| 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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Computer Tutoring
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| Aberdeen Timberland Library |
Thursday August 21, 2008
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2:00 PM
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| Learn email, Internet searching, library databases, or the library catalog in a one-hour introduction. Stop by the library reference desk or call 533-2360 to sign up. |
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Computer Tutoring
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| Aberdeen Timberland Library |
Monday August 25, 2008
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2:00 PM
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| Learn email, Internet searching, library databases, or the library catalog in a one-hour introduction. Stop by the library reference desk or call 533-2360 to sign up. |
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