Tuesday, Feb. 28 @ 10:30am -- Bilingual Community Helpers 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.
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, and enjoy a snack. Feb. 28: Get excited for upcoming sunny days by painting sun catchers!
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, March 2, 11am-7pm (drop-in)—Read Across America Day (All ages): Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday by completing a book-related scavenger hunt for a prize, then create a bookmark to give to our community members.
Thursday, March 2 @ 1:00pm—MS Word Editing Tools: Learn how to use Word's built-in editing features like cut and paste, spell check, grammar suggestions, and adding comments to Word documents. Owning a computer is not required. Space is limited so registration is required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot today!
Friday, March 3 @ 3:30pm (drop-in)—Craft Day (Ages 3-11): Come enjoy left over crafts from this year’s storytimes.
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 7: "Corduroy" by Don Freedman and make your own cute Corduroy bear 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.
Wednesday, March 8 @ 1:00pm—Adult Crafts: Hodge Podge (Adults): Choose one of three leftover craft kits from the last year: Paper Quilling, a Shell Shadowbox, or a Bird Feeder. All supplies provided.
Thursday, March 9 @ 7:00pm—Adult Trivia @ Mt. Angel Public House: Calling all trivia buffs. Come to Trivia Night at Mt. Angel Public House (210 E Charles St.) Play solo or form a team of up to 5 adults and put that collective brain to work for fun prizes! Call 503.845.6401 or email library@mtangel.gov for more information. Families are welcome...
Friday, March 10, 3:00-4:30pm—LEGO Lab (All ages): Build an original creation out of LEGOs to put on display in the library for all to see! All supplies provided.
Saturday, March 11, 8:00-12:30: Discovering the Scientist Within @ Oregon State University (Girls, Grades 6-8): Depart from the library at 6:30am to travel to OSU for this exciting free event where you will participate in hands-on workshops and meet women scientists and engineers. We will stop for lunch on the way home and arrive back at the library by 2:30. Transportation and lunch provided...
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!
Thursday, March 30 @ 6:00pm—Writers Group (Teens & Adults): Gather and chat with a group of fellow writers! Bring up to three pages of your work to read and get feedback on, and get tips on publishing or performing your work.
Friday, March 31, 12:00-4:00pm (drop-in)—LEGO Lab (All ages): Build an original creation out of LEGOs to put on display in the library for all to see! All supplies provided.
Friday, March 31 @ 5:00pm—Family Movie Night! Let's head back to the 2000's with Disney's Turning Red (PG)! Popcorn provided.
