January 2024

Mt. Angel Public Library News!

Featured News:

2024: SPICE OF THE MONTH KITS

Throughout 2024, the library will feature a different spice each month. The first Friday of each month, a new Spice of the Month kit will be available for pick up. Each kit will include information about the featured spice, a simple recipe suggestion, and a small packet with enough for at least two recipes. Kits are free but supplies are limited. One kit per family, please.For adults and teens. 

Pick yours up today! 

JANUARY SPICE: SMOKED PAPRIKA

YUMS AROUND THE WORLD

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 @ 6:30PM

Sample snacks from fourteen different countries and five different continents while learning about winter holiday traditions from around the world--a great way to kick off our year of "Spice of the Month" activities. Participants will be the first to nab our January spice kits. Space is limited so call to register today. For teens & adults.

NOTE: this program is not recommended if you have food allergies. 

The library will be closed on Saturday, January 13 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

DECEMBER 19-MARCH 9

SOY SUPER/I'M SUPER

EXHIBIT

A hands-on,bilingual, traveling exhibit for kids of all ages to explore the benefits and application of STEAM in our personal lives.

Writers' Group

Thursdsay, January 25

 @ 6:00pm

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.

Featured Family Events

January Storywalk®

Family Movie Night: 

Elemental (PG)

Friday, January 5th

4:30-6:30pm

(All ages): 

Enjoy this new Disney/Pixar animated film on the big screen with hot popcorn.

Are you bored? Or just need to get out of the house after the holidays?  Well, grab your boots, and a warm coat to read our story walk this month. How Are You?/¿Cómo estás? by Angela Dominguez. Don’t forget to claim your prize at the end. Start at the Library's front door.

Craft Program: Mosaics

Thursday, January 11

@ 1:00pm & 6:00pm 

(Adults) Create a beautiful mosaic coaster or tray out of colorful tiles. All supplies provided. Registration required to ensure adequate supplies. 

Adult Book Discussion 

Thursday, January 18th @ 1:00pm 

(Adults) Gather to discuss

The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams 

Copies available at the Circulation Desk.

Craft Program:

Valentine Card Making

Wednesday, January 24

@ 1:00pm

(Adults) Create handmade Valentines using our beautiful supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. All supplies provided. 

Volunteer Orientation

Thursday, January 10th @ 1:00pm 

(Adults) Are you interested in volunteering at the library? Attend this orientation to find out if  joining our great team of dedicated volunteers is right for you. 

Come by the library or click below for an application.

APPY Hour

Tuesdays from Noon to 1pm

Need help with your device? Drop in for some technical assistance from our friendly library staff. Or call 971-370-5040 to make an appointment for a one-on-one session.

Wednesdays @ 10:30 am

Family Storytime 

 Indoor Playtime @ 11:00am

(Ages 2-5 & family members): This month, we will explore penguins through singing, stories, crafts and play. Storytime with the Chief on Jan. 17th.

Indoor Playtime (11:00-12:00): Come play with toys and spend time with friends.  All toys provided.  

Creciendo juntos

Growing Together 

(Familias, Families) ¡Atrévete en acompañarnos
aprender juntos! ¡Atreves de leyendo libros bilingües podríamos hacer lo! Después abrirá una actividad para la familia. Through bilingual books and activities, we will learn simple words and phrases that help us communicate and grow together!

Tuesdays @ 4:00 am

Stories & STEAM

(Ages 5-12): Through hands-on activities and books, learn about penguins all month long.  Snacks provided.

LEGO® Lab

Friday, January 12th, 19th & 26th

@ 3:00-4:30pm Drop-in. All ages.
Build an original creation out of LEGOs

to put on display in the library for all to see! 

All supplies provided.

Winter Bash @ Mt. Angel Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Saturday, January 20 @ 3:00pm

Crafts! Games! Food! Fun!

Teen Hangout

& Giraffe Craft

Friday, January 12th

@ 5:00-7:30pm 

(drop-in)

(Grades 6-12)

Grab a group of friends, or come alone, and meet some new faces. Follow along with TikToker Andrea Nelson, to make a “black glue watercolor giraffe” while we enjoy board games and snacks! Join us to have some fun in a supervised safe controled environment. .  

Teen Advisory Board & Book Club

Thursday, January 25

@ 4:30-6:30pm 

(Grades 6-12)

Teen Book Club (4:30) & Teen Advisory Board (5:00) (Grades 6-12):  Calling all teens to join our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting and help collaborate with the library on programs, collections, games, and more--snacks provided! The first 30 minutes, we will be discussing Short by Holly Golderg Sloan. 

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Wednesdays           11:00am - 5:00pm
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