Aloha Community Library
🏢 Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) · Aloha, Oregon
Aloha Community Library
Aloha Community Library is a grassroots nonprofit that opened September 22, 2012 to fill a critical gap — the Aloha-Reedville area of unincorporated Washington County had no public library of its own, so community members built one from scratch with volunteers and donations.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 17455 SW Farmington Rd, Suite 26A, Aloha, OR 97007
Phone: (503) 259-0185
Website: wccls.org
Plus Code: 84QVF4JV+38 (Aloha, OR)
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📖 About Aloha Community Library
Aloha Community Library was born in 2011 when residents of unincorporated Aloha, Reedville and Cooper Mountain came together through Citizen Participation Organization 6 (CPO-6) to address the absence of any public library in their fast-growing corner of Washington County. The Aloha Community Library Association (ACLA) incorporated as an Oregon nonprofit 501(c)(3) and opened the doors on September 22, 2012, becoming the only community-founded and community-run library in the county. Today it operates out of Suite 26A at 17455 SW Farmington Road, relying on more than 300 volunteer hours a month alongside grants, fundraising and book sales. As a WCCLS member, every Aloha cardholder can borrow from all 16 Washington County cooperative libraries and tap into the WCCLS digital collection through Libby. The library serves one of Oregon's most ethnically diverse communities through multilingual outreach, drop-in tech help, Read to the Dogs literacy sessions and regular family storytimes.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Oregon's only community-founded 501(c)(3) public library — opened September 22, 2012 by neighborhood volunteers with no county or city government backing
- More than 300 volunteer hours contributed every month — the library runs largely on community support
- WCCLS member — one free card borrows from all 16 Washington County cooperative libraries
- Read to the Dogs literacy program — children practice reading aloud to certified therapy dogs
- Drop-in tech help sessions and multilingual outreach serving one of Oregon's most diverse communities
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Aloha cardholders access the full WCCLS digital collection at no charge:
📚 Services
- Free library card — good at all 16 WCCLS member libraries
- Free public computers and Wi-Fi
- Printing and copying services
- Drop-in volunteer tech tutoring
- Interlibrary loan through WCCLS
- Book and media collection (physical loans)
- Reference assistance
- Community meeting and program space
🎸 Programs
- Family storytimes
- Read to the Dogs — children read aloud to certified therapy dogs
- LEGO Free Play sessions
- Adult book club
- Drop-in tech help for all ages
- Summer reading program
- Outreach programming for diverse and multilingual residents
📍 Nearby Libraries in Washington County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How did Aloha Community Library come to exist — is it a county library?
No — it is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded entirely by neighborhood volunteers in 2011 to serve the unincorporated Aloha-Reedville area of Washington County, which had no public library. The Aloha Community Library Association opened the doors on September 22, 2012 and continues to rely on donations, grants, fundraising and more than 300 volunteer hours a month. It joined the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) network, so a free Aloha card also works at all 16 county member libraries.
What is the Read to the Dogs program?
Read to the Dogs invites children to practice reading aloud to certified therapy dogs in a relaxed, judgment-free setting. Reading to animals has been shown to build confidence and fluency, especially for early or reluctant readers. Sessions are drop-in and free with a library card.
Does Aloha Community Library offer help for people who struggle with technology?
Yes. The library hosts regular drop-in tech help sessions staffed by volunteer tutors who can assist with smartphones, computers, email and common applications. Free public computers and Wi-Fi are also available during all open hours.
Can I borrow eBooks and audiobooks from Aloha Community Library?
Yes. As a WCCLS member library, Aloha cardholders can borrow eBooks and audiobooks through Libby (the OverDrive app), stream movies through Kanopy, and access hoopla for comics, music and more — all free with a library card, available 24/7 from any device.
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