Fairview

Join Habiba, a native of Ghana, in learning the richness of West African culture through song and dance. Habiba offers an interactive, multicultural lesson with authentic West African costume, spiced with singing and movement. The whole audience gets involved in simple dance steps, call and response, greetings and phrases, and rhythm drumming.

This event is first come, first served.

This introductory class has little ones exploring the wonders of chemistry, physics and biology. Students will make chemicals change colors, levitate objects, meet a live reptile and more in this fun-filled class with the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). Topics include physics, biology and chemical mixing.

Tour the Heslin House and the Fairview Jail, both on the National Registry.

Free ESL classes. The level of the series is determined at the first class. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Browse more English learning classes. Hosted by Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette.

As the daytime gets shorter towards the winter, it’s a perfect timing to fold origami lampshades! Instructor Yuki Martin will show you how to fold various kinds of lampshades, step-by-step. They will be illuminated by LED battery tealight candles (provided). Kids in grade 4 or younger will do best with a favorite adult.

Space is limited! Registration preferred and opens on October 31.

Come learn the basics of American Mahjong in our registration-required class or play a drop-in game with other beginners

About the Class

Discover American Mahjong basics in this course. Class size is limited to 8 participants, and registration is required.

About the Drop-in Games

Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our gaming club! We'll play games, talk about games and eat snacks.

Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support.

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Trae tus fabulosas habilidades de construcción con Legos a la biblioteca de Fairview y deja volar tu imaginación. Cada mes construiremos una nueva estructura para exhibirla.

Tweens and teens in 6th, 7th and 8th grade, you are invited to talk about graphic novels, craft and eat snacks! All supplies provided and it’s FREE! Books are available for pick up at Fairview library.

At our first meeting in September we will VOTE on which books we will read throughout the year, and everyone will receive the October book.

Please note this storytime will take place in the children's area of the library.

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) will enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. After storytime, we will have social time with either toys or a craft activity! Please stay home if anyone in your home is sick.

Enjoy a relaxing evening of learning a new craft on Tuesdays! Here's what we'll be making:

Tuesday, December 29th: Goal Punch Cards
Tuesday, January 26th: Wall Calendars
Tuesday, February 23rd: Felt Creations

All supplies will be provided! This crafting event is intended for adult participants and is first come, first served.

Families with children 0-6, you’re invited for an active half-hour of singing, dancing, and stories in English and Spanish. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

¡Los invitamos a una media hora de diversión con música, baile y cuentos en inglés y español! Para familias con pequeños de 0 a 6 años. La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.