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Naturayl Grocers

Spice Workshop with Natural Grocers

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Lecture

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture
Event Details:

Join Cheryl O'Dell on the last Thursday of the month to expand your cupboard knowledge. 

Dive into the world of spices with a little lecture that will unravel the nutritional benefits of these spices. 

Join us as Author Kimberly Jensen talks about her book, Oregon's Others.

Author Talk: Kimberly Jensen, Oregon's Others

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

 Kimberly Jensen, author of Oregon’s Others will be joining us on May 9 from 1:30-2:30 PM. Her book examines the quest that took place in the era of WWI and its aftermath to identify, restrict, and punish internal enemy “othe

Plant Swap 2026 graphic with date (May 11) and time (4:30pm - 7:30pm)

Plant Swap

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Social

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social
Event Details:

Bring in a plant or plant cutting and pick up a new plant for your collection! Houseplants of all kinds are welcome as well as vegetable and flower seedlings.

GUIDELINES:

Flyer w/pic of tea brewing in clear glass cup, white background w/orange bars at top and bottom. Program details: Friday, May 15 @ 4:00pm, "no registration required"

Taste-Tea and Nourishing (Free class!)

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Lecture, Workshop

Age Group:

Tween, Teen, Adult, Family
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture, Workshop
Event Details:

 

join us to discuss the One Coast, One Book selection, They Called Us Enemy by George Takei

One Coast, One Book Discussion: They Called Us Enemy

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Myrtlewood Room at Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

This event is part of the One Coast, One Book book club. Join us to discuss this year's book They Called Us Enemy by George Takei.

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Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

9:00am–9:30am
Everyone
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department.

Pickup/Drop-off Empire

10:00am–10:30am
Everyone
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Pickup or drop off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station.

Game Night

6:00pm–9:00pm
Tween, Teen, Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Games, Social
Event Details:

Join us at the library for Game Night! New and experienced gamers (teen-adult) are invited to come join the fun this Friday 6pm - 9pm in the Myrtlewood Room.

Writers Group

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting, Social
Event Details:

Enjoy some coffee and light snacks while writing. 

Writing prompts will be provided for warmups. 

Share ideas and get feedback on writing works.

SRP 2026: Takohachi at Mingus Park

2:00pm–2:45pm
Everyone, Kids, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, Family
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Tween, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Music & Performance
Event Details:

All Ages
Mingus Park Amphitheater

SRP 2026: Pajama Storytime

5:30pm–6:00pm
Kids, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Kids, Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-8 with a parent or caregiver
Let the wild rumpus begin!  Stories, rhymes, and songs.  Pajamas and stuffies welcome.

Open Men's Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Imagine a circle of brothers where you’re invited share your truth, clarify your vision for the life you want, gain the tools you need for action, find your strength, and hold yourself accountable. 

SRP 2026: Baby Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Infant, Toddler
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Infant, Toddler
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Baby Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:00am
June 16-August 5*
Ages 0-14 months

*No storytime on Tuesday, June 23

SRP 2026: Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Toddler, Preschool
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

July 1-August 5
Ages 0-5

Sing, read, talk, write, and play with the children in your life! Join us for a family storytime at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver.

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

9:00am–9:30am
Everyone
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department.

Pickup/Drop-off Empire

10:00am–10:30am
Everyone
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Pickup or drop off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

10:00am–4:00pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

10:00am–4:00pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

12:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

12:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends Sale

Open Men's Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Cedar Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Imagine a circle of brothers where you’re invited share your truth, clarify your vision for the life you want, gain the tools you need for action, find your strength, and hold yourself accountable. 

SRP 2026: Baby Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Infant, Toddler
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Infant, Toddler
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Baby Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:00am
June 16-August 5*
Ages 0-14 months

*No storytime on Tuesday, June 23

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club

5:45pm–6:45pm
Teen, Adult
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Does your idea of a good book contain magical swords and epic quests? Maybe you like journeys through space and contact with alien creatures?

SRP 2026: Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Toddler, Preschool
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

July 1-August 5
Ages 0-5

Sing, read, talk, write, and play with the children in your life! Join us for a family storytime at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver.

SRP 2026: Pollinators with the Xerces Society and the South Slough Reserve

10:00am–11:30am
Everyone, Kids, Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Myrtlewood Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Adult
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Thursday, August 6, 10:00am

Teen Wellness Kits

All Day
Teen
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: Young Adult
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

(monthly kits supporting teen health and wellness)

Teens will answer a themed prompt each month and will receive bags with items supporting teen health and wellness for that month according to said theme.

Pickup/Drop-off Eastside

9:00am–9:30am
Everyone
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department.

Pickup/Drop-off Empire

10:00am–10:30am
Everyone
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Pickup or drop off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station.

Fiber Arts Friday

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adult
Library
Library Branch: Library
Room: In the Stacks
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social
Event Details:

Join us the first Friday of each month for Fiber Arts Friday, a monthly meet-up for fiber artists!