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Library Policy Manual last revised and adopted by the Library Advisory Board on 6/19/25.

The Canby Civic Engagement Academy will be held on the second Thursday of each month, from January through June. The evening will begin at 5:30 PM with dinner and an opportunity for participants to network, followed by the official program from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

Please see the marketing flyers (in English and Spanish) at the bottom of the page.

2.1 MISSION STATEMENT

The Canby Public Library strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and dynamic environment where all come to learn, explore, invent, create, and connect with free and equitable services. By providing information, resources, assistance, programming, and access to technology, we are investing in a stronger Canby community.

The Canby Public Library Policy Manual will be reviewed on a rotating three (3) year cycle.

The Canby Public Library Advisory Board may amend the provisions of this policy manual, at any time, by majority vote.

*Library Policy Manual revised and adopted (in its entirety) by the Library Advisory Board on 10/15/2024. 

The public relations goals of the Canby Public Library are to promote a good understanding of the library's objectives and services among governing officials, civic leaders, the general public, and to promote active participation in the varied services offered by the library to people of all ages.

3.1 CANBY PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Library Director manages the operations of the library and is directly responsible to the city administrator who supervises all city departments.

17.1 HOURS OF OPERATION

The Canby Public Library shall be open to the public as recommended by the Library Board and as adopted by the Canby City Council.

17.2 HOLIDAYS

The library will be closed to the public on the following days, and such others as proclaimed by the Canby City Council:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day