Events & Contests

DIY Spring Break

Looking for something to do during your spring break week? Why not be crafty?! From Monday, March 22nd until Friday, March 26th, we'll be offering the following craft workshops from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Grades 6-12 only, please. Registration required! Call (503) 350-4001.

Monday, March 22nd - Felted Sushi - Calling all Japanese pop culture fans - make your own stylish sushi creations from felt! They look, but don't smell, like the real deal! See http://www.penfelt.com/!

Tuesday, March 23rd - Vinyl Record Bowls - You might have missed the vinyl record craze by a couple of decades, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy records off the turntable! Create and paint your own fashionable vinyl record bowls to hold stuff! These look cool on your dresser, coffee table...anywhere! Save $25 and make your own! See http://www.craftbits.com/project/vinyl-lp-record-bowl!

Wednesday, March 24th - Clay Animation Workshop - Ever wondered how Gumby was made? Learn basic claymation and help to create an animated video!

Thursday, March 25th - Manga Drawing Workshop - Aspiring artists and comic / manga fans can gain some drawing basics with professional comics artist Emily Wing (http://emily-wing.com/)! Learn about how comic stories are planned and drawn!

Friday, March 26th - Makeup Effects Workshop - Professional movie and stage makeup artist Christina Kortum (http://www.coolscarystuff.com) returns to the BCL. Find out about the basics of applying fantastic makeup effects, and experiment on a friend!

Teen Summer Reading Art Contest

Congratulations to Jennifer Z., from Westview High School!
Click the link to see the second place winner and runners-up!

Otakugumi (Anime) Club (Monthly)

Otakugumi Club meetings are THE library events for Anime and Manga lovers! Enjoy Japanese candies, see great anime movies and chat it up with fellow fanatics on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of every month from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Final March Meeting: 23rd
April Meetings: 13th and 27th

Family Movie Matinee (Monthly)

Looking for a great new DVD release on the big screen that you wouldn't be ashamed to bring your brothers, sisters, or even parents to? Watch this spot for movie hints!

Next Showing: Sunday, March 21, 2 - 4 p.m.
MOVIE HINT:A robot boy uses his super powers to save Earth from an alien menace!

Pwned!: Wii Gaming (Monthly)

Wii gaming with New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Guitar Hero III, and more!

Saturday, March 27th, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 10th, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.