Every Saturday in November, drop by the library for a simple insect-themed paper art project to make at home. 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.
Registration Required (see links below)
Digital Navigator Drop-in Technology Support every other Thursday from 3-6 p.m. in the library. Need help with digital questions or job searches? This free program is in partnership with American Connection Corps & The Washington County Broadband Action Team. Bring your own device or use library computers.
Registration is required. Please include your preferred contact method (email or phone) as staff will contact you to finalize details.
Come and get a new to you jigsaw puzzle. We’ll put out puzzles for all ages, and of all sizes.
If bringing puzzle(s), please make sure they are are in good condition, in their original box, and have all their pieces. 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.
Virtual Meeting - Registration required
This month's meeting - our last of the year due to the holidays - will be held virtually. Participants must register to receive meeting details.
Our presenter this month will be group member Sam.
Theme: spontaneous storytelling or writing to loosen the writing muscles, possibly with a side of Thanksgiving or NaNoWriMo. It should be a fun meeting that helps you get those writing juices flowing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Registration is encouraged, so we know how to set up.
In honor of Veteran’s Day, we’re hosting Becky Ellis, author of the memoir “Little Avalanches”, winner of a 2024 Rubery Book Award.
As a young girl, Becky is forced to hide from phantom Nazis, subjected to dental procedures without pain medication, and torn from her mother again and again. Growing up in the shadow of her father’s PTSD, she wants to know what is wrong but knows not to ask.
Her father won’t talk about being a Timberwolf, a unit of specially trained night fighters that went into combat first and experienced a 300 percent casualty rate. He returns home with thirteen medals, including a Silver Star, and becomes a doctor and well-respected member of the community, but is haunted by his past. Becky distances herself from the man she wants to love. Yet on the eve of his ninetieth birthday, when Becky looks at the vulnerable man he’s become, something shifts, and she asks about the war. He breaks seventy years of silence, offering an unfiltered account of war without glory and revealing the extent of the trauma he’s endured. She spends the next several years interviewing, researching, and ultimately understanding the demons she inherited.
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.
Our November discussion is on “Crow Mary” by Kathleen Grissom. In 1872, sixteen-year-old Goes First, a Crow Native woman, marries Abe Farwell, a white fur trader. He gives her the name Mary, and they set off on the long trip to his trading post in the Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan, Canada. Along the way, she finds a fast friend in a Métis named Jeannie; makes a lifelong enemy in a wolfer named Stiller; and despite learning a dark secret of Farwell's past, falls in love with her husband. The winter trading season passes peacefully. Then, on the eve of their return to Montana, a group of drunken whiskey traders slaughters forty Nakota--despite Farwell's efforts to stop them. Mary, hiding from the hail of bullets, sees the murderers, including Stiller, take five Nakota women back to their fort. She begs Farwell to save them, and when he refuses, Mary takes two guns, creeps into the fort, and saves the women from certain death. Thus, she sets off a whirlwind of colliding cultures that brings out the worst and best in the cast of unforgettable characters and pushes the love between Farwell and Crow Mary to the breaking point.
This event is free / This event is for adults
What will you build at the library? Our drop-in Lego building program is ideal for ages 8-12, and everyone in the family is invited to build along with us!
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.
Our November discussion is on “Crow Mary” by Kathleen Grissom. In 1872, sixteen-year-old Goes First, a Crow Native woman, marries Abe Farwell, a white fur trader. He gives her the name Mary, and they set off on the long trip to his trading post in the Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan, Canada. Along the way, she finds a fast friend in a Métis named Jeannie; makes a lifelong enemy in a wolfer named Stiller; and despite learning a dark secret of Farwell's past, falls in love with her husband. The winter trading season passes peacefully. Then, on the eve of their return to Montana, a group of drunken whiskey traders slaughters forty Nakota--despite Farwell's efforts to stop them. Mary, hiding from the hail of bullets, sees the murderers, including Stiller, take five Nakota women back to their fort. She begs Farwell to save them, and when he refuses, Mary takes two guns, creeps into the fort, and saves the women from certain death. Thus, she sets off a whirlwind of colliding cultures that brings out the worst and best in the cast of unforgettable characters and pushes the love between Farwell and Crow Mary to the breaking point.
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.
Registration Required (see links below)
Digital Navigator Drop-in Technology Support every other Thursday from 3-6 p.m. in the library. Need help with digital questions or job searches? This free program is in partnership with American Connection Corps & The Washington County Broadband Action Team. Bring your own device or use library computers.
Registration is required. Please include your preferred contact method (email or phone) as staff will contact you to finalize details.
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.
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.
If you’re turning 65 this year and about to go on Medicare, or if you are just plain confused by it and have questions, this informational presentation can help. Jennifer Allain, the Insurance Coach, will explain the various parts (A, B, C, D), the difference between supplemental and advantage, and lots more. Questions are encouraged.
Registration encouraged (it helps us for set up)
The Garden Home Green Thumbs presents Maureen Quinn Lores, of Oregon State University Extension, Family & Community Health, who will teach you tips and tools for getting prepared to can and preserve your own food. Plus, a canning and preserving tool “petting zoo”, where you get to touch and see the various tools.
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 Required (see links below)
Do you need one-on-one assistance with your digital questions? Get help from a trusted guide who can help you learn about home connectivity, devices, and digital skills. Register for a slot. You are welcome to bring your device or use a library computer. Sign up for a slot every half hour from 3:30-5:30.
This free program is in partnership with American Connection Corps & The Washington County Broadband Action Team. We will host a Digital Navigator every other Thursday beginning October 10. October dates are: October 10 and 24.
Falls are the leading cause of injury and death among Oregonians age 65 and older. The goal of the workshop is to provide older adults with information and tools to help prevent a fall and to encourage living an active and healthy life. Topics covered include concussions and brain health, medication interactions, common reasons for falling, home safety, exercise, and easy steps you can take to prevent a fall. Free fall prevention items will be provided to participants. And medication interactions will be done for participants too.
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.
Our guest this month is author Andrew Hessel. Hessel is an accomplished freelance writer, business consultant and author of PAW PRINTS IN MY HEART, a memoir of the dog of my life, Cups Drayton crime thrillers, and The DO-OVER, a novel of hope, love and second chances. This will be a casual conversation about what it is to be a lifetime writer.
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.
The rainy season is back and with it is our Puzzle Exchange!
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. Please turn those in 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.
In-person – Limited space – Registration required
Based on the National Book Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist, memoir by Joan Didion. This play, adapted by the author herself, recounts the year that both her husband and daughter died. Starring powerhouse actress, Diane Kondrat, and featuring an original violin score composed and performed by Michelle Alany, this story of unexpected loss examines the power of grief and how we can heal from it’s effects.
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 Required (see links below)
Do you need one-on-one assistance with your digital questions? Get help from a trusted guide who can help you learn about home connectivity, devices, and digital skills. Register for a slot. You are welcome to bring your device or use a library computer. Sign up for a slot every half hour from 3:30-5:30.
This free program is in partnership with American Connection Corps & The Washington County Broadband Action Team. We will host a Digital Navigator every other Thursday beginning October 10. October dates are: October 10 and 24.
In-person - No registration required.
Beginning this month we have our "dark season" meeting - an extra meeting for those who prefer to meet during the daytime. This month we will discuss The Sun Walks Down, a sweeping, propulsive epic set in colonial Australia from Fiona McFarlane, the award-winning author of The Night Guest and The High Places"
*Please note, this selection will also be discussed at our usual meeting: Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30 pm.
New participants are always welcome.
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 October we’ll read “The Sun Walks Down” by Fiona McFarlane. In September 1883, the South Australian town of Fairly huddles under strange, vivid sunsets. Six-year-old Denny Wallace has gone missing during a dust storm, and the whole town is intent on finding him. As they search the desert and mountains for the lost child, the residents of Fairly - newlyweds, landowners, farmers, mothers, artists, Indigenous trackers, cameleers, children, schoolteachers, widows, maids, policemen - explore their own relationships with the complex landscape and unsettling history of the Flinders Ranges.
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.
