These are highlights of upcoming events. See the complete schedule of events on the calendar. Scroll to bottom for recurring events.
Events by age:
Little Ones (ages 0-5)
Kids (Grades K-5)
Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Adults (ages 18+)
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D&D is coming to the West Linn Public Library!
Come to our session 0 to get ready for our first adventure. We'll be forming parties, creating characters, and getting some dice rolls under our belts before the first campaigns begin in September. Tweens and teens will be able to sign up to reserve a spot at our Sunday sessions all the way through May 2026. Tables will be limited!
Please register for this session HERE!
For those entering grades 5 through 12.
August's Spice is Garam Masala! Pickup begins August 1st, 2025 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.
Thursday, September 18th at 6-7:30 | 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.
Starts Sunday August 17 | Youth Services Desk
Have some playtime fun with this summer sensory kit! Kit includes scarf, bubbles, egg shaker, and sidewalk chalk. For ages 5 and under with adult supervision.
No registration required but supplies are limited.
Funded in partnership with the State of Oregon's Ready to Read Grant.
Thursday, August 28th at 11:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use .
Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough)
Wednesday, September 3rd at 4:00 PM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series.
Tuesday, September 9 | Community Room | 6:30-7:30
Form teams of up to five people and join us at the library for trivia fun! We will have five 10-question rounds and each round will be a different category. Snacks will be served. All ages welcome. The game starts promptly at 6:30 pm so arrive a few minutes early.
Supplies are limited, so these kits are for teens in grades 6-12 only please! Take one kit per person. When they are gone, they're gone!
September: Fidget Snakes
October: Mini Zines
November: Rock Photo Holders
December: Tiny Art
January: Glove Monsters
February: Handmade Valentines
March: Paper Quilling
Wednesday, September 10th at 11:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 @ 4:30 PM | The Hollow
Grades 5-8 | Registration is required!
Join us for a relaxed afternoon and upcycle tin cans for a fun new look and use! In this hands-on craft session, you'll use colorful paper, glue, and your imagination to decorate cans that can be turned into cool pencil holders, planters, or gifts.
All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity!
Wednesday, September 17th at 11:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language, while we discuss troublemakers like Mark Twain who broke all the rules.
Friday, September 26th at 10:30am and 11:30am.
Join the world-famous Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum and learn about flight with their Museum in a Box.
Thursday, October 2nd at 11:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.
Thursday, October 9th at 4:00 PM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully-structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave and you don’t have to! Join us as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author herself, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition).
Wednesday, October 29th at 11:00 AM PDT | 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 8th - Saturday, October 11th
Calling all kindergartners and their families! Join us for Kindergarten Carnival, a fun fest specifically for YOU! This event is held in conjunction with West Linn primary school conference days.
