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Join us for the Oak & Vine Society Autumn Gathering! We are excited to host the Autumn Oak & Vine Society event at the beautiful Abbey Road Farm in Carlton! Let's unite for an afternoon of incredible wine and food as we celebrate this cause. You will enjoy delicious lunchtime snacks, amazing live music by Jacob Westfall and some delicious tastings from over 15 of our amazing Oak and Vine Society Winery Partners.

When: November 8th
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Where: Abbey Road Farms
Music: Jacob Westfall
Tickets: $35 per person

Join us for an interactive art experience! Our art club follows along with a painting tutorial in real-time on the big screen. Come relax and have fun with local art enthusiasts. All materials are provided, and you'll get to take your masterpiece home with you.

For ages 13+

Hike trails normally used mostly by mountain bikers and mounted horse riders on a fall Thursday when we should have it mostly to ourselves. Silver Falls is Oregon's largest state park, and you can view a large share of it on this hike. Because the hiking is so easy there, we will going a tick faster than usual; I've listed this as at least 2.5 mph.

The only waterfall we will see is North Falls, and then we will head onto the Perimeter Trail, a short segment of the Catamount Trail, the Buck Mountain Loop Trail, and finally the Rackett Ridge Trail to return to the Perimeter Trail and ultimately North Falls, for a clockwise lollipop loop that will total 17.2 miles, with 2,475' of gain and loss. The prior time I led this awesome hike most of the photos were of mushrooms.

We are leaving the Tualatin Park & Ride at Bridgeport at 06:30. Expect to spend about seven hours on the trails. Every vehicle parked at North Falls will need to pay $10 or display an Oregon State Park day use pass.

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

Ages 18+

Limited copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the library. You can also check the Libby App from Overdrive for the eBook or eAudio. Attending virtually? Call 509-427-5471, and ask the staff to have a copy delivered to your local branch.

Online attendees: Register to receive the link.

Are you ready for chapter books? Grab an adult to join you and come ready to discuss, have fun, and make new friends.

This month we are discussing Super Villains in Training: The Fantastic Freeze Day by Pew, Kailei.

For ages 5–9

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

Annual tradition of hiking Hamilton/Hardy after a Thanksgiving feast. We'll start at the Equestrian Trailhead at Beacon Rock State Park, and hike up the Equestrian Trail to the East Hardy Trail. We will connect up with the Bridge Trail which will lead us up to the Upper Hardy Trail.Past the outhouse we'll connect to Don's Cutoff and have lunch on top of Hamilton. We'll take the Equestrian trail down to the trailhead. It is a 6.9 mile hike with 1300 Ft. elevation gain. There is no cell phone service at the trailhead, but there is an outhouse if needed. A Discovery Pass is required and can be obtained at the kiosk near the bathrooms on Route 14.

Practice speaking Spanishin a group setting, led by a Spanish-speaking volunteer.

For adults 18+

To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:

• Introduce yourself
• Discuss topics related to your life
• Express ideas and ask simple questions
• Follow discussions on a variety of topics
• Confidently participate in the discussion

You do not need to converse completely error-free in Spanish and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are not formal language classes.

Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these language learning resources, free with your library card! Language Learning Resources

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!

Welcome to Kalama on a String! This group is dedicated to keeping our community connected through the love of live bluegrass and acoustic jams in Kalama, WA. Whether you’re a musician or a fan, stay updated on local gatherings, share event details, and celebrate the music that brings us together! Mountain Timber Market will have tables and chairs set up on the east side, lower level, for community seating.

Musicians will need to bring their own chair to set up and be sure not to block any retailers’ entrances or walkways. Cars may pull up on the curb in the south parking lot for loading and unloading only. Please move your vehicle once finished to keep the area clear.

Please be mindful of the retail merchants, as we will be guests in the Market.

Bring your favorite tunes, and we are looking forward to seeing y’all.

Are you a teen? Do you have ideas for the library? Then come boss us around! We need your help to make sure the stuff we're doing at the library is stuff you actually want. Earn volunteer hours, eat snacks and meet other teens.

For ages 13–19

Join a relaxed night of tabletop gaming. Playing a mix of light-to-medium strategy hobby games and co-ops. No experience is necessary—newcomers will be taught game play, and you're welcome to just come watch and hang out. Bring your favorite games, or just bring yourself.

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 18+

Every time I've ever led the Dog Mountain Loop, we've gone up the nearest trail to the Columbia River and descended the Augspurger Trail, but when we reached the first spectacular viewpoint, we always went left to a zone that's often incredibly windy. I recently learned of an alternative to the windy zone popularly known as the Puppy Trail, but which on my map is labeled Dog Mountain Summit Trail, and I aim to take this route to the summit. That 0.6 mile trail will be exploratory for your leader, but I have good intelligence that the trail is in fine shape. As with the other times I've hiked this loop, we'll hike 6.9 miles, ascending 2,750'.

We can leave a little later than in the spring because the parking lot is not expected to fill as rapidly in mid November. But these trails are always popular and we won't be hiking alone. No permits are necessary outside spring weekends, but vehicles will need to display a NW Forest Pass or other federal pass. Our listed speed of 1.5 to 1.9 mph reflects my experience with groups on these steep trails.

Visit Argyle for a relaxed, weekday gathering created for readers who enjoy quiet company, personal time, and a welcoming Tasting House setting. Attend on your own or with a friend and settle in with some bubbles and a book you’ve been meaning to read, one you can’t put down, or an audiobook (headphones required).

There is no assigned reading and no formal discussion. Conversation is entirely optional and unstructured, making this an easy fit for introverts, solo tasters, and curious readers alike.

Find a comfortable seat, grab a glass, and share in the calm presence of fellow book lovers, no expectations, just time well spent.

FREE EVENT

Join us for a lively discussion about this month’s title, Born of Fire and Rain by M.L. Herring

For adults 18+

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

Online attendees: Register to receive the link. If available, a copy of the book will be sent to the library most convenient for you.

We will carpool from the MMC, leaving at 7:30 AM. We'll drive to Deschutes River State Park off of I - 84, past the Dalles. We'll start our hike at approximately 9 AM, on the Deschutes River Trail (Rails to Trails Trail). We will hike approximately 10 miles total, 5 miles out and back, at a moderate pace 2 to 2.5 mph. Expect exposure to the weather throughout the hike. The hike has a very gradual incline, but for the most part is flat. The cliffs, river and canyon are quite striking throughout. Good opportunities for photos.

Art Chats are held once a month to promote awareness of art in our area, to encourage sharing our own art, to teach art techniques, to share local art events, and to network with your peers. Bring one or two pieces of your art to share, or just come to enjoy the camaraderie.

Join us for open game play of chess.

For ages 9–19

Are you ready for chapter books? Grab an adult to join you and come ready to discuss, have fun, and make new friends.

This month we are discussing, Amazing Magnetism (Magic School Bus Chapter Book).

For ages 5–9

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

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

Meet at Gateway transit center at 6:45AM for carpooling. Get to Mirror Lake trailhead by 8AM.

NW Forest pass or America the Beautiful pass required.

https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Tom_dick_and_harry_mountain_hike

Join us for a lively discussion about this month’s title, The Dream Hotel.

For adults 18+

Limited copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the library. You can also check the Libby App from OverDrive for the eBook or eAudio.

Online attendees: Register to receive the link. If available, a copy of the book will be sent to the library most convenient for you.

A traditional (for me) post-Thanksgiving hike up the PCT to Benson Plateau after coming over from the Herman Creek trailhead. From one year to the next it can be a different experience. It's a long uphill pull until you reach the only open view. Some years that's as far as we got. From there it is still a mile and a half to the entryway to the plateau. I have no problem turning around if the conditions are too taxing or if the group gets too strung out.

Enjoy a friendly, supportive environment to work on your projects alongside fellow writers. Bring your writing projects and share inspiration with the group.

Ages 18+

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!

Do you like reading? Do you like talking about books? Join our book group for friendly discussions.

For ages 9–12

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

Practice speaking French in a group setting, led by a French-speaking volunteer.

For adults 18+

To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:

• Introduce yourself
• Discuss topics related to your life
• Express ideas and ask simple questions
• Follow discussions on a variety of topics
• Confidently participate in the discussion

You do not need to converse completely error-free in French and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are not formal language classes.

Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these language learning resources, free with your library card! Language Learning Resources

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 21: Malinalli by Veronica Chapa

October 19: On the Hippie Trail by Rick Steves

November 16: City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim

Great books, no homework! Join us each month for a discussion and snacks.

For ages 13–19

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

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

For adults 18+

Limited copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the library. You can also check the Libby App from OverDrive for the eBook or eAudio.