Our Libraries
Timberland Regional Library
Our libraries have a number of business-related resources that you can access.
Whether you are looking for a job or running a small business, there are a number of databases here for you to use.
- Business, Legal, & Grants
- Career Tools & Employment Support
- Small Business Services & Support
- Health, Science, & Technology
About the library:
The Raymond Library was built in 1929 on land donated to the city for a library. The neo-Tudor building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Prior to the establishment of Timberland Regional Library, the Raymond library was the headquarters for the Pacific County Library District.
2020 - 2021 Remodel:
During the 2020 pandemic, Raymond Library was refreshed with many improvements and upgrades including:
- New paint and flooring throughout the building
- Repaired plaster, chimney, and windows
- Updated display areas
- New holds section
- Self checkout option available
Click here to view before & after images or watch the Youtube video using the link below:
About the library:
The Ilwaco Timberland Library is housed in the Ilwaco Community Building, owned by the City of Ilwaco. The Community Building underwent major renovation in April of 2009, adding 1,200 additional square feet for books and other library materials, computers, and comfortable reading areas. The Community Building also holds a community meeting room.
The Building:
- Annexed city, city-owned building
- Square Footage: 2,605
About the library:
The Shoalwater Bay Tribal Community Library is located on the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe reservation. The Tribe has cooperated with Timberland to provide Timberland collections (books, CDs, DVDs, etc.) for checkout in the local library and holds pickup service.
The Building:
- TRL service in Tribal Library
About the library:
The Naselle Library was originally opened as an experimental “mini-library” to serve patrons formerly served by the bookmobile. A new library was built and opened in November 1991.
The Building:
- TRL-owned building in unincorporated area
- Square Footage: 2,663
About the library:
The South Bend Library is a Carnegie library which was built in 1913. The residents of South Bend voted to annex to Timberland for library services in 2003.
The Building:
- Annexed city, city-owned building
- Square Footage: 1,863
About the library:
From 1944 until 1983 the Ocean Park library was housed in the Ocean Park Elementary School. The Pacific County bookmobile served the area, until the former Mason County bookmobile became a temporary Ocean Park library. A new library was built and opened in June 1985.
In 2012 the library was remodeled and nearly doubled in size from 3,200 to 5,932 square feet. The library now features new furnishings, additional seating areas, a separate space for teens, a larger children’s area, lighting for the shelving and new carpet and paint.
The Building:
- TRL-owned building in unincorporated area
- Square Footage: 5,932