Eugene
The Eugene Public Library will implement a new open hours schedule while maintaining the same total number of open hours and continuing to operate seven days a week starting September 1, 2024

Eugene, OR – According to the officials, the updated schedule is as follows:
Downtown Library
- Monday, Friday, Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Bethel and Sheldon Branches
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
This adjustment aims to optimize staff coverage and provide direct public service during the busiest hours.
The change comes as a result of staff size reductions in the City of Eugene’s budget process.
The library’s staffing was reduced by 12 part-time positions in FY24 and an additional two part-time positions in FY25.
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