West Linn Public Library

I love the architecture, but I just want to say that I love the kids area. Large tween and teen area with many novels and comics. The childrens area includes over 25,000 books, and the pre-​k to grade 2 area includes Duplos, Brio trains and tracks, board books, sofas, and a stuffed leapord.

I absolutely love West Linn and I love this library. The selection is good (if they don’t have what you need, you can request it from another branch in the county and it will arrive lightning fast), the staff is so helpful and it’s beautifully maintained. The media department is great, too. People are actually respectful in keeping it quiet even when it’s busy and overall it’s just awesome.

I changed my mind. I’m not that rigid. The great feeling in here from comfortable seating and tasteful furnishings, areas that look more like a large den or family room, cozy nooks and crannies, interesting atria, and floor to ceiling windows to the forested surroundings really call for a 5 star rating.

It’s not the biggest, nor is it the fanciest, but it’s pretty darn comfy and it offers all a suburban community library should.
Decent selection of books, movies, used book store, children’s section, computers (both for adults and kids), free wi-​fi, community gathering/​events room, nice folks (volunteers mostly!) manning the front desk. Some nice outdoor art sculptures sprinkled around.
What’s not to like? Well, the only thing would be the tiny parking lot, but you can always park across the street in the shopping mall parking lot. I love my library.

Have you been to a library lately? Well, get to one!!! West Linn Library is a good one, very friendly staff, beautiful interior and exterior and very very clean restrooms!
NOTE: Reading a real book from the library is a new art form, and a good thing for your hands, eyes and wallet. Yes, your internet will be there waiting for you when you get home!
Just sayin’ :)

There is no better place to relax with a book or study for some hellish exam (i.e. the MCATS… ugh) than at the West Linn public library. The whole building is very open and lots of natural light comes in from the many floor to ceiling windows. There are plenty of computers, meeting places, study desks, and plush chairs. There’s even a lounge area with a cozy fireplace! Also, there are tons of DVDs that you can check out for free. Documentaries, horrors, Kurosawa Akira black and white films… I’m surprised at how large their collection is. And the new DVDs are only 25 cents a day… even cheaper than RedBox.
The only problem is, the collection of books here is rather limited. It’s not that big of deal though because you could always request a book from any of the other libraries nearby.

I am a push over for libraries. After years of frequenting the Tualatin and Wilsonville libraries on a weekly basis, I’m starting to transition to West Linn since we moved here in the fall.
This is by far the most elegant space. It could easily be confused for an art gallery or possibly a mountain lodge. My only complaint is the parking situation. The lot isn’t nearly large enough to accommodate the number of visitors and it is nearly impossible to turn around once you enter. I’ve learned to park across the street and avoid the hassle.
It is a two-​level modern design, so you enter on the main floor which has a great lounge space to curl up with a great book and then go downstairs for the children’s and teen sections. Smart design. The teen section is particularly large and they offer lots of programs for young readers and teens.
They have really nice meeting rooms which we’ve reserved for community meetings since the library is conveniently located in the West Linn Central Village.
And I need to give a plug for the Cultural Pass program offered by our public libraries in the burbs. In the past year, I’ve visited the Chinese Classical Garden, Japanese Garden, Pittock Mansion and Portland Art Museum and Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden for FREE.
The librarians here are warm, friendly and efficient. My tax dollars have never been so well spent.