The Silver Falls Library District was established in 1994. The district covers 186 square miles and serves about 19,500 people. The library collection contains more than 75,800 volumes, with additional access to more than 1 million items from 17 other member libraries in the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS). The board sets library policies and approves the annual budget.
The Silver Falls Public Library exists for the use, education and enjoyment of all citizens of the district. The library provides access to diverse theories, ideas, and opinions in a variety of formats; supports developing readers and lifelong learners and offers information, services, and programs in a welcoming environment.
There are programs for toddlers to teens and writers to knitters. Patrons can also check out a Cultural Pass to go to places such as the A.C. Gilbert Discovery Museum in Salem for free.
Along with books and magazines there is computer access, digital format material, and resources for homework help as well as tools for tracing family history.
Silver Falls Public Library
410 S. Water St., Silverton
503-873-5173; silverfalls.plinkit.org
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Contacts: Circulation:503-873-5173; Reference: 503-873-8796;
Youth Services: 503-873-7633; Phone Renewals: 503-589-7740
Director Marlys Swalboski
Silver Falls Library Board: Kathy Beutler, president; Wayne Suggs, vice president; Bill Breitzmann; Bill Heist; Lynn Williams, Four-year terms.
Position on ballot in 2014: None, three positions will be on the 2015 ballot.
Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. Open to the public.
