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FOR KIDS & FAMILY
Crafts and STEM Kits for Kids
All locations: starting each Monday in Dec., while supplies last
Drop by any Library location to pick up free kids' activity kits to keep, featuring a variety of crafts and STEM activities. There's a new craft or STEM kit starting each Monday, while supplies last.
Dec. 7: Polar Bears
Dec. 14: Oregon's Amazing Animals (from UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History)
Dec. 21: Snow Pals
Dec 28: Dice Games
Family Storytime LIVE
Online: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m., Facebook Live
Stories, songs, rhymes, puppets, and more - live! Storytime helps little ones develop the language skills they’ll need when they’re learning to read. Plus it’s a lovely way to play together. No Facebook account or login is needed. Join us live, or later, or over and over here!
Stuck in the Middle Book Group - ages 11-14
Online: Wednesday, December 16, 4:00 p.m., Zoom
Preregistration required to receive event link: call 541-682-5450.
Join a fun conversation and activity for ages 11-14. This month, Stuck in the Middle book group is reading "All's Faire in Middle School" by Victoria Jamieson. Sign up and we’ll mail a free copy of the book to you to keep! Or enjoy it free with your library card: https://bit.ly/2IJ5xLy
Tween Scene Book Group - ages 9-12
Online: Thursday, December 17, 4:00 p.m., Zoom
Preregistration required to receive event link: call 541-682-5450.
Join a fun conversation and activity for ages 9-12. This month, Tween Scene book group is reading “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin. Sign up and we’ll mail a free copy of the book to you to keep! Or enjoy the eBook, audiobook, or print books free with your library card: https://bit.ly/2IGz2NW
Bilingual StoryWalks®
Dec. 18 through Jan. 15
All ages: take a walk a enjoy bilingual children’s picture book! The illustrated pages are displayed on a series of signs arranged in order along the path to read as you stroll through the park.
In the park outside Sheldon Community Center: "The Hungry Hen/La Gallina Hambrienta"
In the park outside Petersen Barn Community Center: "The Mitten/El Miton "
Thanks to The StoryWalk® Project, created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Winter Reading: Free Books for Kids and Teens
All locations: Saturday, December 19 through January 31
Kids and teens: drop by any Eugene Public Library location to choose a brand-new book to keep - free!
Watch online anytime:
Bilingual Storytime Online: Join Toña Aguilar online for fun stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish and English. On YouTube, recorded live in September.
Online Storytimes on our Facebook or YouTube, recorded since spring.
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FOR TEENS
"Sasquatch" Writer John Zada: Live Online
Saturday, December 5, 2:00 p.m., YouTube Live at bit.ly/EugSasquatch
Join us for a live interview with journalist John Zada about his book "In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond: In Search of the Sasquatch." Read more.
Teen Book Group - ages 13-18
Online: Tuesday, December 15, 4:00 p.m., Zoom
Preregistration required to receive event link: call 541-682-5450.
A get-together for ages 13-18. This month, Teen Book Group is reading "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas. Sign up and we’ll mail a free copy of the book to you to keep! Or enjoy it free with your library card online or in print: https://bit.ly/2HaVdeQ
Stuck in the Middle Book Group - ages 11-14
Online: Wednesday, December 16, 4:00 p.m., Zoom
Preregistration required to receive event link: call 541-682-5450.
Join a fun conversation and activity for ages 11-14. This month, Stuck in the Middle book group is reading "All's Faire in Middle School" by Victoria Jamieson. Sign up and we’ll mail a free copy of the book to you to keep! Or enjoy it free with your library card: https://bit.ly/2IJ5xLy
Winter Reading: Free Books for Kids and Teens
All locations: Saturday, December 19 through January 31
Kids and teens: drop by any Eugene Public Library location to choose a brand-new book to keep - free!
Watch online anytime:
William Ritter: Live Interview Enjoy a talk with the author of the popular and beloved "Jackaby" and "Oddmire" series, recorded this summer.
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FOR ADULTS
Licensing a food business / Licensias para negocios de alimentos
Online: Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m., Zoom
Preregistration required to receive event link: click here.
En español y inglés: esta sesión informativa en línea, sobre cómo obtener la licencia de un restaurante o camión de comida será dirigida por nuestro especialista local en salud ambiental. Gratis. Presentado por SCORE y la Biblioteca Pública de Eugene.
In English and Spanish: an online informational session on how to get a restaurant or food truck license, led by a food safety expert. Free. Presented by SCORE and Eugene Public Library.
"Sasquatch" Writer John Zada: Live Online
Online: Saturday, December 5, 2:00 p.m., YouTube Live at bit.ly/EugSasquatch
Join us for a live interview with journalist John Zada about his book "In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond: In Search of the Sasquatch."
This fascinating book explores the field of sasqualogy and the idiosyncratic culture that has formed around the search for proof of Bigfoot. Zada traveled extensively through Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest and interviewed First Nations communities with rich histories of sasquatch sightings and stories. The accomplished journalist will talk about these experiences and share images from his trip to one of North America’s most remote and beautiful wilderness areas. John Zada is a writer, photographer, and journalist drawn to stories about adventure and far-flung parts of the world. He has worked in over two dozen countries and spent years as a journalist in the Middle East. His work has appeared widely, including in the Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, Explore, CBC, Al Jazeera, BBC, and the Los Angeles Review of Books. Read more.
Imagination Library Film: Live Online
Online: Wednesday, December 9, 4:00 p.m., Facebook Live
Get together to watch the new documentary "The Library That Dolly Built" at www.facebook.com/dollysimaginationlibrary. The film will premiere live online, followed by a conversation with and a performance by Dolly Parton. No Facebook account or login is needed.
In the days just before the film, keep an eye on social media by Eugene Public Library Foundation and Eugene Public Library. We'll be holding a special raffle in connection with the film. Learn more about our Eugene Imagination Library, including how to sign your child up (ages 0 through 4) and how to donate to support the program.
Activity Kit for Adults
All locations: Friday, December 11, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Drop by any Library location to pick up a free art activity kit to enjoy at home and keep. This kit will provide materials and instructions to create your own glass marble magnets. Kits will be available at all Eugene Public Library locations starting Friday, Dec. 11 at 10:00 a.m., while supplies last.
Covering the News in 2020: Journalist Andrew Whitehead
Online: Friday, December 11, 12:00 p.m., Zoom
Preregistration required to receive event link: click here.
Join the Eugene Public Library Foundation for this month's entry in their series, “In Conversation with Experts and Enthusiasts,” each featuring a brief lecture followed by Q&A. On December 11, Andrew Whitehead, former Editor of the BBC World Service News, will talk about "Covering the News: A Look Back at 2020." Learn what's at stake for journalists as they cover the news, including a global pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement, Brexit, and more.
Holiday Gift Reads: Live Online
Online: Friday, December 11, 6:00 p.m., YouTube Live at bit,ly/EugGiftReads
Join the entertaining booklovers of Eugene Public Library for a cheery round of gift recommendations! We'll offer ideas tailored to a variety of ages, interests, and tastes -- plus personalized suggestions based on your questions in the comments.
Grow Your Business with Google
Online: Tuesday, December 15, 10:00 a.m., Zoom
Preregistration required to receive event link: click here.
Learn how to create a free Business Profile on Google to connect with your customers and get discovered by new ones. This webinar is presented by Corissa Saint Laurent, a Grow with Google Trainer with over 20 years of entrepreneurial and small business marketing experience. Brought to you by SCORE Vancouver, SCORE Willamette, and Eugene Public Library.
Job Search Help
Ongoing; by appointment at the Downtown Library: call 541-686-7985 to schedule
Make a one-on-one appointment to meet in person at the Downtown Library with an advisor from Lane County Workforce Services. These friendly experts help job seekers make career plans, become more employable, improve job search skills, and find work. Topics include online applications, resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, community resources, networking, training scholarships. This service is free and available in English and Spanish. Lane Workforce Partnership/WorkSource Lane is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. This program is co-sponsored by Lane County Human Services, Lane Workforce Partnership, and Eugene Public Library. Call 541-686-7985 to schedule an appointment.
Watch online anytime:
Windfall Reading Series: David Axelrod and Sabena Stark: on YouTube Live, recorded in September.
Windfall Reading Series: Melissa Kwasny and Christopher Howell: on YouTube Live, recorded in October.
Windfall Reading Series: Austin Gray and Shirley Perez-West : on YouTube Live, recorded in November.
History of Comics Censorship: Banned Books Week talk: on YouTube Live, recorded in October.
What To Read Next: Spooky Stories for All Ages: recommended reading suggestions by our entertaining librarians, recorded in October.
What to Eat Read Next: Foodie Fiction & Cookbooks: recommended reading suggestions by our entertaining librarians, recorded in November.
Puerto Rican Cooking Online: Learn to make the traditional dishes mofongo and tembleque. With Sara Cintron on YouTube, recorded in September.
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FRIENDS & FOUNDATION SPECIAL EVENTS
Friends of Eugene Public Library: Online Book Sales
Friends of Eugene Public Library are currently offering two ways to purchase gently-used books from their bookstore, Second Hand Prose. Many are gift-quality! For in-person pick-up by appointment at the bookstore in the Downtown Library: browse and pay online here. For items to be shipped: browse and pay online at the Friends' Amazon storefront.
Covering the News in 2020: Journalist Andrew Whitehead
Online: Friday, December 11, 12:00 p.m., Zoom
Preregistration required to receive event link: click here.
Join the Eugene Public Library Foundation for this month's entry in their series, “In Conversation with Experts and Enthusiasts,” each featuring a brief lecture followed by Q&A. On December 11, Andrew Whitehead, former Editor of the BBC World Service News, will talk about "Covering the News: A Look Back at 2020." Learn what's at stake for journalists as they cover the news, including a global pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement, Brexit, and more.
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ONLINE & ONGOING
All free! Some online actitivies require a library card. If you don’t have one, call us to sign up: 541-682-5450.
Personalized reading recommendations
Get expert suggestions to match your tastes and interests. Fill out our online form for adults or kids and teens, email us, live chat with us, or call us at 541-682-5450.
Book lists, reviews, and more
Booklist Online
Books & Authors
NoveList Plus
Eugene Public Library Escape Rooms
Solve puzzles and clues to escape! Work on these fun challenges alone or as a team.
- Ghost Ship Escape Room (ages 10 and up)
- Undersea Atlantis Escape Room (ages 10 and up)
- The Labyrinth: Greek Mythology Escape Room (ages 10 and up)
- Spy School: Secret Agent Training Escape Room - Part 1 (ages 13 and up)
- Spy School: Secret Agent Training Escape Room - Part 2 (ages 13 and up)
- Murder in the Library (ages 13 and up)
Art Exhibit: Acrylic Paintings by Amy Hartsfield
Enjoy a video art exhibit featuring paintings of trees and other "nature-scapes" by self-taught Eugene artist Amy Hartsfield.
Women Make Waves: Listening Experience
Take a listening adventure with a wide variety of performers and types of music. Start now.
Ancestry.com
Explore your family tree, history, and more. Library card required. Start now.
Lynda.com
Professional courses in software development, web development, design, photography, and business. Library card required. Start now.
Mango Languages
Interactive lessons to learn dozens of languages, including English as a second language. Library card required. Start now.
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