These are highlights of upcoming events. See the complete schedule of events on the calendar. Scroll to bottom for recurring events.
Events by age:
Little Ones (ages 0-5)
Kids (Grades K-5)
Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Adults (ages 18+)
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3rd Saturday of Month | Community Room | 12 - 2PM
Join us on the third Saturday of the month from 12 -2 PM for an afternoon of meeting new people and playing new games. The games in this program are geared towards mature players, recommended for ages 12 years or older.
Saturday, April 27th, May 25th, and June 22nd | Community Room | 10 am - 12 pm | Registration Required
In this class you will learn the basic knit & purl stitches, how to cast on for your project, and how to cast off.
May's Spice is Sichuan Pepper! Pickup begins May 1st, 2023 at 10:00 AM throughout the month of May, while supplies last.
Join us for our West Linn Public Library Spice Club. Cooking enthusiasts and novices alike may stop by the library and pick up a Spice Club Kit, which includes a spice sampling and recipes. Participants are asked to use the spice in their cooking at home, and can use the recipes provided to them, find a new recipe online, or replace a spice in a favorite recipe.
Wednesday, May 1st at 12:00 PM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.
The owl finally brought your admission letter to Hogwarts!
Wednesday May 15th at 4:00 - 6:30 PM | Community Room
Welcome to our Speed Friending Library Program! Are you in your 40s or 50s or 60s looking to make new friends and expand your social circle? Look no further! Our program is designed to bring people together in a fun, low stress, and interactive way. Our friendly and welcoming environment ensures that everyone feels comfortable and included. You'll engage in short, structured conversations with different participants, allowing you to quickly get to know each other and find common ground. Registration is requested.
Tuesday, May 21, 10:00am
There's no hiding our love of reading with this month's Craft Sign with Paper Flowers Take & Make kit for adults (age 18+). Each kit contains the supplies you will need. Kits are first-come first-serve starting at the Information Desk, while supplies last. Limit one kit per person.
Tuesday, May 21st at 4:00 PM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.
Wednesday, May 8th at 4:00 PM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night.
Wednesday, April 24th @ 3:00PM
In The Hollow - Grades 5-8
In this workshop, you will learn how to use chalk to create an ethereal northern lights piece of art. We hope you will join us.
Registration is required for each participant and opens 30 days in advance.
Monday, June 3rd at 11:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
You’re invited to come learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces viewers to historical figures across eras and around the world who have made sense of this mysterious planet.
Thursday, June 13th at 5:00 PM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her forthcoming (June 11, 2024) third installment, The Housemaid Is Watching.
Thursday, June 20th at 11:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School.
Thursdays | 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am | 4/4 - 5/23 | The Hollow
Third Sunday of the Month | 10:45-11:15am | 4/21 & 5/19 | The Hollow
Join us for stories, songs, and sign language that build early literacy skills. No registration required, but capacity is limited to the first 50 attendees. Intended for ages 0-5. Prefer online? Go to our YouTube channel for stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy skills.
Every Thursday | 11 AM - 1 PM | Virtual or In-person | Registration Required
Speak with a financial advisor about Investments, Retirement, & Estate Planning. This includes 401(k), IRA, estate planning, planning for major purchase like buying home, college savings, risk management, and more. These appointments are for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
First Saturday | Community Room | 10A -12 PM
A monthly meet-up of fiber enthusiasts - knitting, crocheting, spinning, embroidery, cross stitching, etc. Come and showcase your latest project, share your enthusiasm, and soak in the creative vibes that fill the room.
MINECRAFT CLUB IS TAKING A BREAK FOR THE SUMMER. WE WILL SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER!
1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 4:30 PM
Join us for Minecraft Gaming at the Library! This event is open to students in Grades 4-8.
2nd and 4th Tuesday (starting in January) | Community Room | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Common Threads Crochet & Knit Group is a way of bringing yarn enthusiasts of all skill levels together for the purposes of sharing; listening; learning; and maybe finding inspiration to try something new. We share patterns and work on whatever we've brought that day. This is not a teaching event, but we are happy to help you with mastering new stitches for your project. No registration is required for this group.
Second and fourth Wednesday at 5:30pm
This group is a chance for amateur to professional writers to meet, discuss ideas, share tips, and critique each other's writing. No registration or commitment required, but please RSVP if you plan to come so you can be sent the material for the upcoming meeting.
Third Tuesday | Community Room | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Midday Connections Book Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at 12 PM. This book club selects well-reviewed books of all genres including fiction and nonfiction. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch. The book for May is The Victory Garden by Rhys Bowen. Copies of this book are available at the Information Desk.
Calling all beginning readers! (Grades K-5)
Come practice reading to one of our registered therapy dogs. Kids sign up for 20-minute sessions to read to a dog downstairs at the library. Each child chooses a book and how much reading and petting to do. Reading to the dogs increases enthusiasm for reading, develops reading skills, teaches children how to interact with pets and promotes confidence. Our dog handlers encourage interaction with their dogs and will offer help if needed. All dogs and handlers are registered therapy teams.
Last Thursday of each month at 4:30pm
Gather in the Community Room to meet other manga and anime enthusiasts, check out some first volumes that were on the shelf that month, get a preview of upcoming titles from the Teen Librarian and watch some anime! (Grades 6-12)
Calling all scientists, makers, and thinkers in grades K-5!
Join us every Early Release Wednesday for an in-person, hands-on STEAM class at 1pm and again at 2pm.
3rd Saturday of Month | Community Room | 12 - 2PM
Join us on the third Saturday of the month from 12 -2 PM for an afternoon of meeting new people and playing new games. The games in this program are geared towards mature players, recommended for ages 12 years or older.
