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All events are free and open to the public. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Halloween Craft – Apple Witches
Halloween Storytime
Bright Beginnings
Text Olivia Westenskow at 541-786-2259 to register.
Storytime
Join us Thursdays at 10:30 for a song, a story, and a craft! All ages are welcome.
Children of all ages and attention spans are welcome! Storytime is an extremely casual program meant to get kids familiar with the library and to hopefully contribute to a love of books, stories, and reading.
If your child cannot sit still for stories, that is perfectly fine (and perfectly normal!). Bring them anyway!
All Aboard the Titanic with John Lamoreau
Join us for a fun and interactive presentation by local historian and Titanic researcher John Lamoreau! See real artifacts, learn about the ship itself, and find out if you’d survive the famous sinking!
John Lamoreau is a Titanic researcher and artifact collector who for 20 years hosted a popular recreation of the last first-class dinner served on board the great vessel. In 2024 he collaborated with his favorite Titanic author, George Behe, and James Cameron’s historical advisor for his film Titanic, Don Lynch, on a two-volume book set on the Titanic. It was published by the History Press in the UK and is available for checkout at Cook Memorial Library. John has what is considered to be the largest Titanic artifact collection in the Northwest.
Santa Storytime
Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to town! Join us at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 13, in the Library Community Room for our annual Santa Storytime. We’ll sing Christmas songs, read Christmas stories, and do a few Christmas crafts. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at around 10:15 am to meet all the children! Each child will have a chance to meet our guests, sit on their laps, take photos, etc.
This is not a drop-in event. Santa and Mrs. Claus will stay until all children have left.
Family Movie – Home Alone
Join us in the Community Room for popcorn and a family movie! We’ll be watching Home Alone, which is rated PG. Water cups will be provided, but personal water bottles are highly encouraged. All ages are welcome and children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult the entire duration of the film.
Dial-a-Story
Dial-A-Story is intended for all ages. From toddlers to older adults, anyone can dial in to hear stories read aloud by the children’s librarian or other library staff!
The only thing you need to use this service is a telephone. Dial-A-Story can be accessed 24 hours a day, free of charge, by calling 541.624.6339.