May 2025 Newsletter

Join us at the Library

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.

Find your next adventure with us!

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Featured Events & Programs

Community Read Finale!
Friday, May 2 @ 6:00pm 
Mt. Angel Middle School Gym
All Ages
 
Gather in the MAMS gym to enjoy dessert, discuss the book in small groups and watch the Netflix movie. Door prizes! Join us!
 
 
 
This program was made possible by a grant from Oregon Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this book and film do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Noche de Communidad Cultural/Community Cultural Night
May 31, 4:00-6:30pm 
All Ages
Join us on East Charles Street for an evening of cultural celebration! Mt. Angel School District Band will perform, as well as the amazing local dance troupe, Danza Azteca Otlichi. We'll also have a cultural dance performed by community members (rehearsal on Satursday, May 17 @ 4:00) and a free dance lesson for everyone led by the Danza Azteca dancers! Food carts will offer delectables for purchase. Come celebrate with us!
 
 
 

Community Dance Rehearsal
Saturday, May 17 @ 4:00pm
All Ages
Join us for a special “how to” dance with Danza Azteca Ohtli. Then perform at our first Cultural Community Night on May 31, 2025. Call to let us know you're coming. 
El sábado 17 de mayo de 2025 únase a nosotros para un especial de cómo bailar con Danza Azteca Ohtli a las 4 pm. Puedes actuar en nuestra primera noche comunitaria ultural el 31 de mayo de 2025.

3D Printing at the Library!
Our 3D printers are up and running, and we’re excited for you to try them out. Talk to a library staff member about how to get started, schedule a time, and begin creating your own prints! For FREE!

Free Comic Book Day!
May 3, 9:00am-5:00pm, drop-in
All Ages
 
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with us! Come by the library anytime from 9:00am-5:00pm to pick up your free comic book, while supplies last.    
 
 

Dragonfly Sun Catchers
Two Sessions: Thursday, May 8, @ 1:00 & 6:15pm
Adults & Teens
 
Create an adorable dragonfly suncatcher out of beads and wire whisks.  All supplies provided.
(no registration required)
 

 
 
Library Advisory Board
Wednesday, May 21 @ 6:30pm
Open to the Public
 
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. 
 
 
 

Library Road Trip: One Card, Eighteen Great Libraries!
Now - August 30
 
Your library card gives you access to 18 other libraries in the CCRLS (Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service) system! Grab your Library Road Trip tracking log from the library front desk to participate.
 
This is a self-paced challenge, with the goal just to see how many you can visit this summer. All libraries will offer a secret fun fact about their library. Some libraries might award a small prize. Turn in your tracking log to Mt. Angel Public Library by August 30th to be entered for a prize drawing.

Happy travels!
 
 
 

May is Older Americans Month
"Flip the Script" with these informative Zoom sessions
 
 

Did You Know?

CCRLS has a smart phone app!
 
The free library catalog app is available to download from the App Store/iTunes for Apple products, and Google Play for Android.  You can find the app by searching for "CCRLS mobile." 
 
Download the app and log in with your library card number and PIN (Usually your first initial (lower case) and last four digits of your phone number).
 
With the App, you can easily:
  • Search the catalog for print material, eBooks, articles and more!
  • Get book recommendations
  • Place holds
  • Renew your books
  • Pay fines
  • Manage your account
  • Use your phone as your library card!
You can also download the library card numbers for other members of your household (if they give you permission with the card number and PIN). You can then use your phone to pick up the items on hold for those family members as well! Try it out today!
 
 

Tea of the Month
MayTea: Nettle Leaf (while supplies last)

In honor of Jane Austen’s upcoming 250th birthday this December, we’re celebrating with a year of tea! A new tea will be featured starting on the first Friday of every month in 2025.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on our Tea of the Month! Share your experience by emailing us or using #MtAngelTea on social media, and if you do, you’ll receive a free tea strainer! One lucky commenter will also win a Tea Advent Calendar in November 2025. 
 

Join us for Book Discussion

Adult Book Discussion

Thursday, May 15 @ 1:00pm
Gather to discuss the riveting memoir, Dances With Fire by local author Kate Hamberger Yakis. The author will be in attendance as we discuss this deeply personal and inspiring account of her time as a hotshot firefighter and beyond, and explore universal themes that make us laugh and cry--sometimes at the same time. Copies available at the Circulation Desk.
Everyone is welcome! Join us!

Teen Book Discussion & TAB

Thursday, May 29 @ 4:30pm
Book Discussion: Gather to discuss the book, Thirst by WVarsha Bajaj. 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.
Storytime with the Chief on May 21.
 
Wednesdays, 10:30am
Ages 2-5 (with adult)

Explorer's Lab

Enjoy hands-on activities, stories, and snacks. Cooking Lab on May 13: Orange Fluff Salad!
 
Tuesdays, 4:00pm
Ages 5-12

Creciendo Juntos/Growing Together Storytime

Creciendo Juntos/Growing Together Storytime
 
Sábados a las 15:00
Saturdays at 3:00pm
Familias, Families
Not May 24

LEGO® Lab

Build an original creation out of LEGOs to put on display in the library for all to see! All supplies provided.
 
Friday, May 9, 23, 30
3:00-4:30pm
(drop-in)
All Ages

Storywalk®

Get outside and read our story walk 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 Hangout 

Bring friends or come solo! Let’s learn how to make Orange Fluff Salad. Then, create a watercolor a giraffe outlined with Goth Glue at Teen Hangout.  
 
Friday, May 16
Cooking Lab 4:30pm
Teen Hangout 5:00-7:00pm

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, 12:00-1:00pm
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, May 22, 6:00pm
Adults & Teens

Sunshine Fitness

Light exercising with follow-along videos. Signed waiver required. This month’s video: Zumba Basics
 
Saturdays, 10:00am
Not May 24

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!

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