Just for Kids & Teens

 

Storytimes

All Ages Family Storytime

Build early literacy skills through stories, songs and playful activities! No registration required.

  • Fridays, 10:30 a.m. at Oak Lodge Library
  • Fridays, 3:00 p.m. at Gladstone Library
  • Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at Gladstone Library

Baby Storytime

It's never too early to build a love of reading! Join us for a special storytime and playtime geared for young ones up to 18 months.

  • Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. at Gladstone Library
  • Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. at Oak Lodge Library

Spanish Storytime / Hora de Cuentos en Español

¡Acompáñenos el primero sábado de cada mes auna hora de cuentos y juegos en ESPAÑOL. ¡Gratis y divertido para todas las edades! Join us on the first Saturday each month for Spanish Story & Play Time with Adventures in Spanish. Free and fun for all ages!

  • First Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at Oak Lodge Library

Programs are occasionally cancelled; check our current calendar of upcoming library programs and events.

Animal Reading

Gladstone & Oak Lodge Advisory Teens (GOAT)

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join GOAT: Gladstone & Oak Lodge Advisory Teens! G.O.A.T group members meet each month on the first Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. to plan upcoming events and to discuss other relevant topics to library services for teens. If you are interested in eating free food and earning community service hours, fill out an application!

Animal Reading

After School Snacktivities (Grades K-8)

Drop in after school for snacks and fun activities on Early Release Wednesdays at Gladstone Library between 1:30-3:30 p.m.! No registration required. Caregivers, please plan to accompany children under the age of 10.

StoryWalk®

Kid on pathA 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.

Office Hours:

Monday, Friday, Saturday 
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday
Closed

Gladstone Library
503-655-8540 
gladstone@lincc.org

Oak Lodge Library 
503-655-8543 
oaklodge@lincc.org

Telecirc Renewal Line: 
503-659-8634

Homebound Service: 
503-650-3187