January 2026
Celebrate 20 Years of the Library in This Building!
Sherwood Public Library officially moved into our current building in January of 2006, making this our 20th anniversary in this location! We invite you all to celebrate with us with some special events this month. On Thursday, January 15, at 4:00 p.m., the Renaissance Singers will be at the library for a celebratory performance. On Saturday, January 24, at 10:00 a.m., we’re hosting a library birthday party with crafts, games, and a visit from Taco Dragon!
Happy New Year!
 
New Reads for a New Year!
Partypooper: A Side-Splitting Birthday Disaster from the #1 International Bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series (Book 20) by Jeff Kinney
Partypooper
by Jeff Kinney

You're invited -- RSVP for fun! Expect gobs of fun and over-the-top antics as Greg throws an epic birthday party for none other than himself. So come celebrate and laugh alongside Greg, his family, and the entire world of Wimpy Kid fans.
More suggestions for children here
Sunrise on the Reaping (the Hunger Games) by Suzanne Collins
Sunrise on the Reaping
by Suzanne Collins

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves. When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break.
More suggestions for teens here
The Black Wolf by Louise Penny
The Black Wolf
by Louise Penny

Several weeks ago, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sãuretâe du Quâebec and his team uncovered and stopped a domestic terrorist attack in Montrâeal, arresting the person behind it--a man they called the Black Wolf. But their relief is short-lived. In a sickening turn of events, Gamache has realized that plot, as horrific as it was, was just the beginning--perhaps even a deliberate misdirection. One he fell into. Something deeper and darker, more damaging, is planned. Did he in fact arrest the Black Wolf, or are they still out there?
More suggestions for adults here
Library Events and Activities
All are free and open to the public
Events for Everyone
COMMUNITY CHESS DROP-IN
Please join us for friendly chess games at our monthly, volunteer-led gathering! Connect with fellow chess lovers and enjoy casual games in a welcoming environment.
Sunday, January 4, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
RENAISSANCE SINGERS
Join us for a vocal concert at the library. The local Renaissance Singers are offering a fun performance to help celebrate the library's 20th anniversary in our building.
Thursday, January 15, 4:00-4:30 p.m. All ages.
Events for Youth and Family
BOOKS & BRICKS WINTER READING
Kids keep up their reading habits with our LEGO™-themed reading challenge and a chance to win LEGO™ prizes. Look for a reading log from your Sherwood elementary school or at the library.
Through January 9, 2026.
 
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, January 10, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to register.
OBOB PRACTICE SESSION
Parent leaders and their OBOB teams can use this space to practice with other OBOB teams. A staff member will lead this session by setting up the room and providing sample questions and information on what to expect at an OBOB tournament.
Wednesday, January 21, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
LIBRARY BIRTHDAY CHARACTER PARTY
We are celebrating the library's 20th year in our building with a birthday party! Stop by the Community Room to meet Taco Dragon, play games, and make crafts!
Saturday, January 24, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Winter Storytimes
BABY STORYTIME
Introduce your child to the love of reading and books. We lead caregivers in an interactive experience that will have you bouncing, tickling, singing, and enjoying books together with your baby. Designed for babies 0-12 months and their grown-ups.
Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m. 
FUN FOR ONES
The perfect next step for your walking one-year-old! Sing, dance, read, and grow a love of books and reading. Designed for ages 12-23 months and their caregivers. Ends with 15 minutes of playtime.
Tuesdays @ 10:15 a.m. 
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 Teens
AFTER SCHOOL SPECIALS
Join us after school for something special. We have fun activities such as Virtual Reality Headsets and Switch gaming planned this month. Drop in program for kids, tweens, and teens over by the Information Desk.
Wednesdays, January 7 & 14, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
TEEN VOLUNTEER CLUB
Welcome teens 7th-12th grade who want to make a difference in their community through the library! We welcome newcomers! Reach out to let us at askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to know you're coming.
Thursday, January 15, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Events for Adults
ADULT WINTER READING
Our annual adult reading challenge continues! Read a book in each of the challenges by February 28, 2026, for a chance to win a $25 gift card. More details in the library and at sherwoodoregon.gov/library.
 
 
Adult Winter Reading challenges:
1) Re-read a childhood favorite (or find a new favorite children's book!).
2) Read a book featuring immigrants and refugees.
3) Read a book by a PNW author.
Through February 28, 2026.
DIGITAL NAVIGATOR TECH HELP
Drop-in Digital Navigator Tech Help is every Saturday except the 3rd Saturday in January (when we have a computer class). Need device help? Have technology questions? Want help with job searches? Bring your own device or use library computers. Provided in partnership with AmeriCorps and WCCLS.
Saturdays, January 3, 10, & 24, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
SOUND BATH MEDITATION
Relax and rejuvenate with Melissa Felsenstein of Inner Sounds Meditation. Specially tuned crystal bowls and gongs create a sound bath to help alleviate stress and ease listeners into meditative states. Participants are welcome to bring a yoga mat if they prefer to lay down during the sound bath.
Sunday, January 11, 3:00-4:00 p.m. 
The Bird Hotel by Joyce MaynardADULT BOOK DISCUSSION
Read. Be inspired. Discuss. We are discussing The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard -- about a young American woman, who finds refuge after a personal tragedy by restoring a rundown hotel in Central America, and uncovers community, love, and a new purpose amidst the natural beauty of local life there. The first ten participants to register receive a free copy. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library.
Wednesday, January 14, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Registration requested. Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to register.
CYBERSECURITY BASICS
Join us before the library opens for a workshop for people interested in online safety and who want to protect themselves from scammers and scams.
Saturday, January 17, 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Registration encouraged. Click here to register.
Library Hours
SHERWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL CLOSE EARLY AT 5:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, AND REMAIN CLOSED THURSDAY, FOR THE NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY. WE WILL ALSO BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 19, FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY.
 
 
Sunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday-Wednesday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday & Friday: 11:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
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