Canby Public Library
🏢 LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) · Canby, Oregon
Canby Public Library
The Canby Public Library is a city-operated community library in the heart of Clackamas County's flower-bulb farming country — a full-service branch with a Maker Lab, Seed Library, Library of Things, notary service, Cultural Pass program for free museum access, and a 24/7 drive-through book drop.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 220 NE 2nd Avenue, Canby, OR 97013
Phone: (503) 266-3394
Website: canbyoregon.gov
Plus Code: 84QV7875+J5 (Canby, OR)
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📖 About Canby Public Library
The Canby Public Library serves the city of Canby, Oregon — a community of about 18,000 known as the "Dahlia Capital of Oregon" for its famous annual Dahlia Festival — from its modern facility at 220 NE 2nd Avenue. Operated by the City of Canby, the library is a member of the LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) consortium, meaning a Canby card also unlocks materials from Milwaukie, Tigard, and partner county libraries through a shared Sirsi catalog. The library goes well beyond books: its Maker Lab hosts creative and technology projects, the Seed Library lets gardeners borrow and return seeds each season, and the Cultural Pass Express program provides free admission passes to Oregon cultural institutions. A Career Center with job-search resources, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for young children, and a Teen Room round out a diverse program offering. The 24/7 drive-through book drop and remote Print Anywhere service extend convenience around the clock.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located in Canby, Oregon — the "Dahlia Capital of Oregon" — serving a city of approximately 18,000 residents in Clackamas County
- Maker Lab for creative, technology, and hands-on projects open to all ages
- Seed Library — borrow seeds for the growing season and return seeds at harvest
- Cultural Pass Express — free or discounted admission passes to Oregon museums and cultural venues
- Notary Public service available at the library — call ahead to confirm availability
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Canby cardholders can access Oregon statewide and LINCC digital resources free with their library card:
📚 Services
- Notary Public service (call ahead to confirm hours and availability)
- Maker Lab for creative and technology projects
- Seed Library — seasonal seed borrowing and returns
- Cultural Pass Express — free museum and cultural venue admission passes
- Career Center with job-search tools and resources
- Library of Things — borrow practical items beyond books
- Print Anywhere — remote print jobs for in-library pickup
- Public computers, printing, scanning & free Wi-Fi
- 24/7 drive-through book drop at the rear of the building
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for young children
- Teen Room dedicated space and programming
🎸 Programs
- Youth storytimes and children's programming
- Teen Room events and Teen Library Advisory Council
- Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB)
- Adult book groups and lecture events
- Maker Lab programs and workshops
- Library Advisory Board community meetings
- Summer reading program
📍 Nearby Libraries in Clackamas County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Canby Public Library have a notary public?
Yes — the Canby Public Library offers notary service. It's best to call ahead at (503) 266-3394 to confirm a notary is available and schedule a convenient time to visit.
What is the Seed Library at Canby Public Library?
The Seed Library lets you borrow packets of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds at the start of the growing season. At harvest time, you're encouraged to save seeds from your plants and return them to the library — keeping the collection growing. Seeds are free to borrow with a library card.
What is the Cultural Pass Express program?
The Cultural Pass Express program allows cardholders to reserve passes for free or discounted admission to Oregon museums, gardens, and cultural venues. Passes can be reserved online or at the library and are picked up in person.
Can I use my Canby library card at other Clackamas County libraries?
Yes. The Canby Public Library is a member of LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County), a shared catalog consortium. Your Canby card lets you borrow from and return materials to partner LINCC libraries, and it also unlocks Oregon's statewide digital resources through Libby and Answerland.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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