Check the details for each program to find out if it's virtual, in-person, or a hybrid format.
For recurring programs, such as the Writing Group, crochet classes, and book clubs, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Many of our past virtual programs were recorded and are available for viewing on our YouTube channel.
Monday, April 22, 10:00am
Transform rocks into a tiny cactus garden with this month's Take & Make kit for adults (age 18+). These painted cactus rocks can adorn your desk, night table, kitchen table, windowsill, or wherever you need a little green. No plant care required! Each kit contains all supplies you will need. Kits are first-come first-serve starting at the Information Desk, while supplies last. Limit one kit per person.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Monday, June 3, 6:30pm
The West Linn Library and the West Linn Garden Club invite you to join us in the Community Room to learn about butterfly gardens from Chad Hawthorne, Landscape Designer & Horticulturist. No registration required.
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.
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.
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1:00pm in The Hollow
Want some hands-on experience with some of the library's coolest gadgets? These workshop hours every other Sunday offer the chance to get up close and personal with our Glowforge, 3D printer and vinyl cutter! The Emerging Tech Librarian will be on hand to troubleshoot and give you a quick orientation to the equipment and software, but otherwise, the time is yours to work on your own projects or simply get a feel for what these awesome machines are capable of! Registration required.
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.
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.
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.
The Letters for Community program is an all ages, community wide event that seeks hand written letters and wellness cards to support and bring joy to those in West Linn living in isolation, such as residents at Tanner Springs and homebound individuals. Letters for Community provides a wonderful opportunity to reflect on kindness, and the impact that simple acts of kindness can have on others. Our intention with Letters for Community is to help build connection in our own community by assisting in diminishing feelings of isolation for those who live alone. It was started in 2021 in response to the pandemic, but given the joy it brings to the community it continues to this day. This program was inspired by the national "Letters Against Isolation” effort.
If you know someone who you think would benefit from these cards, please call 503-656-7853 x 5 or reach out directly to Sara at schesney@westlinnoregon.gov.
2024 Spring Adult Programs (3 MB) 
