Driftwood Public Library
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The Driftwood Public Library operates as a division of the City of Lincoln City, Oregon and provides services to both local residents and visitors in Lincoln County. It is a part of the Oceanbooks Network, collaborating on resources with the Newport Public Library and libraries in Tillamook County. Additionally, the library holds membership in the Lincoln County Library District.
The Driftwood Public Library provides a range of services to both locals and visitors in Lincoln County, encompassing free Wi-Fi, computer access, and local attraction information, along with a diverse collection of books, newspapers, and magazines.
Operating as a division of the City of Lincoln City, the library extends borrowing privileges to all local residents. Through a contractual agreement with the Lincoln County Library District, services are also available to the broader Lincoln County community. Moreover, your Driftwood Public Library card grants you access to libraries within the Coastal Resources Sharing Network, including those in Newport, Toledo, Silets, Waldport, and Tillamook County.
The collection of the library contains 61,335 volumes. The library circulates 168,860 items per year. The library serves a population of 13,754 residents.[1]
History of Driftwood Public Library[edit]
Driftwood Public Library was established in 1965 when five small communities became Lincoln City. After outgrowing three storefront locations and a building donated by Blanche Fischer, who established the Driftwood Library Foundation[2][3] the library moved to its present location in 1993.[4][5]
Location[edit]
The Driftwood Public Library is situated on the second floor of Lincoln City's City Hall, located at 801 SE Hwy 101 #201, Lincoln City, OR 97367. The library has been at this location since 1993, having moved there due to outgrowing its former space. The previous building was provided by Blanche Fischer, the founder of the Driftwood Library Foundation.[6]
What does Driftwood Public Library Offer its Patrons[edit]
Library2Go[7]: Library2Go is an Oregon-based Digital Library Consortium managed by OverDrive. It comprises a network of over 100 public libraries and their branches, offering a unified collection of digital resources.[8] With Library2Go patrons can Access eBooks, audiobooks, and videos directly to your personal computer, mp3 player, or various mobile devices.
Novelist: Find read-alikes by author and title. Learn more about your favorite authors and books. NoveList's unique story elements like appeal, genre, and theme make it easy for you to find the kinds of books you are interested in. Novelist Plus also includes recommendation and read-a-likes for audio books and non-fictions books.
Gale Legal Forms: offers a wide selection of essential state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms that may be customized for the most common legal procedures. These forms are used by attorneys and law firms. Includes real estate contracts, wills, premarital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant, and many others.
Gale Research databases: Include scholarly journals and periodicals; eBooks; small busines guides; magazines and serials; legal aids; health and wellness information; elementary, middle, and high school topics; history; literature; agriculture; computer science; culinary arts; fine arts; National Geographic Kids; and more.
Miss Humblebee's Academy: An award-winning, online kindergarten-readiness solution for children ages three to six. The program lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning success, building strength in core subject areas: language and literacy, math, science and social studies, art and music, social and emotional learning, and fitness.
Ready Reference[9]: A list of easy to access links and information relating to Lincoln City, Oregon and Lincoln County as a whole.[10]
Programing: The Library offers a wide range of programs that are beneficial to those who frequent libraries in the area, they offer a wide range of library programs for all ages.[11]
Driftwood Little Libraries[edit]
The Driftwood Little Libraries are miniature structures mounted on posts, each uniquely adorned with vibrant themes by local teenagers. Strategically positioned throughout the community, these mini-libraries offer a curated assortment of books and audio-visual materials, accessible to the public around the clock, seven days a week. No library card is required for usage. Materials from these Little Libraries can be borrowed for an indefinite period, and patrons are encouraged to share these items with friends and family. There is no obligation to return the items to their original location. Travelers are also welcome to utilize these libraries and may return borrowed items to any Little Library nationwide. Contributions to these community libraries are always appreciated.
Map of Driftwood Little Libraries can be found Here[12]
Driftwood Public Library in the News[edit]
Gender Affirming Closet:
The Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City, Oregon, hosted a "Donation Kickoff" event August 2022, to inaugurate a local high school's "Gender Affirming Closet." This initiative aimed to provide transgender students with clothing, makeup, and accessories. For those who were unable to attend the donation event, the library had created a "wishlist" detailing various items that were required to successfully launch this unique closet.
Included on the wishlist were items such as chest-binders and "trans tape" for chest compression, along with fake eyelashes, makeup, underwear, and assorted clothing. According to the Driftwood Public Library's website, the closet aimed to support transgender and nonbinary students who may not have received such support at home or had the freedom to express their identity through their daily attire. The Gender Affirming Closet not only offered clothing and accessories but also provided informational brochures on makeup and additional resources that students could access for further support.[13]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Driftwood Public Library -- Lincoln City, OR". librarytechnology.org. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ↑ "Driftwood Public Library". www.driftwoodlib.org.
- ↑ "Oregon Cultural Trust". Oregon Cultural Trust. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ↑ "Driftwood Public Library". bestpubliclibraries.org. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ↑ Ruark, Jeremy C. (2014-12-31). "OREGON LEGACY: Series opens Jan. 4". The News Guard. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ↑ "Driftwood Public Library · 801 SE Hwy 101 #201, Lincoln City, OR 97367". Driftwood Public Library · 801 SE Hwy 101 #201, Lincoln City, OR 97367. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ↑ "Oregon Digital Library Consortium - OverDrive". Oregon Digital Library Consortium.
- ↑ "Member libraries - Oregon Digital Library Consortium - OverDrive". Oregon Digital Library Consortium. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ↑ "Driftwood Public Library". www.driftwoodlib.org.
- ↑ "Driftwood Public Library". www.driftwoodlib.org. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ↑ Jackson, Jan; Perishable (2013-07-05). "Driftwood Public Library". Country Traveler Online. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ↑ "Driftwood Public Library". www.driftwoodlib.org.
- ↑ Desk, ALEC SCHEMMEL | The National (2022-08-03). "Public library creating 'gender affirming closet' for students at Oregon school". KEYE. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
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