Pod(cast) People

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.

Teen Hangout

Tuesday, Aug. 8 @ 5:00pm—Teen Hangout (Grades 6-12): Grab a group of friends or come alone and meet some new faces. Board games, crafts, virtual reality game, air conditioning and snacks will be provided.

Craft: Lavender Felt Bouquet

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.

Writers’ Café

Thursday, Aug. 10 @ 6:00pm—Writers Café (Teens & Adults): Come enjoy snacks & a time to write with fellow writers! We'll start with discussion, set timers to write together, end with a chat & share-out.  All writers welcome!

Escape Room: Alice in Wonderland

Thursday, August 17 @ 4:30pm—Alice in Wonderland Escape Room (Grades 6-12): Help Alice escape the Queen of Hearts! Work together to solve the clues and beat the room.

Beaded Crafts

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.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, Aug. 24 @ 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!

Writers’ Group

Thursday, Aug. 24 @ 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.

Virtual Reality

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.

Teen Hangout

Thursday, Sept. 21 @ 5:00pm—Teen Hangout (Grades 6-12): Grab a group of friends or come alone and meet some new faces. Board games, crafts, virtual reality game, air conditioning and snacks will be provided.

Writers Group

Thursday, Sept. 28 @ 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.

Paint Night with Bob Ross

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.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, Oct. 26 @ 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!

Writers: Preparing for NaNoWriMo

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.

Teen Hangout: Escape Room!

Friday, Nov. 10, 4:30-7:30pm (drop-in)—Teen Hangout (Ages 12-18): Join us for an escape room board game. Pizza and water provided.

Writers Group

Thursday, Nov. 30 @ 6:00pm—Writers Group (and last day of NaNoWriMo!) (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. If you're finishing up a NaNoWriMo project, come celebrate and grab a treat!

Yums Around the World

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...