Library

Kids Programs

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

Drop in Playgroup

Meet other caregivers and let your kids socialize while playing with library-provided toys. Ages 1-5. No registration required, but capacity is limited to first 40 attendees. Parent or adult caretakers are required to stay with children at all times.  

• Mondays, 10:30 a.m. at Oak Lodge 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

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, 11:30 a.m. at Oak Lodge Library
• Fridays, 10:30 a.m. at Gladstone Library
• Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at Gladstone Library

Spanish Storytime / Hora de Cuentos en Español

Acompáñenos el tercer y cuarto sábado de cada mes para la Hora de Cuentos y Juegos con Aventuras en Español. ¡Gratis y divertido para todas las edades!

Join us on the third and fourth Saturday each month for Spanish Story & Play Time with Adventures in Spanish. Free and fun for all ages!

• Third and Fourth Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at Oak Lodge Library

Doll Club

Join us in the Community Room for pretend play with a variety of dolls. We provide the toys, you provide the imagination! Grades K-5. No registration required.

• First Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Oak Lodge Library

Lego Club

Join us in the Community Room for Lego fun & engineering. Grades K-5. No registration required.

• Second Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Oak Lodge Library

After School Snacktivities

Drop in after school for snacks and fun activities on Early Release Wednesdays! No registration required. Caregivers, please plan to accompany children under the age of 10.  

• Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Gladstone Library

Teen Programs

Gladstone and Oak Lodge Advisory Teens (G.O.A.T.)

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!

Drop in Crafts

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to enjoy a crafting in the Community Room. A variety of craft supplies are provided or bring your own. No registration required. 

• 1st and 3rd Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Gladstone Library

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 One by one/Una a una by Blythe Lynden. StoryWalk® is presented in partnership with the Friends of Gladstone Nature Park and the 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.

• LINCC Educator Card
• Educator Card FAQ
• Educator Card Policy

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.

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.

Members

Free garden seeds through Seeds for Sharing

Oak Lodge and Gladstone Libraries maintain the Seeds for Sharing Seed Libraries which provide access to free seeds! The selection of seeds may vary by library. You are welcome to check out seeds by visiting either (or both) locations.

This program is open to anyone eligible for a LINCC library card (residents of Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, and Hood River County Library Districts in Oregon; and Camas, or the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District in Washington). While it is preferred, no LINCC library card number is required. Seeds available while supplies last.

Oak Lodge Community Room 

The Oak Lodge Public Library offers a free meeting room for non-commercial use. 

Reservation details 

• Reserve up to 90 days in advance 
• Must be booked at least 2 hours before your start time 
• A completed and approved Community Room Registration Form is required before reserving 
• Room use is limited to library open hours 

Room features 

• 10 tables and 40 chairs 
• Whiteboard and monitor 
• Wi-Fi, wireless audio and screen sharing technology capable  
• Groups must bring their own equipment (computers, etc.) 

Contact 

• Phone: 503-655-8543 
• Email: oaklodge@lincc.org 

Gladstone Community Room 

The Gladstone Public Library offers a free meeting room for non-commercial use. 

Reservation details 

• A completed and approved Community Room Registration Form is required before reserving 
• Room use is limited to library open hours 

Room features 

• 8 tables and 32 chairs 
• Monitor 
• Wi-Fi, wireless audio and screen sharing technology capable 
• Groups must bring their own equipment (computers, etc.) 

Contact 

• Phone: 503-655-8540 
• Email: gladstone@lincc.org