Teen and Tween Take-and-Make Packets

Mt. Angel Public Library 290 E. CHARLES ST., MT. ANGEL, OR

Available May 17th Teen & Tween Take-&-Make Packets: Make your own DNA models out of toothpicks and candy!

Paint Night

Mt. Angel Public Library 290 E. CHARLES ST., MT. ANGEL, OR

Thursday, May 26 @ 4:30—Paint Night (Teen & Adults): Paint the Oregon mountains just like Bob Ross in a step-by-step class! All supplies provided. Space is limited so registration is required.

LEGO Lab

Friday, June 3 @ 3:00-4:30 & June 17 @ 2:00-4:00 (drop-in)—LEGO Lab (All ages): Build an original creation out of LEGOs to put on display in the library for all to see! All supplies provided.

Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, June 9 @ 4:30—Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt (Ages 12-18): Put your detective skills to the test—work together to find the “murderer” in this literary-themed scavenger hunt modeled after the board game CLUE. Snacks provided.

Summer Reading Kick-Off!

Mt. Angel Public Library 290 E. CHARLES ST., MT. ANGEL, OR

Thursday, June 16 @ 12:00-3:00 (drop-in)—Summer Reading Kick-Off! (All ages): Celebrate the beginning of summer with a bash @ the Library. Prizes, games, crafts, SRP Registration and more! Free sno-cones.

LEGO Lab

Friday, June 17 @ 2:00-4:00 (drop-in)—LEGO Lab (All ages): Build an original creation out of LEGOs to put on display in the library for all to see! All supplies provided.

Virtual Reality

Mt. Angel Public Library 290 E. CHARLES ST., MT. ANGEL, OR

Friday, June 24 @ 2:00-4:30—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 information.

Card Making

Mt. Angel Public Library 290 E. CHARLES ST., MT. ANGEL, OR

Wednesday, June 29 @ 1:00—Card Making (Adults & Teens): Create beautiful handmade cards using our gorgeous supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided.

LEGO Lab

Mt. Angel Public Library 290 E. CHARLES ST., MT. ANGEL, OR

Friday, July 1 @ 2:00-4:00 (drop-in)—LEGO Lab (All ages): Build an original creation out of LEGOs to put on display in the library for all to see! All supplies provided.

Harry Potter Wands, Trivia & Potions

Mt. Angel Public Library 290 E. CHARLES ST., MT. ANGEL, OR

Thursday, July 14 @ 5:00—Harry Potter Wands, Trivia and Potions (Teens & Tweens): Test your Harry Potter knowledge with themed trivia! Make your own wand and try your hand at potions! Snacks provided.

Virtual Reality

Mt. Angel Public Library 290 E. CHARLES ST., MT. ANGEL, OR

Friday, July 22 @ 2:00-4:30—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.

Card Making

Mt. Angel Public Library 290 E. CHARLES ST., MT. ANGEL, OR

Wednesday, July 27 @ 1:00—Card Making (Adults & Teens): Create beautiful handmade cards using our gorgeous supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided.

Crayoligraphy (teens)

Wednesday, Aug. 10 @ 1:00 (Adults) & 3:00 (Teens)— Crayoligraphy: Learn how to create modern and colorful calligraphy using markers and pens! Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot or for more information.

Writing Workshop

Thursday, August 18 @ 6:15—Writing Workshop + (Adults & Teens): Are you a writer or thinking about becoming one? Award-winning local author, Donna Hues, will offer a workshop to explore the fundamentals of writing. We’ll discuss writing bywords, like POV, and how our word choice impacts our readers. Bring up to three pages of your writing and receive feedback on...

Escape Room

Thursday, Aug. 25 @ 12:00—Escape Room (Teens & Tweens): Escape Room at the library! See if you can figure out puzzles, codes and riddles to "escape" the library! Snacks provided.

Virtual Reality

Friday, Aug. 26 @ 2:00-4:30—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.

Teen Movie Night

Thursday, Sept. 22 @ 4:30—Teen Movie Night (Middle & High School): Watch the first Twilight (PG-13) movie on the big screen while enjoying popcorn and soda!

Halloween Card Making

Wednesday, Sept. 28 @ 1:00 (Adults) & 3:30 (Teens & Tweens)—Halloween Card Making: Create boo-ti-ful handmade Halloween cards using our ghoulish supply of rubber stamps and creepy decorative paper. All supplies provided.

Virtual Reality

Thursday, Sept. 29 @ 3:00-6:30— 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.  

STEM Girls

Wednesdays @ 3:00– STEM Girls (1st & 3rd) STEM Guys (2nd & 4th) (Grades 5-8). Become a Bird Scout Citizen Scientist!  Explore feathers, flights and the features that make birds unique. Use tools and technology to identify local species and help scientists track changes in bird distribution and abundance across the globe! Every session includes hands-on activities and active research....

Paint Night (Teens/tweens)

Thursday, October 6 @ 4:30 (Teens & Tweens) 6:00 (Adults) — Paint Night +. Paint an autumn scene in a step-by-step class led by our own Katie! All supplies provided. Space is limited so registration is required. NOTE: Parents and teens may attend the 6:00 session together.

Halloween Nail String Art (Teens)

Thursday, Oct 13 @ 4:30— Halloween Nail Art (teens & tweens): Tap into your creativity and holiday spirit by making Halloween themed nail & string art! Snacks provided. Bring your own hammer.

STEM Girls

Wednesdays @ 3:00– STEM Girls (1st & 3rd) STEM Guys (2nd & 4th) (Grades 5-8). Become a Bird Scout Citizen Scientist!  Explore feathers, flights and the features that make birds unique. Use tools and technology to identify local species and help scientists track changes in bird distribution and abundance across the globe! Every session includes hands-on activities and active research....

Virtual Reality

Thursday, Oct. 20 @ 3:00-6:00— 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.

Writer’s Workshop

  Thursday, Oct. 27 @ 6:00-6:45— Writing Workshop (Teens & Adults): Are you a writer or thinking about becoming one? Award-winning local author Donna Hues, will offer a workshop to explore the fundamentals of writing. Bring up to three pages of your writing and receive feedback on your work.  

Teen Advisory Board & Game Night PIZZA

Thursday, Nov. 10 @ 5:00pm—Teen Advisory Board & Game Night (Grades 7-12): First Teen Advisory Board meeting! Come learn what TAB is all about, play some fun games, and enjoy pizza!

MS Family Science Night

Thursday, Nov. 17 @ 6:30-8:00pm—Middle School Family Science Night + (Middle Schoolers and families):  Work together to explore mass, volume, density and chemical reactions with fun, hands-on activities for the entire family. Space is limited to the first 20 families, so register today by calling 503.845.6401. NOTE: another night will be scheduled if there is sufficient interest.

Teen Crafts

Thurs., Dec. 1 @ 5:00—Teen Crafts (Grades 6 & up): Make your own hot chocolate bombs! Snacks provided!

Virtual Reality

Thurs., Dec. 8 @ 3:00-6:30— 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.

Paint Night

Thurs., Dec. 22, @ 5:00—Paint Night + (Teens & Adults): Follow along step by step and learn how to paint a beautiful winter scene! Registration required.  Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot.

Dragon Escape Room!

Thursday, Jan. 5 @ 4:30pm—Dragon Escape Room (Grades 6-12): Do you have what it takes to escape the dragon's lair? Join us in a teen/tween Dragon themed escape room! Snacks provided.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, Jan.  19 @ 4:30pm—Teen Advisory Board (Teens): Calling all teens to join our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting and help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games and more. Snacks provided!

Virtual Reality+ (Registration Required)

Thursday, Jan 20 @ 3:00-5:00pm— 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.

Writing Workshop

Thursday, Jan. 26 @ 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.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, Feb. 9 @ 4:30pm--Teen Advisory Board (Ages 12-18) Calling all teens to join our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting and help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games & more.  Snacks and PIZZA provided!

Origami Star Jars (Teens and Adults)

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.

Virtual Reality

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.

Teen Event: Candy Sushi

Thursday, Feb. 23 @ 4:30pm - Candy Sushi (Ages 12-18): Come make cute and yummy Candy Sushi! (We promise only the fish will be gummy!) All supplies provided.

Writing Workshop

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.

Volunteer Orientation

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.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, March 16 @ 4:30pm—Teen Advisory Board (Ages 12-18): Calling all teens to join our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting and help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games & more. Pizza provided!

Volunteer Orientation

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.

Spring Mini-Wreath Making

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.

Virtual Reality

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.

Geek Crafts: Perler Bead Creations

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.

Paint Night!

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

Teen Fruit Pizza & Blackout Poetry

Friday, April 7 @ 4:00—Teen Blackout Poetry and Fruit Pizza (Ages 12-18): Make your own “fruit pizza” out of cookies and fruit, then participate in some fun blackout poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month!

Beaded Earrings

Thursday, April 13 @ 5:30pm— Beaded Earrings (Teens & Adults): Make your own earrings using our large collection of beautiful beads. All supplies provided.

Teen Book Club

Thursday, April 20 @ 5:30pm—Teen Book Club (Ages 12-18): Join us for our first ever book club! This meeting we will be discussing which book we would like to choose. Come share your favorite books/authors with us!

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Thursday, April 20 @ 4:30pm—Teen Advisory Board (Ages 12-18): Calling all teens to join our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting and help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games & more. Snacks provided!

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting

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.

Writers Group

Thursday, April 27 @ 6:00pm—Writers Group (Teens & Adults): Gather and chat with a group of fellow writers! Bring up to three pages of your work to read and get feedback on, and get tips on publishing or performing your work.

Mindfulness and Soothing Crafts for Teens and Adults

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

Crafting Calm for Tweens and Teens

Wednesday, May 17 @ 3:30pm—Crafting Calm (Grades 5-12): In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we'll take some time to relax and make mindfulness jars, cover journals with washi tape, and concoct anti-stress scented putty.

Irish Traditional Music Slow Session

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...

Teen Advisory Board & Teen Book Club

Thursday, May 25 @ 4:30pm— Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6+):  Calling all interested teens to join our monthly meeting and help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games and more. Snacks provided! Followed by  our first Teen Book Club @ 5:30: This month we will be discussing The Queens Assassin by Melissa de la Cruz. If you haven’t read the...

Writers Group

Thursday, May 25 @ 6:15pm—Writers Group (Adults & Teens): Gather and chat with a group of fellow writers! Bring up to three pages of your work to read and get feedback on. We'll have fun with writing prompts and share our favorite reads.

Manga/Anime Drawing Lesson

Thurs., June 8 @ 4:30—Manga/Anime Lesson (Ages 7+): Do you love manga? Come learn how to draw anime & manga with step-by-step instructions and support from our knowledgeable library staff! Pre-registration required, call 503 845-6401 to save a spot!

Irish Traditional Music Slow Session

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.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, June 29 @ 4:30pm— Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6+):  Calling all interested teens to join our monthly meeting and help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games and more. Snacks provided!