Library

Join Mx. Aryn in the Makerspace where we’ll be talking about states of matter, non-Newtonian fluids, and putting what we learn into practice by making some slime! Ages 8 to 12. Limit 10 people, registration required.

Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ca8a62ea7f8c34-steam1 to register.

Take off on a geology adventure and explore our ever-changing Planet Earth. Dig into rocks, fossils, earthquakes, and volcanoes through hands-on activities and rockin’ specimens, and discover the dynamic forces that have shaped Oregon’s landscape throughout the millennia! In the Auditorium. Ages 5 to 11.

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

Join Mx. Aryn in the Library courtyard to tie dye! Bandanas and blank t-shirts will be provided, or you can bring your own cotton fabric materials if you have something you’d like to dye. Make sure not to wear anything you would mind getting messy! Ages 6 and up. Limit 15, registration required.

Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ca8a62ea7f8c34-tiedye#/ to register.

For decades, “zines” (short for magazines) have been powerful tools of self-expression and a great way to share ideas offline. Come join Mx. Aryn in the Makerspace to learn how to make them! All materials will be provided, and you can donate your zine to be added to the Library zine collection. Ages 13 to 17. Limit 16 people, first come first served.

Join Mx. Aryn in the Makerspace to learn all about carnivorous plants, how to take care of them, and photosynthesis! Each participant will get a carnivorous plant to take home! Ages 8 to 12. Limit 10 people, registration required.

Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA8A62EA7F8C34-steam to register.

Join Fooble the Dragon in the Auditorium for a whimsical, weird, and wonderful performance filled with laughter, song, and storytelling! All-ages puppet show featuring a beatboxing dragon. Fooble the Dragon comes from the Land of Dreams to share songs and stories with his human friends. Delightful comedy, insightful commentary, and some of the weirdest music you've ever heard. Come laugh yourself silly with Fooble! All ages.

Come unleash your inner engineer or artist and see what you can create! We provide the cardboard and tools, you provide the imagination. Weather permitting, this program will be held in the Library courtyard. (We’ll move inside to the auditorium if the weather is bad). Ages 6 and up.

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

Colombian-born songwriter and performer Nathalia hosts a fun and interactive presentation of her original bilingual music. Exploring a variety of imaginative themes, Nathalia and her dynamic ensemble paint a world of musical colors by fusing popular styles with traditional Latin American sounds and rhythms. From start to finish, her catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and musical stories will have families singing, dancing, and even learning a little Spanish in this exciting multicultural experience! In the Auditorium.

Join the St. Helens Public Library and United Way of Columbia County at 10:30 a.m. on June 8th as we celebrate the 5-year anniversary of Columbia County's participation in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! We'll have a story, craft, and cake to celebrate this wonderful FREE early learning program.

Live in person and online!

Join us to discuss your favorite book on this month's theme: national heritage! Celebrate your family history by connecting with a country from your past!

Pick anything you like: fiction, autobiography, biography, poetry, graphic novel, or anything else!

Join us in the Armstrong Room or on Zoom as we share our thoughts about our chosen books and authors.  We look forward to hearing if you would recommend your selection!

Thursday, March 16, 2023, 7:15 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.