Library

Visit the Library for unstructured, drop-in LEGO play time with our growing collection of donated LEGO sets. DUPLO sets are available for younger children. Come create with us! All ages. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is free and you do not need a St. Helens Public Library card to participate.

Join us in the Auditorium for a story or two, singing, dancing, and a craft. Best for ages two to five.

Are you signed up for the Summer Library Challenge? You’re invited to read, learn, help, and make for a chance to win prizes all summer long! Visit sthelens.beanstack.com to register and begin your Summer Library Challenge journey. You do not need to be a member of the St. Helens Public Library to participate.

Make slippery, squishy slime and learn the scientific principles that make it work. Everyone will take home two types of slime. (Ages 6 – 10 only)

Pre-registration is required. Register now on SignUp Genius.

This event is free and you do not need a St. Helens Public Library card to participate.

Make and decorate a beautiful mobile using recycled things like CDs, sticks and egg cartons. (Ages 6 – 10 only)

Pre-registration is required. Register now on SignUp Genius.

This event is free and you do not need a St. Helens Public Library card to participate.

We’re making this an annual tradition! Help us create art for the courtyard! We will have several canvas stations in the courtyard for you to work on. Participants can spend a bit of time painting, adding to, and modifying each canvas as we work together to create collaborative art pieces to display. (this program is for participants ages 18 and up).

Pre-registration is required. Register now on SignUp Genius.

Local herbalist Charlotte Hart will be talking about the different properties of a variety of herbs and about making herbal tea at home. Participants will then get to create their own blends! (this program is for participants ages 18 and up).

Pre-registration is required. Register now on SignUp Genius.

This event is free and you do not need a St. Helens Public Library card to participate.

If you’ve ever wondered what to do with wool sweaters or socks that are stained or past the point of repair, we have an idea. Unravel them and use the wool to make dryer balls! (this program is for participants ages 18 and up).

Pre-registration is required. Register now on SignUp Genius.

This event is free and you do not need a St. Helens Public Library card to participate.

We’re turning your old sheets into beautiful rugs! Come learn how to crochet a rug from beginning (creating your "yarn”) to end (a small throw rug!). (this program is for participants ages 18 and up).

Pre-registration is required. Register now on SignUp Genius.

This event is free and you do not need a St. Helens Public Library card to participate.

This week we will be making small decorative bowls using folded pages from magazines. (this program is for participants ages 18 and up).

Pre-registration is required. Register now on SignUp Genius.

This event is free and you do not need a St. Helens Public Library card to participate.

Have you ever wondered if you could turn your mesh produce bags into something useful instead of throwing them away? Well, you can! Come learn how to turn them into crocheted scrubbers for your dishes. (this program is for participants ages 18 and up).

Pre-registration is required. Register now on SignUp Genius.

This event is free and you do not need a St. Helens Public Library card to participate.