STEM Girls

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.

Virtual Reality

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.

Community Helpers Storytime & Indoor Playtime

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...

Stories & STEAM

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...

APPY Hour

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

STEM Guys

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.

Adult Book Discussion

Thurs., Dec. 15 @ 1:00—Adult Book Discussion: Gather to discuss Run by Ann Patchett. Copies are available at the library. Everyone welcome.

Santa at the Library

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.

Family Gingerbread House Decorating

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!

Community Helpers Storytime & Indoor Playtime

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...

Stories & STEAM

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...

APPY Hour

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

Paint Night

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.

BILINGUAL Community Helpers Storytime & Indoor Playtime

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...

Stories & STEAM

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...

APPY Hour

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

Drop-in Crafts

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.

Home Alone Movie Marathon

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.

Community Helpers Storytime & Indoor Playtime

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...

Stories & STEAM: Hobbit Doors!

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!

APPY Hour

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.

STEAM Girls

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....

Computer Class: 2010 Word Basics+

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

Dragon Escape Room!

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.

Community Helpers Storytime & Indoor Playtime

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...

Stories & STEAM: Slime!

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!

APPY Hour

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

Adult Crafting: Bullet Journaling 101

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.

STEAM Guys

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....

Eric Carle Art Reveal!

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!

Community Helpers Storytime & Indoor Playtime

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...

Stories & STEAM: Mini-Golf!

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!

APPY Hour

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.

STEAM Girls

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....

Library Advisory Board Meeting (Open to the Public)

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.

Adult Book Discussion: 1984

Thursday, Jan. 19 @ 1:00pm—Adult Book Discussion Group: Gather to discuss the classic dystopian novel, 1984 by George Orwell. Copies are available at the library. Everyone welcome.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, Jan.  19 @ 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!

Virtual Reality+ (Registration Required)

Thursday, Jan 20 @ 3:00-5:00pm— 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.

Community Helpers Storytime & Indoor Playtime

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...

APPY Hour

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.

Stories & STEAM: Egyptian Hieroglyphs!

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. 24: Learn about ancient Egypt and make your bookmarks using hieroglyphics!  

Adult Crafting: Valentine Cards

Wednesday, Jan. 25 @ 1:00pm—Adult Crafting: Valentine Cards: Create handmade Valentine cards using our beautiful supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided.

STEAM Guys

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....

Writing Workshop

Thursday, Jan. 26 @ 6:00pm— Writing Workshop (Teens & Adults): Are you a writer or thinking about becoming one? Award-winning local author Donna Hues, will facilitate a workshop to explore the fundamentals of writing. Bring up to three pages of your writing and receive feedback on your work.

Movie Night: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (PG)

Thursday, Jan. 26 @ 6:00pm—Family Movie Night: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG) (All Ages): Watch the new live-action movie based off of Bernard Waber's book series on the big screen with hot popcorn.

Bilingual Community Helpers Storytime & Indoor Playtime

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...

Stories & STEAM: STEM Exhibit!

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. 31: Check out our new STEM exhibit and participate in a fun themed activity!

APPY Hour

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.

MS Word: Formatting

Learn how to format and align text, apply bullets or numbers, and adjust spacing within your Word documents.  Owning a computer is not necessary.  Space is limited so registration is required. Call 503 845-6401 to reserve your spot today.

Soy Super Curios@/I’m Super Curious Exhibit Grand Opening!

Explore the mysteries of our planet, test your STEAM knowledge with a quiz game, and spark your curiosity at our LIVE Critter Cam Kiosk. Celebrate the grand opening of this fun, hands-on bilingual science exhibit as a family.  Refreshments provided.

Community Helpers Storytime & Indoor Playtime

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 Feb. 28) followed by Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00). Come play with toys and spend time with friends.  All toys provided.

Stories & STEAM: Button Making!

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. Feb. 7: Button making! Learn how to design and make your own buttons using the Library's button maker!

Sensory Playtime

Sensory Playtime (Ages 0-3 with caregiver): Babies and toddlers, come enjoy sensory play with with age-appropriate, hands-on activities that help explore our senses! Mess making is encouraged!

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, Feb. 9 @ 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 and PIZZA provided!