Events

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...

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):  Through hands-on activities and books, learn about penguins all month long.  Snacks provided.

Friday, January 5 @ 4:30pm—Family Movie: Elemental (PG) (Families): Enjoy this new Disney/Pixar film on the big screen while enjoying fresh, 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):  Through hands-on activities and books, learn about penguins all month long.  Snacks provided.

Wednesday, January 10 @ 1:00pm—Volunteer Orientation: Are you interested in volunteering at the library? Attend this orientation to find out if joining our great team of dedicated volunteers is right for you. Call 971-370-5040 for more information or come by the library for an application.

Thursday, January 11 @ 1:00pm & 6:00pm— Mosaics « (Teens & Adults):  Make a beautiful trivet or tray out of colorful tiles. All supplies provided. Pre-registration is suggested to ensure enough materials. Call 971.37.5040 to reserve your spot.

Friday, January 12 @ 5:00-7:00pm—Teen Hangout (Grades 6-12): Grab a group of friends, or come alone, and meet some new faces. Follow along with TikToker Andrea Nelson, to make a “black glue watercolor giraffe” while we enjoy board games and snacks! Join us to have some fun in a supervised safe control environment.

Library closed for MLK Day

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):  Through hands-on activities and books, learn about penguins all month long.  Snacks provided.

Wednesdays @ 10:30am—Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members): This month, we will learn about penguins through singing, stories, crafts and play. Storytime with the Chief on Jan. 17. Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00): Come play with toys and spend time with friends.  All toys provided.

Wednesday, January 17 @ 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, January 18 @ 1:00pm—Adult Book Discussion: Gather to discuss the heartwarming debut novel The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams about how a chance encounter with a list of library books helps forge an unlikely friendship between two very different people. Copies are available at the library. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, January 20 @ 3:00pm—Winter Bash @ Mt. Angel Middle School (Grades 6-8): Crafts, games, food and fun!

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):  Through hands-on activities and books, learn about penguins all month long.  Snacks provided.

Wednesday, January 24 @ 1:00—Adult Crafting: Valentine Cards: Create handmade Valentines using our beautiful supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided.

Tuesdays @ 4:00pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 5-11):  Through hands-on activities and books, learn about bears all month long.  Snacks provided.

Thursday, January 25 @ 4:30pm— Teen Book Club (4:30) & Teen Advisory Board (5:00) (Grades 6-12):  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! The first 30 minutes, we will be discussing Short by Holly Golderg Sloan.

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):  Through hands-on activities and books, learn about penguins all month long.  Snacks provided.

Thursday, Feb. 1 @ 6:30pm—Yums Around the World: Smoked Paprika Edition (Teens & Adults): Was smoked paprika new to you? What did you think about it? Bring a copy of any amazing recipes you discovered & bring a sample (optional). Nibble on snacks from Spain & be the first to receive February’s spice kit. NOTE: tasting not recommended for people...

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):  Through hands-on activities and books, learn about bears all month long.  Snacks provided.

Thursday, February 8 @ 1:00 & 6:00 pm—Recycled Book Heart (Teens & Adults): Measure and fold pages in an old book to create a beautiful heart inset, just in time for Valentine’s Day! All supplies provided.

Thursday, February 8 @ 1:00 & 6:00 pm—Recycled Book Heart (Teens & Adults): Measure and fold pages in an old book to create a beautiful heart inset, just in time for Valentine’s Day! All supplies provided.

Friday, February 9 @ 5:00-7:00pm—Teen Hangout (Grades 6-12): Grab a group of friends and hangout. Make some friendship bracelets to wear or exchange for International Friendship Month. Light snacks will be provided. Join us to have some fun in a supervised safe environment.

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):  Through hands-on activities and books, learn about bears all month long.  Snacks provided.

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.

Thursday, February 15 @ 1:00pm—Adult Book Discussion: Gather to discuss The Maid by Nita Prose. Copies are available at the library. Everyone welcome.

Friday, March 15 @ 4:00pm—Family Movie Night: (All ages): Enjoy this new release film about Willy Wonka’s origin story on the big screen while enjoying fresh, hot popcorn.

Friday, February 16 @ 4:00pm— Family Movie: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (PG) (Families): Enjoy this family classic on the big screen while enjoying fresh, 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):  Through hands-on activities and books, learn about bears all month long.  Snacks provided.

Wednesdays @ 10:30am—Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members): Explore Valentines through singing, stories, crafts and play. Storytime with the Chief on Feb. 21st. Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00): Come play with toys and spend time with friends.  All toys provided.

Wednesday, February 21 @ 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, February 22 @ 1:00 & 6:00pm—Pillar Candle Decorating (Teens & Adults): Decorate a pillar candle with your own design using Sharpie markers and waxed paper! All supplies provided.

Thursday, February 22 @ 1:00 & 6:00pm—Pillar Candle Decorating (Teens & Adults): Decorate a pillar candle with your own design using Sharpie markers and waxed paper! All supplies provided.