June 2025
CORRECTION:
Some of the Summer Reading Events listed on the previously sent version of this e-newsletter were mistakenly listed as being for grades 9-12. These events are for all ages, and the errors have been corrected below.
Level Up with Summer Reading!!
Join us for events throughout the summer and enjoy free books and reading challenges for children, teens, and adults. Pick out your free book to keep starting June 1.
 
See our full event line-up in the sections below or on our website at sherwoodoregon.gov/library.
Bilingual Storytime in the Park
Our ninth annual camp-like event, for all ages! Enjoy storytime in Spanish and English, a free sack lunch provided by Helping Hands, outdoor activity with Sherwood YMCA, and a craft hosted by local businesses.
 
Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, & 24 @ 10:30-11:30 a.m.
This event takes place at Stella Olsen Park.
 
¡Nuestro 9º evento anual parecido a un campamento! Disfrute de cuentos en español e inglés, un almuerzo gratis, una actividad al aire libre y una manualidad. 
Jueves, 3, 10, 17, y 24 de Julio @ 10:30-11:30 a.m.
En el escenario del Stella Olsen Park.
Celebrating Pride Month
A Song for You & I
by Kay O'Neill

While their flying horse recovers from injury, a novice ranger travels by foot on a journey of self-discovery and gender exploration alongside a musical companion who shares their growing affections.
More suggestions for children here
A World Worth Saving
by Kyle Lukoff

After coming out as trans, fourteen-year-old A is forced to attend weekly Save Our Sons and Daughters meetings, where he uncovers the terrifying truth that the group is run by a demon feeding on their pain and is part of a larger, darker force preying on the world's vulnerable.
More suggestions for teens here
The Three Lives of Cate Kay
by Kate Fagan

Cate Kay, a reclusive bestselling author, has concealed her identity for years, but when a devastating tragedy from her past resurfaces, she's forced to confront the secrets that derailed her dreams and return to the place she's been running from.
More suggestions for adults here
Library Events and Activities
All are free and open to the public
Events for Everyone
THE FOSSIL TEAM
SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTY
Meet a real paleontologist who will bring a plethora of fossils and bones for kids and families to get a hands-on, interactive learning experience.
Saturday, June 7, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. All ages.
GOAT PARTY!
It's a goat party full of trip-trapping like the three Billy-goats gruff, and interacting with live goats! Located at Cannery Square -- corner of SW Pine and SW Columbia.
Wednesday, June 24, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. All ages.
MINIATURE CASTLE MAKING CONTEST
In time for the yearly Sherwood Robin Hood Festival, show off your creativity in Sherwood Public Library's sixth annual Miniature Castle Making Contest! Submit a homemade castle 7 X 7 X 7
inches or smaller between July 1 and July 13, and it may be displayed at the library or even win an award. More rules and information at: sherwoodoregon.gov/library.
Contest runs Tuesday, July 1, through Sunday, July 13.
Winners announced Friday, July 18.
SCIENCE HEROES
Turn science into an adventure through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories. Located at Cannery Square --corner of SW Pine and SW Columbia.
Tuesday, July 1, 11:00-11:45 a.m. All ages.
JINGLE DRESS DANCE
Keeli Littleleaf brings her award-winning Jingle Dress Dance to us to celebrate Native American culture and tradition. Located at Cannery Square --corner of SW Pine and SW Columbia.
Tuesday, July 8, 11:00-11:45 a.m. All ages.
SUMMER ART WALK
We are a stop on the Summer Art Walk! Come by and get your passport stamped to enter a prize drawing. Visit other downtown businesses and meet local artists. The library will offer a chance to meet the artists Darla Boljat and Jesse Stephenson.
Thursday, July 10, 5:00-8:00 p.m. All ages.
EN TAIKO
Join us for an interactive, cultural drumming experience. The word "Taiko" refers most commonly to a distinctive form of drumming that has its roots in ancient Japanese culture. Located at Cannery Square --corner of SW Pine and SW Columbia.
Tuesday, July 15, 11:00-11:45 a.m. All ages.
POOL NOODLE PONY RACES
Inspired by the Finnish Hobbyhorse Championships, participants will make a horse out of a pool noodle and navigate an obstacle course. Located at Cannery Square --corner of SW Pine and SW Columbia.
Tuesday, July 22, 11:00-11:45 a.m. All ages.
Events for Youth and Family
YOUTH SUMMER READING
All ages can pick out a free book starting June 1. No registration required. Choose your reading goal and pick up a prize book when you reach it, July 15 - August 31, and enter the grand prize drawing.
June 1 through August 31.
READ TO THE DOG
Build reading confidence and improve reading skills by reading to a dog. The dogs and their trainer will listen with compassion and without judgment as you read to them. Sign up for a 20 minute session. Every month on the second Saturday.
Saturday, June 14, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to register.
Summer Storytimes -- Begins June 4
ALL AGES STORYTIME
Join us for interactive storytimes where we read books, sing songs, and play action rhymes. This event is designed for kids birth to 6. All ages welcome.
Wednesdays @ 9:30 & 10:15 a.m.
Events for Adults
ADULT SUMMER READING
Summer Reading is back! Pick up a free book at the library starting June 1, read any book or audiobook you’d like, submit book reviews online or at the library (through August 31). Each book review enters you into weekly and grand prize drawings! 
June 1 through August 31.
ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION
Read. Be inspired. Discuss. We are discussing Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt --  about an incredible friendship that develops between an aquarium janitor and an intelligent giant Pacific octopus who lives there. The first ten participants to register receive a free copy. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library.
Wednesday, June 11, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Registration required. Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to register.
ESTATE PLANNING MADE SIMPLE
Join author Cheryl Gill for a “how to” introduction to estate planning, including info on essential documents everyone needs and avoiding common mistakes. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Saturday, June 14, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Click here to register.
WRITING WORKSHOP
The first session of this series! Author Marie Buckley leads a warm-up exercise and thematic writing session. No experience necessary. Bring writing tools and expect positive feedback. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library.
Sunday, June 15, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Registration required. Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to register.
NARCOLEPSY AND SLEEP DISORDERS 
Learn about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders in this engaging town hall led by Wake Up Narcolepsy. Join in on a discussion and activities with panelists, and a guided support group. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Saturday, June 21, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Click here to register and estimated timeline of events.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Get FREE BOOKS for your child! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails free high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five! Sign up today at this link.
 
BookPage
Get monthly reading recommendations online with your WCCLS library card, highlighting the best new books across all genres as chosen by BookPage editors. Starred titles indicate a book that is exceptional in its genre or category. BookPage is editorially independent; any publisher-sponsored content is clearly labeled as such.
 
wccls.org/digital-collections/bookpage
Library Hours
The Library will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.
 
LIBRARY HOURS
Sunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
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