News & Events
Please join us for an EPIC summer kickoff !!!
Outside the Library:
Games and prizes
Hot dogs, popcorn, snow cones
Bicycle obstacle course
Fire truck, Smokey Bear
Drug awareness by Elks; Skin safety by Aviva Health
Inside the Library:
Summer Reading Program sign up
Books and Antiques for sale
LEGO Bridge Challenge
Read with Yuki
Sponsored by ADAPT and Friends of Myrtle Creek Library
Parking available at 235 NE Rice Street, as our parking lot will have the carnival events.
You or your team of up to 4 will have 90 minutes to design and build a bridge. It must span at least 8 inches. Scored categories include:
Longest open span
Most weight supported
Creativity and visual appeal
Use our huge Lego collection to get creative, build masterpieces and meet fellow enthusiasts!
Lego Builders Club meets every Saturday 12-3pm. All ages welcome.
For our next Seed Library event, come learn how to make your own medicinal teas and create your own herbal sugars and sea salts. Please bring containers for your creations.
An OSU plant biologist will also speak about pest management.
Every Sunday starting September, 2024 (previously on Saturdays). Kids can build reading skills and confidence while having fun reading to Yuki, our friendly and certified dog. All ages welcome.
Come enjoy a good story plus other activities at Family Learning Night!
The reading station is provided by Friends of Myrtle Creek Library volunteers. We will read aloud some favorite children’s stories.
Tri-City Elementary School
Friday, April 28
5:00 – 7:00 PM
For master gardening techniques and information, join the popular Seed Library classes the first Wednesday of every month at the Myrtle Creek Library, Free seeds for your garden through May.
Here’s the schedule through September:
Saturday April 1st 5-7 pm Fleming Hall, All Souls Catholic Church
Tickets Available at Red Barn Garden Supply 541.860.1111
Adults $15, 12 and under $5, free under age 5
Dine In or Take Out
Spaghetti and homemade sauce, meatballs, salad, garlic bread & beverage
Drop by the library to get information and sign up for the Summer Reading Program.
Blast Off With Reading is the theme of this month's Celebration of Literacy at area libraries;
UCC Chemistry Professor Joseph Villa has graciously shared some of his "blast off" videos with Friends of Myrtle Creek Library.
"Thank you" to Prof. Villa for sharing his videos with us and to Heather Villa at Douglas ESD for facilitating our request. Enjoy!
ALL VIDEOS AT: https://www.friendsofmyrtlecreeklibrary.org/blast-off-with-reading
