{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.

{reposted April 29, 2024 POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED}

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
Public speaking to promote library services
Serving on board committees

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

{updated February 26, 2024 - POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED}

Library Foundation Board Member 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 Library and the Ocean Shores Library Foundation announce an opportunity to join the 5-person Board of Directors.

Requires:
Attendance at monthly meetings
A willingness to advocate for the library in the Ocean Shores community
Publicly speak and promote library services
Serve on Board Committees

Questions:
Contact a current Library Foundation Board of Directors member
Call Library 280-3919 ask for Keitha
Email Keitha@osgov.com

{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.