Library

National Library Week is April 19th-25th.  We will celebrate early by looking at fun and free genealogy resources available at the St. Helens Public Library with reference librarian Brenda Herren-Kenaga.

Monday, April 06, 2020, in the Columbia Center Auditorium, 375 S. 18th, St. Helens, OR 97051

Have you inherited some family tree information but need to know where to start or where to find “the harder stuff?” While each session's topic is unique they all begin with Q&A time so bring those questions and get to know your fellow genial genealogists!

Civil War pension records what are they and how to use them to your best advantage.  Professional genealogist Trisha Oberndorf will share her best tips and tricks. 

Monday, March 02, 2020, in the Columbia Center Auditorium, 375 S. 18th, St. Helens, OR 97051

Have you inherited some family tree information but need to know where to start or where to find “the harder stuff?” While each session's topic is unique they all begin with Q&A time so bring those questions and get to know your fellow genial genealogists!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 31, 2020

ST. HELENS, OR – The St. Helens Public Library Ukulele Orchestra invites the community to attend a birthday celebration on Saturday, February 8, at the St. Helens Public Library. This celebration is in recognition of the group’s fifth anniversary since formation in 2015.

The orchestra will give a short musical performance at 11:15 a.m. followed by birthday cake at noon. The performance will showcase the history of ukulele music through the decades.

It's a Party and You’re invited!
The Auditorium at the Columbia Center
375 S 18th St.
St Helens

10:30 – Pre-concert music
Join us for some tunes as the Ukulele Orchestra warms up for the main event at 11:15.

11:15 – History of the Ukulele Concert
Members of the Orchestra will talk about the history of the Ukulele and perform songs from its past

12:00 – Cake is served!
Join us for a slice of birthday cake after the concert!

The St. Helens Public Library will be opening at 11:00am on Friday, January 24^th. 

On January 1st, 2020 House Bill 2509 banned the use of plastic bags in       Oregon. The St. Helens Public Library Bag Share Project gets together each month to sew reusable cloth bags. These bags are then given out to library patrons to borrow freely as an alternative to plastic and paper bags. We hope this will encourage our patrons to use re-usable bags both inside and outside the library.

We are having an interest meeting on the 14th from 3:30-4:30

The St. Helens Public Library is closed in observance of President's Day.

The St. Helens Public Library will be closed Monday, January 20, 2020, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

On January 18th, 2020, Marnita Bahmer of the Columbia Arts Guild will offer a workshop on making altered and repurposed books.

The class will focus on making accordion-style books which open to reveal the images inside. Marnita will walk participants through the process of making their own book and offer guidance throughout the creative process.

Please bring a hard cover book, metal edge ruler, scissors. Paints, glue, magazines and other fun bits will be made available.