General Event

Ready to clear up some shelf space? ... FOR MORE BOOKS?

For those in grades 8-12 

December 1st -January 3rd: Accepting Donations

We are accepting donations of gently used YA and adult fiction, graphic novels and narrative nonfiction for our upcoming Teen Book Swap on January 4th!

Teens who bring in books (or have books donated on their behalf!) will receive one book credit per donated book for the Book Swap. 

Please bring your donations to the Youth Services desk to get your Book Swap credit!

It's time for our annual magazine giveaway! The library can only keep the current and previous year's issues, so starting on Monday, January 12th, we will be giving away all 2024 issues in the lobby of the library! There is no limit to how many you can take, and we encourage you to bring a bag. While supplies last. 

Wednesday December 17   |   11-11:30 am   |   The Hollow 

Dress up your baby for an extra fun Book Babies program on December 17 at 11am!

No registration required.

Monday, December 8, 10:00am

Paint snowflakes on rocks with this month's Take & Make kit for adults (age 18+). Each kit contains all supplies you will need. Kits are first-come first-serve starting at 10am on December 8 at the Information Desk, while supplies last. Limit one kit per person.

Thursday, December 11

For Grades 8-12 | 3:30 PM | The Hollow

Spend a cozy afternoon at the library decorating cookies! We’ll show you how to make frosting, then you can design your own sweet creations. Take home your cookies to enjoy or share — either way they will be delicious.

Registration is not required, but space is limited, so be sure to get there as close to start time as you can.

Thursday, December 11

4:30 PM | The Hollow

Spend a cozy afternoon at the library decorating cookies! We’ll show you how to make frosting, then you can design your own sweet creations. Take home your cookies to enjoy or share — either way they will be delicious.

Space is limited and registration is required. Claim your spot HERE!

Saturday, February 7th at 11:00 AM   |   Community Room  |   Registration Requested

Discover the power of FamilySearch.org, a free genealogy website that helps you explore your family history and build your family tree. This session will guide you through searching historical records and using FamilySearch’s tools to organize your discoveries. Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about tracing their roots.

Monday, January 26th at 10:30am and 11:30am

Come meet and talk with our School Resource Officer and find out how they help keep our school and community safe!

Friday, December 5th - Saturday, December 6th | Community Room
Friday - 10am-5pm
Saturday - 10am-4pm

The West Linn Library Foundation is having a Vintage Book Sale! Come peruse some unique and special books from years past. All books are marked 50% off original price! All proceeds go funding library programs!

Join us for a Holiday Dance December 5, 6-8pm

This is a social event with particular consideration to the enjoyment of individuals, teen-young adult, with physical or cognitive disabilities, friends and family are encouraged to attend!

To RSVP please call Nicole at 503-742-6068 or email nbudden@westlinnoregon.gov

Location is Adult Community Center, 1180 Rosemont Road