| Library service in Aberdeen began in 1890 with the
donation of 150 books housed in the Oddfellows Hall. It then moved to a
reading room donated by Jacob Weatherwax in 1891. After a city ordinance
incorporated the library in 1902, it settled into its current location with the
construction of a Carnegie building in 1908. This historical building was
replaced with the current library building in 1966. The City of Aberdeen
contracted for library service from Timberland Regional Library beginning in
1969.
In November 1998, residents of Aberdeen voted to match funds for renovating
and expanding the library. During the nine-month-long renovation project,
the library operated out of temporary quarters. The renovated library
reopened October 2, 2000.
The Aberdeen Library is a Washington State document depository and has other
specialized collections in the area of local history, genealogy, and the
Education Job Information Center (EJIC).
The Aberdeen Library has:
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Books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and
magazines for readers and library users of all ages.
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Programs and events for children and adults.
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Computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office, and online reference
databases. One-hour computer sessions can be reserved using the
online reservation system or by calling the library.
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Free wireless Internet access in the library
during regular open hours.
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A public meeting room that can be reserved for community meetings and programs
by calling the library.
Contact the library for information about the local
Library Board and the local Friends group.
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Upcoming Library Events
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Saturday PageTurners Book Discussion
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| Aberdeen Timberland Library |
Sat., Nov. 21
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10:30 AM
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| Join other community members in discussing "1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus" by Charles C. Mann. Call the library at 533-2360, or stop by the information desk to request a copy of the book. Everyone is welcome to attend even if they have not read the selected title. |
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Book Babies
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| Aberdeen Timberland Library |
Tue., Nov. 24
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10:30 AM
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| Join in a program of short stories, songs, rhymes and knee bounces. Discover the joy of early language with your baby. Each baby must be accompanied by an adult lap. After the program, adults can visit while babies play with toys and sturdy books. |
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Junior PageTurners Book Group for Kids
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| Aberdeen Timberland Library |
Tue., Nov. 24
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3:30 PM
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| Meet for a book chat, games, snacks and a craft. Register at the library a week before the program and pick up the featured book, "The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders" by Jack Prelutsky. |
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