Celebrate with us!

We've been working on our children's library for a while now, and we're so excited to finally share it with you. Come visit us between 11am-1pm on Saturday, April 29, and enjoy treats and activities while you explore!

Sunday 4/2

Farmington Gardens Fundraiser Shopping Day

It's super exciting, but please romaine calm and don't panic – the fundraiser shopping day that Farmington Gardens is holding for the library is getting closer!

We frondly hope that you'll download our flyer (or pick up a print copy in the library) to show at checkout this Sunday, April 2 at either Farmington Gardens location. The Aloha store is open 9am-6pm, and the Hillsboro store is open 10am-4pm.

10% of the value of your purchase will be donated to the Aloha Community Library Association, so we really appeaciate your support in helping library services to blossom in our community. You're plantastic!

Wed & Fri @ 10:30-11am

Join Us for Storytime!

Heads up – our storytimes will take a break during our library building closure.

Family Storytime will take place in the library on Wednesdays 4/5 & 4/26 starting at 10:30am. Masks are optional but appreciated. Come read, sing, dance, and play with us!

Pajama Storytime will take place online on Fridays 4/7 & 4/28 starting at 10:30am. No need to leave home, so wear your comfiest pajamas and join librarian Jesse on Zoom!

Mon 4/3 & 4/24 @ 4:40-6pm

Read with Roscoe

Need practice reading? Children who are learning or struggling to read can register for a 15 minute reading session with trained therapy dog Roscoe.

Learn more, or visit the library or call 503-259-0185 to sign up.

starting Mon 4/3

Earth Day Stamps

Earth Day is coming up on April 22! Celebrate with these creative stamps using just paint and a balloon to make the world on paper.

Available starting Monday, April 3, while supplies last.

Fridays @ 10:30am-12pm

Tech Help

Heads up – drop-in tech help will take a break during our library building closure.

Need help accessing our digital resources?

We're here to help!

Whether you'd like to read one of over 7,000 magazines and newspapers available with your library card, access the New York Times online, or dig into archives of historic Oregon newspapers as far back as 1846, our dedicated tech helpers are available to help you navigate the wealth of digital resources available to WCCLS cardholders.

Drop in on Fridays 4/7 & 4/28 between 10:30am-12pm to ask questions and receive one-on-one assistance with a variety of technology topics, including but not limited to:

• Finding and navigating online library resources, like movie streaming through Kanopy, e-books on Libby, or countless skill building tutorials through LinkedIn Learning.
• Basic computer skills such as how to use a mouse, open and close programs, create and save documents, etc.
• How to set up and use an email account.
• How to use search engines and the internet.
• How to transfer files and photos between devices.
• Basic smartphone and tablet skills such as how to make a call, send a text message, install and use an app, etc.
• Planning a custom PC build including determining hardware compatibility, budgeting for components, tips for assembly, etc.

All levels of skill and experience are welcome!

No registration is required. If you are working with a specific device, please bring it with you, as this will allow us to better assist you with any issues you may be experiencing.

Wed 4/5 @ 6:30-7:30pm

Book Club

Our next book club selection is Crying in H Mart! The author, Michelle Zauner, describes losing her mother to cancer in this emotionally rich memoir. It is a personal story with universal themes like the connective power of food and the process of finding yourself by dealing with loss.

Join our lively discussion on Wednesday, April 5 at 6:30pm online at bit.ly/ACLbkclub, or call 253-215-8782 to join by phone.

Meeting ID: 924 6989 8432
Passcode: 037016

Next month on Wednesday, May 3, we will chat about The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.