The Seaside Public Library is dedicated to promoting literacy, providing access to information and resources that enrich our diverse community, and fostering a love of learning.

Online Resources Toddlers & Preschool Kids Programs Tweens Teen Programs This portal has been developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5 and covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more. Research in Context provides middle school students with primary and secondary sources, and hundreds of topic pages, on subjects including literature, science, social studies, and U.S. and world history. Sesame Street website is perfect for preschoolers with games, online coloring pages, short videos, and art activities. Includes printables and parents resources. This fun and educational website for children features games, videos, and brain boosters. This website for children features cool science experiments, read-aloud videos, and fun games to explore. Design Squad Global. Kids can take challenges, watch videos, play games and be wowed by the power of engineering. Games, videos, and podcasts for kids. This website for children features cool science experiments, read-aloud videos, and fun games to explore. This section is under construction. Fantasy Upper Elementary Mysteries for Upper Elementary Humor Upper Elementary Oregon Battle of the Books 2026 Grades 6-8 Oregon Battle of the Books 2026 Grades 3-5 Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award ORCA - Oregon Reader's Choice Awards Reading Lists Seaside Public Library offers a variety of activities tailored specifically for teens, where you can connect with your peers and explore new interests. From participating in lively book clubs to volunteering for community projects, there’s something for everyone. Join us on Wednesdays or at our special events, and make your mark in our library community! TEEN Book Club Are you a teen who loves to read? Join the Seaside Public Library's Teen Book Club, where each month we come together to discuss our latest book selection and decide on our next great adventure in reading! It's a great way to connect with fellow book enthusiasts, gain new perspectives, and deepen your love for storytelling. We can’t wait to see you there! Books & Babies Book lists: Baby Concepts: Books to build vocabulary while learning concepts: colors, numbers, shapes, opposites, and ABCs. Baby Faces: Research has shown that an infant pays attention to human faces longer than anything else. Baby First Words: Common, familiar words paired with interesting pictures help children to learn new vocabulary. Early Literacy Practices Children are natural-born learners, and the grownups in their lives are their first teachers. It is never too early, or too late, to start reading to your baby. As soon as babies are born, they start to learn language and sound. They like to listen to their parents’ voices, and they love to hear rhythm and songs. Learn more about early learning and the reading process by visiting Reading Rockets and ¡Colorín colorado! Here are five activities adults can do to help get their brains ready to learn. Talk : Talking to and with young children in whatever language you are most comfortable speaking helps them figure out how to form words and learn new vocabulary. Tell family stories then give your child an opportunity to talk with you or ask questions Make sure your child has opportunities to talk, not just listen to you talk Describe what you’re doing, hearing, seeing, or tasting Repeat what your child says and use new words to extend their vocabulary. “You want a banana? That’s a very healthy choice.” Sing: Singing helps children learn to play with sounds, including rhythm and rhyming, and develops language, math and science skills. Sing along with the radio Sing nursery rhymes so children hear different sounds in words Clap along to the rhythm of songs to hear the syllables in words Use words that rhyme Read: Reading out loud is a wonderful opportunity to snuggle with your little ones and help them learn about the world around them. Explore the whole book. Talk about the pictures or colors Ask questions about the story Read books again and again Write: Writing starts with activities that strengthen finger muscles. This helps with fine motor control that will make scribbles turn into letters and numbers later on. Draw and color with crayons or markers Trace shapes, letters, and numbers. Cut, glue, and tape paper Play: Playing helps children gain vocabulary as they learn how to express themselves creatively and interact with other people. Build with blocks, boxes, or LEGO Make time for unstructured play, when children can use their imaginations and create what they’re doing Act out favorite storytimes Being ready for school is about more than what your child knows. Here are some things to help you child get ready to be part of a class: Make routines Take turns Talk about feelings Be kind Read and play together everyday Early Literacy Resources Storytime! Join us Thursdays at 10:30 am for stories, rhymes, songs and movement! For questions call 503-738-6742 Join us for library storytimes! Seaside Public Library staff present age-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes, and more to encourage a love of books and reading in young children. Storytimes are fun and will give you ideas for songs and rhymes you can use with your child at home. We encourage you to read and sing with your child every day. Child's First name(Required) Child's Last name(Required) Parent's Name(Required) Email(Required) Phone(Required) Please List Any Food Allergies here: Grade(Required) Choose one Submit Sign-Up Here: Tween Book Club Tween Book Club is a monthly program where tweens (grades 4, 5 & 6) are invited to read and discuss a selected title while enjoying a snack. To register for the book club, parents must fill out the form below. Pick up a FREE copy of this month’s book. Read the book before the meeting. Come to the scheduled monthly meeting (after school, 3:00-4:00, on a Tuesday). Do it all again the next month For questions contact Marian at mrose@cityofseaside.us When will this book club take place? Keep your eye on the Seaside Public Library’s website calendar where the date and time will be listed. The first book club will take place Tuesday, December 9th from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Where will this book club take place? The Tween Book Club will meet in the community room just past the restrooms near the entrance. How long will each meeting last? Each meeting will last for one hour and will include a snack for your tween. Please let us know if your registered child has any food allergies. How do I get a copy of the book? Copies will be available to pick up at the library for registered participants as long as supplies last. There will be a limited amount of copies available, so sign up as soon as possible. Can my child participate if they are younger but an advanced reader? At this time, we prefer to keep the parameters of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders only. But thank you for your interest! Can parents attend with their children? This is a drop-off event and we would like to honor the age limit of 4th and 5th graders only. A staff member will be in the room at all times. If there are any special needs or concerns, please contact us to discuss. How do I find more information? Please email our youth librarian at mrose@cityofseaside.us Youth Services

Board Room Occupancy: 6 Phone Booth Occupancy: 1 Community Room Occupancy: 107 Meeting Rooms MEETING ROOM USE POLICY: The Seaside Public Library makes its meeting rooms available without charge to individuals and non-profit community groups. The primary purpose of this service is to provide space for educational and cultural enrichment and lifelong learning, and to support the Library’s role as a gathering place for all ages, creating a sense of community and neighborhood belonging, and a welcoming environment for all residents. For profit agencies must meet all other community room policy criteria for use and are charged at the rate of $25 for the first 2 hours and $10 for each additional hour. (City of Seaside Resolution #3815 Adopting Fees For City Services, 34.03 Fees for Services (K) Library Fees (4) Library Community Room Charges.) ELIGIBILITY FOR MEETING ROOM USE SCHEDULING AND RESERVATION PROCEDURE AVAILABILITY OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT PUBLICITY USE OF MEETING ROOMS LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY When meeting rooms are not in use for Library sponsored programs, non-profit community groups and individuals may use rooms for meetings or programs of an educational, cultural or civic nature. All meetings must be open to the public and free of charge. No private meetings or events are permitted, except for Library, municipal, or other governmental meetings. Meeting rooms shall not be used for commercial purposes, for the solicitation or development of business, for profit or for fundraising, or for gambling or games of chance. Except for Library sponsored events, no admission fees may be charged or solicited; no donations of money or other property may be solicited or collected from the audience; no contact or sales lists may be compiled; and no goods or services shall be promoted, sold, or exchanged upon the premises or by sample, pictures, or descriptions, except with advance permission from the Library Director. Community Room users must adhere to the City of Seaside’s meeting room insurance policy. In permitting use of its meeting rooms, the Library does not imply endorsement of the beliefs, policies, or activities of any group or individual. The Library endeavors to present a broad spectrum of opinions and a variety of viewpoints. Meeting rooms will be scheduled according to the following priorities: Library programs Municipal related meetings or programs Other government departments and agencies Local non-profit community groups and individuals Reservations for all meeting rooms will be handled by the Library Director or designated library staff member. Applications are available at the Seaside Library. All applications will be approved or disapproved by the Library at its sole discretion; an application for use does not assure approval. Meeting room use applications must be made at least one week in advance and up to three months in advance. The Library reserves the right to regulate the frequency of meeting room use by any group or individual in order to ensure equitable access by eligible applicants. If an applicant must cancel a meeting room reservation, at least 24 hours’ notice should be given. Any applicant that fails to honor its reservation of meeting space without notification of cancellation will forfeit the right to reschedule. The Library may cancel a meeting room reservation due to building conditions, weather conditions, or other special situations. On the rare occasion that the Library finds it must use a meeting room unexpectedly for Library or governmental purposes, even though a non-Library meeting has been previously scheduled, the Library will make every effort to schedule an alternate time for the non-Library meeting. The following meeting rooms are available for non-Library booking: Room Seating Capacity Food Allowed Other Phone Booth 1 No Board Room 6 No Community Room 107 Yes Internet (wireless), pull down screen, kitchen, bathrooms The Conference room is available during regular library hours, from the start of the Library’s business day until 15 minutes before the end of its business day. The conference room is not available when the Library is closed. The Community room is available during regular library hours. The community room is not available when the Library is closed. Kitchen facilities adjacent to the Community meeting room are available upon request and with permission from the Library Director. In publicizing a meeting to be held in a Library meeting room, the Library phone number should not be listed for further information and the sponsoring group must be clearly identified. Groups must not imply Library endorsement or sponsorship of their program or organization in their publicity. The meeting facilitator must check in at a public service desk upon arrival for access to a meeting room. Meeting room activities must begin and end at the times specified in the reservation. Tables and chairs are available. The group is responsible for setting up, rearranging, and taking down tables and chairs. Nothing may be attached to the walls or ceiling. Meeting rooms must be left clean, in good repair and in the same condition as found. Any group that damages library property will be liable for costs incurred in connection with such damage and may lose the privilege of using meeting rooms in the future. Only beverages and light refreshments may be served in meeting rooms where food is allowed. Preparing and serving meals is not permitted. No cooking with grease laden vapors. All beverage spills must be reported immediately to the Library. Applicants must provide their own kitchen supplies and are responsible for kitchen cleanup after use. All food, beverages, and supplies must be removed from the kitchen immediately after a meeting. All City of Seaside ordinances, including the fire code, and Library policies, including posted room capacities, must be strictly observed. Nothing may be stored for a group before or after a meeting and all equipment, materials and supplies must be removed immediately after a meeting. Children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult or child aged 14 or older. At least one adult age 18 or older must be present when youth groups use the meeting rooms. Meeting room activities must not interfere with or disturb Library staff or users. Music and other noise must be kept to a level acceptable to the Library. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are prohibited in meeting rooms. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on Library property. No smoking is allowed on Library property, City of Seaside Resolution #3826. The Library telephone will be available for emergency use only. No messages will be taken for non-Library organizations or individuals. One person aged 18 or older must be responsible to the Library for the conduct of a non-Library meeting. Any individual or organization using a meeting room must acknowledge the policies and regulations governing its use and assume responsibility for observing them by signing the application or checking the “terms” box on the online application form. The Library assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged items brought into a Library meeting room. Any individual or organization using a Library meeting room agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Library, the Library Board, the City of Seaside, and its officials for any and all liability which may arise from the use of the premises Organization Name* Person Responsible: Title* Person Responsible: First name* Person Responsible: Last name* Person Responsible: Phone* Person Responsible: Email* Purpose of Meeting* Meeting Room:* Community Room Board Room Reservation Date* Month Day Year Start Time* Time : Hours Minutes AM End Time* Time : Hours Minutes AM Number of Attendees* Agree to follow our Meeting Room Use Policy It is expressly understood that the Library has adopted certain rules applicable to the use of the Library meeting rooms, a copy of such rules being attached hereto as Seaside Public Library Community Room Meeting Policy. The undersigned has read and understands the terms of such Policy and agrees, individually and as a representative of the group as a whole requesting use of such facility, to comply with the terms therein and said individual and group as a whole shall be liable for any noncompliance thereof, to include, but not limited to, any and all damage that may occur or fees or costs that may be incurred as a result of the use of the Library facilities. Said Policy shall be binding upon such individuals and the group as a whole with the same force and effect as if written in and made a part of this Agreement. 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"Plant A Seed, Read " with the 2026 Summer Reading Program! All ages are encouraged to sign up and complete reading challenges for your age group, receive free books, and enter our Monthly Prize drawing! Check out the library calendar or website for exciting summer programs and events! Sign-up begins June 1st and will last through August 15th. Full Schedule (EN/ES) Teen Log (EN/ES) Kids Log (EN/ES) Ages 0-2 Log (EN/ES) Sign Up Here Adult Summer Reading Page Frequently asked questions: My kid doesn’t know how to read yet. Can they still participate? Yes! Children benefit from reading the day they are born. Reading with your child and participating in other early literacy activities count for summer reading. What counts as reading? It's not just reading a book! You can also listen to audiobooks, read graphic novels, and being read to all count as reading! This is all about building a lifelong love of books. I haven’t signed up for Summer Reading. Can I still come to the events? Yes! All Summer Reading events are FREE for everyone! We do encourage you to register and get your FREE book just for signing up! How long do programs and events last? We aim for 60-minute programs, but sometimes programs run slightly shorter or longer. How are prizes awarded? Every time you turn in a completed reading log to the library, you will be entered. Your completed reading log is your prize entry. There will be one random drawings each month. I'm an Adult! Can I sign up for Summer Reading? Absolutely! Check out our Adult Summer Reading Program! "Plant A Seed, Read " with the 2026 Summer Reading Program! All ages are encouraged to sign up and complete reading challenges for your age group, receive free books, and enter our Monthly Prize drawing! Check out the library calendar or website for exciting summer programs and events! Sign-up begins June 1st and will last through August 15th. Ages 0-2 Log Teen Form Kids Form Sign Up Here

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3D Printing Request Seaside Public Library 3D Printing The Seaside Public Library maintains and furnishes a 3D Printer for use by the community. The 3D Printer is a resource available for educational and personal use. It is not to be used for commercial purposes or to manufacture or copy materials or goods to be sold to the public at large. Use of the 3D Printer shall be subject to these policies and procedures, the Library’s Acceptable Use Policy governing computer and computer access, and all other policies and procedures of the Library. The library’s 3D printer is available to the public for educational purposes to make three-dimensional objects in plastic using a design that is uploaded from a digital computer file. No policy can foresee every instance in which the 3D printer may be used, and the Library reserves the right to amend these policies at any time, or in order to respond to a specific situation. Generally, though the following guidelines shall be followed: I. The library’s 3D printer may be used for purposes that are lawful and/or safe. Patrons will not be permitted to use the library’s 3D printer to create material that is: Prohibited by local, state or federal law. Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an imminent threat to the well-being of others, including but not limited to drug paraphernalia and weapons. (Such use may violate the terms of use of the 3D printer design software.) In violation of federal, state or local laws or regulations regarding accessing, viewing, printing and distributing obscenity or child pornography. In violation of another’s intellectual property rights or the 3D printer design software terms of use. For example, the printers shall not be used to reproduce material subject to copyright, patent, trademark or trade secret protection. II. In addition to the above, the Library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request. Generally, all 3D printing projects should be capable of being completed within twelve hours. III. 3D printing at the library costs $.10 a gram to offset the purchase of the filament. IV. If a print fails, staff will, at the patron’s request, attempt one (1) free reprint. V. If an object is printed with rafts and/or supports, the patron is responsible for removing them. Completed prints will be held for thirty (30) days after the patron is notified that a print is complete. After that time, said prints become the property of the library and may be disposed of as the library sees fit. VI. Supervision of the use of the 3D printer by library staff does not constitute knowledge, or acknowledgement, of any unapparent final use of the 3D product, or misuse thereof, and the Library specifically disclaims any knowledge thereof. The Library makes no warranties as to the quality, stability, or fitness of any object created with the use of the 3D Printer. It is not responsible for any object created with the use of said equipment, including any harm or injury incurred as a result of any usage of said equipment. Please enter the details of your desired 3D print, we will contact you if we need further details. Name* Email* Phone* How will you be submitting your files for print? You may see the details for each option below. Option One: Link to Files Option Two: Drop it off at the library Print Submission Below you may offer a link to where a file (STL or OBJ)may be found (eg. Thingiverse) Link Option Two: Drop it off at the library. Please bring it in a USB stick only containing the files you wish to print. Pick a you wish to drop it off so we may expect you. Remember to leave it with your full name so we may match your files to your request. The Library's Hours: Monday Closed Tuesday 9am to 7pm Wednesday 9am to 7pm Thursday 9am to 7pm Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 5pm Sunday 1pm to 5pm Date and time Month Day Year Time : Hours Minutes AM Please describe your print and any relevant specifications, such as whether or not we can resize the print, percentage of infill , color preference, etc. (ex. Gnome, 10% infill, no resize, green) If you are unsure, you may leave this blank and we will make the best choices for your print. Description Submit

Current Reading Programs at the Seaside Public Library Reading Programs Read your summer away with the Seaside Public Library Each year we have programs associated with summer reading activities, check this page for further details. Summer Reading! Seaside Public Library Winter Reading Program December 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026 Kids and teens reading program sponsored by The Seaside Library Friends and Foundation. Come into the library or download the form below to participate. Reading Log (PDF) Read for Service Dogs Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) prepare highly qualified guide dogs to empower the blind or visually impaired. GBD services not only improve mobility for their clients, but foster further inclusion in the world around them. All services are provided free of charge for their clients. A donation will be made upon reaching our community goal of reading 500 hours!