Longview Public Library

Category: Public library

Address: 1600 Louisiana St, Longview, WA 98632, USA

Phone: +13604425300

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 12–4PM

Saturday: 12–4PM

Reviews

N A (N/A)

Jul 20, 2022

Librarians arent like i remember ..They are very young and not as friendly and helpful as the older ones..I miss the 80s and 90s when the library was run better..

Desiree Welvaert

Apr 17, 2022

The Longview library staff are the nicest group of people! The library is spacious with comfortable rooms for every age group. From computers, to DVD'S there is much more than rows of books. Art displays downstairs, outdoor readings, plays, etc My love of old architecture is satisfied in this building .

Gianne Curry

Jul 17, 2021

Truth be told I am a fan of most libraries, but our town’s library is pretty unique in its architecture and this adds special charm. I also like their teen section in that it is separate little nook room with a cool vibe and this shows their understanding of the adolescent otherness. :) Yes, I have some of those aliens dwelling in our home.

Brooklen Crone

May 19, 2021

I have a homeschool family and have lived in town for 2 years now. We frequented the library before covid. When we heard the library opened back up we were itching to go. We visited yesterday, my kids went to the lower children's level with my husband and I went upstairs. My kids were so excited (now ages 6, 2 and 1); we reminded them its a quiet place but little kids only understand so much. I grabbed my books quickly and went downstairs to checkout and grab the kids. The librarian and assistant there were SO RUDE! I don't think she realized I was with my husband and the kids because as they walked out she rolled her eyes. So unprofessional. My kids have had a hard time adjusting to being cooped up inside due to covid and they were just so excited. Its hard to get a 2 year old to use an "inside voice". The young assistant told my husband as if he didn't know "um, this is a library!". Mind you, while I was upstairs in the quiet I couldn't even hear my kids downstairs and there was no one else down in the children's section besides them and my husband. The rudeness was not necessary and we were there for a total of 15 minutes. I definitely think library staff need a reminder on basic kindness and customer service etiquette.

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Questions & Answers

I remember hearing of a program at the Library which gave help to individuals learning to read. Primarily, I believe, focused on adults. This was a Volunteer staffed program. Does this program still exist? How do I volunteer?

Charlie Yockey | Aug 14, 2022
Tami Villalobos | Aug 15, 2022

There's a program adult summer reading club

Does the library have help filing my taxes?

Carla Kaultz | Aug 14, 2022
Longview Public Library (Owner) | Aug 15, 2022

Yes. The AARP Tax Aide volunteers are at the library on Fridays (12:30 to 4:30 pm) and Saturdays (10 am to 4:30 pm). Help is first come, first served. Visit the AARP website for more info: https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/

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There is concerts at the fair grounds in saint Helens do you have any event passes for the 25 or 26 ? T petty and rod Stuart

Russell Conover | Aug 14, 2022
Longview Public Library (Owner) | Aug 15, 2022

No, we do not have passes for this event. We have had passes for local (Longview) performances in the past through our Culture Card program, but that is currently on hold.

Are IRS FORMS available at LONGVIEW Library

Bruce Rund | Aug 14, 2022
Longview Public Library (Owner) | Aug 15, 2022

Yes, we have the 1040 Forms and instructions that you can pick up anytime during our Drive-Thru hours. We can also print other forms if you call us in advance. For more information about Drive-Thru visit our website: http://www.longviewlibrary.org/techtipholds.php

Do they have a limit on how many books you can check out/// This may be a slightly dumb question but I want a book that is slightly gorey and sexual but i'm underage, do they require you to be a certain age to get certain books?

Chels Chelsee jackson | Aug 14, 2022
Michael Keck | Aug 15, 2022

You can check out about 20 different materials at any given time. That can be books, videos, etc. On the age thing, that you will have to ask them, as it might depend on the material and your actual age.

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Is this a Carnegie Mellon library?

Tracy Turner | Aug 14, 2022
Jennifer J. (grace fell) | Aug 15, 2022

Great question! No, it is not. The Longview Public Library was a gift to the city from R.A. Long.

How much is the non-resident fee for check-out privileges? Can Oregon residents obtain a library card from the Longview Library?

Robert Portley | Aug 14, 2022
Longview Public Library (Owner) | Aug 15, 2022

No, there are no restrictions if you live out-of-state. Non-resident fees are $100 for a one year household card ($52.50 for 6 months, $27.50 for 3 months). If anyone in the household is over 62 years, you qualify for the senior rate ($50/yr). See our website for details: http://www.longviewlibrary.org/librarycards.php

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Does anyone know if the library takes book donations?

Karen Waddell | Aug 14, 2022
Odette Marie Moronez | Aug 15, 2022

Yes they do! Call or stop in

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Is the Longview public library open on Saturdays?

Jeff Lawrence | Aug 14, 2022
N A (N/A) | Aug 15, 2022

Its open 12pm-4pm now on sat and fridays

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How do you get a library card?

ohjay isgay | Aug 14, 2022
SU | Aug 15, 2022

From library website: The Longview Public Library is a city library supported entirely by city funds. People living outside the city must pay a non-resident fee for check-out privileges. The fee for a non-resident card is a way to ask those users who live outside the city to share in the costs of library service. (Rural Library Mini-District residents are treated as Longview residents during the period the district contracts with the Longview Public Library for services.) A library card is required to check out all library materials and to obtain materials from other libraries on an inter-library loan basis. Residents wishing to acquire a library card are asked to fill out a short application and provide photo ID and proof of current address. Acceptable address identification includes but is not limited to a current driver's license, personal checks, official mail postmarked within the last month, a utility bill or rent receipt, or a hunting license.

Can we get library cards from other libraries to gain access to their ebooks?

Carla Jones | Aug 14, 2022
Longview Public Library (Owner) | Aug 15, 2022

It depends on the library and their rules. We have reciprocal agreements with Fort Vancouver Regional Library, Timberland Regional Library, and Kelso Public Library that allow Longview Library card holders to get free library cards from these libraries. However, they may have rules about electronic resources. For example, FVRL's website states that reciprocal cards can access everything except Hoopla (which we have anyway).

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What is the schedule for up coming book sales?

Carla Jones | Aug 14, 2022
SU | Aug 15, 2022

From the library website: September 6-8, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m The homepage of the website has the schedule of the current calendar year for book sales.

Does ur library have a printer

Charlotte Patterson | Aug 14, 2022
Deb Esponde | Aug 15, 2022

Yes

Do you have someone there helping with filing tax returns?

Josie Roe | Aug 14, 2022
Longview Public Library (Owner) | Aug 15, 2022

Yes. The AARP Tax Aide volunteers are here every Friday and Saturday afternoon, from 12:30 to 4, through April 14. This service is first come, first served, and no new returns are started after 3:00.

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Do you have to have a library card to use the computers to print something out

Trista Joplin | Aug 14, 2022
Lilly | Aug 15, 2022

No you do not

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Do you have the book sled driver

Walt Jones | Aug 14, 2022
Deb Esponde | Aug 15, 2022

You can go to their website, just search "Longview Public Library", where they have an online searchable database.

Can a library card be obtained online?

Cynthia Harmon | Aug 14, 2022
SU | Aug 15, 2022

No. From library website: The Longview Public Library is a city library supported entirely by city funds. People living outside the city must pay a non-resident fee for check-out privileges. The fee for a non-resident card is a way to ask those users who live outside the city to share in the costs of library service. (Rural Library Mini-District residents are treated as Longview residents during the period the district contracts with the Longview Public Library for services.) Residents wishing to acquire a library card are asked to fill out a short application and provide photo ID and proof of current address. Acceptable address identification includes but is not limited to a current driver's license, personal checks, official mail postmarked within the last month, a utility The Longview Public Library is a ciill or rent receipt, or a hunting license.

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