Hillsboro Public Library

08/31/2026

Congratulations, Hillsboro students! You’ve done a great job with your summer reading! Don’t forget, Hillsboro Public Library is here to support your reading and learning all school year long.

Have a great school year!

Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/StudentSuccess

08/30/2026

Learn more about artificial intelligence and its growing role in the small business world. Participants will gain a general understanding of AI tools and how they are being used in today’s business environment.

Hosted by: Yemaya Hall-Ruiz, CEO, AHO Wellness Tech
Presenters:
• AJ Bustamante, Regional Manager, The 20 MSP -- Your Managed IT Department
• Abraham Noya, COO, Team Nebula AI

Free. No registration required.

08/29/2026

Only at the Library... long division graffiti!

08/28/2026

The Fall Events Guide is now available online and in print at both library locations.

Don't miss the list of Student Success resources, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Media & Information Literacy series, and so much more!

Link to Fall Events Guide: https://bit.ly/4xJIDaB

08/21/2026

Hillsboro Public Library is thrilled to be chosen as one of 20 libraries in the US to host the “Pulitzer On The Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire,” a six-week traveling exhibition. The exhibit will open in Hillsboro in May 2028. Watch for more information in the coming months.

The American Library Association and The Pulitzer Prizes have announced 20 libraries selected to host “Pulitzer On The Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire,” a six-week traveling exhibition that includes appearances by Pulitzer Prize winners, vividly designed panels, immersive interactive stations, and compelling storytelling.

Host libraries, which serve a diverse range of communities across the U.S., will receive cash grants to support public programming and activities. Pulitzer Prize winners, local media, and other guests and organizations will participate in events throughout the tour.

The national tour will kick off in October at Chicago Public Library’s Harold Washington Library Center and Dallas Public Library’s J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, remaining on display in both cities until December. The two launch events will feature a slate of renowned Pulitzer Prize winners, including authors Percival Everett (2025 Fiction winner), Daniel Kraus (2026 Fiction winner), Amanda Vaill (2026 Biography winner) and photojournalist Jon Cherry (2022 Breaking News Photography winner) in Chicago, and author Barbara Kingsolver (2023 Fiction winner) and composer Gabriela Frank (2026 Music winner) in Dallas.

The exhibition and all associated events are free and open to the public. Read more and see the list of host libraries: https://bit.ly/4bWjWPk

📸 Photo: Sergey Ponomarev, The New York Times, 2016 Breaking News Photography. Courtesy of The New York Times via The Pulitzer Prizes

08/19/2026

🏛️ LOCAL HISTORY MYSTERY! Can you guess what famous Hillsboro landmark this is? Drop your guesses below!🤔

We found this amazing vintage architectural rendering tucked away in a corner of the staff area at the Hillsboro Public Library. It's signed by local artist Dottie Murray and dated 1982. The artwork perfectly details the beautiful architecture using pen-and-ink line drawings, brought to life through intricate cross-hatching and stippling. Interestingly, it's reproduced on smooth, semi-transparent drafting vellum, giving it a slick, photo-like feel. The dramatic orange sunburn down the side? That’s decades of UV light oxidation on the sensitive paper from sitting rolled up and partially exposed to the sun for over 40 years!

08/19/2026

Summer Reading is wrapping up—it’s time to celebrate! 🎉

✅ Turn in your reading log and be entered into the prize drawing
✅ Kids: When you turn in your reading log, you'll also receive your ticket to the Summer Reading Celebration on Thursday, August 20

Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/SummerReading

08/18/2026

The last Summer Fun pop-up of the season is Wednesday, August 19 from 10:30 am to 12 pm at Evergreen Park! Joining the Library on the Loose is Wetlands on Wheels, Rollin' Rec, Golden Road Arts, and the Smith Brothers.

While you're at Evergreen Park, take time to do the StoryWalk!

We hope to see you there! Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/LOL

08/17/2026

Volunteer at the Library!

We know you love books, but do you also love engaging with library patrons? The Hillsboro Public Library Volunteer program is open to people age 14 and over who enthusiastically support our public facing programs including the maker space, outreach, events and Friends of the Library. Learn about how you can be involved! Registration required.

Tuesday, September 8, 6 -7 pm at Brookwood Library
Saturday, September 12, 1:30 - 2:20 pm at Brookwood Library

Register at: https://bit.ly/4cmRjuE

08/15/2026

If you’re learning English or want to strengthen your English language skills, join one of four FREE weekly English as a Second Language (ESL) classes provided by Goodwill Industries at Hillsboro Public Library.

Find the class that’s right for you:

Pre-Beginner ESL
Wednesdays, 5–7 pm
📍 Brookwood Library

Beginner ESL
Mondays, 5–7 pm
📍 Shute Park Library

Intermediate ESL
Tuesdays, 5–7 pm
📍 Shute Park Library

Advanced ESL
Tuesdays, 4–5:30 pm
📍 Brookwood Library

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to build confidence in your English, there’s a class for you. Best of all, classes are FREE! No registration required.

https://bit.ly/4a7Ei7r