General Event

Thursday, November 13th at 4:00 PM  |   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 in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories. 

Wednesday, November 5th 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

You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. In it, he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an iconic vacationing spot for the wealthy–the “island paradise” Martha’s Vineyard.

November's Spice is Urfa Pepper! Pickup begins November 1st, 2025 at 10:00 AM throughout the month of November, 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.

For those in grades 8-12 | No reservations required 

Join your fellow artists every third Thursday of the month at our Teen Art Meet!  Get away from it all to paint, draw, sculpt or experiment with new media every month at a laid back, artsy hangout.  You'll enjoy music, novel art supplies and a space to share and exchange with other young artists.  Feel free to bring your own supplies and projects - this studio time is completely self-guided!

Wednesdays November 5 & 12   |    10:30-11:15am   |   The Hollow  

Join Tiny Talkers for a playful and engaging class designed especially for babies and toddlers! Through songs, movement, and interactive signing activities, you’ll learn everyday signs to use at home and throughout your day. Signing helps little ones build early language and communication skills, while music and play make learning fun for everyone. Come connect, learn, and share joyful moments together!

Pick up November 18th - 22nd

Grades 5-8

This kit comes with everything that you need to design your own figure made out of paracord, along with a key ring to attach to your backpack, shoe, or wherever else you want to put your person. Who will you make?

Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk downstairs.

Wednesday, October 29th at 11:00 AM  |   This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.

Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor (forthcoming October 14, 2025). 

Wednesday, October 22nd at 4:00 PM  |   This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.

You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is.

Pre-application conferences provide Applicants the opportunity to discuss their proposals with staff prior to formally applying. The conference is intended to inform Applicants about submission requirements, approval criteria, and site development considerations. They are not intended as forums for public comments on proposals. The public may ask questions to staff about the application requirements or the Development Code.

Pre-application conferences give applicants the opportunity to meet with staff to discuss their proposals before submitting a land use application. The purpose of the conference is to inform applicants about submittal requirements, approval criteria, and site development considerations. The conference is not a venue for public comment on the proposal. Members of the public may attend and, if time permits, ask staff questions about application procedures or Development Code requirements.