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Teen Board Games – Gladstone Library
Students in grades 6-12 are invited for board games in the Community Room. Games provided or bring your own. No registration required.
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Classic TV Series: Murder She Wrote: S1, E1 “The Murder of Sherlock Holmes” Part 1 (18+) – Oak Lodge Library
Join us for a screening of a classic television series in the Community Room. Snacks provided or bring your own. Call the library or subscribe to the monthly newsletter for more information. No registration required. For adults 18+.
All-Ages Family Storytime – Gladstone Library
Enjoy your favorite storytime books, songs, and games. All ages welcome! No registration required.
After School Snacktivities – Gladstone Library
Drop in after school for snacks and fun activities on Early Release Wednesdays at Gladstone Library! No registration required. Caregivers, please plan to accompany children under the age of 10.
Baby Storytime – Oak Lodge Public Library
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. No registration required.
Baby Storytime – Oak Lodge Public Library
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. No registration required.
Level Up at Your Library: Summer Reading 2025
This summer, the Oak Lodge & Gladstone Libraries have something for every level reader and powered up programming sure to excite the imagination.
Youth of all ages can play the Summer Reading game by starting a daily reading habit and completing their reading log in order to win prizes. Adults can play by completing up to 3 game boards in order to earn entries into the Grand Prize drawing. In addition, the library will host events for kids and families, including interactive performances, storytimes, and much more. It all kicks off June 2!
Ready to Play?
- Starting June 2, pick up your reading logs, prizes, and books at either library.
- Record what you did on your log or game board (read a book, attended a program, etc).
- Youth can turn in a completed log to collect their finisher prizes and earn a Grand Prize raffle ticket.
- Adults can turn in a completed game card for a Grand Prize entry (3 total gamecards = 3 total grand prize entries).
- Attend the Final Boss Party @ Gladstone Library on Aug. 16 & earn a bonus raffle entry, plus eat some free ice cream!
- The last day to turn in forms to the library is Aug. 30.
Summer Reading Rules
You must be a resident of Clackamas County to be eligible to win the Grand Prize drawing. Odds of winning Grand Prizes are based on the number of entries received. Winners are drawn at random. Grand Prize and runner-up winners will be notified and announced by Oct. 1.
Key Dates
- Registration opens: June 2, 2025
- Final Boss Party: Aug. 16, 2025 at Gladstone Library
- Final Day to turn in reading logs: Aug. 30, 2025
Programming Dates
Free lunches Oak Lodge Youth Programming Gladstone Youth Programming
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Adult Craft Class: Collage Boxes (18+) – Gladstone Library
Let's celebrate the beginning of the beautiful summer in the Pacific Northwest by folding origami flowers and critters!
Free Movie Friday: "Crazy Rich Asians" (18+) – Gladstone Library
Join us for a screening of the 2018 movie “Crazy Rich Asians” in the Community Room. On a trip to Singapore, Rachel Chu learns her boyfriend’s family is rich and Nick is considered one of the country's most eligible bachelors. She must now contend with jealous socialites and Nick's disapproving mother. Snacks provided or bring your own.
Gladstone Youth Summer Programming: Amazing Bubble Man – Gladstone Library
Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles! He combines comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. No registration required.