Events
Makerspace March Theme: Leather Crafting
In ProgressAll dayMarch is National Crafting Month and we are celebrating by highlighting leather crafting. Come on into the Makerspace during our Open Lab hours and learn how to make a simple bookmark or wire keepers using leather and various tools.…
Six Word Story Contest 2023
In ProgressAll dayThere’s a literary legend that Ernest Hemingway, while having dinner with fellow writers of the famous Algonquin Round Table in New York City, bet he could write a story in just six words. They bet not. He grabbed a pen and a napkin and…
Find Pete the Cat
In ProgressSaturday, March 25-Sunday April 2
Children’s Room | Kids & Families
Can you find where Pete the Cat is hiding in the children’s room? Tell us where he’s hiding to win a little prize. He’ll be hiding in a different spot each day.
Take & Make
In ProgressAll dayAvailable beginning Wednesday, March 1 | Pick up during library open hours
Teen Scene | Teens in Grades 6-12
Pick up the supplies and instructions to make a craft at home! Kits available while supplies last.
Oregon Reader’s Choice Award (ORCA) Voting
In ProgressAll dayWednesday March 1-Friday March 31
Children’s Room | Kids in grades 3-12
Have you read at least two titles from the 2022-23 ORCA nominee list? If so, you are eligible to vote for your favorite book in your division! Stop by the voting…
Spring Break Photo Scavenger Hunt
In ProgressSaturday, March 25-Sunday April 2
Teen Scene | Teens in Grades 6-12
Grab your friends and stop by the Teen Scene to pick up prompts for a photo scavenger hunt around the library. Complete the quest for photos from fancy to facetious and you…
Wednesday, March 15-Monday, April 10
Children’s Room | Kids in grades K-5
Elementary students who have read (or have read to them) at least two titles from the current BCCCA nominee list are eligible to vote for their favorite book. The…
Did you recently have a baby? Do you questions? Are you feeling all the feelings? Join postpartum doula Krystal Williams for a program of connection and caring for new moms. No registration required. Meets in the Library Community Room.
Drop by the library to discover a veterinary clinic that's just the right size for kids to play with! Closes 30 minutes before library closing. Ages 3-8.
This week storytime is on a break.
The library is still open. You can stop by the Children's Area for museum quality toys and interactives.
We also have coloring sheets!
Our regular storytime sessions will resume April 4th.
Stories, songs, finger plays, and plenty of group participation in 20-minute sessions, followed by playtime and an opportunity for adults to socialize. For ages 24-36 months.
Finger plays, singing, and movement activities accompany the reading of various picture books for 30 minutes. For ages 3-6 years.
Ages 2-3 years
Thursdays | 10:15 and 11:15 AM (two sessions)
Puett Room
Join us as we sing, rhyme, share simple stories and enjoy movement activities in this storytime designed for wiggly toddlers!
All storytimes are FREE and open to…
¡Únete a nosotros para Cuentos y Cantos, donde leeremos, hablaremos y cantaremos en inglés y español! Para edades de 2 a 5 años.Join us for Cuentos y Cantos (Stories and Songs), where we'll read, talk, and sing in English and Spanish!…
Join us for our popular drop-in program for kids ages 5 and up who enjoy building with LEGOs.
Ages 2-3 years
Thursdays | 10:15 and 11:15 AM (two sessions)
Puett Room
Join us as we sing, rhyme, share simple stories and enjoy movement activities in this storytime designed for wiggly toddlers!
All storytimes are FREE and open to…
Welcome to our makerspace, DAM (Design And Make)! During Open Lab hours, the makerspace is open for all ages. Drop in to explore and use any equipment available. A staff member is stationed in the space to answer questions and assist when…
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¿Te encantan las historias, pero no leer? ¿Te gusta leer, pero no sabes qué leer? ¿Te fascina leer, pero no tienes con quién compartir tus ideas? Acompáñanos a compartir ideas sobre historias cortas. Este…
It's ZANIAC time! Join comedian, juggler, and performer extraordinaire Alex Zerbe for feats of juggling, jokes a-plenty, and all-around ridiculous fun. You'll laugh so hard your sides will split! For all ages. Held in the Community Room.
