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Scappoose Public Library

News & Events

News:

Closed Labor Day

The library will be closed Monday, September 1st for Labor Day.

We're Hiring!

The Scappoose Public Library is hiring a Part-Time Library Assistant. 20 hours a week, high school diploma or equivalent and background check required. Résumés and cover letters must be submitted by 9/12/2025.

Columbia County Reads 2025

Scappoose Public Library is proud to announce Columbia County Reads for 2025 “The Works of Willy Vlautin and the Struggle for the American Dream.” In conjunction with other Columbia County libraries, Oregon Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, we will be presenting a series of free literary and historical programs focusing on the books written by local author Willy Vlautin.

Brand New Cultural Passes

Cultural Pass for the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education and a parking permit for ODFW Wildlife Areas which includes Sauvie Island.

Events:

Summer Reading Program

Last day for youth and adults alike to redeem their trackers is Saturday, August 30th.

Movies by Moonlight in Heritage Park

A series of five family friendly movies will be shown with thematic activities and events each night. Enjoy a summer evening outside. Food vendors will be on site with snacks and full meals available for purchase.

Oregon Canneries and the Quest for the American Dream

In the late 1800’s, the Columbia River fish canning industry was one of the most valuable in the world. This program, presented by Julie Triezenberg of the Columbia River Maritime Museum, discusses the history of the canneries, their impact on local communities, and the legacy they left behind after their closure. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7 PM at the Scappoose Public Library. Part of Columbia County Reads 2025

Scappoose Public Library Authors Festival

The Scappoose Public Library is excited to announce the first-ever SPLAF! Held on October 11, 2025, 11 AM–3 PM in the library’s meeting room, the festival will feature twelve local authors in a variety of genres.

Youth Events

Youth events resume Wednesday, September 3rd!

Weekly Adult Events

Fiber Friends

Fiber Friends is back! Bring your crafting project to the second floor of the Library every Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Produce Distribution

Wednesdays, 10 AM–Noon. Free and open to all.

Ukulele Jam

Thursdays, 10 AM–Noon. Bring your ukulele to this sing- and play-along.

Board Game Nights

Thursdays, from 6 PM to 8 PM. These events are free and open without registration. Intended for adults.

Monthly Adult Events

Adult Craft Night

Adult Craft Night is on pause for the summer.

FOSPL Book Sales

The Friends of the Scappoose Public Library will hold a book sale in the basement of the library from 10 AM to 2 PM on the second Saturday of every even month of 2025.

The Writing Group

The Writing Group meets on the third Sunday of each month at the Scappoose Public Library!

September Book Club: The Life Impossible

The Scappoose Public Library book club is reading "The Life Impossible" by Matt Haig for September. We will meet on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 7 PM to discuss it.

Don't forget to check the  Library Calendar!
Hours & Contact Information

LOCATION
52469 SE 2nd Street 
Scappoose, OR 97056

MAIL
PO Box 400 
Scappoose, OR 97056

HOURS
Monday            10:00-6:00
Tuesday            10:00-8:00
Wednesday    10:00-8:00
Thursday         10:00-8:00
Friday                10:00-6:00
Saturday          10:00-3:00
Sunday              Closed

Curbside pickup available.

PHONE
503-543-7123

Library2go

Library2go logo

Library2go eBooks and digital audio books are now listed in the library catalog!

Search the catalog for digital titles or click on the image above to go directly to the site.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Logo of a train made out of books.

Columbia County is participating in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.  Kids 0-5 years old can be signed-up to receive a FREE book every month in the mail.   The program is designed to encourage a love of reading from an early age.  

You can sign your child up for the Imagination Library by clicking the image above.