Closing early at 4pm on Dec 31. Closed on Jan 1.

Events and Programs

These are highlights of upcoming events. See the complete schedule of events on the calendar. Scroll to bottom for recurring events.

Events by age:

Little Ones (ages 0-5)
Kids (Grades K-5)
Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Adults (ages 18+)

Featured Events

Speed Friending

Wednesday, January 15th at 4-6:30 | 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.

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Reading Resolution Challenge for Adults

January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025

Start the year off right by immersing yourself in the wonderful world of books. In this challenge, you will try to read 2000 pages or for a total of 25 hours between January 1st and January 31st, 2025. Participants who complete the challenge will have a chance to win one of four $50 gift cards. The last day to turn in this log is February 1st, drawing is February 2nd. You can sign up through Beanstack, or pick up a paper log starting December 28, 2024

Cookies & Clay

Monday, January 6th at 10:30am or 11:30am.

Join us for some quiet creative time!

Learn to Knit for Adults Winter Series

Second Saturday | Community Room | 10 am - 12 pm | Registration Required

In this series, you can refresh your knitting skills with a basics class, or perfect more advanced knitting techniques including double knitting and skills for sock knitting. You will need a basic understanding of knitting for this class. Limited supplies are available, or you can bring size 8 needles and #4 worsted weight acrylic yarn in a at least two colors. This class will be led by Elizabeth Apen.

Fitness: Move Well with Wendy Bless

Monday, January 13 at 10:30-11:30 | Active LINCC Library Card Required for Registration | Free event

Move Well offers a unique slow-paced class of gentle movements open to all levels, modifications offered, mostly floor poses, and some standing. Wendy combines yoga and mobility development in a unique teaching style designed to move the body, increase range of motion, improve joint health, and prevent injury. If available, bring a Yoga mat & blocks. Taught by Wendy Bless, Certified Yoga Instructor & FRC Mobility Specialist. This is a single introductory class, this is not a recurring class. This class is for adults (18 years and older).

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Online Author Talk: Somewhere Beyond the Sea with TJ Klune

Thursday, January 15th at 4:00 PM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.

Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.

Online Author Talk: The Age of Magical Overthinking with Amanda Montell

Thursday, January 23rd at 11:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.

Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.

Bluey Play Day

Sunday, January 26 at 10:30-12:30 | Hollow & Community Room | No Registration Required

Attention fans of Bluey! We’re thrilled to invite you to our exciting Bluey celebration, where imagination and creativity come to life! Inspired by the beloved animated series, this program is designed for children and families to explore the joy of storytelling, play, and art together. Dance Mode will take place at 11:30 and 12:30 in the Community Room.

Fitness: Zumba Gold with Lyndalea Ruffner

Monday, January 27 at 2-3:30 | Active LINCC Library Card Required for Registration | Free event

Join us for a fun class that is designed for active, older adults. This modified Zumba class re-creates the original Latin dances with a lower intensity that minimizes potential harmful motions for older adults. Taught by certified Zumba Gold instructor, Lyndalea Ruffner.

Online Author Talk: Working with a Literary Agent with Seth Fishman

Tuesday, January 28th at 10:00 AM | This is a live virtual author talk that will be recorded and accessible for future use.

You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company.

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Common Threads: Winter Tips & Techniques for Amigurumi

Repeats every month in January; February & March on the 4th Tuesday at 10am

Common Threads Crochet & Knit Group is offering techniques and tips for beginner to advanced Amigurumi projects. You will need a basic understanding of crochet stitches for this class. Limited supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own size F-6 (4mm) hook and #4 worsted weight acrylic yarn in a lighter color for your base project.

World Voices, World Wisdom

Monday, January 27th at 10:30am or 11:30am.

Join us for a lively, upbeat, and participatory educational experience with Young Audiences Artist of the Year, and master teller of tales, Will Hornyak!

Heart Strings Mandarin

Tuesday 1/28 | 10:45am | The Hollow

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Heart Strings Mandarin!

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 thirty-minute program 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。

Mocktails for Book Club Hosts

Tuesday, January 28 | 6:00 PM | Community Room

Join us for a delightful evening of creativity and conversation at our Mocktails for Book Club Hosts program! This event is designed to inspire book club leaders and enthusiasts to elevate their gatherings with delicious, non-alcoholic beverages. Enjoy refreshing mocktails while listening to our book club recommendations that were inspired by the drink. Recipes and recommendations will be made available after the event. Registration Required.

a dollar bill folded into the shape of a cat head

Dollar Bill Origami

Wednesday, January 29, 6:00pm

How fun would it be to leave a tip or give money folded into a cute animal or accessory? In this program, origami instructor Yuki Martin will show you step-by-step how to fold dollar bills into simple and cute designs. Please bring crisp dollar bills if you have some. If not, Yuki will provide "play money" for use. Ages 12+. Space is limited and registration is required.

Early Childhood Learning Workshops

10:45 - 11:45 am | 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 | The Hollow

Join Clackamas Parenting Together for three workshops just for our toddlers and preschoolers!

February 4th, 10:45-11:45am: WORDS THAT WORK--toddlers can be like runaway trains! But when we build our parenting toolbox we can find phrases and logic that DOES work for getting and keeping their attention.