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2026 Audit Services RFP

Baker County Library District invites proposals from qualified independent certified public accounting firms to perform the annual audit of the…

Job Opportunity - IT Systems Manager

Baker County Library District seeks a skilled Information Technology (IT) Systems Manager to oversee its technology infrastructure, ensuring secure…

Baker County Library is hiring Library Page Interns (ages 14-18) at $15.54/hour. Apply by June 28, 2026.

Now hiring -- Library Page Interns!

Baker County Library District is seeking Library Page Interns ages 14–18 (not yet graduated from High School) for a paid, part-time opportunity to…

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Donations suspended until Aug 1

June 1 2026 -- Due to limited space, staff and volunteer capacity to properly manage and process incoming materials, the Baker County Library is…

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Patron Code of Conduct Updated

March 11, 2026

Renewal of Library Operations Levy

Baker County Library District will place a measure on the ballot for the May 19, 2026 election seeking voter approval to renew its 5-year Local Option…

Now Hiring - Substitute Library Assistant (Baker branch)

Date posted: January 23, 2026

Now Hiring: Technical Services Specialist

We're hiring! Looking to join our library team? We have an open position for a Library Technician / Cataloging Assistant for 32 hours a week.

Donations suspended until Aug 1

June 1 2026 -- Due to limited space, staff and volunteer capacity to properly manage and process incoming materials, the Baker County Library is…

Library holiday closures: Dec 24 (3PM), Dec 25 (Closed), Dec 31 (5PM), Jan 1 (Closed), with festive decorations.

December 25, 2025

CLOSED - Christmas Day

The library will be closed at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve and all day Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas. We wish you a safe…

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Comics Plus launched

We’re thrilled to announce that Comics Plus is now available free to all Baker County Library cardholders!

Baker Co Libraries closed for Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11.

November 11, 2025

CLOSED - Veterans' Day

“We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.”

Invitation to bid for snow removal contract at Baker County Public Library. Deadline: Nov 7, 2025. Visit www.bakerlib.org/employment.

Invitation to Bid: Snow Removal Services

Baker County Library District is seeking bids for a seasonal contract for snow removal at the Baker County Public Library in Baker City. Qualified…

October 13, 2025

Holiday Closure - Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day

Baker County libraries will be closed on Monday, Oct 13 for the Indigenous People's Day holiday (Oregon), AKA Columbus Day (federal).

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Baker County Library and OSU Extension to Launch Community Food Preservation “Library of Things”

Baker City, Oregon — Baker County Library District and Oregon State University (OSU) Extension in Baker County have partnered to launch a Library of…

“Censorship is so 1984.” Banned Books Week, Oct 5-11, 2025. “Read for your rights.” Red and blue stars. Social media info included.

October 5, 2025

Let Freedom Read Week

In celebration of Let Freedom Read Week this year we'll be giving out free copies of the classic novel 1984 by George Orwell, courtesy of our…

Labor Day notice: Baker County libraries closed Sep 1. Online access available at www.bakerlib.org.

September 1, 2025

CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

Baker County libraries will be closed on Monday, Sep 1 for the Labor Day holiday.

Kanopy - streaming video service begins Sep 1!

Starting September 1st, Baker County Library District cardholders will have free access to Kanopy, the award-winning streaming service from OverDrive…

Library Board Regular Meeting Time Changed

The Library Board has adjusted its regular meeting schedule to make meetings more accessible for its members and the community. Beginning in September…

BCLD libraries closed for staff training on Thursday, August 21.

August 21, 2025

CLOSED - STAFF TRAINING DAY

Closure for Annual Staff Training on Thursday, August 21

American flag image; Libraries closed July 4th for Independence Day.

July 4, 2025

CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Baker County Libraries will be closed on Friday for the July 4 holiday and to honor our national heritage of independence, individual liberty, justice…

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June 19, 2025

CLOSED for Juneteenth holiday

The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth. For those who celebrate, we wish you a safe and happy holiday.

"Closed for Maintenance May 24-26. Sorry for inconvenience. Improvements underway. Thank you for patience! Baker County Library District."

May 24, 2025

CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports is a buying advice tool that will ensure you get the best deal or product. You can use it to find reliable ratings and reviews for…

Niche Academy

Browse our custom online learning platform and become a power-user of the library! Niche Academy provides brief video tutorials about how to use…

Library closed for Presidents Day, Monday, Feb 17.

February 17, 2025

CLOSED - Presidents' Day

Job Opportunity - IT Systems Manager

Baker County Library District seeks a skilled Information Technology (IT) Systems Manager to oversee its technology infrastructure, ensuring secure…

Library closure announcement for MLK Jr. Day on Monday, January 20, by Baker County Library District.

January 20, 2025

Closed for MLK Jr Day

A 2026 calendar highlighting BCLD holidays and planned closures throughout the year.

Holiday closures

Baker County Library District (BCLD) libraries are closed on the following holidays each year:

December 25, 2025

CLOSED - Christmas Day

The library will be closed at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve and all day Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas. We wish you a safe…

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Experiencing catalog technical difficulties

After a major system update, library users were reporting access and performance issues with third-party apps such as Library2Go/Libby.

November 28, 2024

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

Baker County libraries will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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Oregon Trail Game - Live Version!

The Oregon Trail Game activity has begun!

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November 11, 2024

Closed Monday Nov 11 for Veterans Day

Baker County libraries will be closed on Monday, November 11 for the Veterans Day holiday. We salute and give thanks to all our nation's heroes who…

Freedom to Read Week

Baker County Library District is proud to celebrate First Amendment rights with “Freedom to Read Week” each year, known more widely as “Banned Books…

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Catalog System Technical Difficulties

UPDATE: 9/18/2024

October 13, 2025

Holiday Closure - Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day

Baker County libraries will be closed on Monday, Oct 13 for the Indigenous People's Day holiday (Oregon), AKA Columbus Day (federal).

Graphic with the text "BANNED TOGETHER - THE FIGHT AGAINST CENSORSHIP", images of books, and people looking upward.

October 3, 2024

Banned Together documentary film

Celebrate the Freedom to Read by joining us for a Private, Pre-Release Screening of the new documentary film "Banned Together" on Thursday, Oct 3 2024…

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New content added to LOTE4KIDS

Over 200 new book titles and 5 new languages added in August! Immerse yourself and learn a 2nd language like you did your first.

A notice stating Baker County library branches are closed for Labor Day with online services available.

September 2, 2024

Labor Day holiday

Baker County libraries will be closed Monday, September 2nd, for the Labor Day holiday. Online resources are always available.

A cheerful ad for Huntington library with a child, books, and a "Thank You Firefighters" badge.

Huntington Library Re-opened

The Huntington branch library is re-opened today for regular business hours.

A closure notice for Huntington Library due to wildfire risk, reopening date TBD.

Huntington Library emergency closure

SERVICE ALERT: The Huntington Branch Library will be closed until further notice.

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SERVICE ALERT -- Library lot for ADA Parking Only

SERVICE ALERT: For Miners Jubilee weekend, beginning this Friday the library's public parking lot (Resort/ Campbell St) will be RESERVED FOR ADA…

A 4th of July greeting, American flag, fireworks, & a note that a library will be closed to honor the holiday.

July 3, 2026

CLOSED - Independence Day

Baker County Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day, and will be open regular hours on Saturday, July 4.

An empty phone booth with a "CLOSED for Maintenance" sign.

Courtesy phone - repaired and operational

UPDATE 7/2/2024

A sign stating that parking is closed for repairs from Wednesday to Friday, June 12-14. There's a no parking symbol featuring a crossed-out car.

NOTICE - Library Parking Lots Closed for 3 Days

Baker branch library public and staff parking lots will both be closed beginning Wednesday, 6/12 through Friday, 6/14 for re-sealing and re-striping…

A graphic for Juneteenth, depicting raised hands and a flag, with text announcing a closure for the holiday.

June 19, 2026

CLOSED - Juneteenth holiday

Baker County libraries will be closed on Fri., June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.

Two binders labeled "Expenses" and "Income" stacked on each other.

Notice of FY2024-2025 Budget Hearing

A public meeting of Baker County Library District (BCLD) will be held on June 11, 2024 at 12:00 pm PST .

An infographic showing the rise in censorship with a sharp increase in challenged book titles from 2021 to 2023.

Library Board approves revision to Materials Review process

To protect public resources from abuse and waste due to frivolous claims against library materials, the Baker County Library Board updated its…

May 4, 2024

Free Comic Book Day

Baker County Public Library will once again celebrate Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) on the first Saturday of May. That's May 4 this year from 10:00 AM…

A notice stating the library will be closed for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb 19.

February 19, 2024

CLOSED - President's Day holiday

Baker County Libraries will be closed in observance of Presidents Day, Monday, 2/19. Libraries will reopen Tuesday.

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Bookmobile Resumes Services Tuesday, Feb 6

Baker County Library District’s Bookmobile services will resume beginning Tuesday, February 6. It has been unavailable since December 5 due to major…

Happy holidays! Baker County Library closed Dec 24-25 and Jan 1. Open online 24/7 at www.bakerlib.org.

December 24, 2023

Closed for Christmas and New Year Holidays

Pick up your holiday books and movies early! Upcoming holiday hours:

The image announces that the bookmobile is closed for repairs, with a note to explore digital resources while waiting.

Bookmobile Services Temporarily Suspended for Essential Repairs

Beginning Tuesday, December 5 2023, bookmobile services from Baker County Library District are temporary suspended for approximately eight weeks to…

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Air Quality Map

Thanks to a partnership with the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation, almost all of our Baker County libraries now have air quality…

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November 23, 2023

Closed for Thanksgiving holiday

Baker County libraries will be closed for two days this week, on Thursday and Friday (Nov 23-24), for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our digital services…

Rectangular metal drop bin painted bright red for disposal of used syringes

Community Survey - Outdoor Used Sharps Drop Box at Baker County Public Library

The library has received a proposal from New Directions Northwest, Inc. to host a drop box bin for used syringes on library grounds. Installation and…

The IRS is hosting a Community Assistance Visit with a temporary Taxpayer Assistance Center for in-person tax help.

September 26, 2023

IRS Community Assistance Visit to Baker Library

As part of an expanding effort to reach underserved communities, the Internal Revenue Service will hold a special event at Baker County Public Library…

September 19, 2023

National Voter Registration Day visit from Baker County Clerk

Stefanie Kirby, Baker County's dedicated County Clerk, will be visiting Baker County Public Library in celebration of National Voter Registration Day…

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Hoopla Digital

New streaming service from Baker County Library District!

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ANTI-RACISM STATEMENT

At its October 2022 meeting, the BCLD Library Board of Directors approved a statement condemning institutional racism and discrimination and expressed…

Resolution "Against Book Bans" approved by Library Board

At its September 13 2022 regular meeting, the Library Board of Baker County Library District approved a resolution declaring “We are united against…

Survey on Fines Free Policy

The Library Board will soon be considering a Fines Free Policy. No longer charging late fees, just billing for "lost" items not returned if 3 months…

New online services - HelpNow and JobNow from Brainfuse

On-Demand Online Tutoring for All Learners and Job Seekers

Libros for Oregon Update of Spanish Language Materials

Baker County Library District has recently expanded the Spanish section of its World Languages Collection with approximately 100 new high-quality…

Celebrating 2021 National Library Week , Apr 4 - 10

Join us to celebrate the wonder of public libraries with prize-drawings and money-saving deals starting April 4!

New air purification tech added to safety measures

Baker County Library District has recently completed the installation of a needlepoint bipolar ionization system in its main branch facility to…

Wowbrary

Free weekly emails featuring the Newest Books, Movies, Music, etc available from Baker County Library District whether in physical or digital format…