Eugene Public Library
🏢 City of Eugene · EUGENE, Oregon
Eugene Public Library
The Eugene Public Library at 100 W 10th Avenue is the flagship public library of Lane County's largest city — serving Eugene's 180,000+ residents with a Library of Things, 100,000+ eBooks via Libby, free homework help daily, and community events including Hult Center ticket giveaways.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | 1 PM – 5 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 100 W 10TH AVENUE, EUGENE, OR 97401
Phone: 541-682-5450
Website: eugene-or.gov
Plus Code: 84PR2WX4+82 (EUGENE, OR)
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📖 About Eugene Public Library
Eugene is the county seat of Lane County and Oregon's second-largest city, home to about 180,000 residents and the University of Oregon — a community renowned for its outdoor culture, arts scene, and progressive civic identity. The Eugene Public Library on the corner of 10th Avenue and Oak Street is a department of the City of Eugene and the community's primary public library, recently renovated to expand its Lucky Day and Library of Things displays with new choice and convenience for patrons. The library's rotunda has served as a downtown gathering space since the current building opened, and the Friends of Eugene Public Library and the Eugene Public Library Foundation provide ongoing support for programs and collections. The library offers more than 100,000 eBooks and audiobooks through Libby, thousands of comics and graphic novels via Comics Plus, subscription databases including Consumer Reports and LinkedIn Learning, free online homework help in English and Spanish daily from 1 to 10 PM, and a robust slate of programming from bilingual and sensory story times to adult book groups, career services, teen anime watch parties, and creative workshops. Patrons with a library card also receive free tickets to selected Hult Center for the Performing Arts events — a unique community partnership that reflects Eugene's deep commitment to the arts.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Free tickets to selected Hult Center for the Performing Arts events — a unique Eugene Public Library community partnership
- Library of Things — browse and borrow specialty items beyond books, recently expanded in the renovated rotunda
- 100,000+ eBooks and audiobooks via Libby, plus thousands of comics and graphic novels through Comics Plus
- Free online homework help daily 1–10 PM in English and Spanish — no appointment needed
- Extensive programming: bilingual story times, sensory story times, teen events, adult book groups, creative workshops
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Eugene cardholders can borrow, stream and research free through Oregon's statewide and local digital programs:
📚 Services
- Library of Things — specialty items and equipment for borrowing
- Public computers with internet access and printing
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Meeting and study rooms
- Adaptive technology (accessible printing, ZoomText, video relay services)
- Interlibrary loan (ILL)
- Free daily online homework help (1–10 PM, English & Spanish)
- Outreach programs, site visits, and homebound services
🎸 Programs
- Story times — baby, toddler, bilingual (English/Spanish), sensory, preschool, and family
- Adult book groups
- Teen anime watch parties and events
- LEGO building activities and kids' crafts
- Polymer clay and weaving workshops for adults
- Career and job support services
- Conversational English practice sessions
- Eugene Public Library Foundation and Friends volunteer opportunities
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Eugene Public Library offer free tickets to Hult Center performances?
Yes. Eugene Public Library has a community partnership with the Hult Center for the Performing Arts through which library cardholders can obtain free tickets to selected events. Availability varies by performance — check with library staff or the library's events calendar for current offerings.
What is the Library of Things at Eugene Public Library?
The Library of Things is a collection of specialty items beyond traditional books and media that patrons can borrow with a library card. The Eugene Public Library recently expanded its Library of Things displays in the renovated rotunda — visit the library or check the website at eugene-or.gov/library for the current catalog of available items.
Is there daily online homework help available from the Eugene Public Library?
Yes. The library provides free online homework help every day from 1 to 10 PM in both English and Spanish. This service is available to students of all ages at no cost and requires no appointment — access it through the library's digital resources page at eugene-or.gov/library.
Can I use Eugene Public Library if I live in Springfield or another nearby city?
Eugene Public Library cards are available to City of Eugene residents as well as non-residents (including Springfield and Lane County) — contact the library at 541-682-5450 or visit the circulation desk to learn about card options for your address. Oregon's statewide interlibrary network also links Eugene to the Springfield Public Library (9.7 miles) and Corvallis-Benton County Public Library.
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