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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Plant A Seed, Read! Summer Reading Program 2026 runs from June 15th to August 15th!
This year's Summer Reading theme is Plant A Seed, Read and we encourage you to do just that. Our Summer Reading Program is open to all ages. And we have prizes for everyone!
Every Wednesday in June | 1:00pm | Meet on the patio by youth services.
Pokémon GO! Club | All Ages
Did you know the West Linn Public Library is a Pokémon Gym and has 3 Pokéstops located around the outside of the building? Every Wednesday during the summer, we will have a table outside where you can meet other Pokémon Go! enthusiasts, team up to battle raid bosses, and complete a route created by the librarians. We will have a lure or two set at the Pokéstops, so there will be plenty of Pokémon to catch and prizes to be had!
Friday, June 26th at 10:30am and 11:30am.
Join us for an engaging experiment with your taste buds!
Saturday, June 27 at 12:00 PM | Community Room | Registration Requested
Make the most of your Ancestry subscription with this hands-on, beginner-friendly session. Learn how to build and grow your family tree, find and evaluate historical records, and use search tools more effectively. We’ll share practical tips to stay organized, avoid common pitfalls, and focus your research so you’re getting real value for your time and money. Ideal for beginners or anyone who wants to use Ancestry with more confidence.
Tuesday, June 30th at 10am and 11:30am.
Join us at Willamette Park's Main Stage for fun in the sun!
Thursday, July 9th, 2026 @ 1:00 PM | The Hollow
Unleash your artistic vision on a white T-shirt, pair of socks, scrunchie, bag or whatever white or light-colored fabric item you have lying around! Learn some classic shirt ties or just freehand to your heart’s content.
Thursday, July 9th @ 2:00 PM | The Hollow
Unleash your artistic vision on a white T-shirt, pair of socks, scrunchie, bag or whatever white or light-colored fabric item you have lying around! Learn some classic shirt ties or just freehand to your heart’s content.
Grades 5-8 | Registration is required!
Saturday, July 11, 10:00am
Create hand painted tile coasters with this month's Take & Make kit for adults (age 18+). Each kit contains all supplies you will need except for an exacto knife. Kits are first-come first-serve starting at 10am on Saturday, July 11 at the Information Desk, while supplies last. Limit one kit per person.
Saturday, July 11 at 11:00 AM | Community Room | Registration required
Discover which foods grow best in the West Linn area (Zone 9a) and how to cultivate a thriving, nutrient-rich garden. This program explores a variety of colorful, seasonal produce along with the optimal times to plant them for maximum yield and flavor. You’ll also learn how phytonutrients support health and how incorporating fresh, garden-grown foods into your diet can help reduce disease risk and promote overall wellness.
Tuesday, July 14th 2026 at 4:00 PM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide.
Tuesday, July 14th at 10am and 11:30am.
Join us at Willamette Park's Main Stage for fun in the sun!
Wednesday July 15 | 10:30-11:15am | The Hollow
Join Tiny Talkers for a playful and engaging class designed especially for babies and toddlers! Through songs, movement, and interactive signing activities, you’ll learn everyday signs to use at home and throughout your day. Signing helps little ones build early language and communication skills, while music and play make learning fun for everyone. Come connect, learn, and share joyful moments together!
Thursday, July 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 @ 1:00 PM | In The Hollow
Bring your own jar, cup or other clear container under a quart and make it come alive with a little ecosystem of your creation! We’ll provide fillers, plants and decorations!
Thursday, July 16, 2025 @ 2:00 PM | In The Hollow
Bring your own jar, cup or other clear container under a quart and make it come alive with a little ecosystem of your creation! We’ll provide fillers, plants and decorations!
Grades 5-8 | Registration is required!
Saturday, July 18th from 10:30am-12pm.
Join us at the Library for a special Saturday event as part of our Terrific Tuesdays.
Tuesday, July 21st at 10am and 11:30am.
Join us at Willamette Park's Main Stage for fun in the sun!
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 @ 1:00 PM | In The Hollow
Want to try another fun, budget-friendly way to upstyle your clothes? Join us to learn how to use crayons, sandpaper and an iron to create fun transferable designs! Bring a blank T-shirt, OR your tie dyed creation from a few weeks ago to add some extra pizazz!
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 @ 2:00 PM | In The Hollow
Want to try another fun, budget-friendly way to upstyle your clothes? Join us to learn how to use crayons, sandpaper and an iron to create fun transferable designs! Bring a blank T-shirt, OR your tie dyed creation from a few weeks ago to add some extra pizazz!
Tuesday, July 28th at 10am and 11:30am.
Join us at Willamette Park's Main Stage for fun in the sun!
Tuesday, July 28th 2026 at 11:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–And Keep–Friends, explores the science of different attachment styles and how they impact our relationships–often in ways we don’t realize!
Wednesday, July 29th - Saturday, August 1st
Want a fun kit with all of the supplies you'll need to try some fun hands-on STEAM learning at home?
Thursday, July 30th, 2026 - 11:00am
Camp Half Blood is back! Join us at Marylhurst Heights Park for a Percy Jackson-themed celebration! Earn your beads in all sorts of camp activities from javelin-throwing to shield decorating. We'll end with a friendly battle at 11:45!
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Grades 6-12 | No registration is required, but supplies are limited!
Thursday, July 30th 2026 at 11:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Katherine Rundell’s award-winning Impossible Creatures soared to instant stardom, quickly earning the spot as one of the most popular children’s fantasy books in the 2020s. Now you can tune-in online to hear directly from the author (and ask your own questions about Christopher and Anya’s adventures) as we dive into the sequel, The Poisoned King!
Tuesday, August 4th 2026 at 11:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos.
Second Saturday of the Month | 10:00 - 12:00 PM | Community Room
Starting August 8th! Join us for Family LEGO Club at the library! Builders of all ages are invited to explore their creativity, work together, and bring imaginative designs to life using LEGO bricks. Each session features free play, and a chance to display your creations. No experience needed, just drop in and start building! Parents are expected to remain in the room with children. This will be a continuing program that meets on the third Saturday of the month.
Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 AM | Community Room | Registration Requested
Step back in time and discover the stories hidden in historical newspapers. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to use Newspapers.com to uncover family connections and add rich detail to your genealogy research. We’ll cover tips for searching for names, dates, and locations, as well as how to navigate articles, obituaries, and archived pages. Newspapers can reveal the everyday moments and major milestones that shaped your ancestors’ lives, so come learn how to find them.
Saturday, August 29 | Community Room | 10:00 AM - 11:00 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, August 22 to Friday, August 28 at 6:00 PM. Please tape all four sides closed. Redeem your voucher on Saturday, August 29 starting at 10:00 am until 10:30. Puzzles will be open to all from 10:30 AM -11:00 AM on only August 29, no vouchers needed. This does not include puzzles from the Book Nook Used Bookstore. All ages are welcome at this event.
Tuesday, September 8 | 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.
Tuesday, September 29th | Community Room | 6:00-7:00 | Registration Required
Join us for a fun and refreshing library program where we’ll sample delicious non-alcoholic drinks from “The Mocktail Club” by Derick Santiago and pair them with book recommendations to match the mood of each mocktail. Come discover new reads and new flavors in this engaging, sensory experience! This is perfect for readers, foodies, and anyone looking to explore the intersection of taste and storytelling. Audience book recommendations will be welcomed!
