12/4/2024 Hobby Hangout! Attention artists, crafters, makers, gamers, builders, thinkers, and other creative people! Bring your stuff and hang out with us while you work on your hobby. We also have plenty of free materials and tools to use, and plenty of space to do your thing. In the Konnie Room MakerSpace, Wednesday, December 4, 4:00—6:00. Lots of great people sharing great ideas... and snacks of course!
Walk and Talk
Walk & Talk Every Thursday in December! The holidaze are here, and so is the wintery weather. Get out while you can! Every Thursday at 9:00 we’ll meet up in the Courtyard and go for a walk for about an hour. We’ll chat about what we’re reading and get to know each other too. Dress for the weather - umbrellas and snowshoes welcome!
Native American Cultural Presentation
12/7/24 Native American Cultural Presentation Join us for a wonderful cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde on Saturday, December 7, 12:00—1:00. Deitrich has graciously agreed to share elements of his regalia and will play flute music, talk about his culture, and answer questions. Singing Creek Educational Center (SCEC) Executive Director, Karen Rainsong, will also display items of Kalapuya culture. Best for adults, but ages 8 and up are welcome. FREE!
NAMI Peer Connection Support Group
12/9/24 and 12/23/24 NAMI Peer Connection Support Group The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers a free, confidential, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. Led by NAMI-trained facilitators, the group encourages empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community. Monday, December 9, 6:00—7:30 and Monday, December 23, 6:00 - 7:30. Meetings are held after the library is closed—enter through the south side door (Konnie Room). More info: https://namilane.org/support-and-education/
SF/Fantasy Book Club: Gothic
12/12/24 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club: “Gothic” For this Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club meeting, read anything with a “Gothic” vibe. A dark mansion haunted by ghosts of Christmas past, a shadowy figure that brings a message of foreboding, beakers of unknown chemicals brewing in a secret lab, a vampire in a candle-lit lair… Choose any Sci-Fi or Fantasy book that has a gothic feel, and come prepared to talk about your selection on Thursday, December 12, 4:00—5:30 in the Conference Room.
Holiday Hobby Hangout
12/18/2024 HOLIDAY Hobby Hangout! Think Santa’s workshop, holiday card-making, last minute gift wrapping, etc. This is the perfect opportunity for you to bring in the project you’ve been hoping to finish before the big day. We’ll also have a few easy crafts to do if you’re looking for a tiny project to fill a stocking. Or just do your usual hobby thing if you want. No expectations, no stress, just a place to chill with some cool people. And snacks. Wednesday, December 18, 4:00 - 6:00. Happy Holiday Hangout!
Blood Works Bloodmobile
12/19/24 Blood Works Blood Mobile In this season of giving, take an hour to give the best gift of all – a lifesaving pint of blood. When you give blood, Bloodworks Northwest will have you wrapped up in an hour or less, cookie in hand, with the warm feeling that you just gave local patients another shot at life. Your blood donations support people across the Pacific Northwest undergoing cancer treatment, surgeries, and organ transplants. If you’re ready to make a difference, schedule an appointment today for Thursday, December 19th at the Fern Ridge Library! https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/74705
Fight Back Against Stress
12/19/24 Fight Back Against Stress Stress is everywhere and it takes a significant toll on our bodies. While it’s impossible to remove all stress from our lives, incorporating a few specific nutrients and lifestyle changes can help support our ability to adapt and cope with stress. Yaakov Levine, Nutritional Health Coach from Natural Grocers, will be here to help you Fight Back Against Stress on Thursday, December 19, 3:00 - 4:00 in the Konnie Room. Relax and learn how to live your best life.