活动与课程

Use a Glowforge laser cutter to engrave and cut designs out of acrylic or wood, with assistance from staff and volunteers. No experience needed! A selection of laser-safe materials will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens September 16.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space. Makerspace staff and volunteers will teach you how to use our tech equipment to design things and express yourself. Project examples include 3D printers, craft cutters, sewing machines, custom t shirts and tote bags, tons of art supplies for painting, jewelry making, and more.

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot. 

Join us at the Creative Learning Room to learn a new skill, and meet friendly people. The program will focus exclusively on an introduction to 3D printing with our Prusa printers. As a result, other equipment will not be available for public use during this time. 

Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens September 17.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Space is limited; Every participant (kid, teen, or adult) must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.

Join us at the East County Library Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn something new, and meet friendly people.

Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our gaming club! We'll play games, talk about games and eat snacks.

Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated  to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support.

Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens September 17.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Help us decorate our library with your magnificent LEGO displays! We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

OMSI’s portable, museum-quality planetarium brings the night sky to the library with live presentations and films. Check out the wonders of astronomy and spark a lifelong interest in the sciences! Intended for kids of all ages with a guardian. These are two of the same sessions, repeated to allow more folks to attend. First come, first served; space is limited. 

OMSI’s portable, museum-quality planetarium brings the night sky to the library with live presentations and films. Check out the wonders of astronomy and spark a lifelong interest in the sciences! Intended for kids of all ages with a guardian. These are two of the same sessions, repeated to allow more folks to attend. First come, first served; space is limited. 

Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space. Makerspace staff and volunteers will teach you how to use our tech equipment to design things and express yourself. Project examples include 3D printers, craft cutters, sewing machines, custom t shirts and tote bags, tons of art supplies for painting, jewelry making, and more.

Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-friendly space. Creative Learning Room staff and volunteers will teach you how to use our tech equipment to design things and express yourself. Project examples include 3D printers, craft cutters, sewing machines, custom t-shirts and tote bags, tons of art supplies for painting, jewelry making, and more.

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Trae tus fabulosas habilidades de construcción con Legos a la biblioteca de Troutdale y deja volar tu imaginación. Se proveerán los legos y materiales. Para niños y niñas de edad escolar. Hermanos pequeños y mayores bienvenidos.

Week 1: Process Art (making art just to make art)
Week 2: Lego Club (Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session)
Week 3: Take and Make Craft (start with us, take it home)
Week 4: STEAM Studio (create and explore using science, technology, engineering, art, and math) 

Event Description:

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Calling all creatives! Jump into simple 3D design at our makerspace where you'll 3D print your mask design and adorn with hot glue decorations, 3D pen drawing, and more! All skill levels are welcome. Bring your imagination.

Space is limited - register on the library website starting on Sept. 19. 

Teens: have you always wanted to learn more about electricity? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how electricity works by answering one big question: "What is a circuit?" After a quick science breakdown, you’ll build your own working LED popsicle flashlight to take home. Then, you'll put your new skills to the test in the ultimate challenge: assembling and launching your very own motorized propeller car!

Learn to design an acrylic keychain in the Glowforge web app, prepare your project for production, and send your creation to the laser cutter! All materials will be provided.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens September 21.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.