Tuesdays @ 3:30pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 5-12): Listen to a story about the theme of the week, join in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Art project, then make and enjoy a snack. 11/01- Day of the Dead face painting: turn your face into a "candy skull" with face paint & gems! 11/08- Magnificent Metamorphosis: learn how butterflies transform from caterpillar...
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 @ 3:15pm– STEM Girls (1st & 3rd Wed.) STEM Guys (2nd & 4th Wed.) (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...
Thursday, November 17 @ 1:00pm—Adult Book Discussion (Adults). Gather to discuss The Orchardist by Oregon author Amanda Coplin. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone welcome!
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.
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members) (Bilingual on Nov. 22): Gather in person to participate in songs, activities and stories with a special guest reader, followed by Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00). Come play with toys and spend time with friends. All toys provided. Can’t make it to the storytime? Recordings will be posted...
Tuesday, Nov. 22 @ 3:30pm—Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (All Ages): Watch this heartwarming TV classic while enjoying the feast along with the characters.
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.
Library closed for Thanksgiving.
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members) (Bilingual on Nov. 22): Gather in person to participate in songs, activities and stories with a special guest reader, followed by Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00). Come play with toys and spend time with friends. All toys provided. Can’t make it to the storytime? Recordings will be posted...
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.
Wednesday, Nov. 30 @ 1:00pm (Adults)—Holiday Card Making: Create handmade holiday cards using our beautiful supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided.
Wednesdays @ 3:15pm– STEM Girls (1st & 3rd Wed.) STEM Guys (2nd & 4th Wed.) (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...
Thurs., Dec. 1 @ 1:00—Cybersecurity Basics +: Gather in a small group to learn how to be safer online with accounts/passwords, overview of frauds/scams. Owning a computer is not required. Space is limited so registration is required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot today!
Thurs., Dec. 1 @ 5:00—Teen Crafts (Grades 6 & up): Make your own hot chocolate bombs! Snacks provided!
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members): Gather in person to participate in songs, activities and stories with a special guest reader (bilingual storytime on Dec. 27), followed by Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00). Come play with toys and spend time with friends. All toys provided. Can’t make it to the storytime? Recordings will be...
Tuesdays @ 3:30am—Stories & STEAM (Ages 6-12): Listen to a story about the theme of the week, join in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Art project, then make and enjoy a snack. 12/6- Christmas Ornament making! Get creative and design and paint your own ornament! 12/13- Snowman Sock craft! Make your own cuddly snow man to take home! 12/20- Be...
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
Wed., Dec. 7 @ 1:00—Adult Crafts: Moravian Star: Create a beautiful Moravian star made out of holiday cards. All supplies provided.
Wednesdays @ 3:15pm– STEM Girls (Dec. 7) STEM Guys (Dec. 14) (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. Snacks provided.
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.
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members): Gather in person to participate in songs, activities and stories with a special guest reader (bilingual storytime on Dec. 27), followed by Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00). Come play with toys and spend time with friends. All toys provided. Can’t make it to the storytime? Recordings will be...
Tuesdays @ 3:30am—Stories & STEAM (Ages 6-12): Listen to a story about the theme of the week, join in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Art project, then make and enjoy a snack. 12/6- Christmas Ornament making! Get creative and design and paint your own ornament! 12/13- Snowman Sock craft! Make your own cuddly snow man to take home! 12/20- Be...
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 @ 3:15pm– STEM Girls (Dec. 7) STEM Guys (Dec. 14) (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. Snacks provided.
Thurs., Dec. 15 @ 1:00—Adult Book Discussion: Gather to discuss Run by Ann Patchett. Copies are available at the library. Everyone welcome.
Thurs., Dec. 15 @ 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.
Sat., Dec. 17 @ 1:00—Family Gingerbread House Decorating + (Families): Bring the whole family to listen to a gingerbread story then create a gingerbread masterpiece. All supplies provided. Space is limited so registration is required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot today!
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members): Gather in person to participate in songs, activities and stories with a special guest reader (bilingual storytime on Dec. 27), followed by Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00). Come play with toys and spend time with friends. All toys provided. Can’t make it to the storytime? Recordings will be...
Tuesdays @ 3:30am—Stories & STEAM (Ages 6-12): Listen to a story about the theme of the week, join in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Art project, then make and enjoy a snack. 12/6- Christmas Ornament making! Get creative and design and paint your own ornament! 12/13- Snowman Sock craft! Make your own cuddly snow man to take home! 12/20- Be...
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
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.
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members): Gather in person to participate in songs, activities and stories with a special guest reader (bilingual storytime on Dec. 27), followed by Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00). Come play with toys and spend time with friends. All toys provided. Can’t make it to the storytime? Recordings will be...
Tuesdays @ 3:30am—Stories & STEAM (Ages 6-12): Listen to a story about the theme of the week, join in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Art project, then make and enjoy a snack. 12/6- Christmas Ornament making! Get creative and design and paint your own ornament! 12/13- Snowman Sock craft! Make your own cuddly snow man to take home! 12/20- Be...
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
Wed., Dec. 28 @ 1:00-4:00—Drop-in Crafts (All ages): Create masterpieces with all the odds and ends left over throughout the year.
Thurs., December 29 @ 11:30-7:00—Home Alone Movie Marathon (PG) (All Ages). Watch all four Home Alone movies on the big screen and enjoy hot popcorn. Stay all day or drop in! Home Alone @ 11:15, Home Alone 2 @ 1:15, and Home Alone 3 @ 3:15, and Home Alone 4 @ 5:15.
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members): Gather in person to participate in songs, activities and stories with a special guest reader (bilingual storytime on Jan. 31), followed by Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00). Come play with toys and spend time with friends. All toys provided. Can’t make it to the storytime? Recordings will be...
Tuesdays @ 3:30pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 6-12): Listen to a story about the theme of the week, join in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Art project, then make and enjoy a snack. Jan 3: Celebrate J. R. R. Tolkien's birthday with us by making your very own hobbit door to take home!
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 @ 3:15pm– STEM Girls (1st & 3rd) STEM Guys (2nd & 4th) (Grades 4-8): 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....
Thursday, Jan. 5 @ 1:00pm—Computer Class: 2010 Word Basics + (Adults): Learn how to create text-based documents using Microsoft Word, as well as how to complete simple actions like saving, opening, and printing documents. Owning a computer is not required. Space is limited so registration is required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot today
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.
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members): Gather in person to participate in songs, activities and stories with a special guest reader (bilingual storytime on Jan. 31), followed by Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00). Come play with toys and spend time with friends. All toys provided. Can’t make it to the storytime? Recordings will be...
Tuesdays @ 3:30pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 6-12): Listen to a story about the theme of the week, join in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Art project, then make and enjoy a snack. Jan. 10: Put on your scientist goggles and experiment with slime!
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
Wednesday, Jan. 11 @ 1:00pm—Adult Crafting: Bullet Journaling 101: Learn a new way to express yourself AND organize your life with bullet journaling. All supplies provided.
Wednesdays @ 3:15pm– 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....
Wednesday, Jan. 12 @ 3:30pm—Eric Carle Art Reveal (All ages): Join us for the grand reveal of the new Eric Carle themed artwork for our Children's area created by local children. Enjoy fun games, crafts and treats themed after The Very Hungry Caterpillar of course!
Library Closed for MLK Day
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members): Gather in person to participate in songs, activities and stories with a special guest reader (bilingual storytime on Jan. 31), followed by Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00). Come play with toys and spend time with friends. All toys provided. Can’t make it to the storytime? Recordings will be...
Tuesdays @ 3:30pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 6-12): Listen to a story about the theme of the week, join in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Art project, then make and enjoy a snack. Jan. 17: Make your own mini golf course out of picture books and test your golf skills!
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 @ 3:15pm– 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....
Wednesday, Jan. 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.
