Library

Welcome to the Sweet Home Public Library!

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The library was established in 1942 and has been serving the community at 1101 13th Avenue since 1969. The Library is primarily funded by a five-year Operating Levy that is voted on by the citizens of Sweet Home every five years.

Hours

1st Monday each month: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Low Sensory Hour (no electronics available for use)
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Programs

Every Tuesday @ 4:00 PM: Lego Creators Club (all ages welcome)
Every Wednesday @ 3:00 PM: After School Movies (all movies rated G or PG)
Every Thursday @ 10:00 AM: Lapsit Storytime (ages 0-2)
Every Thursday @ 11:00 AM: Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5)
Every Friday from 9:00 - 9:45 AM: Walking Group (all ages welcome)
Saturday Community Market - May 9th-September 26th 10am-3pm Every Saturday in the Library's Parking lot.

Summer Reading 2026 - Plant a Seed, Read!

Programs are all ages, unless otherwise listed. Programs will take place at the Library, unless otherwise listed. Check back often, more programs will be added!

Every Thursday 10am- Lapsit Storytime (ages 0-3)
Every Thursday 11am- Preschool & School age Storytime (ages 4+)
Every Wednesday 3pm – Afternoon Movie (rated G or PG)
Every Tuesday 4pm – Lego Creators Club
June 3rd 3pm - Afternoon Movie - Mulan
June 10th 3pm - Afternoon Movie - Puss in Boots
June 12^th 7:30pm Movies in the Park : Zootopia 2 @ Sankey Park
June 13^th 9am-Noon Jim Bean Safety Fair & Summer Reading Kickoff @ Sankey Park
June 17th 3pm- Afternoon Movie - Hoppers
June 18^th 6pm – Preventing Fraud and Scams For Adults
June 19^th 10am – Fun in the Sun – MNCH Bee Amazed @ Sankey Park
June 19^th 6-8pm -Tween/Teen Game Night
June 24th 3pm - Afternoon Movie - Black Beauty
June 26^th 10am – Fun in the Sun – Making Bee Houses @ Sankey Park
July 10^th 10am - Fun in the Sun – Creature Teachers @ Sankey Park
July 10^th 3:30pm- Teen Afternoon Craft: Tie Dye
July 10^th 6-8pm -Tween/Teen Game Night
July 16^th 3pm- Funeral Planning For Adults
July 17^th 10am - Fun in the Sun – Water Fight @ Sankey Park
July 17^th 7:30pm - Movies in the Park: Hoppers @Sankey Park
July 18^th 2pm -Garden Tea Party – All Ages
July 24^th 10am - Fun in the Sun – Fairy Music with Jessa Campbell @ Sankey Park
July 24^th 6-8pm -Tween/Teen Retro Movie Night : Back to the Future
July 31^st 10am- Fun in the Sun – Paint a Pot @ Sankey Park
August 6^th 6pm -Community Read Discussion with Jim Corley
August 7^th 10am - Fun in the Sun – Egg Drop Challenge @ Sankey Park
August 7^th 3:30pm -Teen Afternoon Craft: Bead Bracelets
August 8^th 10am-2pm -Dungeon Masters Academy – 13+
August 14^th 10am – Fun in the Sun - Water Fight @ Sankey Park
August 14^th 1pm – Rodeo Days: Cowboy Poetry
August 14^th 7:30pm -Movies in the Park : National Tresure @ Sankey Park
August 21^st 10am – Fun in the Sun – Oregon Coast Aquarium @ Sankey Park
August 21^st 6-8pm -Tween/Teen Retro Movie Night : E.T.
August 28^th 10am – Summer Reading Wrap up @ Sankey Park

All programs are funded by donations to the Friends of the Sweet Home Library or by IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) and the State Library of Oregon).

Collection

Current Library Collections include over 30,000 items - Books, DVDs, Board Games, Puzzles, Books on CD, Ukuleles, VOX Books for Kids, Large Print Books, Magazines, Northwest History collection, outdoor games, kid's books in Spanish, STEM Kits, and more for all ages.
Our Local Author Collection located within the Northwest Collection contains books from local Oregon authors' works of fiction and non-fiction that may not be recognized nationally.

Library Cards

All ages!
To apply for a library card you must have current photo ID, proof of City residency (a piece of mail or an e-bill with your address) and a valid phone number or email address.
The card is good for one year from date of application.
Out-of-City fees are $35 per year. We can now accept payment plans. Please see staff for details.
If you are a Sweet Home School District student (includes Charter School and Homeschool with SHSD) you are now eligible for a special Student Card regardless of where you live. Students living outside of City Limits or without a Parent signature will be eligible to checkout 3 items from SHPL. These special cards are funded by the Sweet Home School District.

Storytime

Lapsit Storytime for ages 0-2 Thursdays 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Preschool Storytime for ages 2-5 Thursdays 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All are welcome, come to whichever time works best for your family! No library card required!
All storytime crafts are funded by the Friends of the Sweet Home Library!

eBooks

We offer eBooks through Libby by Overdrive - all free with your library card! Check out eBooks and read on a variety of computers and devices. All eBooks automatically expire so you will never have overdue fines. Visit OverDrive Help for detailed instructions. You will need a Sweet Home Public Library card in good standing. To get started, click HERE. (Funding for this collection comes from IMLS grants through the State Library of Oregon and from each member Library in Oregon.)

Want Your Child to Receive FREE Books?

Sweet Home families with children under the age of five (5) are eligible to register for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! (Funding for this program comes from the United Way of Linn-Benton-Lincoln Counties, Sweet Home Rotary, and the State of Oregon.)

Linn Libraries Consortium

The Sweet Home Public Library participates in the Linn Libraries Consortium. Our motto is "sharing knowledge, resources, and expertise." Being a part of the Linn Libraries Consortium allows us to make smarter use of our collection, saving taxpayer money and providing an increased level of service. Sweet Home residents have access to over 200,000 titles. The Consortium provides:

A courier service between select Linn Libraries, so that cardholders can request items from across the county and pick them up at the own local library.
A shared catalog between all of our libraries. Using this catalog, you can find items from libraries across the county with a single-click.
The Consortium Catalog and Courier service are funded by each member Library.

Memorial Donations

Monetary donations in memory of a loved one are always welcome. Donations can be made in person at the Library or mailed to us. Please include who the donation is in memory of. If you would like the donations to go towards a specific item or collection, just let us know.