Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library

Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library Building community involvement in support of the Florence and Mapleton branches of the Siuslaw Public Library. We exist solely to help and support the Library.

The Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library is a member-supported organization that promotes the interests of the Library.

There's still time to sign up for this free event tomorrow.
05/30/2026

There's still time to sign up for this free event tomorrow.

Join us for a live watch party! George Takei will be live in Los Angeles talking about his memoir They Called Us Enemy. We'll be streaming the live event on Sunday, May 31, 2-3 PM in the Bromley Room.

You can also sign up to watch from home at siuslawlibrary.org.

05/27/2026
Trade Paperback Tuesday. Today's feature is The Tuscan Child from Rhys Bowen. The story alternates between 1944, followi...
05/27/2026

Trade Paperback Tuesday. Today's feature is The Tuscan Child from Rhys Bowen. The story alternates between 1944, following British pilot Hugo Langley in German-occupied Tuscany, and 1973, where his estranged daughter Joanna uncovers his secrets after his death, leading her on a journey to Italy to find a hidden child and understand her father's past.

Let's celebrate Little Free Libraries this week! Did you know Florence and the surrounding areas have many little free l...
05/21/2026

Let's celebrate Little Free Libraries this week! Did you know Florence and the surrounding areas have many little free libraries? Their owners often purchase their books from the Friends' book sales and bookstore. We love helping people get books into the hands of our community.

It’s Little Free Library Week! 🎉https://lflib.org/lfl-week

Here are four ways you can SHARE BOOK JOY and celebrate with us this week:

1) SHARE A BOOK: Find a book-sharing box near you by downloading our free Little Free Library mobile app.

2) SUBMIT YOUR LITTLE FREE LIBRARY PHOTOS: Submit your photos by using the hashtag on social media to be eligible for prizes.

3) SHOW YOUR LFL LOVE: Download fun graphics and flyers to share. Graphics are available in English and Spanish!

4) PLAY LITTLE FREE LIBRARY BINGO: Get out and explore the book-sharing boxes in your neighborhood while connecting with your community.

Little Free Library Week is sponsored by ThriftBooks.

Trade Paperback Tuesday. Warren C. Easley, a PNW writer, has put forth another suspenseful Cal Claxton mystery. Deadly R...
05/19/2026

Trade Paperback Tuesday. Warren C. Easley, a PNW writer, has put forth another suspenseful Cal Claxton mystery. Deadly Redemption is set during spring in Oregon's wine country.

Happy Birthday Friends of the Siuslaw Library. 48 years and still going strong.
05/17/2026

Happy Birthday Friends of the Siuslaw Library. 48 years and still going strong.

Me, at the Friends' bookstore.
05/14/2026

Me, at the Friends' bookstore.

Trade Paperback Tuesday. Come join Texas Ranger, Rory Yates, for another adventure. This book has it all, a target shoot...
05/12/2026

Trade Paperback Tuesday. Come join Texas Ranger, Rory Yates, for another adventure. This book has it all, a target shooting competition, a pursuit of a serial killer, and Rory working with the Tribal Police and FBI.

This a great opportunity to learn about the future plans for the library and give feedback. The Friends will be providin...
05/09/2026

This a great opportunity to learn about the future plans for the library and give feedback. The Friends will be providing the refreshments today.

Our community town halls are this Friday and Saturday! Get an update on our strategic plan, share your feedback, and enjoy refreshments. Free and open to all; no RSVP required.

Mapleton: Friday, May 8, 12-2 PM, Lions Club gym
Florence: Saturday, May 9, 11 AM - 1 PM, great room

Learn more: siuslawlibraryplan.org

Today, in 1915, the beginning of what we know as the Siuslaw Public Library District opened their doors. Over the past 1...
05/07/2026

Today, in 1915, the beginning of what we know as the Siuslaw Public Library District opened their doors. Over the past 111 years, it has evolved and has changed its name and location a few times. One thing has remained the same, it has served and blessed our community.

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1460 9th Street At Maple
Florence, OR
97439

Telephone

+15419973132

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