APPY Hour
Wednesdays, Noon-1:00: APPY Hour (All ages): Need help with your device? Drop in for some technical assistance from our friendly library staff. Or call 503.845.6401 to make an appointment for a one-on-one session.
Wednesdays, Noon-1:00: APPY Hour (All ages): Need help with your device? Drop in for some technical assistance from our friendly library staff. Or call 503.845.6401 to make an appointment for a one-on-one session.
Create a folded heart in a recycled book, just in time for Valentine's Day! All supplies provided.
Learn how to format and align text, apply bullets or numbers, and adjust spacing within your Word documents. Owning a computer is not necessary. Space is limited so registration is required. Call 503 845-6401 to reserve your spot today.
Thursday, Feb. 16 @ 4:30pm--Adult Book Discussion: Gather to discuss the historical novel The Outlander by Gil Adamson. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone welcome!
Thursday, Feb. 16 @ 4:30pm--Origami Star Jars (Teens & Adults) Make a wish! We'll be writing wishes, affirmations, and thoughts of gratitude, then making cute origami stars to keep in a positivity jar. May all your dreams come true! All supplies provided.
Friday, Feb 17 @ 2:00-4:30pm--Virtual Reality (Ages 13+): Book your 30-minute slot to experience one of our virtual reality programs. Signed release must be on record. Call 503 845-6401 to reserve your spot or for more info.
Wednesday, Feb. 22 @ 1:00pm--Card Making (Adults): Create beautiful handmade cards for St. Patrick's Day or to celebrate Spring using our gorgeous supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided.
Thursday, Feb. 23 @ 4:30pm - Keyboard & Mouse Basics: Learn how to left-click, right-click, double-click, use basic command keys, and navigate various areas of the keyboard. Previous computer experience or owning a computer us not necessary. **Space is limited so registration is required. Call 503 845-6401 to reserve your spot today!
Thursday, Feb. 23 @ 6:00pm - Writing Workshop (Teens & Adults): Are you a writer or thinking about becoming one? Award-winning local author Donna Hues will facilitate a workshop to explore the fundamentals of writing. Bring up to three pages of your writing and receive feedback on your work.
Thursday, March 2 @ 1:00pm—MS Word Editing Tools: Learn how to use Word's built-in editing features like cut and paste, spell check, grammar suggestions, and adding comments to Word documents. Owning a computer is not required. Space is limited so registration is required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot today!
Wednesday, March 8 @ 1:00pm—Adult Crafts: Hodge Podge (Adults): Choose one of three leftover craft kits from the last year: Paper Quilling, a Shell Shadowbox, or a Bird Feeder. All supplies provided.
Thursday, March 9 @ 7:00pm—Adult Trivia @ Mt. Angel Public House: Calling all trivia buffs. Come to Trivia Night at Mt. Angel Public House (210 E Charles St.) Play solo or form a team of up to 5 adults and put that collective brain to work for fun prizes! Call 503.845.6401 or email library@mtangel.gov for more information. Families are welcome...
Wednesday, March 15 @ 1:00—Volunteer Orientation (Teens & Adults): Are you a teen or adult interested in helping out at the library? Attending this orientation is the first step. Call 503.845.6401 to register.
Wednesday, April 12 @ 1:00pm— Adult Crafts: Mini Succulent Planters: All supplies provided.
Thursday, March 16 @ 1:00pm—Adult Book Discussion: Gather to discuss the literary mystery, The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone welcome!
Saturday, March 18th @ 1:00—Volunteer Orientation (Teens & Adults): Are you a teen or adult interested in helping out at the library? Attending this orientation is the first step. Call 503.845.6401 to register.
Wednesday, March 22 @ 1:00pm—Card Making (Adults): Create beautiful handmade cards for Easter or to celebrate Spring using our gorgeous supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided.
Thursday, March 23 @ 5:30pm— Spring Mini-Wreath Making (Teens & Adults): Prepare for the Spring Equinox by making a cottage-core mini-wreath. All supplies provided.
Friday, March 24 @ 12:00-4:30pm—Virtual Reality (Ages 13+): Book your 30-minute slot to experience one of our virtual reality programs. Signed release must be on record. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot.
Wednesday, March 29 @ 3:00pm—Geek Crafts (Teen & Adults): Come make a perler bead magnet using templates of your favorite characters from Pokémon, Disney, comic books, anime, or video games! All supplies provided.
Thursday, April 6 @ 1:00pm—MS Word Graphics. Gather in a small group to learn how to use tables, borders, backgrounds, and WordArt to make your documents pop. Owning a computer is not required. Space is limited so preregistration is required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot today!
Thursday, April 6 @ 6:00 — Paint Night (Adults & Teens with an adult): Come learn how to paint a spring scene based on the Woodburn Tulip Festival! All supplies included. Pre-registration required. Call 503.845.6401
Thursday, April 13 @ 5:30pm— Beaded Earrings (Teens & Adults): Make your own earrings using our large collection of beautiful beads. All supplies provided.
Wednesday, April 26 @ 1:00pm (Adults)—Mother’s Day Card Making: Create handmade Mother’s Day cards using our beautiful supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided.
Wednesday, April 26 @ 6:30pm—Friends of the Library Annual Meeting: The Friends of the Library is a group of community members who support quality library service in the community through fund raising, volunteerism and serving as advocates for the library. All interested folks are welcome to attend.
Thursday, April 27 @ 1:00pm—Adult Book Discussion (Adults). Gather to discuss the bestselling non-fiction book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone welcome!
Thursday, May 4 @ 1:00pm—Basic Computer Maintenance + (Adults): Learn tips and tricks for improving your computer's performance, stability and speed through common maintenance tasks. Owning a computer is not required. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot today!
Wednesday, May 10 @ 1:00pm— Adult Crafts: Luminaria Candle Shades: Make a simple but elegant candle shade using pressed flowers, perfect for summer tables and any season of decor. All supplies provided.
Tuesday, May 16 @ 5:00pm—Mindfulness and Soothing Crafts (Teens & Adults): May is Mental Health Awareness Month so let's take some time to practice mindfulness, an easy meditation, and a couple of soothing art techniques
Wed., June 7 @ 1:00—Adult Crafts: Patriotic Wreath: Create a festive patriotic wreath just in time for Independence Day. All supplies provided.
Thursday, May 18 @ 1:00pm—Adult Book Discussion: Gather to discuss the biographical novel The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict. Copies are available at the library. Everyone welcome.
Thursday, May 18 @ 5:30pm—Irish Traditional Music Slow Session (Adults and Teens): Are you interested in traditional Irish music? Do you play fiddle? Guitar? Recorder? Mandolin? Concertina? Flute? Whistle? Harp? Or, dare we ask, Bodhrán or Bouzouki? Would you like to try playing in some way with others? If so, come join us! It doesn't matter if you read music...
Wednesday, May 24 @ 1:00—Adult Crafting: Beaded Bookmarks: Create a unique bookmark using our large collection of beautiful beads. All supplies provided.
Thurs., June. 1 @ 1:00—File Management Basics +: Gather in a small group to learn how to find electronic files quickly and easily by creating folders, organizing files into folders, and managing content. Owning a computer is not required. Space is limited so registration is required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot today!
Wed., June 21 @ 1:00—Adult Crafts: Pressed Flower Jar Lanterns (Adults): Celebrate the Summer Solstice by decorating a glass jar candle lantern just in time for summer nights. All supplies provided
Wed., June 21 @ 1:00—Adult Crafts: Pressed Flower Jar Lanterns (Adults): Celebrate the Summer Solstice by decorating a glass jar candle lantern just in time for summer nights. All supplies provided
Thurs., June 22 @ 1:00—Adult Book Discussion: Gather to discuss People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. Copies are available at the library. Everyone welcome.
Thurs., June 22, @ 5:30—Irish Traditional Music Slow Session (Adults & Teens): Do you play a folk instrument? Let's play traditional music together! It doesn't matter if you read music or not. All levels are welcome! Bring a music stand.
Thursday, July 6 @ 1:00pm—Best Travel Apps +. Gather in a small group to learn how popular travel apps such as Priceline, Trip Advisor, Uber and even First Aid can help you enjoy your next trip. Owning a computer is not required. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot today!
Wednesday, July 12 @ 1:00pm— Beaded Earrings (Teens & Adults): Make your own earrings using our large collection of beautiful beads. All supplies provided
Thursday, July 13, @ 6:00pm—Irish Traditional Music Slow Session (Adults & Teens): Do you play a folk instrument? Let's play traditional music together! It doesn't matter if you read music or not. All levels are welcome! Bring a music stand.
Thursday, July 27 @ 1:00pm—Adult Book Discussion (Adults). Gather to discuss the historical novel celebrating words and the power of language, The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone welcome
Thursday, Aug. 3 @ 1:00pm—Computer Class: What Do I Read Next?*: In this class, participants will learn how to use Goodreads and NoveList to browse reading interests, discover new authors, rate and review your reads, and choose your next literary adventure. Owning a computer is not necessary. *Registration is required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot.
Thursday, Aug. 3 @ 6:00pm—Pod(cast) People (Teens & Adults): Like a book club but for podcasts! We will listen to a monthly curated list of podcast episodes surrounding an interesting topic! This month's topic is Animal Behavior. Email KB at kbuehner@mtangel.gov to get started.
Wednesday, Aug. 9 @ 1:00pm— Lavender Felt Bouquet (Adults & Teens): Keep summer around all year with a beautiful lavender bouquet made out of felt! All supplies provided.
Thursday, August 17 @ 1:00pm—Adult Book Discussion (Adults). Gather to discuss The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone welcome!
Wednesday, Aug. 23 @ 1:00pm—Beaded Crafts (Teens & Adults): Use our large collection of beautiful beads to make earrings, bracelets, necklaces, or suncatchers. All supplies provided.
Friday, Aug. 25 @ 1:00-4:30pm— Virtual Reality* (Teens & Adults): Book your 30-minute slot to experience one of our virtual reality programs. Signed release must be on record. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot or for more info.
Thursday, Sept. 7 @ 1:00pm—Computer Class: Google Drive*: In this class, participants will learn the many ways in which Google Drive can be used for uploading, organizing, and sharing files in the cloud. Owning a computer is not necessary. *Registration is required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot.
Thursday, Oct. 5 @ 1:00pm—Computer Class: Google Tools (Adults): Learn how Google's tools for communication, collaboration, productivity, and creativity can help simplify life by allowing you to create, organize, share, and store information. Owning a computer is not required. Space is limited so registration is required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot today!
Thursday, Oct. 5 @ 6:15pm—Paint Night with Bob Ross (Adults): Follow along with a Bob Ross video session. Practice Bob's techniques in your own happy little autumn painting. All materials provided. Due to limited space, registration is required. Call 971-370-5040 to register.
Wednesday, Oct. 18 @ 1:00pm—Adult Crafting: Autumn Shadowboxes (Adults): Create a natural autumn display showcased in a shadow box for your home. Bring leaves, pinecones, etc. if you wish. All supplies provided.
Thursday, Oct. 19 @ 1:00pm—Adult Book Discussion Group: Gather to discuss The Dry, a mystery thriller set in Australia by Jane Harper. Copies are available at the library. Everyone welcome.
Thursday, Oct. 26 @ 6:00pm— Writers Group: Preparing for NaNoWriMo (Teens & Adults): Calling all writers! Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month this November? Stop in to get some supplies, helpful planning tips, activities, and discussions to get the inspiration going for the heavy writing month ahead! All ages are welcome.
Wednesday, Nov. 1 @ 1:00—Thanksgiving Card Making (Adults): Create handmade Thanksgiving cards using our beautiful supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided.
Thursday, Nov. 2 @ 1:00pm—Google Chrome: Learn how to personalize Google Chrome with the Web Store and enhance your web browsing experience. Owning a computer is not required. Space is limited so registration is required. Call 971.370.5040 to reserve your spot today!
Thursday, Nov. 9 @ 1:00pm—Adult Crafts: Book Pumpkin (Adults): Create a decorative pumpkin out of an old book! All supplies provided.
Thursday, Nov. 16 @ 1:00pm—Adult Book Discussion: Gather to discuss the literary mystery, The Last Mona Lisa, by Jonathan Santlofer. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone welcome!
Thursday, January 4 @ 6:30pm—Yums Around the World « (Teens & Adults): Sample snacks from fourteen countries and five different continents while learning about winter holiday traditions from around the world—a great way to kick off our year of “Spice of the Month” activities and be the first to nab January’s take home packet. Space is limited so pre-registration is...
Sunshine Fitness Join us Saturday mornings for some light exercising together while we explore different types of workouts using follow-along videos. Signed waiver must be on file before participation. June Video: Basic Yoga Saturdays, 10am Adults & Teens