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

Program image for Gunnar's first birthday

April 7th  |   1-3 PM  |  Community Room

Join us as we celebrate Gunnar's first birthday! There will be cake, activities for kids, as well as an opportunity to visit with our Library Dogs. Donations of cat and dog food will be accepted, and all items will go to the West Linn Food Pantry

Fitness at the Library Program Cover for Qigong

Monday, March 24th at 2-3:30  |  Active LINCC Library Card Required for Registration   |  Free event

The West Linn Library will be offering a two hour Introduction to Qigong class. The class will introduce students to Qigong (pronounced Chi-Gong), which is an ancient Chinese practice of holistic healing which is gaining wide popularity around the world. The class will include Qigong breathing techniques, self-massage, immune boosting techniques, meditation, and skills to assist you in becoming your own best healer. When Qigong is properly practiced it is extremely beneficial and presents minimal risks to one’s health. The class will be taught by Master Qigong Teacher Lyndalea Ruffner, certified by the Ling Gui International Healing School of Qigong. This is a single introductory class, this is not a recurring class. This class is for adults (18 years and older).

Program image featuring an amigurumi pig for amigurumi class.

Repeats every month in January; February & March on the 4th Tuesday at 10am   

Common Threads Crochet & Knit Group is offering techniques and tips for beginner to advanced Amigurumi projects.   You will need a basic understanding of crochet stitches for this class. Limited supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own size F-6 (4mm) hook and #4 worsted weight acrylic yarn in a lighter color for your base project. 

Haiku Challenge

Grades 5-12

April 1 - April 30

 

Hershey's & Haikus

April 2

4:30 PM | The Hollow

Image of tomato plant

Saturday, April 5  |  11 AM - 12 PM  |  Community Room

Learn how to successfully grow the wide variety of tasty vegetables and herbs that give pizza its distinctive flavor and pizazz!  Think tomatoes, peppers, basil, oregano, onions, and garlic! Join OSU Extension Service Master Gardener™, Jorie Helwig, as she shares tips for growing a bountiful harvest to garnish your pizzas, whether you are growing in a small patch of land or in containers. While registration is not required, we are giving away seedlings to start your own pizza garden. Supplies are limited, click on the event to learn more. 

Speed Friending

Wednesday, April 16th at  4-6:30 |  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.

Image of family documents for genealogy 101 program.

Wednesday, April 30   |   Community Room   |   6 - 7 PM   |   Registration Requested

Discover your family’s history with Genealogy 101: Introduction to Genealogy Websites! This introductory program will help you get started on your genealogical journey, introducing you to five websites to help you with your genealogical research, and how to best to utilize them. This program will provide you with the tools and knowledge to get started with your family’s story from the comfort of your own home. Join us and unlock the past with ease!

Spanish Storytime Thursday May 1 at 10 and 10:45 am

Thursday May 1  |  The Hollow  |  10 - 10:30am & 10:45 - 11:15am

Join us for Spanish Storytime, presented by Adventures in Spanish!  Our story times are a fun, engaging way to strengthen your child's Spanish skills! Whether you are just starting or continuing your language journey, come join us for a story and song filled time!

No registration required, but capacity is limited.

the word "trivia" on a chalkboard

Tuesday, May 13  |   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.