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Last Tuesday Game Night at West Coast Drinkery Tuesday, June 29, 4:00pm - late | All Ages Join us at the Drinkery (4704 SW Scholls Ferry Road) for board games! The winner of the Loopin' Louie tournament will win a pizza. |
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Outdoor Bubble & Chalk Festival
Thursday, June 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm | All Ages Liven up our sad sidewalks with your colorful chalk masterpieces. And play with bubbles! |
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Sporty Movie Matinee: The Princess Bride Friday, July 1, 1:30pm | All Ages En garde! In honor of this year's sporty Summer Reading Program theme, we will show family-friendly movies that involve sports or games in some manner. We'll also provide the popcorn! |
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Teatro CalamariThursday, July 7, 2:00pm - 3:00pm | All Ages Tim and his puppet pal, Plumkin retell the story of the Three Pigs with suggestions given by the audience. What kind of house will Pig Number One live in your show? Hosted offsite at Valley Community Presbyterian Church Gym (8060 SW Brentwood St). |
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Sporty Movie Matinee: Kung Fu Panda 3 Friday, July 8, 1:30pm | All Ages Skadoosh! In honor of this year's sporty Summer Reading Program theme, we will show family-friendly movies that involve sports or games in some manner. We'll also provide the popcorn! |
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Play-Doh Fun
Thursday, July 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Kids Use tools, cookie cutters, and your own fingers to create squishy, colorful sculptures. |
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Sporty Movie Matinee: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone Friday, July 15, 1:30pm | All Ages
Quidditch anyone? In honor of this year's sporty Summer Reading Program theme, we will show family-friendly movies that involve sports or games in some manner. We'll also provide the popcorn! |
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After Hours Party for Grown-Ups
Friday, July 15, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Adults
Did we mention there will be henna, Pac-Man, Dance Dance Revolution, a crossword puzzle tournament, and prizes? For ages 16+. |
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Self-Expression Through Art
Wednesday, July 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Adults Local artist, Sylvia Zimmerman, will guide participants through art processes that will help develop methods of self-expression. Supplies provided. Registration required. |
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En Taiko Thursday, July 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Teens Feel the power of the Taiko rhythm! Create your own rhythms and learn aspects of Japanese Taiko drum playing such as stance, traditional rhythms and playing with partners. Be prepared to be LOUD! Ages 10+. Registration is required for this workshop. Hosted offsite at Valley Community Presbyterian Church Gym (8060 SW Brentwood St). |
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Sporty Movie Matinee: Cars Friday, July 22, 1:30pm | All Ages Let the race begin! In honor of this year's sporty Summer Reading Program theme, we will show family-friendly movies that involve sports or games in some manner. We'll also provide the popcorn! |
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Ebooks: One-on-One Help Thursday, July 28, 10:00am - 3:00pm | All Ages Want to learn how to download library ebooks and audiobooks? Register for a 20-minute appointment to get help from experts at the library! |
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Lucky Diaz & the Family Jam Band Thursday, July 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm | All Ages Rock out with the very first Americans to win a Latin Grammy! With smash-hits like "Thingamajig", this bilingual duo is ready to show you why they've been named People magazine's "#1 in COOLEST kids music." Hosted offsite at Valley Community Presbyterian Church Gym (8060 SW Brentwood St). |
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Sporty Movie Matinee: The Peanuts Movie Friday, July 29, 1:30pm | All Ages Batter up, Charlie Brown! In honor of this year's sporty Summer Reading theme, we will show family-friendly movies that involve sports or games in some manner. We'll also provide the popcorn! |
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Conversation Project: Good Food, Bad Food
Wednesday, August 3, 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Teens & Adults Kristy Athens, Oregon author of Get Your Pitchfork On! The Real Dirt on Country Living, will lead a conversation about local food sources and the impact of our food choices. Sponsored by Oregon Humanities. |
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Tour de Crafts Fun Fair Thursday, August 4, 2:00pm - 3:30pm | All Ages Wrapping up Summer Reading with crafts that involve sports, science, and art. |
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Crafters Join Knitters: Tie-Dye
Monday, August 8, 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Teens & Adults The dynamic duo of library crafters and knitters will join forces to do some summer tie-dying outside. Bring your own white, 100% cotton items to dye or purchase t-shirts onsite for $2 each. Knitters will be on hand to help with knitting projects, too. |
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Craft: Pop-Up Cards Thursday, August 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Teens & Adults Local friend of the library, Michele Willemse, will provide instruction and supplies for participants to learn how to create pop-up greeting cards. Registration opens July 18. |
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Reptile Man
Thursday, August 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm | All Ages See real, live reptiles up-close-and-personal! Join Reptile Man Rich Ritchey for a fun and educational experience. Hosted offsite at Valley Community Presbyterian Church Gym (8060 SW Brentwood St). |
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Emergency Preparedness with the Red Cross Wednesday, September 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm | All Ages Learn about what you and your family can do to prepare for a number of emergencies. How to plan and what to have on hand. |
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Ebooks: One-on-One Help Thursday, September 29, 10:00am - 3:00pm | All Ages Want to learn how to download library ebooks and audiobooks? Register for a 20-minute appointment to get help from experts at the library! |
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First Thursday Family Game Night First Thursday of the month, 5:30-7:45pm | All Ages  Play videogames and board games at the library! Play some classic Wii games like Lego Batman and WarioWare: Smooth Moves, and try some newer board games like Catan Junior, Doodle Quest, and Bugs in the Kitchen. We can even play cards or set up our own bowling alley! Hiatus: There will be no First Thursday Family Game Night in September. |
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Knitters Group & Craft Night Second Monday of the month, 6:30pm | Teens & Adults  Adults and teens are welcome to drop in to learn knitting basics, to give or receive help on knitting problems, to work on knitting projects for the needy, or to simply enjoy hanging out with other knitters. Knitters with expertise will provide guidance for those new to knitting and will provide troubleshooting techniques for experienced knitters who need assistance. We also invite adults and teens who want to craft freely in other media to join us. |
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Crafts for KidsThird Saturday of the month, 12:30 - 2:00pm | Kids & Teens Drop in for a variety of crafts, usually built around a theme for that month. (Summer themes to be determined.)
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Storytimes Toddler Time Tuesdays, 10:15 - 10:45am Have fun and build language skills with stories, games, songs and rhymes for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Book Babies Wednesdays, 10:15 - 10:45am Bubbles, rhymes and songs to delight and stimulate your baby's senses, and build language skills. For babies (2-18 months) and their caregivers. Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, 1:30 - 2:00pm Nurture a love of reading with books, rhymes, music and imaginative play. For children ages 3-6 years and their caregivers. Storytime Hiatus There will be no storytimes August 8 - September 12. |
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