August 19th is National Potato Day and we’re celebrating withal things POTATO: a Potato Derby (pick up your Take Home Activity Kit to create your winning entry), potato art, potato science, potato games, potato prizes, and of course, potato snacks + sno cones! We’re also celebrating the last day of the Summer Reading Program. All reading logs are due by...
Sign up either by phone 971-370-5040 or at the Library to tour the Mt. Angel Post Office, read some fun stories, and write your own postcard to send! Postcards and postage provided, please bring an address you'd like to mail to!
1pm-2pm and 6:15-7pm Create an embroidered undersea design either on your own cloth or on one we provide. Patterns galore from seashells to jellyfish. All supplies provided, and no experience necessary!
Ever wondered what it would be like to be trapped in Minecraft? Well, here is a little taste of what it could be like board game style. There will be some fun Minecraft books to get you in the right head space!
Thursdays @ 3:30am—SRP Fun: (Ages 5-11): Explore our Summer Reading Program theme, “Read Beyond the Beaten Path,” with programs that feature books, games, crafts, hands-on activities, take-home packets and more! July 28: Survival—Learn how to survive in the wilderness!
Wednesday, July 27 @ 1:00—Card Making (Adults & Teens): Create beautiful handmade cards using our gorgeous supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided.
Tuesday, July 26 @ 3:30—Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (Ages 5-11): Join us for an Alice in Wonderland themed tea party and "mad hat" making on the 71st anniversary of the movie premiere! Ages 12 and under, fancy attire optional!
Friday, July 22 @ 2:00-4:30—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 or for more info.
Thursdays @ 3:30am—SRP Fun: (Ages 5-11): Explore our Summer Reading Program theme, “Read Beyond the Beaten Path,” with programs that feature books, games, crafts, hands-on activities, take-home packets and more! July 21: Three Little Pigs Engineering Challenge—Can you build a house that beats the Big, Bad Wolf?
Thursday, July 21 @ 1:00—Adult Book Discussion Group: Gather to discuss Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed. Copies are available at the library.
Wednesday, July 6 & 20 @ 1:00-3:00pm (Drop-in)—Water Wednesday (Ages 6 & under): Enjoy water activities in the Courtyard for kids 6 years and younger with a caregiver. Bring a towel and sunscreen. Weather permitting.
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, 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 on READsquared at http://mtangelreads.readsquared.com/ to...
Thursday, July 14 @ 5:00—Harry Potter Wands, Trivia and Potions (Teens & Tweens): Test your Harry Potter knowledge with themed trivia! Make your own wand and try your hand at potions! Snacks provided.
Thursdays @ 3:30am—SRP Fun: (Ages 5-11): Explore our Summer Reading Program theme, “Read Beyond the Beaten Path,” with programs that feature books, games, crafts, hands-on activities, take-home packets and more! July 14: Terrific Trees— Discover trees from the inside out.
Wednesday, July 13 @ 1:00—Adult Crafting: Dried Flowers: Create beautiful cards & bookmarks using flowers dried in the microwave. Use what we provide or bring flowers from home. All supplies provided.
Tuesday, July 12 @ 3:30—Outdoor Painting (All Ages): Help us create new artwork for our Children’s Area, making art on the patio, in the style of Eric Carle.
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, 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 on READsquared at http://mtangelreads.readsquared.com/ to...
Friday, July 8 @ 5:00-8:00pm—Life-Sized Family Games (All ages): Jenga, Connect Four, Ker-Plunk, Candy Land and more! Enjoy these life-sized games together outside on Charles St. A “Next Friday” event.
Thursdays @ 3:30am—SRP Fun: (Ages 5-11): Explore our Summer Reading Program theme, “Read Beyond the Beaten Path,” with programs that feature books, games, crafts, hands-on activities, take-home packets and more! July 7: Scavenger Hunt—Use your new compass to navigate these Scavenger Hunts that explore indoors, outdoors, & all around the town.
Thursday, July 7 @ 1:00—Basic Computers +: Gather in a small group to learn the basics of using a computer: identify basic parts & computer programs; use a mouse & keyboard; create, print & save a document. Owning a computer is not required. Space is limited so registration is required. Call 503.845.6401 to reserve your spot today!
Wednesday, July 6 & 20 @ 1:00-3:00pm (Drop-in)—Water Wednesday (Ages 6 & under): Enjoy water activities in the Courtyard for kids 6 years and younger with a caregiver. Bring a towel and sunscreen. Weather permitting.
Library closed in observance of Independence Day.
Thursday, June 30 @ 3:15—Back Country Cooking (Ages 5-10): Learn how to make yummy snacks on the go in a country-themed cooking class that requires no heat/baking!
Wednesday, June 29 @ 1:00—Card Making (Adults & Teens): Create beautiful handmade cards using our gorgeous supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided.
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime (Ages 2-5 & family members): 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 on READsquared at http://mtangelreads.readsquared.com/ to enjoy whenever is...
Friday, June 24 @ 2:00-4:30—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 or for more information.
Thu Thursday, June 23 @ 3:15—Tracks & Scat (Ages 5-10): Explore the tracks and scat of local animals through a variety of stories, games, hands-on activities and crafts.
Thursday, June 23 @ 1:00—Adult Book Discussion: Gather to discuss the best-selling thriller, The Flight Attendant, by Chris Bohjalian, now an HBO series. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone welcome!
Wednesday, June 22 @ 1:00-3:00 (drop-in)—Water Wednesday (Ages 6 & under): Enjoy water activities in the Courtyard for kids 6 years and younger with a caregiver. Bring a towel and sunscreen. Weather permitting. Check the library's Facebook page or call the Library to find out status.
Tuesday June 21 @ 3:30—Reptile Man + (Ages 5-10): Come face-to-face with 15 live reptiles while Oregon’s Reptile Man teaches you all about them. Due to space limitations, registration is required. Priority will be given to ages 5-10.
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime (Ages 2-5 & family members): 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 on READsquared at http://mtangelreads.readsquared.com/ to enjoy whenever is...
Thursday, June 16 @ 12:00-3:00 (drop-in)—Summer Reading Kick-Off! (All ages): Celebrate the beginning of summer with a bash @ the Library. Prizes, games, crafts, SRP Registration and more! Free sno-cones.
Wednesday, June 15 @ 1:00—Adult Crafting: Fun with Rocks! (Adults): Create a miniature cairn and paint a rock to keep or share. All supplies provided.
Tuesday, June 14 @ 3:30—Stories & STEAM (Ages 5-10): Bear Hunt! Let’s go on a bear hunt around the Library using our own hand crafted binoculars!
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime (Ages 2-5 & family members): 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 on READsquared at http://mtangelreads.readsquared.com/ to enjoy whenever is...
Tuesdays @ 3:30am—Stories & STEAM (Ages 6-10): 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. In May, we are gearing up for our Summer Reading Program theme, “Read Beyond the Beaten Path!” May 3: Learn about camping and make your own campfire out...
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime (Ages 2-5 & family members): 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 on READsquared at http://mtangelreads.readsquared.com/ to enjoy whenever is...
Thursday, May 26 @ 4:30—Paint Night (Teen & Adults): Paint the Oregon mountains just like Bob Ross in a step-by-step class! All supplies provided. Space is limited so registration is required.
Tuesdays @ 3:30am—Stories & STEAM (Ages 6-10): 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. In May, we are gearing up for our Summer Reading Program theme, “Read Beyond the Beaten Path!” May 3: Learn about camping and make your own campfire out...
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime (Ages 2-5 & family members): 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 on READsquared at http://mtangelreads.readsquared.com/ to enjoy whenever is...
Thursday, May 19 @ 1:00—Adult Book Discussion Group: Gather to discuss the genre-bending novel, The Dream Daughter, by Diane Chamberlain. Copies are available at the library.
Wednesday, May 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.
Wednesday, May 4 & 18 @ 3:15-4:30pm—STEAM Girls (Gr. 6-8): Experiment and explore STEAM themes with other Middle School girls! Snacks provided. May’s theme is chemistry!
Tuesdays @ 3:30am—Stories & STEAM (Ages 6-10): 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. In May, we are gearing up for our Summer Reading Program theme, “Read Beyond the Beaten Path!” May 3: Learn about camping and make your own campfire out...
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime (Ages 2-5 & family members): 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 on READsquared at http://mtangelreads.readsquared.com/ to enjoy whenever is...
Available May 17th Teen & Tween Take-&-Make Packets: Make your own DNA models out of toothpicks and candy!
Friday, May 13 @ 9:00pm—Movie in the Park: Encanto (PG) (All Ages): Bring your own chair and enjoy the family movie, Encanto, on the library’s new outdoor theater—outside in Berchtold Park (gazebo) at 290 East Charles. Free sno-cones!
Thursday, May 12 @ 4:30—Teen Arts & Crafts: Learn how to use Scratch Art in a step-by-step class! Snacks provided!
Wednesday, May 11 @ 1:00—Adult Crafting-Paper Quilling: Gather to learn the techniques of paper quilling, an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. You will leave with a beautiful 8” wall hanging. All supplies provided.
Tuesdays @ 3:30am—Stories & STEAM (Ages 6-10): 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. In May, we are gearing up for our Summer Reading Program theme, “Read Beyond the Beaten Path!” May 3: Learn about camping and make your own campfire out...
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime (Ages 2-5 & family members): 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 on READsquared at http://mtangelreads.readsquared.com/ to enjoy whenever is...
Saturday, May 7 @ 12-5pm—Free Comic Book Day (All Ages): Stop by the library to receive your FREE comic book!
Thursday, May 5 @ 3:30—Cinco de Mayo Celebration (All ages): Celebrate @ the Library! Make festive tissue paper flowers, decorate maracas, and take home a holiday-themed treat!
Wednesday, May 4 & 18 @ 3:15-4:30pm—STEAM Girls (Gr. 6-8): Experiment and explore STEAM themes with other Middle School girls! Snacks provided. May’s theme is chemistry!
May Storywalk®: Take a short walk around town and read the bilingual book Siesta by Ginger Foglesong Guy. Start at the Library's front door!
Community Helpers Family Storytime—Live on Zoom! (For ages 2-6, all family members welcome): Have fun learning with songs and stories. Once or twice a month a special guest will be reading the story! Can’t make it to the storytime? Recordings will be posted on READsquared at http://mtangelreads.readsquared.com/ to enjoy whenever is best for your family!
Community Helpers Family Storytime—Live on Zoom! (For ages 2-6, all family members welcome): Have fun learning with songs and stories. Once or twice a month a special guest will be reading the story! Can’t make it to the storytime? Recordings will be posted on READsquared at http://mtangelreads.readsquared.com/ to enjoy whenever is best for your family!
Tuesdays @ 10:30am—Community Helpers Family Storytime—Live on Zoom! (For ages 2-6, all family members welcome): Have fun learning with songs and stories. Once or twice a month a special guest will be reading the story! Can’t make it to the storytime? Recordings will be posted on READsquared at http://mtangelreads.readsquared.com/ to enjoy whenever is best for your family!
