General Event

Thursday, Mayth at 1:00-3:00PM  |  Oak Room  |  Registration Requested (Contact the West Linn Adult Community Center (503) 557-4704)

Are you 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. There is no obligation to exchange contact information during this event, though it is encouraged with those who you’ve connected with.

This event is hosted by the West Linn Public Library. 

Looking to talk with your City Council President in a more relaxed setting? Join Mary Baumgarnder for coffee!

• Lark Café: coffee for early birds, 7:30am, first Tuesdays of the month beginning April 7th

• Ovation Café (near Mary’s Woods): 11am, second Thursdays of the month beginning April 16th

Looking to talk with your City Council President in a more relaxed setting? Join Mary Baumgarnder for coffee!

• Lark Café: coffee for early birds, 7:30am, first Tuesdays of the month beginning April 7th

• Ovation Café (near Mary’s Woods): 11am, second Thursdays of the month beginning April 16th

Saturday, July 11, 10:00am

Create hand painted tile coasters with this month's Take & Make kit for adults (age 18+).  Each kit contains all supplies you will need except for an exacto knife. Kits are first-come first-serve starting at 10am on Saturday, July 11 at the Information Desk, while supplies last. Limit one kit per person.

All City facilities, with the exception of 24/7 services, will be briefly closed between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for a staff event.

Wednesday, May 6th | 3:30pm |In the Hollow

Pokémon Club Trading Card Day | For those in grades 3-12

Bring your collection and meet other Pokemon enthusiasts to trade cards and show off your faves!

Parents are welcome to attend, but trading is for kids.

This is a drop-in event and registration is NOT required. You are free to arrive and leave anytime between 3:30 and 5:00.

The West Linn Library Foundation's Book Nook is having a Summer Book Sale! Start your summer off right by finding something great to read! We've got great deals on adult fiction and non-fiction as well as kids & teen books! $10 to fill a bag, or $1 per book.

Saturday, June 27 at 12:00 PM | Community Room  |   Registration Requested

Make the most of your Ancestry subscription with this hands-on, beginner-friendly session. Learn how to build and grow your family tree, find and evaluate historical records, and use search tools more effectively. We’ll share practical tips to stay organized, avoid common pitfalls, and focus your research so you’re getting real value for your time and money. Ideal for beginners or anyone who wants to use Ancestry with more confidence.

Grades 5-12 | April 1 - April 30

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating a blackout poem or writing a haiku or two! Supplies will be in the Young Teen and Teen rooms at the library.

Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 at 11:00 AM  |   This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.

Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/westlinnlibrary

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.