Special Collections

The Cottage Grove Public Library has multiple special collections, including items available for check-out and items that are for in-library use only. 

  • Games: board games available for 1 week check-out
  • Newspaper microfiche archives: microfiche copies of the Cottage Grove Sentinel, beginning at 1894 (in-library use only)
  • Opal Whiteley Collection: books and ephemera related to the life and works of Opal Whiteley (in-library use only)
  • Oregon Collection: Books, DVDs and other materials related to the City of Cottage Grove and Oregon (available for check-out)
  • Pamphlet files: various pamphlets, maps, government documents and informational guides ranging in topic from local mining areas to crafts (in-library use only; photocopies available for 25 cents per 8.5x11" page)

  • Ukuleles: available for 1 week check-out, various models