Library

The Columbia Center and St. Helens Public Library is closed in observance of the Veteran's Holiday. We will return to normal operating hours on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 10am Pacific Time.

Open hours allow makers to use the Makerspace to work on their own projects. This unstructured time gives makers access to the Makerspace equipment. Certification or an introduction to some equipment require an appointment with Jana, our Makerspace Librarian, during maker appointment time on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She will be in the room to monitor use and provide limited support.

Makers may use three types of equipment:

Learn to use the Flashforge 3D printers at the SHPL Makerspace! Participants will complete a group course about 3D printers in a safe & fun way. By completing this course, you'll be able to demonstrate your ability to use the 3D printer during Maker Mondays and Fridays on your own.

Appointments can be scheduled with our Makerspace Librarian, Jana for the following activities: 

• Brief introduction to equipment that doesn't require certification for individual use
• Completion of the certification process for those unable to attend 101 Certification courses
• Help with individual projects

Appointments are scheduled in 30 minute increments. Due to limited availability, participants must be on time or must be rescheduled for another available date. Appointments will not run past the 30 minute mark.

Appointments can be scheduled with our Makerspace Librarian, Jana for the following activities: 

• Brief introduction to equipment that doesn't require certification for individual use
• Completion of the certification process for those unable to attend 101 Certification courses
• Help with individual projects

Appointments are scheduled in 30 minute increments. Due to limited availability, participants must be on time or must be rescheduled for another available date. Appointments will not run past the 30 minute mark.

Due to winter holidays Friends of the St. Helens Public Library are meeting a week early and on Thursday.

Information about Friends of the St. Helens Public Library.

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday Friends of the St. Helens Public Library are meeting a week early and in the Armstrong Room.

Information about Friends of the St. Helens Public Library.

10.17.2024 Canceled--We apologize for the inconvenience PreK Storytime is canceled for 10.17.2024

Toddler Storytime

We will be interacting with our 2--3 years old children with stories, songs, and more...all designed to help young children's literacy skills.

10.16.2024 Canceled--We apologize for the inconvenience Toddler story time is canceled for 10.16.2024

Toddler Storytime

We will be interacting with our 2--3 years old children with stories, songs, and more...all designed to help young children's literacy skills.

Come in to our newly rearranged Makerspace with

Miss Jana, our Makerspace and Youth Librarian!!

4:00 p. m. -- 6:30 p. m.