Mildred Whipple Library's Rummage Sale is today from 7 AM to 3 PM! Visit the Civic Center at 205 West...
08/09/2025

The Friends of the Mildred Whipple Library's Rummage Sale is today from 7 AM to 3 PM! Visit the Civic Center at 205 West A Ave to browse our:
- Rummage sale
- Book sale ($1 a bag!)
- Bake sale
- Raffle baskets & quilt raffle

All donations from Friends of the Library items go towards our local Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program, which provides a free book a month to children under 5 in Drain, Yoncalla, Elkton, Curtin, and Scottsburg.

The North Douglas Baseball team are also selling hot dogs and churros in the Civic Center. Food sale proceeds go to the ND Baseball team.

Address

205 West "A" Avenue
Drain, OR
97435

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 1pm - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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