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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at the West Linn Library

The West Linn Library wants all community members to feel welcome. These are the ways in which the library is working to meet our DEIB goals.

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Adult Take & Make: Book Page Rose Wreath

Tuesday, November 18th  starting at 10 AM. 

Create a year round literary inspired wreath with this month's Take and Make kit for adults (18+), Book Page Rose Wreath. You will receive one (1) 6" grape vine wreath, at least 20 floral cutouts, burlap ribbon, green ribbon for hanging, and push pins. 

Family Storytime

Family Storytime at 10:45am in The Hollow

Join us for stories, songs, and sign language that build early literacy skills.

Registration is not required but capacity is limited to the first 50 attendees. Intended for children 5 & under.

Ni Hao Storytime

Thursday April 20 at 3:30pm

Join us for a storytime in Chinese! Whether you are a novice, fluent, or somewhere in between, all language levels are invited.

UPDATE: This program will take place upstairs in the Community Room.  No registration required.

Read Local Author Fair Application

The West Linn Public Library will host a Read Local Author Fair on Saturday, March 1st from 12-2 PM. This free event serves to provide a platform for local writers to showcase their work, connect with interested readers, and network with other area authors. It is also an exciting event for readers to explore new authors, talk with them, learn about the writing process, and peruse their books ‐ and have books signed, as well! Applications for this program will be accepted starting November 1, 2024. 

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WLPL Lib-Con 2022 VOTING GUIDE

Please view the full sized images of these cosplay, fanart and photography entries by our talented contestants!  You will be submitting your votes via the linked Google form!

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Ni hao Chinese books! 中文书上线啦!

Our World Language collection has grown to include books in Chinese for youth! This collection includes both simplified and traditional titles. We are excited to share this new collection with our community along with supporting the Chinese Dual Language Program at Bolton Primary School.

奔走相告!为了配合Bolton小学新开设的中文班,以及扩展图书馆的外文书收藏,儿童书区新添加了中文书。简体和繁体的中文书都有收录,欢迎借阅!

Many thanks to Xiaojie Abby Dong who graciously donated her time in providing feedback on material selection as well as translation assistance.

特别感谢社区成员董校捷的支持与协助。

 

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WLPL Lib-Con 2022

October 23 - 29

Lib-Con is a mix of live and recorded virtual programs as well as some in-person celebrations of comics, fandoms and all things nerdy!

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Early Release STEAM Programs for Kids (grades K-5)

Calling all scientists, makers, and thinkers in grades K-5!

If you have enjoyed our Early Release programs in the past, we hope you'll now join us for our No School, All Cool STEAM Programs for Kids.  With no more Early Releases, we've moved our in-person, hands-on STEAM programs to those non-school days at 10:30am and 11:30am.

 

 

 

COOLING CENTER SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10 AM - 7 PM

Cooling Center This Weekend

With the extreme heat continuing throughout the weekend, the library will be offered as a cooling center from 10am - 7pm on both Saturday, 7/30 and Sunday, 7/31.  Regular service hours are 10am-4pm and limited library services will be available from 4-7pm.  

If you or someone you know needs to find a center with their pet visit:  https://www.clackamas.us/relief#otheroptions

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