Homework Help for Grades 2-5

Need help with your homework? Come to the library for one-on-one tutoring with a friendly volunteer.

The Fall 2008 Schedule for Homework Helpers begins September 8, 2008. Please phone (503)350-3600 for the current schedule.

Craft Club

Monday, December 1, 2008
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Library Conference Room

Spend some after school time making a fun project. Craft Club is for kids Kindergarten thru Grade 5 and their favorite grown-up. Space is limited to 15 kids and 15 grown-ups. December's project will be making a Mitten Wreath.

Registration is required. Please phone (503)350-3600 to register or sign-up in person at the Children’s Desk on the first floor of the library. Registration for this session will begin Monday, Monday, November 10, 2008.

Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution

Saturday, December 6, 2008
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Rooms A & B

Children of all ages and their parents are invited to a Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution party afternoon here at the library. It's time to dust off those boogie shoes and work on your air guitar, moms and dads!

Book Buddies

Monday, December 8, 2008
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Library Storytime Room

Book Buddies is a book discussion group for third through fifth graders that meets once a month. December's book is "Ivy + Bean" by Annie Barrows. When you register for Book Buddies you will receive a copy of this book to check out from the library.

Registration is required. Please sign-up in person at the Children’s Desk on the first floor of the library. Registration for this sessions will begin Wednesday, November 12, 2008.

Music for Preschoolers

Monday, December 15, 2008
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Rooms A & B
For parents and children 3 and under

Thursday, December 18, 2008
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Rooms A & B
For parents and children 5 and under

Come learn about how children learn music by participating in a fun music class based on music education principles developed by Dr. Edwin Gordon. All will participate in an hour long class with singing, chanting and dancing.

Registration is required. Please phone (503)350-3600 to register or sign-up in person at the Children’s Desk on the first floor of the library. Registration for this session will begin Monday, Monday, November 17, 2008.

Winter Movie Weekend

Saturday, December 20, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Library Auditorium

Join us for a showing of a recent feature film. Saturday's movie tells the story of Lucy, Peter, Edmund and Susan. They discover an entryway into a mystical world through an old wardrobe. Sunday's movie continues the story of Lucy, Peter, Edmund and Susan. They return to their fantastical land to help a prince regain his throne.

This program is for all ages. The running time for Saturday's movie is 135 minutes. The running time for Sunday's movie is 149 minutes. Both films are rated PG.

Winter Craft Time

Tuesday, December 23, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meeting Rooms A & B
Create hand-made gifts to celebrate the December holidays.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meeting Rooms A & B
Create "Happy Winter" and "Happy New Year" crafts.

Plan to spend some time over the winter school break making some kid-friendly crafts. Winter Craft Time is for children Kindergarten through 5th grade. You can drop by any time between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.on either day and create something fun to take home.

Please phone (503)350-3600 for more information. Adults must accompany children during this program.

Dance and Wiggle with Jo and Arlie

Thursday, January 8, 2009
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Meeting Rooms A & B

Want to shake, dance and wiggle to original silly songs? Jo and Arlie bring energy and enthusiasm to this program, inspiring joy and fun for all. For ages 2 to 6.

No registration required.

Read to the Dogs

Saturday, November 22, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
Children’s Area

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to therapy dogs. The dogs and handlers are from the Dove Lewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. This program is for children who are reading on their own. Sessions are 20 minutes in length. Space in this program is limited.

This program is made possible by the Dove Lewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program.

Registration is required. Please phone (503)350-3600 to register or sign-up in person at the Children’s Desk on the first floor of the library. Registration for the Fall 2008 sessions begins Monday, August 25, 2008.