State Library of Oregon

10/22/2026

State Librarian Wendy Cornelisen guest spoke at Oregon LPP Summit in September.

"What a wonderful way to connect with early literacy supporters, aligning our values for communities across Oregon" - Wendy Cornelisen, State Librarian of Oregon.

10/21/2026

Today is National Apple Day! Did you know Oregon ranks among the top 10 apple-producing states in the US? Interested? Check out our catalog at the link in our bio!

10/16/2026

Last week was Digital Equity Week, and Oregon celebrated in a big way 🎉. The Oregon Broadband Office a division of Business Oregon, announced that Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP) grantees completed their projects. Collectively they made 1,058 lending devices available, established 10 public computing labs, served 12 respective communities, and provided free public Wi-Fi in 7 locations!

Three Oregon libraries participated in this program: Pendleton Public Library, Josephine Community Library District, and Sweet Home Public Library. A big shout out to all 13 DCTP grantees that expanded access to technology and Wi-Fi at no cost to the community members who needed it the most.

10/14/2026

Happy National Dessert Day! What is your favorite Pacific Northwest dessert?

Interested? To find other fun recipes in our collection, use the link in our bio.

10/08/2026

Oregon libraries are committed to ensuring Oregonians have access to a variety of high-quality information through their collections, programs, and services. Since 1987, the State Library of Oregon has collected information about intellectual freedom challenges at libraries across the state. This annual report highlights the work of libraries in continuing to ensure collections and services represent the people they serve.

The Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse (OIFC) 2026 report summarizes challenges from the previous fiscal year: July 2025-June 2026.

10/06/2026

"I think people don’t realize what they want from their library until it starts to be under threat, or until it goes away. I don’t know how we can get away from people seeing libraries as quiet spaces. I’ve been doing this work for 30 years and it’s never been quiet."
Stephanie Chase, Baker City, Ore.
Libraries of Eastern Oregon (LEO)

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10/06/2026

Congratulations Ericka on winning and Advocacy Award from the Joint Council of Librarians of Color (JCLC). The honor was given to her by the Black Caucus of the ALA. The Advocacy Award recognizes folks who demonstrate outstanding commitment to advancing library and information services for the profession and communities of color.

Ericka has always been an asset to the Oregon Library Community. And in her time at that State Library, she continues to support Oregon Libraries and Oregonians.

10/05/2026

It's Banned Books Week, an annual awareness effort launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of book challenges in libraries, schools, and bookstores.

Last week, we released the annual OIFC report detailing challenges in libraries across the state between July 2025 – June 2026. The number of items challenged over that period are the third highest since 1987. You can read the full report along with a list of the challenges here: https://slo.oregon.gov/oifc/challenges

09/30/2026

Each year on September 30, Orange Shirt Day is recognized across the U.S. and Canada as a time to remember Indigenous children who were taken from their families and placed in residential and boarding schools.

Join us in wearing orange this Wednesday to say !

Learn more about Orange Shirt Day and how you can participate: https://orangeshirtday.org

Content Warning: The materials linked below discuss historical trauma, abuse, family separation, and the impacts of the U.S. Indian Boarding School system, which may be distressing for some readers. Please prioritize your well-being and pace yourself.

Need Support?
-Crisis Text Line: Text NATIVE to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor 24/7.

-StrongHearts Native Helpline: Call or text 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483) for free, confidential, and culturally centered support.

-Self-Care Reminder: It is okay to close the tab, step away, or set boundaries with heavy content. Honor what your mind and body need today.

To learn more about Truth, Justice, and Healing around Indian Boarding Schools, and to access the National Indian Boarding School Digital Archive (NIBSDA) visit: https://boardingschoolhealing.org/

09/29/2026

We are wrapping up library card month; did you get yours? If not go to your local library and sign up.