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No, but please keep in mind that the activities are selected with that specific age group in mind. You may discover that another session may be more developmentally appropriate for your child. If the presence of older children inhibits the involvement of children in the target age group, please understand that your child may be asked to allow younger ones to participate.

Storytimes do NOT require advance registration. Just come ready to participate with your child.

We offer regular story times but we take breaks for holidays. Please call the library at 503.397.4544 to ensure that story time is in session.  If we are closed or it is more convenient you may also check the Library's calendar at: View the Library Calendar.

We do not charge overdue fines.

If an item is kept three weeks past the due date, the item is assumed lost and you will be charged for the original list price of the item. If the item is returned in good condition, the fee will be waived. If you pay for a lost item and then find it within 90 days of payment, you can return it to the library for a refund as long as the item is in good condition.

Cultural Passes and Library of Things items cannot be renewed. For all other items, as long as no one else is waiting for the item, you may renew it up to three times. There are several ways to renew:

Items except New and Library of Things will automatically renew up to three times. However, automatic renewals do not happen if there are fees on the account or other items have holds on them.

Most library materials check out for 21 days. However, Cultural Passes check out for 3 days.  (Except the Oregon State Park Parking Pass which checks out for 7 days.)

Anyone providing acceptable documentation (see FAQ: How do I get a library card) can obtain a library card. Residents of the City of St. Helens have already paid for library access via their taxes to the City of St. Helens. Non-residents can pay a fee to obtain a library card or may be eligible for a card at no charge through the Oregon Library Passport Program. Anyone who has a business license with the City of St. Helens is eligible for a free library card.

If you live outside of the city limits but have a library card at an Oregon Library Passport Program member library (your “home library”), you can obtain a St. Helens Public Library card by showing your card from your home library, filling out a library card application, and showing appropriate documentation (see above). Passport card holders at the St.

You will need to come to the library and fill out a library card application and provide documentation to obtain a library card.