Every Saturday in January, drop by the library to pick up a cute dinosaur paper doll to take home and make. Fun for all ages. Available while supplies last.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Come and get a new to you jigsaw puzzle. We’ll put out puzzles for all ages, and of all sizes. We’ll have a cart out in the hallway full of puzzles for you to peruse.
If bringing puzzle(s), please make sure they are are in good condition, in their original box, and have all their pieces. Also, please make sure that pieces are in a bag inside the box. Turn in new puzzles you want to swap to library staff. All ages and all sizes of puzzles welcome!
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Make some bracelets for yourself, to give as gifts, or to trade. This drop-in crafty event is ideal for ages 8-12, and everyone in the family is invited to get creative with our bracelet making supplies.
Virtual Program - Registration required
Who doesn’t love learning about a priceless painting found in an attic? Or a sculpture sitting for decades in a public garden, only to be found out as an Italian treasure? After art historian Mallory Mortillaro found herself in the middle of her own art history discovery when she uncovered the provenance of a Rodin sculpture sitting in New Jersey town hall, she learned just how many times this has happened before. This lecture explores the stories of several different important and valuable works of art that have been rediscovered in unexpected places. The program reviews a brief background of each piece, artist, and how the piece came to be lost, and then found.
About the presenter: Art Historian Mallory Mortillaro has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Virtual meeting for January
During our first meeting of 2025, we’ll talk about what we want to learn and presenters we may want to invite.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Do you need one-on-one assistance with your digital questions? A trusted guide will give you one-on-one help to assist you with devices and digital skills. You may bring your own device or use a library computer. This is a free program in partnership with American Connection Corps & The Washington County Broadband Action Team.
Slots are 30-40 minutes long. Sign up for your preferred time slot: 3:00, 3:45, 4:30, or 5:15. Once you register a staff member will contact you for additional details.
Each slot will have one waitlist spot available, in the event of cancellation or no-show. If you sign up for the waitlist, you may be contacted on the day of the event if we have an appointment available.
Every Saturday in January, drop by the library to pick up a fun origami fortune teller to take home and make. Fun for all ages. Available while supplies last.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
No registration required.
Bring your own craft project (we’ll provide the tea) to work on, while you enjoy the company of fellow craft enthusiasts. All levels are welcome.
Zoom meeting – Registration required
Test your smarts at our monthly Trivia Night. Playing with a team is recommended; but you can also play solo. Team sizes are limited to 5. See how much you know about the four themed sets of questions. Themes vary monthly. Prizes awarded to the team or individual with the most points, AND the team or individual with the least points.
Meeting details will be emailed the afternoon of the event around noon and to any last minute registrations around 6 pm.
This event is free / Suggested age: 18+
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Program is open to all ages.
Have arts & crafts supplies you no longer want or need? Drop-in and swap with other crafters!
In-person - No registration required.
Our February book is “Crow Talk” by Eileen Garvin. The best-selling author of The Music of Bees returns with the story of the unlikely friendship between a lonely ornithologist and an Irish musician working to save an injured crow in the wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
We also have a Thursday (Feb. 13) afternoon discussion meeting.
This event is free / This event is for adults
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
School-aged kids and their families are invited to build a Lego masterpiece at our free drop-in program.
In-person - No registration required.
Our February book is “Crow Talk” by Eileen Garvin. The best-selling author of The Music of Bees returns with the story of the unlikely friendship between a lonely ornithologist and an Irish musician working to save an injured crow in the wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
We also have a Tuesday (Feb. 11) evening discussion meeting.
This event is free / This event is for adults
Do you need one-on-one assistance with your digital questions? A trusted guide can help you learn about home connectivity, devices, and digital skills. Register for a slot. Bring your device or use a library computer. Registrants will be contacted for more details.
Slots are 30-40 minutes long. Sign up for your preferred time slot: 3:00, 3:45, 4:30, or 5:15. Once you register a staff member will contact you for additional details.
Each slot has waitlist spot available, in the event of cancellation or no-show. If you sign up for the waitlist, you may be contacted at the last-minute on the day of the event if we have an appointment available.
The Digital Navigator Program (DNP) is a free service made possible by a partnership between Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) and the Washington County Broadband Action Team. The DNP is funded in part by American Connections Corps, an AmeriCorps program dedicated to advancing economic prosperity by bridging the digital divide. This project is being supported, in part, by federal award number SLFRP0228 awarded to Washington County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Attorney Michelle-Shari Kruss will discuss the importance of estate planning, regardless of your age or financial situation. Many believe estate planning is only for the wealthy or the elderly, but that's a misconception! We’ll cover why everyone should have a plan in place, from young adults to retirees, and how it can provide peace of mind and security for you and your loved ones. Learn the key components of a solid estate plan, the potential pitfalls of waiting, and actionable steps to get started on your planning journey. Don’t wait—start pedaling toward a secure future today!
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Virtual Program - Registration Required
James Cameron’s Titanic told the invented story of the Heart of the Ocean; a fictional blue diamond necklace lost tragically in the ship’s famous sinking. But what about the real treasures that were lost when the Titanic sank? For over a century, the world has been intrigued by the story of the Titanic. When tragedy struck on April 14, 1912, in addition to the incredible loss of life, a nearly incalculable amount of goods plummeted into the ocean, never to be seen again. This lecture takes a closer look at and tells the stories of some of the more interesting and valuable treasures lost on that fateful night.
Mallory Mortillaro is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University.
Mortillaro is presenting another virtual program on Jan. 23 - Exiting Discoveries in Art History.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Choose from an assortment of beads of all colors, shapes, and sizes and make beaded bracelets for yourself, to give as gifts, or to trade. Ideal for ages 4+, and everyone in the family is invited to get creative with our selection of beaded bracelet making supplies.
Do you need one-on-one assistance with your digital questions? A trusted guide can help you learn about home connectivity, devices, and digital skills. Register for a slot. Bring your device or use a library computer. Registrants will be contacted for more details.
Slots are 30-40 minutes long. Sign up for your preferred time slot: 3:00, 3:45, 4:30, or 5:15. Once you register a staff member will contact you for additional details.
Each slot has waitlist spot available, in the event of cancellation or no-show. If you sign up for the waitlist, you may be contacted at the last-minute on the day of the event if we have an appointment available.
The Digital Navigator Program (DNP) is a free service made possible by a partnership between Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) and the Washington County Broadband Action Team. The DNP is funded in part by American Connections Corps, an AmeriCorps program dedicated to advancing economic prosperity by bridging the digital divide. This project is being supported, in part, by federal award number SLFRP0228 awarded to Washington County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Do you need one-on-one assistance with your digital questions? A trusted guide will give you one-on-one help to assist you with devices and digital skills. You may bring your own device or use a library computer. This is a free program in partnership with American Connection Corps & The Washington County Broadband Action Team.
Slots are 30-40 minutes long. Sign up for your preferred time slot: 3:00, 3:45, 4:30, or 5:15. Once you register a staff member will contact you for additional details.
Each slot will have one waitlist spot available, in the event of cancellation or no-show. If you sign up for the waitlist, you may be contacted on the day of the event if we have an appointment available.
In-person - No registration required.
In January we’ll discuss “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life. Nora Seed finds herself faced with the possibility of changing her life for a new one, following a different career, undoing old breakups, realizing her dreams of becoming a glaciologist; she must search within herself as she travels through the Midnight Library to decide what is truly fulfilling in life, and what makes it worth living in the first place.
We also have a Tuesday (Jan. 14) evening discussion meeting.
This event is free / This event is for adults
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
In-person - No registration required.
In January we’ll discuss “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life. Nora Seed finds herself faced with the possibility of changing her life for a new one, following a different career, undoing old breakups, realizing her dreams of becoming a glaciologist; she must search within herself as she travels through the Midnight Library to decide what is truly fulfilling in life, and what makes it worth living in the first place.
We also have a Thursday (Jan. 16) afternoon discussion meeting.
This event is free / This event is for adults
Registration closes Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6 pm.
Learn what it looks and feels like to transition to a senior living community from someone with firsthand experience in that experience and who also works in that industry: Belinda Godin. Godin is a Senior Specialist and director of sales, marketing and outreach at Raleigh Hills Assisted Living. This presentation will cover addressing common objections, advance planning vs. Responding to a crisis, money matters, and planning partners. Plus there will be time for Q&A. Cookies & tea will be provided.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Learn about the history of Bitcoin, what the invention is, how it works and the various benefits of Bitcoin such as how it helps the disenfranchised, the environment, and communities.
About our speaker: Sydney Bright was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He attended the University of Portland and received a Masters in Biomedical Engineering. He currently works as a Bitcoin consultant, helping families and businesses understand Bitcoin and how to properly take ownership of this new asset.
What will you build at the library? School-aged kids and their families are invited to build a Lego masterpiece at our free drop-in program.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Zoom meeting – Registration required
Test your smarts at our monthly Trivia Night. Playing with a team is recommended; but you can also play solo. Team sizes are limited to 5. See how much you know about the four themed sets of questions. Themes vary monthly. Prizes awarded to the team or individual with the most points, AND the team or individual with the least points.
Meeting details will be emailed the afternoon of the event around noon and to any last minute registrations around 6 pm.
This event is free / Suggested age: 18+
No registration required.
Bring your own craft project (we’ll provide the tea) to work on, while you enjoy the company of fellow craft enthusiasts. All levels are welcome.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Hosted by Garden Home Recreation Center (GHRC), in the GHRC gym. Black History 101 Mobile Museum is a nation-wide exhibit and stands as a renowned repository comprising over 10,000 original artifacts, spanning from the painful era of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the vibrant culture of hip hop.
Garden Home Community Library will give away free books written by Black authors featuring Black protagonists and Black history, while supplies last!
Do you need one-on-one assistance with your digital questions? A trusted guide will give you one-on-one help to assist you with devices and digital skills. You may bring your own device or use a library computer. This is a free program in partnership with American Connection Corps & The Washington County Broadband Action Team.
Slots are 30-40 minutes long. Sign up for your preferred time slot: 3:00, 3:45, 4:30, or 5:15. Once you register a staff member will contact you for additional details.
Each slot will have one waitlist spot available, in the event of cancellation or no-show. If you sign up for the waitlist, you may be contacted on the day of the event if we have an appointment available.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Do you need one-on-one assistance with your digital questions? A trusted guide will give you one-on-one help to assist you with devices and digital skills. You may bring your own device or use a library computer. This is a free program in partnership with American Connection Corps & The Washington County Broadband Action Team.
Slots are 30-40 minutes long. Sign up for your preferred time slot: 3:00, 3:45, 4:30, or 5:15. Once you register a staff member will contact you for additional details.
Each slot will have one waitlist spot available, in the event of cancellation or no-show. If you sign up for the waitlist, you may be contacted on the day of the event if we have an appointment available.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Registration is encouraged so we know how many chairs to put out. Registration closes at noon on Dec. 17.
Please join us for this family-friendly holiday concert by the Intel Singers! This performance will include a variety of tunes - known and lesser known - from Holy Night (No 3 from the Cantata "Christmas Carols") (Larin) and See Dat Babe (Gibbs).
The Intel Singers have been together for 26 years. They are a combination of Intel Employees, Retirees, Contract Workers and family members. They have a great time rehearsing in the corporate conference rooms at Intel during the lunch hour, and always return to work feeling refreshed and renewed. We are proud to announce Bernie Kuehn, founding director of the Oregon Chorale, will be guest conducting three pieces with the Intel Singers this season.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Come and get a new to you jigsaw puzzle. We’ll put out puzzles for all ages, and of all sizes.
For puzzles you bring, please make sure they are are in good condition, in their original box, and have all their pieces.
What will you build at the library? School-aged kids and their families are invited to build a Lego masterpiece at our free drop-in program.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
In-person - No registration required.
At our December meeting we will discuss what to read between from Feb. 2025 onward. This is the only group meeting this month.
Bring 2 titles to suggest the group read and be prepared to give a short book talk about each. The group will then vote (virtually, for any members who cannot attend the meeting) on what we want to read.
Please follow these guidelines:
At least 12 physical copies of this title must be available in the WCCLS catalog
Books should be 400 pages or less
Titles that we have already read will be removed from consideration. Please peruse the lists of titles that we have read since 2020 on our book group page.
This event is free / This event is for adults
Every Saturday in December, drop by the library to pick up a unique paper snowflake template to take home and make each week. Fun for all ages. Available while supplies last.
No registration required.
Bring your own craft project (we’ll provide the tea) to work on, while you enjoy the company of fellow craft enthusiasts. All levels are welcome.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
Zoom meeting – Registration required
Test your smarts at our monthly Trivia Night. Playing with a team is recommended; but you can also play solo. Team sizes are limited to 5. See how much you know about the four themed sets of questions. Themes vary monthly. Prizes awarded to the team or individual with the most points, AND the team or individual with the least points.
Meeting details will be emailed the afternoon of the event around noon and to any last minute registrations around 6 pm.
This event is free / Suggested age: 18+
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00 am, visit Garden Home Community Library for a live and in-person storytime.
Our storytime books and activities are ideal for kids ages 3-8, and the entire family is welcome to join in the fun. Together, we will read, write, sing, talk, and play-- these are five fun and powerful ways to strengthen the skills that we use when we read.
