Cannon Beach Library

Cannon Beach Library At the heart of Cannon Beach since 1927... we are a private, non-profit library. A library was their first order of business.

Organized by eight women in October 1927, the group was originally named the Cannon Beach Civic Club. Cannon Beach was then a small village of about fifty families and the women felt that a congenial social group was needed that could also do worthwhile things for the community. Minnie Nicholson was the first club president and was later know as the “Mother of the Cannon Beach Library.”

In Novemb

er the club joined the Oregon Traveling Library program through the Oregon State Library and received 54 books to help start the library. For the first year the books were stored on three shelves in the local variety store, La Rose Shop. By late 1928 the Library had grown enough to rent its own space in the Gerritse Building. A plaque was placed on the building honoring the first home of the Cannon Beach Library. In 1945 the library moved from the Gerritse Building to a small cottage on Second Street. 10 years later, with donations and community support, the library purchased the building and continued in that location for the next 20 years. In 1976 the library was dedicated in its present location, and in 1997 the children’s room addition was built. The library is a private, nonprofit organization staffed by volunteers and a full-time office manager, and supported by fundraising events, used book sales, and donations. Generous support from our volunteers and donors has made library services possible for Cannon Beach, Tolovana Park and Arch Cape residents and visitors for 90 years. Services and programs include: eBooks, internet access, free WIFI, book sale room, interlibrary loan, NW Author Series, Haystack Rock Awareness Program lectures, Cannon Beach Reads book club, and a variety of children’s programs. Family cards are just $10.00 for the year!

08/28/2026

The final raffle of this year's summer reading program, "Plant a Seed and Read."

🍂 September is here at Cannon Beach Library! 📚Our latest newsletter is packed with fall happenings, but two big events a...
08/28/2026

🍂 September is here at Cannon Beach Library! 📚
Our latest newsletter is packed with fall happenings, but two big events are not to be missed! 🍁 Read the September newsletter for all the details—and make plans to join us.
🎟️ FALL FUNDRAISER — happening NOW through Sept. 26
Enter our raffle for amazing local gift-card packages, plus bid on fantastic silent auction items featuring dining, lodging, art, and more! Raffle tickets are just 1 for $5, 3 for $10, or 7 for $20. Every dollar raised supports your nonprofit community library.
✍️ LOCAL AUTHORS FESTIVAL — Saturday, Sept. 26, 2–4 PM
Come meet 15 local published authors representing a variety of genres. Browse books, chat with authors, get books signed, and discover your next great read! Families are welcome, with fall crafts for kids. And we'll announce the winners of the Fall Fundraiser raffle and silent auction that afternoon! Free to attend.

📚 Our August newsletter is here! From upcoming author events and summer reading fun to Centennial plans and new books, t...
08/08/2026

📚 Our August newsletter is here! From upcoming author events and summer reading fun to Centennial plans and new books, there’s lots to discover. Take a look and see what’s happening Beach Library this month!

07/13/2026

📚🌱🌺We're having so much fun with our Summer Reading Program Plant a Seed Read! A huge thank you to the Master Gardeners of Clatsop County, The Cannon Beach Farmers Market, and author Maria Mudd Ruth for donating their time to support our youngest readers. We still have a ton of fun planned, and it's not too late to sign up and pick up a free book and magazine to get started.

📚🌱🌺We're having so much fun with our Summer Reading Program Plant a Seed Read! A huge thank you to the Master Gardeners ...
07/13/2026

📚🌱🌺We're having so much fun with our Summer Reading Program Plant a Seed Read! A huge thank you to the Master Gardeners of Clatsop County, The Cannon Beach Farmers Market, and author Maria Mudd Ruth for donating their time to support our youngest readers. We still have a ton of fun planned, and it's not too late to sign up and pick up a free book and magazine to get started.

📬 The July Cannon Beach Library Newsletter is here!📚Catch up on everything happening at your library, including upcoming...
07/10/2026

📬 The July Cannon Beach Library Newsletter is here!📚
Catch up on everything happening at your library, including upcoming Summer Reading events, our 100th Anniversary Call for Artists, new book arrivals, volunteer opportunities, and so much more. Stop by the library to pick up a copy or check it out online—you won't want to miss it!
https://cannonbeachlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CBL-Newsletter-July-2026.pdf

07/04/2026

The Cannon Beach Library's Annual 4th of July Book Sale comes to life! There are 2 more days left and don't forget about our famous $8 Bag Sale, one day only on Sunday from 10 to 3 📚📚

📚✍️ Attention Local Authors! ✍️📚This is your last chance to apply for the Cannon Beach Library's Local Authors Festival ...
06/26/2026

📚✍️ Attention Local Authors! ✍️📚
This is your last chance to apply for the Cannon Beach Library's Local Authors Festival this September!
Applications close June 30 at midnight. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with our amazing community of readers, meet fellow published authors, promote your work, and sell your books.
Last year's festival was a huge success—join us and be part of this exciting celebration of local literature

Address

131 N Hemlock
Cannon Beach, OR
97110

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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(503) 436-1391

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