Library

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!

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. 

Thursday, July 16th 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

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.

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!

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.

Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/westlinnlibrary

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.

Thursday, August 20th at 4:00 PM  |   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

Offering a unique glimpse into the heart of America’s history - the good, the bad, and the ugly - celebrated author G. Neri invites readers for a journey through the U.S. in his funny and heartfelt book, My Bicentennial Summer. 

Tuesday, August 25th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT  |   This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.

Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. 

Thursday, August 27th 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 thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. 

The West Linn Public Library’s five year Strategic Plan will guide the library through 2030 and outlines the goals and priorities that will shape library services in the years ahead. The plan is designed to ensure the library continues to meet the evolving needs and interests of our community while providing clear direction for future services, spaces, collections, and programs.