Scappoose Public Library

🏢 Scappoose Public Library District · Scappoose, Oregon

Scappoose Public Library

Scappoose Public Library is the public library of Scappoose, a Columbia County community in the scenic Scappoose Valley northwest of Portland. Open Monday through Saturday from its home at 52469 SE 2nd Street, the library offers extended evening hours Tuesday through Thursday, a Library of Things with STEAM kits, cultural passes, test proctoring, faxing, and free eBooks and audiobooks through Library2Go.

📞 (503) 543-7123🌐 scappooselibrary.org🧭 Get directions
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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 10am–6pm
Tuesday 10am–8pm
Wednesday 10am–8pm
Thursday 10am–8pm
Friday 10am–6pm
Saturday 10am–3pm
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 52469 SE 2nd Street, Scappoose, OR 97056

Phone: (503) 543-7123

Website: scappooselibrary.org

Plus Code: 84QVQ44F+M8 (Scappoose, OR)

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📖 About Scappoose Public Library

Scappoose Public Library serves the Scappoose Public Library District, covering the city of Scappoose and surrounding Columbia County communities. The library shares a combined catalog with the neighboring St. Helens Public Library — cardholders can borrow from both collections, and the library can help patrons obtain a St. Helens card by calling ahead. The library's purpose, as stated in its mission, is to serve the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of the community in a welcoming environment. Services include a Library of Things (STEAM kits and kitchenware for checkout), cultural passes for local venues, test proctoring, tax forms assistance, fax service, and curbside pickup. Digital collections include Library2Go eBooks and audiobooks (now integrated into the catalog) as well as online genealogy and research databases. The library hosts active programming including multiple book clubs — Romance, True Crime and General Fiction — along with a writing group, board game nights, Fiber Friends crafting and ukulele jam sessions.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Extended evening hours Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 8 p.m. — ideal for after-work visits
  • Combined catalog with St. Helens Public Library: one card opens both collections
  • Library of Things: STEAM kits, kitchenware and specialty items for checkout
  • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: free monthly books mailed to registered children ages 0–5
  • Active adult programming: Romance, True Crime and General Fiction book clubs; writing group; board game nights; Fiber Friends and ukulele jams

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Scappoose cardholders can borrow and research free with the library's digital collections:

&📚 Library2Go / LibbyeBooks & digital audiobooks integrated into the library catalog — borrow directly from splshpl.tlcdelivers.com.
&🎞 KanopyStream films, documentaries and educational videos free with your library card.
&🎧 hooplaComics, music, audiobooks, eBooks and movies — no holds, no waitlists.
&📚 Libraries of Oregon — Gale DatabasesStatewide access to peer-reviewed journals, reference eBooks, health, business and history databases.

📚 Services

  • Library of Things: STEAM kits, kitchenware and specialty items
  • Cultural passes for local arts and recreation venues
  • Test proctoring
  • Faxing
  • Tax forms assistance
  • Curbside pickup
  • Meeting room rentals
  • Interlibrary loan
  • Produce distribution (seasonal)

🎸 Programs

  • Romance Book Club
  • True Crime Book Club
  • General Fiction Book Club
  • Writing Group
  • Board game nights
  • Fiber Friends crafting group
  • Ukulele jam sessions
  • Music & Movement classes for youth
  • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (free monthly books for ages 0–5)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What are Scappoose Public Library's hours?

The library is open Monday and Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (extended evening hours), and Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. It is closed on Sunday. Hours may vary on holidays.

What is the combined catalog with St. Helens Public Library?

Scappoose Public Library and St. Helens Public Library share a single catalog, so a Scappoose card lets you search both collections. To borrow physical items from St. Helens, you'll need a St. Helens library card — call Scappoose at (503) 543-7123 and they can help you get one.

Does Scappoose Public Library offer cultural passes?

Yes. The library offers cultural passes that provide free or discounted admission to local arts and recreation venues. Check with staff or visit scappooselibrary.org to see which passes are currently available and to reserve one.

What book clubs and adult programs does Scappoose Public Library run?

The library hosts three book clubs: Romance, True Crime and General Fiction. It also runs a Writing Group, weekly board game nights, a Fiber Friends crafting group and ukulele jam sessions. Check the library's event calendar at scappooselibrary.org/news-events for upcoming dates.

🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes 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 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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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.

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