Tribal Library Mission Statement
The Grand Ronde tribal Library provides material and services to support the personal, educational, cultural and professional needs of the community.
The Library supports learning and self-education for tribal and community members of all ages, from birth though elders.
Special emphasis is placed on supporting students’ at all academic levels and on stimulating young children’s interest and appreciation for reading and learning.
Circulations Services: Library cards are issued to Tribal and local Community members. Verification of Tribal Enrollment and or residence is required to be issued a library card. Cards are renewed each year with verification of updated information. Library patrons may check out up to three (3) items at a time. Books are due back in two weeks, movies & audio books are due back in one week.
Collection Holdings: The Library has a collection of approximately 10,000 items. Collection holdings include a significant Native American collection; a Fiction and Non-fiction collection; a Children’s and a Young Adult Collection and an Audio Book collection. The library has a video (VHS) and DVD collection that has been mainly donated to the library. The Library subscribes to the local newspapers and to several magazines which are available for library use.
Computer Access: The Library has four computer stations with Internet access available for use. Sign-in is required to use the computers.
Programs: The Tribal Library sponsors various programs and displays throughout the year as well as the following children & youth programs:
- Newborn Program
- Tiny Tot Program
- Summer Reading Incentive Program
- Summer Theme Program
Donation Policy: The library welcomes donations of books and media material that are in good condition. The library does not accept mass produced paperback books and or damaged items. Outdated items are accepted only due to significance of subject and or to the Tribal Library collection.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – Noon and 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Contact Information: Tribal Library 503 879-1488
Extra Resources:
Below is a list of places where young and old alike can participate in numerous literary activities. Hours of operation varies for each site. Contact them to participate in children story time, teen activities, adult book talks and / or author talks. Or contact them to see if they have a copy of your favorite book.
Salem Public Library
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, OR 97309
503 588-6052
Willamina Library
385 NE C St.
Willamina, OR 97396
503 876-6182
Sheridan Library
142 NW Yamhill St
Sheridan, OR 97378
503 843-3420
McMinnville Public Library
225 NW Adams
McMinnville, OR 97128
503 435-5555
Third Street Books
334 NE Third St.
McMinnville, OR 97128
503 472-7786