Writer's Group: Workshop - Mining our Memories for Ideas

This month's guest speaker is author Mindy Hardwick, who will speak about "Mining our Memories for Ideas".  This workshop explores how we can use our memories to create compelling characters with both internal and external character arcs. It includes prompts for gener......More

This month's guest speaker is author Mindy Hardwick, who will speak about "Mining our Memories for Ideas".  This workshop explores how we can use our memories to create compelling characters with both internal and external character arcs. It includes prompts for generative writing and draws on my own experience with both my memoir and a middle grade children's book entitled, The World Is a Sniff. About our presenter: Mindy Hardwick is the author of  small town romance, children's books (ages 8-12) and have published a memoir, Kids in Orange Voices From Juvenile Detention based on my experience facilitating a poetry workshop in a juvenile detention. She is a member of the Rose City Romance Writers Chapter.  This is an in-person event. Please register so we know how many handouts to have on hand.

Garden Home Family Storytime

Join Garden Home Community Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday at 10 am. Our books, songs, and activities are ideal for kids ages 0-5, and all are welcome!

Garden Home Art Club for Families

School-aged kids and their families are invited to drop in and make some art together. We'll provide materials and project ideas. Join us at this free program the fourth Wednesday of every month.

Bricks for Better Brains Monthly Social

Bricks for Better Brains© encourages older people to explore creativity, strengthen social connections, and take advantage of tactile stimulation. Participants will work on a set or free build. All materials will be provided.  About our presenter and the founder of B......More

Bricks for Better Brains© encourages older people to explore creativity, strengthen social connections, and take advantage of tactile stimulation. Participants will work on a set or free build. All materials will be provided.  About our presenter and the founder of Bricks for Better Brains: Natalia Kasperovich is a university-educated chemical engineer, community volunteer, educator, and most importantly, a lifelong learner. She recently earned the Associate Degree in Gerontology from Portland Community College. She is a passionate advocate for continuous and self-motivated learning, intergenerational understanding, diversity, and inclusivity.

Digital Navigator Tech Help

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. ......More

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, 3:45, 4:30, or 5:15. [We do not have a waitlist; please call or visit the library the day off the Digital Navigator appointment to check availability.] The Digital Navigator Program (DNP) is a free service made possible by a partnership between Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) and the American Connections Corps, who empowers its members and the communities they serve to address digital disparities and create lasting change. 

Digital Navigator Tech Help

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. ......More

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, 3:45, 4:30, or 5:15. [We do not have a waitlist; please call or visit the library the day off the Digital Navigator appointment to check availability.] The Digital Navigator Program (DNP) is a free service made possible by a partnership between Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) and the American Connections Corps, who empowers its members and the communities they serve to address digital disparities and create lasting change. 

Digital Navigator Tech Help

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. ......More

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, 3:45, 4:30, or 5:15. [We do not have a waitlist; please call or visit the library the day off the Digital Navigator appointment to check availability.] The Digital Navigator Program (DNP) is a free service made possible by a partnership between Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) and the American Connections Corps, who empowers its members and the communities they serve to address digital disparities and create lasting change. 

Family Storytime - Evening edition

30 to 40 minutes of age-appropriate stories, songs, and Yoga movements. Pajamas welcome!  Our books, songs, and activities are ideal for kids ages 0-5, but all are welcome!

Digital Navigator Tech Help

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. ......More

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, 3:45, 4:30, or 5:15. [We do not have a waitlist; please call or visit the library the day off the Digital Navigator appointment to check availability.] The Digital Navigator Program (DNP) is a free service made possible by a partnership between Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) and the American Connections Corps, who empowers its members and the communities they serve to address digital disparities and create lasting change. 

How Money Works Workshop

Learn the essential concepts from a professional financial educator in a step-by-step roadmap that can change your future. It’s time to discover and implement the 7 Money Milestones: 1. Get a Financial Education 2. Secure Proper Protection 3. Create an Emergency......More

Learn the essential concepts from a professional financial educator in a step-by-step roadmap that can change your future. It’s time to discover and implement the 7 Money Milestones: 1. Get a Financial Education 2. Secure Proper Protection 3. Create an Emergency Fund 4. Apply Debt Management 5. Increase Cash Flow 6. Build Your Wealth 7. Protect Your Wealth Free and open to anyone. Registration is required. 

Garden Home Family Storytime

Join Garden Home Community Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday at 10 am. Our books, songs, and activities are ideal for kids ages 0-5, and all are welcome!

Tales to Tails

Read to a certified therapy dog in a stress-free environment!  Sign-up for a 20-minute reading session.  This program will help improve your child's reading skills and they get to make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from ......More

Read to a certified therapy dog in a stress-free environment!  Sign-up for a 20-minute reading session.  This program will help improve your child's reading skills and they get to make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams and Pet Partners®

Tales to Tails

Read to a certified therapy dog in a stress-free environment!  Sign-up for a 20-minute reading session.  This program will help improve your child's reading skills and they get to make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from ......More

Read to a certified therapy dog in a stress-free environment!  Sign-up for a 20-minute reading session.  This program will help improve your child's reading skills and they get to make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams and Pet Partners®

Tales to Tails

Read to a certified therapy dog in a stress-free environment!  Sign-up for a 20-minute reading session.  This program will help improve your child's reading skills and they get to make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from ......More

Read to a certified therapy dog in a stress-free environment!  Sign-up for a 20-minute reading session.  This program will help improve your child's reading skills and they get to make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams and Pet Partners®