History
The Cannon Beach Library was organized by eight women in 1927. The State Librarian sent 54 books as part of the Oregon Traveling Library program to help start the library. The first year consisted of books on three shelves in the small store, La Rose Shop. With donations and community support the Gerritse Building served as the first home of the Cannon Beach Library from 1928 to 1945. Then a small cottage on Second Street served as the library from 1945 to 1976. In 1976 the library was dedicated in its present location and in 1997 the children's room addition was built. The library is a nonprofit organization staffed by volunteers and a full-time manager, supported by fundraising events, used book sales, and donations. The generous support from our volunteers and donors has made library services possible for Cannon Beach and Arch Cape residents and visitors for 90 years. Services and programs include: eBooks, internet access, free WIFI, book sale room, inter-library loan, NW Author