January News! from Mt. Angel Public Library

January 2026 Newsletter

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Our new monthly treat at the library for 2026 will be honey sticks. Stop by in January to pick up your blackberry honey!

Dinosaur Exhibit at the Library!

Did You Know?

You can print resumes, cover letters, and job applications for free at the library! You can also scan items to email for free (within a reasonable page number). All other printing and copying is 15 cents per page for black-and-white and 50 cents per page for color.

Join us at the Library

Explore our library's busy calendar of events for a variety of engaging programs and activities! With school in full swing, we are here to provide research, insights, and good old fashioned fun!

Find your next adventure with us!

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Every Tuesday @ 4:15pm kids aged 5-12 are invited to the library's Explorer's Lab!

Read, Experiment, Play, and maybe get a tasty treat!

Featured Events & Programs

E-Resource Spotlight

COMICSPLUS available with your CCRLS library card!

Access COMICSPLUS

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)

Creciendo Juntos/Growing Together Storytime

Stories, Activities, and Play!

Sábados a las 15:00
Saturdays at 3:00pm

Not Occuring 1/17 & 1/24;

No se realizara 1/17&1/24
Families/Familias

LEGO® Lab

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

Friday, January 16th

Friday, January 23rd

3:00-4:30pm (drop-in)

All Ages

Storywalk®

Get outside and read our Storywalk® book this month! Start at the library's front door and don't forget to claim your prize at the end.

All Month
All Ages

Teen Book Group & Teen Advisory Board

Gather at 4:30 to discuss The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Then, join our monthly meeting to help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games, and more. Snacks provided!

Wednesday, January 28th

Book Discussion 4:30pm

TAB 5:00-6:00pm

Appy Hour

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

Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00pm
All Ages

Cooking Lab: Chili

Teens: Fri., Jan 9th @ 4:30pm

Kids: Tue., Jan 13th @ 4:15pm

Sunshine Fitness

Light exercising with follow-along videos. Signed waiver required. This month’s video: Sit & Be Fit: Arthritis Workout.

Saturdays, 10:00am

Not Occurring Jan. 17th
Adults & Teens

Free Online Training for Jobseekers and Skill Development

Oregon Workforce Partnership together with Oregon’s nine local workforce boards has launched a free online training Program to support jobseekers and skill development.

Skill Up Oregon, powered by Metrix Learning, offers free access to more than 7,000 online courses in high-demand fields such as business, leadership, information technology, manufacturing, workplace safety, and soft skills. With new courses added monthly, Oregonians can learn at their own pace, 24/7, on any internet-connected device—at no cost to the learner. Topics ranging from customer service, project management, and digital literacy to leadership skills, data management, and workplace safety are available.

Skill Up Oregon

Inspire a Love of Reading in Your Child!

Give your child the gift of reading with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Enroll your child age birth to 5 years old for FREE monthly books!

ENROLL TODAY!

Community News

City Newsletter & Emergency Notifications

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For more complete information, access the current City of Mt. Angel Newsletter below.

City Newsletter

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

Library Phone Number

As of Feb. 1, 2024 the Library's ONLY Phone Number is: 971-370-5040
Please replace the old number in your contacts!

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