La Center

Don’t let ADHD be an obstacle for your child. Come learn the best ways to work with your child to find their superpower and how to get the support you need from experts Lucinda Bowman, M.S., CCC-SLP, with Portland Metro Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), and Tami Karchesky, La Center Elementary School Counselor.

Join us for a lively discussion about this month’s title.

For adults 18+

Limited copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the library.

September 2: Nuclear Family by Joseph Han

October 7: The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides

November 4: The Wager by David Grann

Drop in for creative and interactive projects. Use your imagination, stretch your creativity or practice a new artistic skill.

Ages 9–19

Join us as we travel the world hearing about community members' adventures in this travelogue series. Each month will feature a new destination with a visual presentation and stories.

This month we will be traveling Iceland's Ring Road. Come find out why this road trip is considered one of Europe's most beautiful. From volcanoes to glaciers, charming villages, powerful waterfalls, and lonesome fjords Iceland will leave you breathless.
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We are FREE and open the first and third Saturday of the month from 12-4pm. We are run exclusively by volunteers and donations. We are available by appointment for groups of up to 30 individuals … so plan your reunions with us in mind!

The mission of the La Center Museum Association will be to preserve and to present historical information, items and displays of art, technology, science and industry related to the history of the La Center area.

Come make your own sculpture as we explore air dry clay.

Ages 5–9

If you’re just getting started with birdwatching, look no further! In this class you’ll learn what sort of equipment might be helpful, safe and ethical bird feeding, identification tools and some common backyard birds to look for, and other useful tips and resources for birdwatching both in your yard and beyond.

Join the conversation and find new books to read with a bit of flavor! We will be reading books together and then have a cooking activity that ties in with our title.

For ages 5–9

Discover the art of printmaking in this beginner-friendly linocut workshop! You will learn the fundamentals of the craft, practice simple carving techniques, and create your very own custom linoleum block. All materials will be provided.

Ages 13+

Registration is required.

Become the owner of a pizza parlor and create your own pizza pies using felt ingredients during our Pizza Parlor imaginative play. We’ll learn some basic math skills while “selling” your pizzas to friends and family.

Drop in anytime between 2:30–3:30 pm.

Ages 5–9

Come and play with TINKERCAD®! Learn the basics of this free, web-based 3D design software and start creating your own objects for 3D printing.

For ages 8+

Enjoy stories, songs, activities, and more for preschoolers and their parents or caregivers.

For ages 3–5

Cuentos para preescolares: de 3 a 5 años

Disfrute de cuentos, canciones, actividades y mucho más para preescolares y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.

Join us for our fiber arts social circles, where you can work on your own projects and make connections. Any stitchery hobby is welcome: knitting, crochet, spinning, lap quilting, needlepoint, counted cross-stitch—even mending!

For ages 13+

Friday, September 11 from 10:00am–12:00pm

Friday, September 25 from 10:00am–12:00pm

Friday, October 09 from 10:00am–12:00pm

Friday, October 23 from10:00am–12:00pm

Friday, November 13 from 10:00am–12:00pm

Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog.

For ages 5–9.

Tuesday, September 22 4:00pm–5:00pm

Tuesday, October 27 4:00pm–5:00pm

Tuesday, November 24 4:00pm–5:00pm

Drop in and work on your junk journaling or scrapbooking projects. Use your imagination, stretch your creativity and meet fellow enthusiasts!

Hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.

For ages 0–5.

Escuche historias, cante canciones, y disfrute de actividades divertidas con sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

Bring your current craft project and join us for a no-stakes craft session!

For ages 13+

Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for babies, toddlers and their parents or caregivers.

For 0–36 months

Cuentos para bebés y niños pequeños: de 0 a 36 meses

Amplíe el vocabulario de su hijo con canciones, libros y movimiento para niños pequeños activos y sus padres o cuidadores.

Join our new Pokémon™ Club to learn, play, and connect through the Pokémon™ Trading Card Game (TCG). Whether you’re new or experienced, this inclusive space is all about casual play, learning, and having fun—no competition required.

La Center Community Library

Wednesday, September 23, 4:00pm–5:00pm

Wednesday, October 28, 4:00pm–5:00pm

Wednesday, November 25, 4:00pm–5:00pm

Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog.

For ages 5–9.

Come learn about your family history along with fellow genealogy enthusiasts. This informal group meets on the second Thursday of each month.

Join our new Pokémon™ Club to learn, play, and connect through the Pokémon™ Trading Card Game (TCG). Whether you’re new or experienced, this inclusive space is all about casual play, learning, and having fun—no competition required.