Events and Programs

events and programs

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+)

 

Featured Events

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First Tuesday | Community Room | 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM

The Romance Book Club meets every first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM. Each month, we spotlight a different romance trope. Members bring any book they’ve read that fits the theme. No required titles, no stress, just great conversation.

Sensory Storytime

1/11, 2/8, 3/8, 4/12, 5/10, 6/14   |   10-10:30 am   |   The Hollow 

Join us for a morning storytime that supports children with sensory sensitivities.  Intended for ages 0-5. Siblings are welcome.  In order to ensure a small group experience, registration is required; click HERE to register. 

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Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 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

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction. 

cover of book 50 Hikes Portland

Tuesday, April 28, 6:30pm

Oregon's hiking guru, William L. Sullivan, takes us on an illustrated tour of the new and changed hiking destinations he discovered while researching his latest guide. Expect news about wildflower hikes, changes at local parks, and trails that are recovering from fire, as well as anecdotes about history, geology, and more.

Free Hearing and Developmental Screening for children 0-5 Thursday April 30 West Linn Public Library Community Room 10am-12pm

Thursday April 30   |   10:00 am - 12:00 pm   |   Community Room

The Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Program at Clackamas ESD are providing free hearing screenings for children, as well as access to Ages and Stages Questionnaires for developmental screening.

For children ages 0-5. Located in The Community Room. No registration required.

Pokemon Club Youth Trading Card Day May 6. Grades 3-12 from 3:30 - 5:00

Wednesday, May 6th | 3:30pm | In the Hollow

Pokémon Club Trading Card Day | For those in grades 3-12

Bring your collection and meet other Pokémon enthusiasts to trade cards and show off your faves!

Parents are welcome to attend, but trading is for kids.

This is a drop-in event and registration is NOT required. You are free to arrive and leave anytime between 3:30 and 5:00.

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Thursday, May 7th 2026 at 4:00 PM  |   This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. 

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Tuesday, June 9th |   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. Two topics were decided by our first place and last place team: Anatomy & Oregon Geography.