"I Love You, Valentine!" Party

All ages are invited to drop on by the Puett Room Sunday, February 12 any time between 1:30-2:30 pm. Create beautiful, sparkling treasures to share with that special someone on Valentine’s Day while you enjoy tasty treats everyone is sure to love.  All ages are welcome!

Thinker Tinker Lab: Motion Commotion

S.T.E.A.M.

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)

Join us in the Library Puett Room for our Next Thinker Tinker Lab with "Motion Commotion"
   Monday August 1st, 2-4 p.m. 

What exactly is motion?  Have you ever wondered why the apple falls from a tree? Well, English physicist and mathematician Isaac Newton who is credited as one of the great minds of the 17th century's Scientific Revolution did and the Three Laws (or Rules) of Motion were born!     

Even when we are at rest we are still moving. Instinctively we move quickly or slowly depending on our environment. As the planet Earth is moving, you are growing and changing every day even when everyday motion is not easily observed.

Come in and play games, investigate and problem solve with family and friends, then you too can learn the Three Laws of Motion!  All supplies you need will be provided.  All ages are welcome to attend.

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Bring the whole family to the Library Puett Room Sunday, May 1 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and make your very own unique flower vase!  Top off your finished vase with with fresh flowers for your special loved one.   One vase per person, please.                                                    



Annual Courtyard Planting Day April 15, 2016

School's out on Friday April 15th!  So stop by the library 2-3 p.m. to help beautify the library's courtyard!  Every year, this annual living floral display cheers patrons of all ages during the spring and summer months.

Each child who plants an annual in a courtyard planter will get to write their name on a marker stick and place it into the soil to mark the spot to remember where they planed their plant.  Then they can come back later in the season and see how much their plant has grown!

After planting a flower, kids can plant bush bean and dwarf sunflower seeds to take home and watch grow.  They'll also be able to make small garden art using special craft foil.

Bunny Hop!

Come have some hoppin’ fun in the Library Puett room Monday, March 21st from 1:30-2:30 pm. The Beatrix Potter Society will present a lively short story followed by fun bunny crafts and activities for all ages.

Fused Glass is Back!

She's back by popular demand! We have the pleasure of welcoming back the fabulous Rae Campbell to teach families how to make your own fused glass art. Rae will take home your creations, fire them, and have them back a couple weeks later for you to pick up from the library. Register early, as she fills up fast. Call the Children's Desk at 503-718-2673 to sign up yourself and your kids for noon to 1:00, 1:30 to 2:30, or 3:00 to 4:00 on Saturday, April 9 in the Puett Room.

School's Out Drop-In Monday, February 1st

Bored with nothing to do on a day off from school???  Stop by the library on Monday February 1st for fun in the Puett Room!  We'll have all the fixings for you to get a head start on making your Valentine's Cards.  Plus we'll have board games available so you can play with someone you love!  Stop by anytime between 2 and 4 pm in the Puett Room.  All ages are welcome to attend.

Feed The Birds!

Join us on Sunday, January 10th from 1:30-2:30 p.m. to create bird feeders from pinecones and recycled materials for your neighborhood birds. Learn a little about the different types of birds you may find in your backyard and play the bird beak game. Arts and science fun for the whole family!

Reindeer Crafts

Come celebrate the first day of winter break by making some reindeer crafts!  We'll have all the supplies ready for you to make some fun stuff to take home and enjoy for the season.  Please join us on Saturday December 19th, 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Puett Room.  Kids of all ages are welcome to attend.

MEGA CRAFTS!

 Bring the entire family to the Library Community Room Sunday, November 29 from 2-4 p.m. for some serious all ages crafting fun!  Make useful, beautiful and gift-worthy projects for family and friends.

Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library

 

 

Drop-In Fridays, October 9

School's Out on Friday, October 9th!!!  Want something fun to do on a day with no school?  Stop by the  Puett Room for games and projects, from 2 to 4 p.m.  All ages are welcome!

 

Dig It!

April showers bring May flowers!  Have your kids bring color and life to the library by helping Miss Janet plant flowers in the library courtyard planters.  Then come inside to the Puett Room and enjoy making some flowery crafts. 

Please come join the fun on Saturday May 16th, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Happy Mothers Day!!!

 

Let’s celebrate Mom at the Library!  Join us Sunday, May 10 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. for tea, cookies, music and crafts to share with family and friends.  All ages welcome!

Cardboard Construction!

What can you make with a cardboard box? Just about anything you can imagine!
Join us this Saturday for cardboard building fun, and learn a few 3D construction techniques along the way. We'll be making games and maps using relief techniques, standing cardboard animals using slots, rockets with cones and tubes, and towering it up with box upon box, complete with embellishment. Come to the Puett Room on Saturday, April 11, 1:30-2:30 p.m. All ages welcome. See you there!

Poem Trees

Let's celebrate Arbor Week and National Poetry Month by painting a tree in the style of Douglas Florian. Come to the Puett Room from 1:30-2:30 on Sunday, April 5.

We'll use mixed-media on brown paper bags to create a one-of-a-kind tree. If you're feeling extra inspired, write a poem about your tree! Dress to get messy at this all ages event.

All Ages Anime

Friday, March 27 from 2-4:30 in the Burgess Community Room we will celebrate the season of cherry blossoms with Japanese crafts, snacks and a screening of The Tale of Princess Kaguya (PG), another beautifully animated film from Studio Ghibli. This is an all ages event.

I LOVE Hearts!

Do you LOVE hearts???  And do you LOVE crafts???  If so, we're hosting special craft time full of nothing BUT heart crafts!  So come celebrate the day of love and friendship with heart inspired crafts in the Puett Room on Saturday February 14th from 1:30-2:30 p.m.  You'll have an hour to make things with love, then give them away to a special person or loved one!

Origami Workshop

 

Try your hand at Japanese paper-folding! 

Join us in the Puett Room Sunday, February 1 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Members of Tigard High School's Japanese National Honor Society will show you how to make simple, fun origami pieces.  Ages 5 and up.

 

Let it Shine!

It's getting dark out there!
Light up the darkest days with something shiny! Join us this Saturday from 1:30-2:30 to make shining star ornaments, sparkly beaded necklaces & shimmering snowflakes. Or spend the whole hour with a stapler, making the longest paper chain in history!

What Fun Washi Tape

Looking for some fun that will stick? Join us December 7 from 1:30-2:30 for What Fun Washi Tape! We’ll make bookmark people, garlands, decorate journal covers and much more! This program is best for ages 5 and up.