Check the details for each program to find out if it's virtual, in-person, or a hybrid format.
For recurring programs, such as the Writing Group, crochet classes, and book clubs, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Many of our past virtual programs were recorded and are available for viewing on our YouTube channel.
This year's Summer Reading theme is Read! Renew! Repeat! and we encourage you to do just that. Our Summer Reading Program is open to all ages. And we have prizes for everyone!
How does it work?
Monday, June 17, 10:00am
This month’s Adult Take & Make for adults (age 18+) is yarn bees! Some supplies will be provided to create this cute bee out of yarn. You will need sharp scissors (fabric scissors if you have them), a hot glue gun, a comb, and two pens or pencils. Kits are first-come first-serve starting at 10am on June 17 at the Information Desk, while supplies last. Limit one kit per person.
Tuesday, July 16, 10:00am
Create your own Oregon string art with this month's Take & Make kit for adults (age 18+). Each kit contains all supplies you will need except for a hammer and scissors. Kits are first-come first-serve starting at the Information Desk, while supplies last. Limit one kit per person.
Third Tuesday | Community Room | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Midday Connections Book Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at 12 PM. This book club selects well-reviewed books of all genres including fiction and nonfiction. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch. The book for June is Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent by Isabel Wilkerson.
Fourth Tuesday starting in July | 10 am - 12 pm | Community Room | Registration Required
This project class is offered on the fourth Tuesday of the month. You will learn the main stitches needed to complete beginner crochet projects. This class is encouraged for those that want to attend the Crochet Project class. Registration will open 40 days before class.
Wednesday, July 17th at 5:30-7 | Community Room
Welcome to our Speed Friending Library Program! Are you in your 40s or 50s or 60s looking to make new friends and expand your social circle? Look no further! Our program is designed to bring people together in a fun, low stress, and interactive way. Our friendly and welcoming environment ensures that everyone feels comfortable and included. You'll engage in short, structured conversations with different participants, allowing you to quickly get to know each other and find common ground. Registration is requested.
Wednesday, August 7th at 11:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/westlinnlibrary
You’re invited to virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur.
Thursday, August 15th at 11:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/westlinnlibrary
Wednesday, August 21st at 4:00 PM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.
Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/westlinnlibrary
We invite you to join us as we chat with the amazing New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. You don’t want to miss this deep-dive exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more!
First Saturday | 10AM-12 PM | This group is meeting outside the library during the summer.
A monthly meet-up of fiber enthusiasts - knitting, crocheting, spinning, embroidery, cross stitching, etc. Come and showcase your latest project, share your enthusiasm, and soak in the creative vibes that fill the room.
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1:00pm in The Hollow
Want some hands-on experience with some of the library's coolest gadgets? These workshop hours every other Sunday offer the chance to get up close and personal with our Glowforge, 3D printer and vinyl cutter! The Emerging Tech Librarian will be on hand to troubleshoot and give you a quick orientation to the equipment and software, but otherwise, the time is yours to work on your own projects or simply get a feel for what these awesome machines are capable of! Registration required.
2nd Tuesday | Community Room | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Common Threads Crochet & Knit Group is a way of bringing yarn enthusiasts of all skill levels together for the purposes of sharing; listening; learning; and maybe finding inspiration to try something new. We share patterns and work on whatever we've brought that day. This is not a teaching event, but we are happy to help you with mastering new stitches for your project. No registration is required for this group.
Second and fourth Wednesday at 5:30pm
This group is a chance for amateur to professional writers to meet, discuss ideas, share tips, and critique each other's writing. No registration or commitment required, but please RSVP if you plan to come so you can be sent the material for the upcoming meeting.
3rd Saturday of Month (resuming in October) | Community Room | 12 - 2PM
This program is on hold during the summer months. It will resume October 19th.
Every Thursday | 11 AM - 1 PM | Virtual or In-person | Registration Required
Speak with a financial advisor about Investments, Retirement, & Estate Planning. This includes 401(k), IRA, estate planning, planning for major purchase like buying home, college savings, risk management, and more. These appointments are for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
The Letters for Community program is an all ages, community wide event that seeks hand written letters and wellness cards to support and bring joy to those in West Linn living in isolation, such as residents at Tanner Springs and homebound individuals. Letters for Community provides a wonderful opportunity to reflect on kindness, and the impact that simple acts of kindness can have on others. Our intention with Letters for Community is to help build connection in our own community by assisting in diminishing feelings of isolation for those who live alone. It was started in 2021 in response to the pandemic, but given the joy it brings to the community it continues to this day. This program was inspired by the national "Letters Against Isolation” effort.
If you know someone who you think would benefit from these cards, please call 503-656-7853 x 5 or reach out directly to Sara at schesney@westlinnoregon.gov.
