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Thrilling Thursdays! Mo Phillips – Oak Lodge Public Library
Come dance, sing, laugh, and generally carry on like a bunch of crazies to this fully interactive party of a show! We'll even write a song together!
Just for Kids
All-Ages Storytime
Enjoy your favorite storytime books, songs, and games weekly at both libraries. Kids of all ages welcome!
- Gladstone Public Library
135 E. Dartmouth St., Gladstone
Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. - Oak Lodge Public Library
16201 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Oak Grove
Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Programs are occasionally cancelled; check our current calendar of upcoming library programs and events.
Summer Storytimes in the Park
Join us this summer for storytimes in the park starting on June 1st! Look for us on the hill by the pickleball courts. Please bring a blanket or towel in case of wet grass. Kids of all ages welcome!
- Max Patterson Memorial City Park
450 E. Exeter, Gladstone
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Snacks and STEAM
- Drop in after school for snacks and a fun STEAM activity on Early Release Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 pm! No registration required. For grades K-8. Caregivers, please plan to accompany children under age 10.
Programs are occasionally cancelled; check our current calendar of upcoming library programs and events.
This program is currently on break for the summer. We hope to see you again after school in the fall!
StoryWalk®
A StoryWalk® encourages young readers and their families to take a walk outside and read a book at the same time! Each sign has pages of the story, with fun activities to make you think and move along with the story - all presented in both English and Spanish! This season we feature the bilingual Spectacular Spots by Susan Stockdale. StoryWalk® is presented in partnership with the Friends of Gladstone Nature Park and the Gladstone Public Library Foundation.
The StoryWalk® project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. StoryWalks® have been installed in 50 states and 13 countries including Germany, Canada, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan and South Korea. Photograph courtesy of Gladstone Public Library Foundation.
Recorded Stories, Songs & Games
Educator Resources
Educator Cards
Educators who live in Clackamas County, or teach at a school located in the Libraries in Clackamas County (LINCC) service area, are eligible for fine free educator cards (replacement costs for lost materials still apply). Visit any LINCC library with your ID and proof of educator status, such as a pay stub or school badge.
Field Trips
Visit us! We will take your students on a library tour with a souvenir to commemorate the day. Email olglyouth@lincc.org to schedule your special library visit!
School/Classroom Visits
Let us come to you! We are happy to host a library table at your school event or visit your classroom. Email olglyouth@lincc.org to request a visit.
Student Cards
Email olglyouth@lincc.org to request take-home library card applications for your classroom. We will drop off library cards at your classroom 1-2 weeks after receiving completed applications.
Resources by Request
Let us know what kind of books you need 1-2 weeks in advance of your next teaching unit. We will take care of selecting titles and place them on hold for you to pick up! Simply fill out this book request form.
Contact Us
Connect with the youth librarian team at olglyouth@lincc.org.
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Clackamas County Library Advisory Board
Our purpose is to serve the residents within the Oak Lodge Library and Gladstone Library Service Areas of the Clackamas County Library District, which was established by the approval of Measure 3-310, by providing community recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in matters concerning library services, policies, and library-related issues in general.
Meetings take place on the fourth Monday at 5:30 p.m.
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Members
| Member Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Debrah Bokowski (Chair) | 6/30/2027 |
| Grover Bornefeld (Vice-Chair) | 6/30/2027 |
| Natalie Smith | 6/30/2024 |
| Evan Griffith | 6/30/2026 |
| Caitlin Gonzales | 6/30/2024 |
| Anatta Blackmarr (Alternate) | 6/30/2026 |
| Nancy Eichsteadt (Alternate) | 6/30/2026 |
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All-Ages Storytime - Oak Lodge Public Library
Enjoy your favorite storytime books, songs, and games with Teacher Heather on Mondays and Teacher Susannah on Fridays at 10:30 am. All ages welcome!
All-Ages Storytime - Gladstone Public Library
Enjoy your favorite storytime books, songs, and games with Teacher Heather every Monday and Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. All ages welcome!
All-Ages Storytime - Gladstone Public Library
Enjoy your favorite storytime books, songs, and games on Mondays and on Wednesdays at 10:30 am. All ages welcome!
* No storytime on Wednesday, June 19 *
2024 Summer Reading for Kids and Teens
June 1–Aug. 31
Read, renew, repeat at Clackamas County Libraries this summer! Registration opens on Saturday, June 1.
Who can participate?
The summer reading challenge is open to kids and teens ages 0-18.
What is the challenge?
We’re challenging kids and teens to read for 30 days this summer! This includes listening to audiobooks, reading comics and graphic novels, or being read to.
How do I sign up?
Register in-person at the libraries to receive your reading log and pick up your starter prizes! Register on or after June 1.
What are the prizes?
Kids and teens receive a free book of their choice, a pin button, and a $5 library fine voucher just for signing up! Participants can bring in their reading log after every 10 days of reading to choose another button. Upon completion, finishers receive an additional free book, $5 library fine voucher, and assorted local passes (while supplies last).
Completed logs can be returned starting on July 1. Logs must be returned by Aug. 31 to enter the Grand Prize Drawing. Selected winners will receive their choice of a $20 gift card to either Spoke and Word Books or Comics Adventure!
Recommended Summer Reads
The youth librarians visited local elementary schools to promote summer reading and shared exciting new books. Browse the list.
Summer Performances and Programs
Join us for special performances, storytimes in the park, summer STEAM and more! Both libraries are hosting a variety of programs and events throughout the summer. All summer reading programs for kids and teens are free of charge! No registration is required.
Visit the LINCC library calendars to browse all events at Oak Lodge Public Library and Gladstone Public Library.
Summer Shows Summer STEAM Summer Storytimes Summer Storytimes in the Park
When are free meals?
Gladstone Area
June 24–Aug. 15
Free summer meals for kids 18 and under are available on Monday – Fridays at the following sites and times this summer:
- Gladstone Center for Children and Families: 11 a.m to 11:20 a.m.
- John Wetten Elementary: 11:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
- Bar Park: 12:10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Kraxberger Middle School: 12:30 p.m. to 12:50
Join us at the GCCF for summer shows after lunch on Thursdays at noon!
Oak Lodge Area
June 25–July 30
Free summer meals for kids and teens ages 1-18 are available at Oak Lodge Library on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. These meals are provided in partnership with North Clackamas School District Nutrition Services.
Join us for summer shows afterwards at 1 p.m.!
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