Next to the Library a Wonder Garden is a small oasis full of unruly, sun-kissed plants. The Oregon coast’s mild climate, strong sun and coastal air raises every genus of plant and flower imaginable. Pick up a book from the library and sit amid towering stalks of flowers and modest low-to-the-ground shrubs sprouting blooms in shapes and colors only made possible by a fragrant air cleansed by wind from the ocean. The Wonder Garden is actually sponsored by the nearby Hoffman Arts Center,* but it’s no accident that it’s located so close to the library. You can spy writers sitting in the garden seeking inspiration from a shockingly wild colored flower, hoping to write something strange and grand.
The Library itself nestles a small enclave set with stone pillars, columns and modest seating. Guest lecturers share their expertise about flora, fauna and animals that inhabit the Oregon coast. This is also where librarians hold story hours for children. Other activities held at the library include weekly Mah Jong sessions and a Knitting Group. While the library has evolved from its humble origins in 1930, strong women in the community continue to make sure the library is thriving. This month the library offers a special Story Walk for children. Picture book Big Dance, written and illustrated by Aoife Greenham, unfolds in a pictorial dance through the library’s garden.
This year the library will hold its annual book sale Annual Book Sale Sep 3, 2021 – Sep 5, 2021. All year long they hold other fundraisers too. Right now a huge collection of current magazines can be bought for 50 cents apiece. All proceeds benefit the library. If the library had a motto, it could be: Good Things Grow in the Midst of Great Beauty.
North Tillamook Library at Manzanita Public Library Hours:
Mon to Fri 12pm to 5pm
Sat 10am to 3pm
Sun Closed
North Tillamook Library at Manzanita – Manzanita, Oregon
571 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, OR 97130
(503) 368-6665
email – [email protected]
https://northtillamooklibrary.org/
* The Hoffman Center for the Arts is a place for artists, writers, musicians and creators of all kinds. It’s for those curious about art and culture, who are looking for immersive experiences. It’s for those who are dedicated to learning and connecting to their creative spirit and to their community. And it’s for those who enjoy soaking up the artistic expression of their north Oregon coast neighbors.