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Library Plans and Policies

Questions regarding these plans and policies may be directed to Library Director Suzanne Bishop at 503-397-4544.

The St. Helens Public Library is a fine-free library.

Plans

St. Helens Public Library Strategic Plan

Policies

St. Helens Public Library Circulation Policy

St. Helens Public Library Collection Development

St. Helens Public Library Confidentiality Policy

St. Helens Public Library Makerspace Policy

St. Helens Public Library Public Computer Usage Agreement

St. Helens Public Library Rules of Conduct

St. Helens Public Library Wireless Internet Terms of Use

Core Principles

American Library Association

Library Bill of Rights

Freedom to Read

Freedom to View

Supporting Documents

PDF icon Circulation (130 KB)
PDF icon Collection Development (114 KB)
PDF icon Confidentiality (94 KB)
PDF icon Library Bill of Rights (96 KB)
PDF icon Freedom to Read (114 KB)
PDF icon Freedom to View (98 KB)
PDF icon St. Helens Public Library Computer Usage Agreement (65 KB)
PDF icon St. Helens Public Library Wireless Internet Agreement (44 KB)
PDF icon St. Helens Public Library Makerspace Policy (117 KB)
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375 South 18th Street, Suite A
St. Helens, OR 97051
503-397-4544

shpl@sthelensoregon.gov

Hours:
Monday-Thursday 10a.m. until 7p.m.
Friday 10a.m. until 5p.m.
Saturday 10a.m. until 2p.m.

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Upcoming Events

  • Maker Monday
    05/19/2025 - 11:00am
  • Certification: Bernette B79 Sewing Machine
    05/19/2025 - 5:30pm
  • Baby Lapsit Storytime
    05/20/2025 - 11:00am

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