| 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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Wacky Wednesdays
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| Aberdeen Timberland Library |
Wednesday July 9, 2008
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All Day
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| Find something wacky at the library each Wednesday from June 25 through July 30 and win a small prize. This program is part of the library's summer reading program, "Catch the Reading Bug." |
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Cinderella and the Bug Brigade
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| Aberdeen Timberland Library |
Wednesday July 9, 2008
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6:30 PM
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| Magic with the pull of a string… as puppeteer Mary Shaver and her marionettes present a world famous classic—crawling with bugs! Will Cinderella ever finish her chores and the Bug Brigade come to her rescue? And could the Prince be an entomologist? Sponsored by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. |
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Chapter by Chapter: "Shoebag" by Mary James
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| Aberdeen Timberland Library |
Monday July 14, 2008
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2:00 PM
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| Join in a fun read-aloud time as the book "Shoebag" by Mary James is read to you, chapter by chapter, until the final conclusion. |
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Preschool Story Time
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| Aberdeen Timberland Library |
Tuesday July 15, 2008
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10:30 AM
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| Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children. |
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Ice Cream & Books
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| Aberdeen Timberland Library |
Tuesday July 15, 2008
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2:00 PM
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| Teens! Eat ice cream, talk about books you like and hear about more books. Go ahead, talk with your mouth full—as long as it’s about books. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. |
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