Summer Reading Program 2024 runs from June 15 to August 15!
This year's Summer Reading theme is Read! Renew! Repeat! and we encourage you to do just that. Our Summer Reading Program is open to all ages. And we have prizes for everyone!
Adult Programs
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.
August's Spice is Maras Chili Flakes! Pickup begins August 1st, 2023 at 10:00 AM throughout the month of August, 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, August 7th 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 virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur.
Monday, August 12, 10:00am
Try your hand at painting with this month's Take & Make craft for adults (age 18+). Write a quote, create an abstract design, or paint a landscape. The canvas is blank and ready for your design. Your kit includes two paint brushes, paint, and a blank canvas with a magnetic back. No registration required. First-come, first-serve. Limit one kit per person. Pickup location: Information Desk on the main floor.
Wednesday, August 21st at 5:30-7 | 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.
Thursday, August 15th 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
Monday, August 19, 2:00pm
Summer is winding down and school starts next week. Drop by between 2 and 4pm to unwind with some relaxing coloring in the Community Room. Cookies, snacks, cold drinks, and coloring supplies will be provided. All ages welcome!
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. August's tile is The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.
Wednesday, August 21st 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
We invite you to join us as we chat with the amazing New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. You don’t want to miss this deep-dive exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more!
Fourth Tuesday starting in July | 10 am - 12 pm | Community Room | Registration Required
This project class is offered on the fourth Tuesday of the month. You will learn the main stitches needed to complete beginner crochet projects. This class is encouraged for those that want to attend the Crochet Project class. Registration will open 40 days before class.
Tuesday, September 10th at 11:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Don’t forget to register for this incredibly moving virtual chat with New York Times bestselling author Garrett Graff! An expert at capturing the human drama, Graff will speak about his body of work with particular focus on his oral histories, The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 and When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day.
Wednesday, September 18th at 11:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Join us as New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp helps us explore pathways back to open minded living when he talks to us about the core tenets in his new book Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World.
Saturday, September 21st at 4:00 PM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
If you knew your future, would you try to fight fate? If you were told you only had a certain amount of time left to live, would you do things differently? Would you try to dodge your destiny? Join us as we chat with mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment. Moriarty’s Here One Moment is a brilliantly constructed tale that looks at free will and destiny, grief and love, and the endless struggle to maintain certainty and control in an uncertain world.
Friday, October 4th at 10-11 | Active LINCC Library Card Required for Registration
Experience the transformational joy of T'ai Chi/Taiji! If you have ever wondered what Taiji is all about, or always thought you might like to take a class, now is your opportunity. Taiji has been proven to increase strength and flexibility, alleviate anxiety and depression, restore balance and vitality, relieve chronic pain and inflammation, strengthen your immune system, stimulate your brain, and more! This class will introduce you to the Movements of the ancient Chinese Yang-Style Taiji Form. The Movements are performed in a continuous sequence at slow speed—beneficial for any age or physical shape. This is a single introductory class, this is not a recurring class. This class is for adults (18 years and older).
Saturday, October 26th at 1:00 PM | Community Room | No registration required
Need to know what to watch for or how to help prevent suicide? Get all you need to know about warning signs, risk factors, common myths about suicide, and a 3-step prevention/first aid plan. Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
The West Linn Public Library will host a Read Local Author Fair on Saturday, March 1st from 12-2 PM. This free event serves to provide a platform for local writers to showcase their work, connect with interested readers, and network with other area authors. It is also an exciting event for readers to explore new authors, talk with them, learn about the writing process, and peruse their books ‐ and have books signed, as well! Applications for this program will be accepted starting November 1, 2024.
Monday, November 4th at 10:15-11 :15 | Active LINCC Library Card Required for Registration
Move Well offers a unique slow-paced class of gentle movements open to all levels, modifications offered, mostly floor poses, and some standing. Wendy combines yoga and mobility development in a unique teaching style designed to move the body, increase range of motion, improve joint health, and prevent injury. If available, bring a Yoga mat & blocks. Taught by Wendy Bless, Certified Yoga Instructor & FRC Mobility Specialist. This is a single introductory class, this is not a recurring class. This class is for adults (18 years and older).
Saturday, November 9th at 1:00 PM | Community Room | No registration Required
Feelings of sadness that last throughout the holiday season— especially during the months of November and December —are often referred to as the holiday blues or holiday depression. The holidays are usually viewed as a time of happiness and rejoicing. But for some people, it can be a period of painful reflection, sadness, loneliness, anxiety, and depression.
Holiday Blues is a 30 minute slideshow presentation that identifies a variety of holiday maladies, as well as coping mechanisms and resources. Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
November 23rd | Community Room | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Give a puzzle, get a new puzzle in exchange at our Jigsaw Puzzle Swap! Gently used puzzles (in their original box) will be accepted at the Circulation Desk for a voucher starting Saturday, November 16th to Friday, November 22nd at 6:00 PM. The swap will occur on November 23rd starting at 10 AM. Puzzles will be open to all from 10:45 AM -11:30 AM on only November 22nd, no vouchers needed.
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.
2nd Tuesday | 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.
