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Winter Hikes with Matt Reeder Tuesday January 7th at 6:30 pm We tend to think of hiking as an activity for the summer months, but as Matt Reeder points out in his new book, PDX Hiking 365, Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington offer a host of places to hike all year round. January and February can be great times to escape the crowds and experience the Pacific Northwest in all its glory. Join us in the Rogers Room for this free event featuring a few of Matt's favorite winter hikes in the region, including some hidden gems on the Oregon Coast, in the Willamette Valley, and at the eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge. Copies of Matt's books will be available for purchase after the presentation.
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Mandibles: A Family. 2029-2047 by Lionel StriverA frightening, fascinating, scabrously funny glimpse into the decline that may await the United States all too soon, from the pen of perhaps the most consistently perceptive and topical author of our times. The Forest Grove Library Book Group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm. New members welcome.
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Pajama Storytime Mondays, 6:30 pm Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed friend for a just-before-bed storytime most appropriate for ages 3-6.
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, 11:00 am Join other families with children ages 3-5 years for stories, puppets, movement, fingerplays, and singing. Afterwards children will be invited to play, finish an art project, or explore a STEM topic.
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Toddler Storytime Tuesdays, 10:00 am
Join other families with children ages 2-3 years for stories, puppets, movement, fingerplays, and singing. Parents are encouraged to stay afterwards for free play and socializing.
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Dance! Move! Play! Wednesdays at 10:15 am
Get your wiggles out at the library! Get together with friends or meet new ones for mostly unstructured play time. We provide equipment that encourages jumping, running, throwing, and balancing – great for developing all those large-motor skills!
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Baby Lapsit Thursdays, 10:15 am Join other families with children ages six months through two years for stories, fingerplays, singing, and activities. Parents are encouraged to stay afterwards for free play and socializing.
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Writers in the Grove Saturday, January 11, 10:30 am Free writing workshop with Writers in the Grove the second Saturday of every month for young people and adults. For writers with all levels of experience.
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Magic for Muggles Saturday, January 18, 1:00 pm
Join the Forest Grove Teen Library Council for a magical afternoon filled with Harry Potter-themed games, trivia, costume contests, and refreshments straight out of Hogsmeade! This is a family-friendly event.
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Writing Group Friday, January 3 and 17th, 4:00 pm Join fellow writers for snacks and writing support in our twice-monthly writing group. We use writing prompts, have lessons, and participate in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) in November. New tween & teen members always welcome! Meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month
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Baking with Whole Grains Tuesday, January 21, 6:30 pm Join bread maker Dave Ferrier, owner of Slow Rise Bakehouse, for this tasty and informative exploration into the world of whole grains. Dave will discuss why whole grains are not only important but also a delight to bring to our tables, and he will provide hands-on demonstrations of how to make several whole grain treats. Attendees will even get a chance to create their own whole grain concoctions. This event is free and open to all.
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Oregon Shadow Theatre Wednesday, January 22, 6:30 pm The award-winning Oregon Shadow Theatre will perform “Jack and the Dragon (An American Fairy Tale!)” at 6:30 pm on January 22. “The King and Princess Polly have varmint trouble. Might be a pesky Unicorn. Could be a cantankerous Giant Hog. Maybe a Fire-Breathing Dragon. Who can deal with these troublesome varmints? Why, Little Man Jack, of course, the world champion varmint whacker! Colorful shadow puppets and live banjo and hammer dulcimer music bring this Appalachian fairy tale to life.”
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Art Studio Friday, January 10 and 24th, 4:00pm Join us twice a month for an hour of drawing, coloring, or whatever you feel like creating. We'll provide basic supplies and a project idea but feel free to bring your own! No registration necessary. New tween & teen members always welcome! Meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of the every month
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Fun@4 Marble Run Challenge Monday, January 27, 4 pm Use a collection of random materials to convey your marble across the room with gravity only!
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