Forest Grove City Library

10/24/2026

In honor of Veterans Day 2026, let’s ensure all patients have access to blood and raise awareness of the ongoing need for donations at our November blood drive. We invite students, faculty, veterans, active members, friends, and family to give blood in honor of those who risk their lives. Your donations support patients in hospitals across the Pacific Northwest, including service members and their families. Follow the link below to make your 1-hour appointment now with Bloodworks Northwest and reserve your preferred donation time!

SIGN UP HERE: https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/93727

Donate blood in October-November with Bloodworks Northwest and enter for a chance to win a 3-night trip for two to London, England! Your adventure includes round-trip Alaska Airlines flights, a luxury stay at the Kimpton Fitzroy London, and 2 tickets to a concert of your choice in 2027 in London. Must be 18+ to enter and complete post-donation online entry form atwww.bloodworksnw.org/win.

Must be 16+ to donate. Be sure to eat a hearty meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating.

10/12/2026

If you're approaching age 65, or if you plan on retiring soon after turning 65, you do not want to miss the Medicare 101 presentation offered by Washington County's Department of Health and Human Services and Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) on Saturday, October 17th, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in the Rogers Room.

During this free informational session you'll learn about:

* Medicare Basics: Parts A and B
* Prescription Drugs: Part D
* Medigap secondary coverage
* Fraud prevention
* Annual open enrollment help
* 2027 Medicare updates

Registration is not required, but last year's program was packed, so RSVPs are appreciated.

Questions? Call SHIBA at 503-846-3094.

10/09/2026

We look forward to seeing all of you at our Banned Books Week Silent Read-In tomorrow (Saturday, October 10) from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm! Bring your favorite banned or challenged book - or choose one of the titles we'll have on display - and meet in the fireplace area for this community-wide show of support for libraries and the freedom to read

We'll have a few announcements at the beginning of the event, but otherwise you're welcome to grab a treat and hang out for some quiet reading time and a chance to connect with fellow champions of intellectual freedom.

Everyone who attends will also receive a QR code to download a free audiobook copy of "Banned Together" or "How to Defend Books and Why" courtesy Libro.fm.

10/03/2026

To mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, the library is hosting Voices of Hope, a powerful exhibit created by people impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse that reflect their personal experiences and journey to healing.

The library would like to thank the Family Peace Center of Washington County (formerly the The Family Justice Center of Washington County) and its partners, including the Domestic Violence Resource Center, the Sexual Assault Resource Center, CARES Northwest, and Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services -ARMS for collecting these works, and express our gratitude to everyone who chose to tell their stories of growth through art.

Voices of Hope will be on display for the entire month of October in the area by the fireplace.

09/29/2026

Need help installing an app on your new phone, configuring a we**am for Zoom, borrowing and downloading an e-book, or filling out an online job application? You can make an appointment with our friendly and knowledgeable Digital Navigator Mondays and Fridays between 9:30 - 12:30 and 1:00 - 3:00 to get assistance for these and other tech-related issues. (Drop-in assistance is also available from 3:00 - 6:30 on Mondays and 3:00 - 5:00 on Fridays.) Bring your own device or use one of our computers.

Scan the QR code in the image or visit https://bit.ly/FGCLDigitalNavigator to sign up for your 30-minute session!

09/25/2026

To celebrate Dolly Day, 9/25, staff dressed in pink and have been listening to 9 to 5 on repeat.

We are also releasing our latest Library Thing, a cat companion, named in Dolly's honor. Place a hold on Dolly Paw-ton starting today! 🩷 🩷 🩷

https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S143C3374934

09/25/2026

To mark Banned Books Week this year, we're teaming up with and Silent Book Club to host a Banned Books Silent Read-In on Saturday, October 10th, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Bring your own banned or challenged book - or pick one of the titles on display - and join us by the fireplace for a time of silent reading and to show your support for the freedom to read. Drop in for a few minutes or find a comfy seat and stay for the full two hours. We'll even supply the treats!

Attendees will also receive a download code for a free downloadable audiobook of either Banned Together or How to Defend Books and Why.

09/18/2026

Tomorrow is the Chalk Art Festival hosted by the Valley Art Association. The Teen Library Council are so excited to participate again this year!

Stop by, check out the awesome art the library teens are making, and say hi!

09/11/2026

We love bringing the library joy to the Adelante Farmers Market. It is such a wonderful opportunity to see all our library friends and to make new ones!

It was a blast having so many Pacific University students sign up for new library cards and get entered to win an adorable Wallace tote bag from our partners at Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS).

If you don't have a library card yet, come see us, there is no better way to celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month than by getting your own library card!

09/05/2026