January News! from Mt. Angel Public Library

January 2025 Newsletter

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Explore our library's calendar of events for a variety of engaging programs and activities! From book discussions to workshops, there's something for everyone.

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Featured Events & Programs

Library Closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Saturday, January 18

The library will be closed on Saturday, January 18th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Family Movie: Despicable Me 4 (PG)

Friday, Jan. 3, 2:00pm

Enjoy Family Movie Time with us! Sit back, relax, and enjoy some movie magic with fresh-popped popcorn.

Glass Magnet Crafting

Thursday, Jan. 9, 1:00pm & 6:00pm

Teens and Adults

Create unique glass magnets with us! We'll use a variety of papers and water color-designed cardstock, sealed under a round cabochon and finished with a magnet. Feel free to bring your own papers or images for a custom design. All supplies are provided. Two sessions

Library Advisory Board Meeting (open to the public)

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 6:30pm

Adults & Teens

The Library Advisory Board meets four times per year and exists to advise, recommend, and advocate for the library. Any interested community member is welcome to attend.

*A Taste of History
Thursday, Jan. 23, 6:15pm
Adults & Teens

Explore twelve treats from throughout history and across the world as we taste our way through the Universal Yums Holiday Box. If you have food allergies, this program is probably not for you. Limited seating, so register early.

Registration required. Call 971-370-5040 to reserve your spot!

Lunar New Year take-home packets
Starting Jan. 28
All Ages

Celebrate the Lunar New Year—Year of the Snake! Starting January 28th, stop by the library to pick up a fun Lunar New Year activity packet for kids, while supplies last.

Trivia Night
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 7:00pm, Pub 210 East
All Ages

Test your knowledge and have fun with friends in the community. Play solo or form a team of up to 5 people.

Join us for Book Discussion

Adult Book Discussion

Thursday, January 16, 1:00pm

Join us to discuss Pulling the Chariot of the Sun, a haunting memoir of a childhood kidnapping by Shane McCrae. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

Teen Book Discussion & TAB

Thursday, January 30, 4:00pm

Book Discussion: Gather to discuss the book, Freewater by Amina Luqman-Dawson. Copies available at the Circulation Desk.

TAB - Teen Advisory Board: Help collaborate on library programs, collections, and more at our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting. Snacks provided!

Grades 6-12

Recurring Library Happenings

Regular Library Programs

Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime

Fun with singing, stories, crafts and indoor playtime. All toys provided.

Wednesdays, 10:30am
Ages 2-5 (with adult)

Stories & STEAM - now called Explorer's Lab

Join us to learn about kaleidoscopes and rainbows! Enjoy hands-on activities, stories, and snacks.

Tuesdays, 4:00pm
Ages 5-12

Creciendo Juntos/Growing Together Storytime

New Time! Únase a nosotros para leer libros sobre muñecos de nieve y osos polares. Join us to read books about snowmen and polar bears all month long.

Sábados a las 15:00

Saturdays at 3:00pm

Familias, Families

LEGO® Lab

Build an original creation out of LEGOs to put on display in the library for all to see! All supplies provided.

Fridays, January 10, 24, 31
3:00-4:30pm Drop-in

All Ages

Storywalk®

Get outside and read our story walk book this month! Start at the library and don't forget to claim your prize at the end.

All Month
All Ages

Teen Hangout

Bring friends or come solo! Teen Hangout offers a new activity each month, so there's always something fun in store!

Friday, January 17
5-7:00pm

Appy Hour

Need help with your device? Drop in for some technical assistance from our friendly library staff. Or call the library to make an appointment.

Tuesdays, 12-1:00pm
All Ages

Writers Workshop

Gather and chat with a group of fellow writers! Bring up to 3 pages of your work to read & get feedback on. We'll have fun with writing prompts and share our favorite reads.

Thursday, January 30
6:00pm
Adults & Teens

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Library Hours

Tuesdays 9:00am* - 6:00pm
Wednesdays 11:00am - 5:00pm
Thursdays 11:00am - 7:00pm
Fridays 11:00am - 5:00pm
Saturdays 9:00am* - 5:00pm

*Self Service hours 9:00-11:00am

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Mt. Angel Public Library
290 E. Charles Street Mt. Angel, OR 97362
Phone: 971 370-5040