Jefferson Library Events
Monthly Events & Online Resources.
Guidelines
All activities and events are free to the public unless otherwise specifically stated. Most of our crafts and activities can be altered to accommodate all ages and are available while supplies last. Is there a craft or activity you would like to see at the library? Let us know!
Robotics Day
All ages (children under 7 will need to be supervised by a parent or guardian) are welcomed to stop by the Library between 10:00am and 2:00pm on the first Saturday of every month for our Robotics Day! We will have Ozobots available to work with as well as other fun robots and activities. If you would like to know what we will have on a particular day or if there is something specific that is robotics related, please contact the Library!
Pre-Teen Book Club
The Pre-Teen Book club is geared towards children ages 10 to 14. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month from 4:00pm to 5:00pm to discuss a specific book that is chosen at the end of the previous meeting. Themed games or activities may also be included! Contact the Library to sign up and find out what we’re reading next!
Take and Make Craft Kits
Each month the library offers a different craft kit for all ages. These kits are ready to go and put together at home! Pick one up the next time you are at the Library! *While supplies last.*
Game Day
The Library is hosting a Game Day every third Saturday of the month. All ages are welcome to stop by between 12:00pm and 4:00pm to play board games including (but not limited to!) Clue, Blockus, Ticket to Ride, and No Thank You, Evil!. We also have a few Magic the Gathering decks to play with or you can bring your own! We also now offer Dungeons & Dragons on Game Day! If you are interested in joining our D&D game, please contact the Library to let us know!
Weekly Storytime
Join us every Wednesday at 11:30am for songs, rhymes and stories for babies and young children aged 0-6. Storytime will be led by Library Assistant, Lindsey, and Storytime Kits will be available to take home every week for those who have not picked one up already!
Storytime will take place in our Recreation Room or outdoors if the weather is nice!
NeedleCraft Group
Our NeedleCraft Group meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the library. Stop by to craft together with like-minded people and make some new friends! All types of needlework are welcome: crochet, knitting, cross-stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, macramé and more. You’re welcome to bring your own project, or if you are new to needlework, we will have some beginning supplies and instruction for you to try it out! Feel free to come alone or bring a friend!
STEM Activities
Every other month we have a STEM or STEAM activity for all ages! Follow us on Facebook, check out our calendar, or feel free to ask us what and when our next activity will be!
Early Childhood Literacy Activity Day and Read-to-a-Dog
Every fourth Saturday of the month is our Early Childhood Literacy Activity Day and our Read-to-a-Dog Day! Stop by the library between 10am and 2pm to use our Literacy Activities and Supplies to help your child familiarize themselves with letters and sounds and work on their reading skills! This activity is geared towards children 3 – 5 years old. Then, from 2pm to 3pm licensed therapy dog, Shasta, will be here waiting to hear a bunch of new stories! All ages are welcomed to come read a story to Shasta.
Online Resources
Teens
Homework Research with Opposing Viewpoints
Homework Research with Student Resources in Context
Learn a New Language
College & Career Prep
Non-Fiction Books
Local Organizations
107 N Main St, Jefferson, OR 97352
Jefferson Community Food Pantry
310 N 2nd St., Jefferson, OR 97352
(503) 779-9807
Coming Soon
We are currently working on adding additional resources for the Jefferson Community.
Leave us a message and let us know what resources you would like to see.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve answered our most frequently asked questions. Not finding what you’re looking for? Give us a call and we’ll gladly answer any pending questions!
What do I need to get a library card?
I need to print something off, can I do it at the library?
Does the library accept donations?
We LOVE books, movies, audiobooks, magazines, and music CD donations. You can bring them by any time the Library is open. The Jefferson Friends of the Library gratefully acknowledges tax-deductible donations.
Does the Library fax?
I can't find what i'm looking for at the Jefferson library, now what?
Can I volunteer at the library?
Volunteers are awesome and we love them. All volunteers over the age of 18 must take and pass a background check through the city. Help is most needed during the summer for our Summer Reading Program and throughout the year with tasks such as cleaning, book processing and helping with events.
When is your next book sale?
There is never a set day each year the Library has a book sale. Just keep an eye and an ear out, there will be plenty of notice for when the next one is coming. If you need something now, though, check out the Jefferson Public Library mini book store located under the newspapers at the back of the Library. This bookshelf is packed with all sorts of books being offed for $0.25 each or 5 for $1.00. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Library.
Can my kid be at the Library alone?
All children under age 10 must have a responsible individual aged 12 years or older remain with them during the visit. This is in compliance with Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 163.545.
Are you hiring?
The Library is not hiring now. Please keep an eye out on the City’s website and here for future openings.