Library Spotlight

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:

Summer Reading Program

Summer Reading Program 2025 runs from June 15th to August 15th! 

This year's Summer Reading theme is Level Up at Your Library! and we encourage you to do just that. Our Summer Reading Program is open to all ages. And we have prizes for everyone!

Jelly Bean Taste-Off

Friday, July 11th at 10:30am or 11:30am. 

Join us for an engaging experiment with your taste buds! Can you guess the flavor of a jelly bean if all you know is its color and what your taste buds think? Can YOU get all eleven flavors correct? 

Picture  of Rault the Third and his book cover

Tuesday, July 8th at 1:00 PM  |   This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has something for everyone and Little Lobo can’t wait to show you. 

Terrific Tuesdays at Willamette Park: Juggle Mania

Tuesday, July 15th at 10am and 11:30am at Willamette Park's Main Stage.

Join us for an entertaining and educational show that includes hilarious stunts, daring feats, and of courses, juggling! 

tie-dye shirt

Thursday, July 10th, 2025 - 1pm | In 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 8-12 | Registration is required!

cooking

Thursday, July 24, 2025 @ 1:00 PM | In The Hollow

Learn some tips and techniques from our guest chef to elevate your Mac & Cheese game - even if you're starting from a box!

Grades 8 - 12 | Registration is required! 

Library Chef Logo

Welcome to Library Chef!
We’re excited to bring Library Chef to you—offering cooking and kitchen skills for adults of all levels, along with insights from professional nutritionists and guest chefs from around the world! There are also classes for Teens and Children as well! Enjoy three live classes each month, plus replays available at your convenience—getting started is a breeze! 

Here’s What’s Cooking:

Common Threads Crochet and Knit Group

2nd & 4th 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.