{posted February 24, 2025}

Library Trustee Wanted
Volunteer Position

Do you live in Ocean Shores?
Interested in volunteering for a cause that enhances the livability in Ocean Shores?
Have a passion for the Ocean Shores Public Library?

The Ocean Shores Public Library and the City of Ocean Shores have a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees, a governing and policy-making board.

Requires:
Attendance at bi-monthly meetings
A willingness to advocate for the library in the Ocean Shores community
Publicly speak and promote library services
Serve on Board Committees
Keeping the city council abreast of Library activities

Applications: https://www.osgov.com/government/boards___commissions___committees/index.php

Questions:
Contact a Library Board of Trustees member: LibraryBoardOfTrustees@gmail.com
Call Library 280-3919 ask for Keitha
Email Keitha@osgov.com

{posted February 24, 2025}

3/21/25 - POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
Ocean Shores Library Foundation
Board Member Wanted

The Ocean Shores Library Foundation, a 501c3 charitable organization, is seeking enthusiastic candidates to join its 5 person Board of Directors. The Foundation assists in funding the current and future needs of the library beyond public monies for initiatives, capital improvements, and resources to meet growing community needs.

Foundation projects have included the 2019 library expansion, construction of the Anneka van Doorninck outdoor pavilion, funding staff development opportunities, and installation of a digital reader board for the library. We look forward to ensuring that the Ocean Shores Library will continue to be an essential community resource for residents to access information and ideas that strengthen and enrich their lives.

Please consider being part of this future by bringing your passion for the Ocean Shores Library to the Foundation Board.

Please contact Keitha Owen, Keitha@osgov.com or call 360-289-3919 for more information.

{December 18, 2024}

The Ocean Shores Friends of the Library funded this entertaining, creative activity in the Kids Corner of the Library. A Lego wall! Thank you Friends for all your support!

{December 16, 2024}

The large meeting room now has a surround sound PA system available for use at meetings! Ask at the desk for more information.

{September 9, 2024}

The library now offers common device chargers for in-library use at new charging stations setup throughout the library.

{posted February 26, 2023}

The Ocean Shores Citizens Academy is a free nine-week course designed to provide an in-depth look into how your local government operates. Participants will:

• Participate in dialogues with, City leaders, City staff and other civic-minded residents.
• Enjoy comprehensive overviews of departments, programs, and services.
• Discover the status and future for Ocean Shores development.
• Tour some city facilities.
• Become informed, involved citizens.
• Become ambassadors for the city and have a role in educating others about city government.

The program is designed for residents of Ocean Shores that are 18 years or older and have not been involved with city council, city commissions or city boards. Class size is 25.

This is a 9-week course, your full commitment is requested to attend the entire series.

Classes are held on Fridays starting 10:00am until noon. (Longer sessions may happen with site tours)

First class will be March 17 continuing until May 12 (note: no class on March 31)

Registration opens February 24, 2023 and closes March 7, 2023, 3:00pm

Download the 2023 Citizens Academy Application.pdf and the 2023 Citizens Course Schedule.docx

Submit a completed application: Via email to keitha@osgov.com or Via mail (Attn: Keitha Owen, 573 Point Brown Ave NW) or Deliver a printed copy to Ocean Shores Public Library (573 Point Brown Ave NW) You will receive a confirmation email upon approval of your application.

{posted February 26, 2023}

A chess set available for use in the Library. Check it out at the Check-Out desk.

Thank you to The Friends of the Library for purchasing this!

{posted January 22, 2023}

For more information, visit our Getting Started with Libby page!

{posted January 6, 2023}

2023 Grand Canal Park Master Plan Report

This report can be read IN HARD COPY AT YOUR LIBRARY IN THE DOCUMENTS SECTION, as well as online at the City Webpage.