Inktober
Inktober! (All Ages): Pick up a kit with prompts every day for artists/writers to respond to – a project to create and share.
Inktober! (All Ages): Pick up a kit with prompts every day for artists/writers to respond to – a project to create and share.
October Storywalk®: Take a short walk around town and read the bilingual book How Are You?/¿Cómo estas? by Angela Dominguez. Start at the Library's front door!
Wednesdays @ 4:00pm—Ukes for Youth (Ages 8-13): Learn how to play this fun instrument. Borrow one of our ukuleles or bring your own. Pre-registration is required if you are using a library instrument. All skill levels welcome
Thursday, Oct. 12 @ 5:00-6:30pm—Teen Hangout (Grades 6-12): Solving a mystery/murder case is not easy alone! Join us for our 3rd Teen Hangout to solve this case. Gather your crew or come on your own to help unravel the murder mystery. A light charcuterie board with refreshments will be provided.
Saturday, Oct. 14 @ 3:00pm—Pumpkinmania! (Families): Join us for everything pumpkin! Crafts, games, science, carving, and pie: If you love pumpkins, this is the place for you. Registration is required so we have enough pumpkins for everyone! Call 971 370-5040 to register.
Tuesdays, 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 971 370-5040 to make an appointment for a one-on-one session
Tuesdays @ 4:00pm (New Time!)—Stories & STEAM (Ages 5-11): Do you like messy? If you do, come learn how baking soda and vinegar react, all month long, through hands-on activities and books. Snacks provided
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.
Wednesdays @ 4:00pm—Ukes for Youth (Ages 8-13): Learn how to play this fun instrument. Borrow one of our ukuleles or bring your own. Pre-registration is required if you are using a library instrument. All skill levels welcome
Wednesday, Oct. 18 @ 6:30pm—Library Advisory Board Meeting (Open to the public): The Library Advisory Board meets four times per year and exists to advise, recommend, and advocate for the library. Any interested community member is welcome to attend.
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.
Tuesdays, 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 971 370-5040 to make an appointment for a one-on-one session
Tuesdays @ 4:00pm (New Time!)—Stories & STEAM (Ages 5-11): Do you like messy? If you do, come learn how baking soda and vinegar react, all month long, through hands-on activities and books. Snacks provided
Wednesdays @ 4:00pm—Ukes for Youth (Ages 8-13): Learn how to play this fun instrument. Borrow one of our ukuleles or bring your own. Pre-registration is required if you are using a library instrument. All skill levels welcome
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!
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.
Friday, Oct. 27 @ 4:00pm—Family Movie Night: Casper (PG) (All Ages): Watch the live-action movie on the big screen with hot popcorn
Tuesdays, 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 971 370-5040 to make an appointment for a one-on-one session
Tuesday, Oct. 31 @ 3:00-5:00pm (drop-in)—Candy Crawl: Visit the library for a special treat during Mt. Angel’s annual Candy Crawl!
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!
Tuesdays, 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 971 370-5040 to make an appointment for a one-on-one session.
Tuesdays @ 4:00pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 5-11): Come explore simple machines with us all month long, through hands-on activities and books. Snacks provided.
Thursday, Nov. 9 @ 1:00pm—Adult Crafts: Book Pumpkin (Adults): Create a decorative pumpkin out of an old book! All supplies provided.
Thursday, Nov. 9 @ 5:30pm—National 4-H STEM Night (Grades 6-8, Ages 11-14): Participants will complete 3 STEM challenges and take home some fun activities. Optional pizza dinner starts at 5:00. Call 971.370.5040 to register
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.
Saturday, November 11th: The library will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day. We will re-open Tuesday, November 14th @ 9:00am.
Tuesdays, 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 971 370-5040 to make an appointment for a one-on-one session.
Tuesdays @ 4:00pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 5-11): Come explore simple machines with us all month long, through hands-on activities and books. Snacks provided.
Wednesday, Nov. 15 @ 6:30pm—Library Advisory Board Meeting (rescheduled from Oct.) (Open to the public): The Library Advisory Board meets four times per year and exists to advise, recommend, and advocate for the library. Any interested community member is welcome to attend.
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!
Friday, Nov. 17 @ 4:30-6:00pm—Family Movie Night: Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (PG) (All ages): Watch this animated new release on the big screen with free hot popcorn.
Tuesdays, 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 971 370-5040 to make an appointment for a one-on-one session.
Tuesdays @ 4:00pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 5-11): Come explore simple machines with us all month long, through hands-on activities and books. Snacks provided.
Tuesday, Nov. 22 @ 1:30pm—Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (All ages): Watch this heartwarming TV classic while enjoying the feast along with the characters.
Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th: The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen Saturday, November 25th at 9:00am.
Tuesdays, 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 971 370-5040 to make an appointment for a one-on-one session.
Tuesdays @ 4:00pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 5-11): Come explore simple machines with us all month long, through hands-on activities and books. Snacks provided.
Thursday, Nov. 30 @ 4:30pm—Teen Advisory Board and Book Club (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! Book Club will meet for the first 30 minutes! Pick up your copy at the library.
Tuesdays, 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.
Tuesdays @ 4:00pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 5-11): Through hands-on activities and books, explore simple machines with us Dec. 5, 12 & 26, and on Dec. 19, work together to solve “Who Stole Santa’s Cookies?” Snacks provided.
Wednesday, Dec. 6 @ 1:00pm—Adult Crafts: Recycled Book Angel: Create a beautiful angel out of a book, a perfect decoration for the holidays. All supplies provided.
Thursday, Dec. 7 @ 1:00pm—Computer Class: Google Docs «: In this class, participants will learn how to use Google Docs basic features for creating, editing, and sharing word processing documents. Owning a computer is not necessary. Registration is required. Call 971.370.5040 to reserve your spot.
Friday, Dec. 8 @ 4:30pm—Family Movie Night (All Ages): Enjoy the hilarious holiday classic, Elf (PG) on the big screen with hot popcorn.
Saturday, Dec. 9 @ 3:00pm—Giggles the Elf (Families): Enjoy stories, games, and a special elf craft with Giggles the Elf!
Tuesdays, 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.
Tuesdays @ 4:00pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 5-11): Through hands-on activities and books, explore simple machines with us Dec. 5, 12 & 26, and on Dec. 19, work together to solve “Who Stole Santa’s Cookies?” Snacks provided.
Friday, Dec. 15 @ 5:00pm—Teen Hangout (Grades 6-12): Grab a group of friends or come alone and meet some new faces. There has been a crime at the North Pole and we need to solve this case before the Grinch takes over. Wear your ugly sweater or bring an old sweater to decorate. Afterwards, we will enjoy music and board...
Tuesdays, 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.
Tuesdays @ 4:00pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 5-11): Through hands-on activities and books, explore simple machines with us Dec. 5, 12 & 26, and on Dec. 19, work together to solve “Who Stole Santa’s Cookies?” Snacks provided.
Wednesdays @ 10:30am—Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members): This month, we will explore empathy through singing, stories, crafts and play. Storytime with the Chief on Dec. 20. Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00): Come play with toys and spend time with friends. All toys provided.
Thursday, December 21 @ 1:00— Adult Book Discussion and Favorite Book Exchange (Adults). Gather to discuss The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. ALSO bring a wrapped, used copy of one of your favorite books to exchange and be ready to share why it is so special to you.
Thurs., Dec. 21 @ 6:00-7:00 (drop-in)—Santa At the Library (Families): Get a photo-op with Santa in front of the library’s fireplace, decorate cookies, enjoy hot cocoa, make an ornament and play reindeer games.
Library closed for the Holidays.
Tuesdays, 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.
Enjoy the family-fun Christmas movie on the big screen with hot popcorn.
Tuesdays @ 4:00pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 5-11): Through hands-on activities and books, explore simple machines with us Dec. 5, 12 & 26, and on Dec. 19, work together to solve “Who Stole Santa’s Cookies?” Snacks provided.
Create a beautiful watercolor painting. All supplies provided. All ages.
Thursday, Dec. 28 @ 4:30pm— Teen Advisory Board and Book Club (Grades 6-12): Calling all interested teens to attend our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting and help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games, and more. Snacks provided! The Teen Book Club will be held for the first 30 minutes. This month's read is Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Copies are available...
