Library

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library

New Quiet Pods!

Thanks to the generosity of the West Linn Library Foundation, we now offer four quiet pods for library patrons.  Pods can be reserved for up to two hours at a time. For more details about reserving a pod, visit our reservation page.

Otto Pod & Owl Pod (individual use)

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Heart Strings Mandarin

Tuesdays 10/7 - 10/28   |   11-11:30 am   |   The Hollow

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 series of thirty-minute programs 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。

Teen Take & Makes

Check the Teen Room project shelves every month for a new kit to take home!

Supplies are limited, so these kits are for teens in grades 6-12 only please!  Take one kit per person.  When they are gone, they're gone!

September: Fidget Snakes

October: Mini Zines

November: Rock Photo Holders

Children's Lit Critique Group

Third Saturday of the month - 2pm | Community Room

No meeting on October 18, 2025

Are you interested in writing children's literature? Join our new monthly critique group meeting! The goal of this group is to encourage community involvement in creating books and appreciating the craft of children's literature. No registration or commitment required, but please RSVP if you plan to come so you can be sent the material for the upcoming meeting.

Russian Kids' Books Now Available!

В нашей библиотеке появились детские книги на русском языке!

We are excited to announce that our World Language collection for youth has grown to include books in Russian! We welcome your suggestions on additional topics, titles, authors, and formats you'd like to see.

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Bluey Play Day

Sunday, January 25 at 10:30-12:30  |   Hollow & Community Room  |  No Registration Required

Attention fans of Bluey! We’re thrilled to invite you to our exciting 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 in the Community Room.

Library Closed

The library will be closed on December 24.

Clone of 3D Printing

Please note that if you are looking to have a 3D print completed for the holidays, you should consider submitting it by mid-October!  The queue gets long this time of year!

We are now also offering laser cutting and engraving on our Glowforge!  Check out this page to learn how to submit an engraving job!

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