St. Helens Public Library

09/29/2026

The next St. Helens Public Library Book Club meeting is October 20. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. This book club is for adults and you do not need to finish the book to participate.

Interested in attending? Here is the upcoming list of reads:

October 20: "The Crying Tree" by Naseem Rakha
November 17: "The Bean Trees" by Barbara Kingsolver
December 15: To be determined

09/29/2026

There are only a few spots left for our October 13 Adults and Crafts program. Register to secure a spot as we make woven cardboard hearts (link in comments).

09/28/2026

We are official open on Wednesdays again! We look forward to seeing you this Wednesday!

09/21/2026

📣 Starting September 30, we are back open on Wednesdays!

St. Helens Public Library is restoring regular Wednesday hours effective Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.

The Wednesday closures were the result of full-time Library staff being furloughed by 10% as part of City of St. Helens budget cuts for the 2026/27 Fiscal Year and the loss of three part-time library assistants.

The Library has been able to hire and train three new part-time library assistants to fill the vacant positions, which has allowed a day of library hours to be restored.

The Library will remain closed on Thursdays for the time being.

Beginning Wednesday, September 30, the St. Helens Public Library’s open hours are as follows:

Monday – Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

The Library is located in the Columbia Center at 375 S. 18th Street, St. Helens, OR 97051.

09/10/2026

Reschedule Adults and Crafts event!

We were unable to hold the September Adults and Crafts event, so that means you have another opportunity to attend the rescheduled Cardboard Heart Weaving event in October.

Join us on Tuesday, October 13 from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a rescheduled Adults and Crafts weaving program!

A large supply of different yarn will be available for you to experiment with as you learn basic weaving techniques. Explore fun color and texture combinations while you create a small piece of art to take home.

This program is for adults ages 18 and up.

Registration is required: https://bit.ly/signupOCT2026

09/08/2026

CANCELED: This event has been canceled. We apologize for the short notice and hope to see you at another Adults and Crafts soon!

CANCELED: September Adults and Crafts takes place on Tuesday, September 8 at 5:15 p.m. Participate in Cardboard Heart Weaving.

Use many different types of yarn to experiment with as you learn basic weaving techniques. Explore fun color and texture combinations, and end the night with a small piece of art.

This program is for adults only, and registration is required.

Event details: https://sthelensoregon.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=695&month=9&year=2026&day=3&calType=0

Registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA8A62EA7F8C34-65459158-weaving #/

09/03/2026

We talk a lot about how libraries are more than just books. Did you know we have a free seed library inside our building? The Columbia County Master Gardeners are currently collecting donated open-pollinated heirloom tomatoes for our seed library. You can drop off your tomato at the OSU Extension Office (505 N Columbia River Highway, St. Helens). The Master Gardeners will process the tomato and save the seeds for our seed library!

09/03/2026

CANCELED: September Adults and Crafts takes place on Tuesday, September 8 at 5:15 p.m. Participate in Cardboard Heart Weaving.

Use many different types of yarn to experiment with as you learn basic weaving techniques. Explore fun color and texture combinations, and end the night with a small piece of art.

This program is for adults only, and registration is required.

Event details: https://sthelensoregon.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=695&month=9&year=2026&day=3&calType=0

Registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA8A62EA7F8C34-65459158-weaving #/

08/17/2026

Looking for a book club? The St. Helens Public Library Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. and is always welcoming new book friends.

Tomorrow, they'll be discussing "Bluebird, Bluebird" by Attica Locke. We hope you join us this fall with the following selections:

September 15: "Dial A for Aunties" by Jesse Q. Sutanto
October 20: "The Crying Tree" by Naseem Rakha
November 17: "The Bean Trees" by Barbara Kingsolver

08/10/2026

The Summer Library Challenge is officially over, but you have until Saturday, August 15 to visit the Library to pick up any prizes. Stop by this week to grab your prizes and badges!