Library

Established 1912 - Serving the Greater Weston, Oregon Area

Mission and Philosophy

The Weston Public Library serves the people of Weston and the surrounding area by providing books and other materials to meet their informational, educational, and recreational needs. The Weston Public Library upholds the principles of intellectual freedom by providing people of all ages with access to information that reflects diverse points of view.

Heather Culley - Librarian

Kayla Durfee - Substitute Librarian

The Weston Public Library Advisory Board adopts and declares that it will adhere to and support:

The Library Bill of Rights, adopted by the American Library Association
The First Amendment, Bill of Rights, United States Constitution
Section 8, Article 1: Bill of Rights, Oregon Constitution

Library Board meetings occur on the first Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm.

Library Board of Directors

Pattie Reinhart, Chair
Greg Phillips, City Liason
Kendra Seymour
Kim Glover
Lucy Hearn

Friends of Weston Library

Friends of Weston Library Board Members

Molly Betts, Chair
Jackie Gentry, Secretary
Sara Tucker, Treasurer
Corinne Monaco
Caty Clifton
Molly Hasenbank, alternate
Lois Phillips, alternate

Would you like to become a Friend of the Library?

For more information contact the Library at 541-566-2378

Watch for the annual FOWL Book Sale in October during the Potato Show!

Weston Public Library History

The Weston Library dates back to 1912 when Mrs. Norah Watts, wife of Dr. Watts and Mrs. George Proebstel, wife of ex-Senator Proebstel, circulated a petition for a small tax levy to finance it. This levy passed and a tea was held with the admission being one book to secure more library books.

The first library was opened in the D.B. Jarman Department Store. Eliza Morrison, (Mrs. L.L. O’Harra), who clerked at the Jarman Store, was the first librarian.

The library was moved to the Wheeler Building on Water Street, then to the Normal School brick dormitory, and to its present site in 1933 in Dr. Watts’ office on Water Street.

Library Newsletters

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2023 Library Newsletters

2022 Library Newsletters

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Resources

Grab your library card and head to the Resource Pages below!

Weston-Union Graduation Photos 1926-1973

This was a Weston Public Library project, with funding from memorials to Marilyn Jensen.

The high school was not completed until 1927. However, the Class of 1926 attended classes in Athena but graduation ceremonies for the class took place in the newly-complete Weston High School Auditorium. So while the school carries the date of “1927,” the Class of 1926 has been included.

Download a PDF format of the photos below. Please note that this file is 54 pages.

Historic Photo Archive Online!

The Weston, Oregon Public Library Historic Photo Archive contains about 413 photo images, 7 maps, and 60 Weston Weekly Leader newspaper display ads.

Weston Leader Newspaper Online

We are excited to announce the completion of our Weston Leader newspaper digitization project! View the Community History Archive database. Take a look, then stop by the library for search tips. This is a photo of Clark Wood, long-time editor of the Weston Leader in front of the newspaper office, circa 1900. (Photo 110-19b Weston Public Library Collection.)

Umatilla County Pioneers Association

Umatilla County Pioneer family histories

Umatilla County Pioneer Picnic - Weston, Oregon

211 Info

211info has free information available about more than 7,000 health, community, and social services to help connect, inform, and empower those who need it. 211 is now available in EVERY Oregon county.

Library 2 Go

Library2Go - 15,000+ current & classic downloadable audio books, videos, and ebooks.

Borrowing Policy:

Online Resources

A vast array of online resources can be found on the Weston Public Library GalePage, including all of the Gale databases included in the State Library of Oregon statewide database contract along with many others that may be of interest to you. Check them out here.

The Umatilla County Special Library District (UCSLD) works collaboratively with our public libraries to ensure that high quality library services are available to all. [UCSLD Vision statement]