Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park

🏢 Washington County Cooperative Library Services · HILLSBORO, Oregon

Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park

Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park sits within the city's oldest park — a 13-acre green space purchased in 1906 — and serves one of the most linguistically diverse communities in Oregon with multilingual programming, storytime in multiple languages, and a rich Library of Things collection. Originally opened in 1975 and renovated to add abundant natural light and lower stacks, its 15,000-square-foot space welcomes readers of all backgrounds.

📖 About Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park

<p>Shute Park Branch opened in 1975 inside a park donated to the City of Hillsboro in December 1906 by banker John W. Shute, who sold 15 acres for $1,622 on the condition the land be named in his honor — making it the oldest park in the city. The library was later renovated to feature light-finished wood, a reflective ceiling, and generous natural light, and today holds over 57,000 books, CDs, DVDs, and magazines. As part of Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS), the branch offers meeting and study rooms, notary services, computer access, and a Library of Things lending collection, while its multilingual storytimes draw families from Hillsboro's Spanish-, Vietnamese-, Russian-, and Somali-speaking communities.</p>

⭐ What makes this branch special

• Located in Shute Park, Hillsboro's oldest park (1906) — named for banker John W. Shute
• Multilingual storytimes and programs serving the city's diverse Spanish-, Vietnamese-, and Russian-speaking communities
• Library of Things lending collection, notary services, meeting rooms, and study rooms on-site
• Renovated branch with lower stacks, natural light, and light-finished wood; 15,000+ sq ft with 57,000 items

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