Library

Monday, July 30th, 3pm

If you want to be the very best, like no one ever was, you'll need to come to Pokémon Trainer Academy! Deepen your knowledge of all the Pokémon, design a new kind of Pokéball, catch Pokémon throughout the library, and earn your trainer certificate! Ages 5+.

Saturday, July 28th, 12pm

How do you know that a chemical reaction has occurred? Start with a change of color in our chemically challenging "magic" trick. Move on to an assortment of experiments featuring both chemical and physical changes. Watch in awe as the Mad Scientist creates numerous versions of erupting science! Everything is guaranteed to be amazing! All ages.

Wednesday, July 25th,  3:30pm

You'll use a simple pattern to create a kite, then personalize it through decoration, and finally take it on its first flight outside! Ages 5+.

Thursday, July 19th, 10:00 to 6:00, Columbia County Fairgrounds

Animals, rides, shows, food, and more! On Thursday, July 19th, kids 17 and under get in free -- and the St. Helens Public Library and the Scappoose Public Library will have a table with fun activities. Be sure to stop by!

Friday, July 13th, 2pm

Take off on a geology adventure and explore our ever-changing planet Earth. Dig into rocks, fossils, earthquakes and volcanos through hands-on activities and rockin’ specimens, discovering the dynamic forces that have shaped Oregon’s landscape over time. Ages 3+.

Thursday, July 12th, 11:15am

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to wiggle, shimmy, and shake with us! Use our scarves and shakers to take your dancing to the next level.

Wednesday, July 11th, 3:30m

Ready, aim, fire! Learn how to make a miniature catapult, refine your design and practice your aim, then stage a siege on each others' castles! Ages 5+.

Friday, July 6th, 3pm

City planning with a sugar tooth! Build a neighborhood, shopping center, or park with our piles of snacks and candy and then see how everyone's districts fit together into the giant city of Snackville. Ages 3+.

Friday, June 29th, 3-4pm

It takes more than a cape to be a super hero! Enroll in our Super Hero Training to develop your secret identity, identify your super powers, and take down supervillains! Ages 5-14.

Wednesday, June 27th, 3:30-5pm

Step up your bookmark game! Move beyond scraps of paper or (heaven forbid!) dogeared pages to clever, creative bookmarks. We'll have materials and instructions for several different types -- stop by to get equipped for all of your summer reading! Ages 4+ (solid scissor skills recommended).