Scio Public Library
🏢 Linn Libraries Consortium · Scio, Oregon
Scio Public Library
Scio Public Library serves the small agricultural community of Scio in Linn County, Oregon's hop and grass-seed farming heartland. Tucked at 38957 NW 1st Avenue in the Willamette Valley town, it belongs to the eight-library Linn Libraries Consortium — giving cardholders access to shared collections from Albany to Sweet Home — and offers free digital resources including Libby and hoopla.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 11am–5pm |
| Thursday | 11am–5pm |
| Friday | 11am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 38957 NW 1st Avenue, Scio, OR 97374
Phone: (503) 394-3342
Website: sciooregon.gov
Plus Code: 84PVP532+X3 (Scio, OR)
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📖 About Scio Public Library
Scio Public Library is the public library of Scio, a small city of roughly 800 residents in the hills east of Albany in Linn County, Oregon. Scio is known for its covered bridges — Linn County has more historic covered bridges than any other county in the western United States — and the library reflects the community's tight-knit character. The library is a member of the Linn Libraries Consortium, an eight-library cooperative spanning the length of Linn County from Albany and Lebanon to Sweet Home and Scio, with a shared catalog at catalog.linnlibraries.org. A Linn Libraries card gives access to the combined collections of all member libraries, as well as statewide digital resources through Libraries of Oregon. The library occupies a building shared with City Hall on NW 1st Avenue. For the most current hours and program schedule, contact the library at (503) 394-3342.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Member of the Linn Libraries Consortium — a shared card opens collections at seven other Linn County libraries from Albany to Sweet Home
- Located in historic Scio, the nearest library to Linn County's celebrated covered-bridge landscape
- Access to the full Libraries of Oregon statewide Gale databases and Historic Oregon Newspapers collection
- Serves the heart of Willamette Valley farming country — hop yards, grass-seed fields and timber heritage
- Shared city-library building on NW 1st Avenue — a true community gathering point for rural Linn County
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Scio cardholders can read, listen and research free with the Linn Libraries Consortium digital collections:
📚 Services
- Shared catalog with seven other Linn County libraries through the Linn Libraries Consortium
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing and copying
- Interlibrary loan
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Children's and family programming
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth activities
- Summer Reading program
- Community programs and special events
- School and group visits
📍 Nearby Libraries in Linn & Marion Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Linn Libraries Consortium and what does my Scio card get me?
The Linn Libraries Consortium is a cooperative of eight public libraries in Linn County, Oregon: Scio, Albany (two branches), Harrisburg, Lebanon, Sweet Home, and two college libraries. A single Linn Libraries card lets you borrow from any member library and use the shared online catalog at catalog.linnlibraries.org. Cardholders also get free access to the Linn Libraries digital collection through Libby and hoopla.
Is Scio near Oregon's famous covered bridges?
Yes — Scio sits in the heart of Linn County's covered-bridge country. Linn County has more historic covered bridges than any other county west of the Mississippi. Several covered bridges, including the Jordan, Shimanek, and Gilkey bridges, are within a short drive of town, making Scio Public Library a natural first stop for a covered-bridge tour of the Willamette Valley.
Can I access digital resources from home with a Scio library card?
Yes. A Scio Public Library card gives free access to Libby (eBooks and audiobooks through the Linn Libraries Consortium OverDrive collection), hoopla (movies, music, comics and more with no waitlists), and the statewide Libraries of Oregon Gale databases covering academic journals, reference eBooks, health, business, history and more.
How do I contact Scio Public Library or check current hours?
Call the library at (503) 394-3342 or visit the city website at sciooregon.gov/city-departments/library/ to confirm current hours and any seasonal changes. The library is located at 38957 NW 1st Avenue in Scio, OR 97374.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.