The Banks Public Library offers a variety of quality youth, young adult, and adult programming.


For more information about current library programs and events, call the Banks Public Library at 503-324-1382, email us at BanksPL@wccls.org, or visit our WCCLS Events Page.

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Library Supervisor & Programs Coordinator Susan Cackler, reading at Wednesday Wigglers.

Wednesday Wigglers Storytime

Wednesday Wigglers engages our early and pre-readers with movement, songs, crafts, and stories to encourage development of literacy, social skills and confidence.  Meets on Wednesday's from 10:00 am to 10:45 am.
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Families attending Thursday Learners Storytime.

Tuesday Learners Storytime

Tuesday Learners is a storytime that emphasizes developing the skills preschool and pre-K learners need to get ready for school. Join us for books, crafts, fun and learning.  Meets on Tuesday's from 10:00 am to 10:45 am.
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Stay and Play in the Children's Area of the Library

Stay and Play Area

Stay and Play in the Children's Area of the Library
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Summer Reading Program

Summer Reading Program

For more information about the Summer Reading Program, please contact the Banks Public Library at 503-324-1382, or email them at BanksPL@wccls.org
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Camp Big Read

Camp Big Read

For more information about Camp Big Read, please call the Banks Public Library at 503-324-1382, or email us at BanksPL@wccls.org
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Pokemon Trading Card Game Club

Learn to Play Pokemon Trading Card Game the 2nd Tuesday 3:00pm-4:30pm.

Drop-in play for experienced players 4th Tuesday 3:00pm-4:30pm

 

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Tote Bags!

Tween and Teen Crafternoon

Tweens and Teens can craft a fun project on the 1st Thursday of each month from 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm.

 

Teen Service Saturday participants building the planter boxes for the community garden

Teen Service Saturday

Teens in the 8th grade and up can join us the second Saturday of the month to earn two hours of community service.  Projects may include cleaning books, doing craft prep, or other library projects. Teen Service Saturday is held the 2nd Saturday of each month, September - June from 10:00 am to Noon.  

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Mahjongg

Join us for Mahjongg every Thursday from 12:30pm - 2:30 pm.

 

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Bring your current project to work on.

Craft Night

Craft night is a great opportunity to bring whatever project you are working on and have some dedicated crafting time while visiting with other crafters.
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Homestead Series - Garden Workshop

Homestead Series

The Homestead Series of programs focuses on teaching and sharing skills to increase self-sufficiency and create connection in our community.