Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members): Gather to participate in songs, activities and stories with a special guest reader (bilingual storytime on March 28) followed by Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00). Come play with toys and spend time with friends. All toys provided.
Tuesdays @ 3:30pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 6-12): March is “classics” month. Listen to a classic story, join in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Art project, then make and enjoy a snack. March 14: "Harry and the Dirty Dog" by Gene Zion, and practice your drawing skills with our Step-by-Step class!
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, 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.
Wednesday, April 12 @ 1:00pm— Adult Crafts: Mini Succulent Planters: All supplies provided.
Thursday, March 16 @ 1:00pm—Adult Book Discussion: Gather to discuss the literary mystery, The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone welcome!
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!
Friday, March 18 @ 9:00-12:00—Outdoor Work Party (All ages): Help us get the outside of the library looking spiffy and ready for spring! Wear grubby clothes to weed the flower beds, clean the courtyard, remove spider webs, and more. Come for an hour or as long as you can. Donuts, water, and work gloves provided.
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.
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members): Gather to participate in songs, activities and stories with a special guest reader (bilingual storytime on March 28) followed by Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00). Come play with toys and spend time with friends. All toys provided.
Tuesdays @ 3:30pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 6-12): March is “classics” month. Listen to a classic story, join in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Art project, then make and enjoy a snack. March 21: Make the cutest yellow hat and bow inspired by the classic series Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans.
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, March 22 @ 1:00pm—Card Making (Adults): Create beautiful handmade cards for Easter or to celebrate Spring using our gorgeous supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided.
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.
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.
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members): Gather to participate in songs, activities and stories with a special guest reader (bilingual storytime on March 28) followed by Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00). Come play with toys and spend time with friends. All toys provided.
Tuesdays @ 3:30pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 6-12): March is “classics” month. Listen to a classic story, join in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Art project, then make and enjoy a snack. March 28: The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone and make Origami chickens 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.
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.
Thursday, March 30 @ 1:00-3:00pm (drop-in)—Spring Break Board Games (Ages 5-12): We'll have a selection of board games for kids to drop in and enjoy some fun during spring break!
Thursday, March 30 @ 4:30—Teen card game night! (Ages 12-18): Come enjoy a variety of your favorite card games & snacks!
Friday, March 31 @ 5:00pm—Family Movie Night! Let's head back to the 2000's with Disney's Turning Red (PG)! Popcorn provided.
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members) (Bilingual on April 25): 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.
Tuesdays @ 3:30pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 5-11): Listen to a story about the theme of the week, join in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Art project, then make & enjoy a snack. April is Oregon Author month! 4/04- Oregon Reads Aloud: Learn about Oregon's volcanoes from Oregon authors/illustrators, then make a lava-like craft!
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.
Thursday, April 6 @ 1:00pm—MS Word Graphics. Gather in a small group to learn how to use tables, borders, backgrounds, and WordArt to make your documents pop. Owning a computer is not required. Space is limited so preregistration is required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot today!
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
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!
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members) (Bilingual on April 25): 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.
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 & enjoy a snack. April is Oregon Author month! 4/11- The Little Guys by Vera Brosgol- Come create your own “little guys” out of hazelnuts and your imagination!
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.
Thursday, April 13 @ 5:30pm— Beaded Earrings (Teens & Adults): Make your own earrings using our large collection of beautiful beads. All supplies provided.
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!
Saturday, May 13 @ 12:00-2:00pm—Community Art Swap (All ages): Need some new art and crafting supplies to prepare for our Community Art Show in June? Looking to finish up your spring cleaning? Join us at the library for a swap meet! Craft materials in good condition will be accepted - contact the library if you're not sure if an item is...
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members) (Bilingual on April 25): 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.
Tuesdays @ 3:30pm—Stories & STEAM (Ages 5-11): Listen to a story about the theme of the week, join in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Art project, then make & enjoy a snack. April is Oregon Author month! 4/18– Try your hand at sleuthing with a science based activity involving secret messages! Enjoy a story from Oregon author Dawn Babb Prochovnic...
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
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!
Friday, April 21 @ 3:30pm—Friday Family Movie: WALL-E (PG) (All Ages): Enjoy this Oscar-winning animated delight with the whole family on the big screen in honor of Earth Day! Free popcorn.
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members) (Bilingual on April 25): 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.
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 & enjoy a snack. April is Oregon Author month! 4/25- Sylvia Finds a Way! by Stephanie Shaw is all about gardening. Come decorate potted plants and plant seedlings in honor of Earth...
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, April 26 @ 1:00pm (Adults)—Mother’s Day Card Making: Create handmade Mother’s Day cards using our beautiful supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided.
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.
Thursday, April 27 @ 1:00pm—Adult Book Discussion (Adults). Gather to discuss the bestselling non-fiction book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone welcome!
Saturday, April 29 @12:00-1:00—El día de los niños/libros (Children's Day/Books Day) (All ages/todos las edades): Book Giveaway and activities (libros gratis y actividades): Celebrate Día with a story, a themed game and giveaway of Spanish and bilingual books! Tenemos actividades y libros gratis en español para los niños y leeremos una cuenta.
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members) (Bilingual on May 23): 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.
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 & enjoy a snack. May is Art history month! 5/2- Learn about Michelangelo and paint your own masterpiece like he did, upside down!
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.
Thursday, May 4 @ 1:00pm—Basic Computer Maintenance + (Adults): Learn tips and tricks for improving your computer's performance, stability and speed through common maintenance tasks. Owning a computer is not required. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot today!
Thursday, May 4 @ 6:15pm—Family Science Night: Move Like a Mammoth (Families): Can you pounce like a saber tooth cat, lift like a mammoth, or stroll like a giant ground sloth? Get moving as you discover how these and other amazing ancient animals ran, swam, leaped, climbed, and ate their way through Oregon’s history. Through hands-on exhibits and activities, explore...
Saturday, May 6, 12:00-5:00pm—Free Comic Book Day: Come by the Library to pick out your free comic book!
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members) (Bilingual on May 23): 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.
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 & enjoy a snack. May is Art history month! 5/9- Read Jeanette Winters’ Henri’s Scissors and create your own art piece using Matisse’s unique methods!
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, May 10 @ 1:00pm— Adult Crafts: Luminaria Candle Shades: Make a simple but elegant candle shade using pressed flowers, perfect for summer tables and any season of decor. All supplies provided.
Thursday, May 11 @ 4:30pm—Art Day! (All Ages): The Library is hosting a Community Art Show in June! Learn art techniques with Miss Katie and make art for the show. Supplies provided! Can’t make it to the Art Day but still want to submit a piece? No problem! You are welcome to create your own art at home and bring...
Saturday, May 13 @ 12:00-2:00pm—Community Art Swap (All ages): Need some new art and crafting supplies to prepare for our Community Art Show in June? Looking to finish up your spring cleaning? Join us at the library for a swap meet! Craft materials in good condition will be accepted - contact the library if you're not sure if an item is...
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime (Ages 2-5 & family members) (Bilingual on May 23): 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.
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 & enjoy a snack. May is Art history month! 5/16- Create a sticker castle using artist Mary Blair’s creative style and learn about her contributions to Disney movies.
