Closed Dec 24 & 25, and Jan 1. Closing early at 4pm on Dec 31

Little Ones (Ages 0-5)

We support the development of early literacy skills for our youngest readers and their parents/caregivers. Our early childhood area and programming are designed to encourage the five early literacy practices of reading, talking, playing, singing and writing.

Visit us to enjoy our large selection of board books and picture books, or to play in our early childhood area complete with trains, blocks and a pretend market. Browse our collection of parenting books nearby or connect with other families in the community.

Explore our book recommendations for kids ages 0+ with our booklists. Discover upcoming events and useful information in our Fall Flyer.

Storytime

Storytime is now on break and will resume January 9

Winter schedule:

Thursdays | 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am | 1/9 - 3/13 | The Hollow

Second Sunday of the Month | 10:45-11:15am | 1/12, 2/9, 3/9 | The Hollow

Join us for stories, songs, and sign language that build early literacy skills. No registration required, but capacity is limited to the first 50 attendees. Intended for ages 0-5. Prefer online? Go to our YouTube channel for stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy skills.

Book Babies

Wednesdays | 11-11:30am | The Hollow

Join us for a special storytime designed for babies and their caregivers! This interactive program promotes early literacy skills through sharing books, songs, sign language, and rhymes.

No registration required.

Puppet Storytime

Fridays 1/17, 2/14, 3/14 | 10:45am | The Hollow

Join us for a special puppet storytime! Intended for ages 3 and up. No registration required.

Bluey Play Day

Sunday, January 26 at 10:30-12:30 | Hollow & Community Room | No Registration Required

Attention fans of Bluey! We’re thrilled to invite you to our exciting Bluey celebration, where imagination and creativity come to life! Inspired by the beloved animated series, this program is designed for children and families to explore the joy of storytelling, play, and art together. Dance Mode will take place at 11:30 and 12:30 in the Community Room.

Heart Strings Mandarin

Tuesday 1/28 | 10:45am | The Hollow

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Heart Strings Mandarin!

HEART STRINGS MANDARIN is an Early Childhood Mandarin Music and Movement Program for Children, curated by a bilingual language and music educator, with training in music therapy and qualifications as a mental health therapist. Join us for a thirty-minute program specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children five and under accompanied by their caregivers. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis; no registration required.

心弦中文是一个为儿童设计的幼儿中文音乐与律动课程。老师拥有音乐治疗的背景及心理治疗的资格。我们同时提供线上和实体课程。心弦中文的中文歌曲也在音乐平台上串流播放。

Early Childhood Learning Workshops

10:45 - 11:45 am | 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 | The Hollow

Join Clackamas Parenting Together for three workshops just for our toddlers and preschoolers!

February 4th, 10:45-11:45am: WORDS THAT WORK--toddlers can be like runaway trains! But when we build our parenting toolbox we can find phrases and logic that DOES work for getting and keeping their attention.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

We are pleased to share we are now a Dolly Parton's Imagination Library affiliate! DPIL is the largest children’s literacy program in the world and provides a free book mailed to a child’s home monthly from birth up to age 5. Participants must live in zip code 97068.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a self-paced early literacy program that encourages caregivers to read 1000 books with their child before they enter school. Reading to children builds vocabulary and language skills, and prepares them to enter kindergarten with many other needed skills for success. Any child age 6 or younger who has not yet entered kindergarten can register.

How do I participate?

Kate Berube, author/illustrator of "Mae's First Day of School", visiting our StoryWalk!

StoryWalk® at Fields Bridge Park!

The Library has teamed up with our Parks & Recreation Department to combine two of our favorite things: reading books and exploring the great outdoors! Together we invite you to the StoryWalk® at Fields Bridge Park.

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