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Free Developmental Screening for Children

Thursday April 30   |   10:00 am - 12:00 pm   |   Community Room

The Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Program at Clackamas ESD are providing free hearing screenings for children, as well as access to Ages and Stages Questionnaires for developmental screening.

For children ages 0-5. Located in The Community Room. No registration required.

Fill the Pantry Food Drive

February is Fill the Pantry Month at the library! Here's your chance to start 2026 right and help hungry friends and neighbors. For every (3) cans/packages of food brought in, you will receive a raffle tickets to enter to win one of two fabulous gift baskets!

Holly Grace Jones Endowment Scholarship

Mike and Denise Jones established this scholarship in honor of their daughter, Holly Grace. Holly loved the library and reading, and she served as a dedicated member of the Teen Library Advisory Board. This scholarship was created to honor up to two graduating seniors within the West Linn–Wilsonville School District who have demonstrated a commitment to the West Linn Library and community through their service on the Teen Library Advisory Board.

New Hikes Near Portland

Tuesday, April 28, 6:30pm

Oregon's hiking guru, William L. Sullivan, takes us on an illustrated tour of the new and changed hiking destinations he discovered while researching his latest guide. Expect news about wildflower hikes, changes at local parks, and trails that are recovering from fire, as well as anecdotes about history, geology, and more.

Heart Strings Mandarin

10:30 am - 11:00 am   |   The Hollow   |   2/17, 3/17, 4/21 & 5/19

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。

Fine-Free Starting January 2026!

We are thrilled to announce that beginning January 2026, the West Linn Public Library will officially eliminate overdue fines for all library materials checked out at our library.

This means that starting in the new year:

Green Burial in Oregon

Tuesday, April 14, 5:00pm

Green burial advocate Elizabeth Fournier returns to the West Linn Library to talk about natural burial, backyard burials, and other eco-friendly forms of disposition available in Oregon. She will discuss the history, regulations in Portland, and current green practices, highlighting the value of going out in green style. Participants will learn what meaningful green rituals and gatherings we can create to honor our loved ones, support our grieving, and care for the earth and future generations. All questions are answered by someone who not just talks about these topics but has made green burial her life's work and full-time job.

Romance Book Club

First Tuesday | Community Room | 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM

The Romance Book Club meets every first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM. Each month, we spotlight a different romance trope. Members bring any book they’ve read that fits the theme. No required titles, no stress, just great conversation.

Makerspace

As of 11/14/25, the Trillium Room is no longer available as a meeting and study space.  This area is being converted into a Makerspace that will feature 3D printers, a Glowforge, and additional tools and software to support design, fabrication, and creative exploration.

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