Oregon City Public Library

10/21/2026

We have a pair of B.A.M. events at the library this week. Today (Wednesday) at noon is Danceability, and then tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 22) is pumpkin decorating! Find more info on our website. See you then!

10/14/2026

There are still a few seats left for Firefighter Storytime with the Clackamas Fire here at the library next week! It takes place Monday, Oct. 19 from 4 - 5 p.m.

10/08/2026

We've got some talented artists! A few fun pieces from our Spooky Watercolors Art Lab event Wednesday where kids and adults got to put a little Halloween spirit into their artwork. Our next Art Lab session is Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and again at 3 p.m. where the focus will be on painted pumpkins. The waitlist for the first session is open, with seats remaining at the 3 p.m. session. You can register on the Library's web page.

10/07/2026

The new Library Outreach vehicle has arrived! Much of the library's service area actually lies beyond Oregon City limits, and the new vehicle will allow us to go "beyond the walls" to bring library programming and services to more people. Much of the cost was covered by donations from both the Friends of the Oregon City Public Library and the Oregon City Library Foundation, in addition to the $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Foundation earlier this year. Keep an eye out, as you'll soon see it at a public event near you!

10/07/2026

We had a last-minute opportunity to host an author event with Stuart Gibbs in partnership with Spoke & Word Books. The author of multiple NYT-bestselling children’s books, including the Spy School series, stopped by the library on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the fourteenth Spy School book, Spy School Goes East. He shared photos and videos of the research trip he took to China, where the book is set, including the Great Wall of China, Shanghai Tower, and a panda sanctuary. Five lucky winners went home with a free copy of the book provided by the library, and everyone else went home with a signed book from home or a signed bookplate.

10/05/2026

Hey parents! There are still a few spots open for the Stuart Gibbs visit here at the library on Oct. 6 from 4 - 5 p.m. If your kids love the Spy School books among his many other creations, this will be a chance to make some incredible memories. Registration is required! Sign up here:

Join us in the Community Room at 4:00 PM to meet Stuart Gibbs, the New York Times bestselling author of the Spy School, FunJungle, Moon Base Alpha, Charlie Thorne, and Once Upon a...

09/30/2026

Mark your calendars, because we've got an exciting opportunity for young readers out there! Many of your older elementary school or middle school parents have probably heard all about the Spy School series. Well, the New York Times Best Selling Author of those series, Stuart Gibbs, will be here at the Oregon City Public Library for a free event! Kids can enjoy a presentation from Gibbs and have a chance to win his newest book: "Spy School Goes East."
The visit is Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m.
There is limited capacity, so please register ahead of time at the link on the Library's home page. Thank you to Spoke & Word Books in Milwaukie for sponsoring this amazing event.

09/25/2026

Every 4th Thursday the library is having B.A.M. Academy, a series of life skills programs for adults with disabilities. This month we had two sessions of Cooking with Veronica held in the kitchen of Willamette Falls Television. The theme was 'Pretzels' and the group made pretzels of several varieties to suit every taste.

09/23/2026

Every September, Library Card Sign-Up Month celebrates the power of libraries to connect people with knowledge, opportunity, and lifelong learning. It highlights the importance of free and equal access to books, digital resources, and information for everyone in the community. This message continues during Banned Books Week in October, which recognizes the freedom to read and raises awareness about attempts to remove or restrict books. Together, these events remind us that our voices, choices, and curiosity matters—and that everyone deserves the freedom to read!

The Freedom to Read Art Contest invites teens to create and submit original artwork celebrating the freedom to read, the power of libraries, and the importance of having access to diverse ideas and stories.

The winning entrant will receive a $100 cash gift card and an honorable mention prize of $25 will also be awarded. Winners and additional submissions that meet the criteria may be chosen to be in a traveling exhibition and/or appear in a zine.
Enter your art at www.LINCC.org/teenart.

09/15/2026

EDIT Thursday 9/17: This week's class has passed. Please join us on the third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m.

Please join us for our Inclusive Mixed Ability Dance Class! The DanceAbility method will be used to learn principles of improvisational dance for all people. The class offers an opportunity for self-expression, creativity, and builds self-esteem and confidence. Our goal is to create a culture of dance that eliminates isolation and builds community. We honor each person’s movement language. Participation is completely voluntary, and it is fun! *Programs for our Disability Community*