Fern Ridge Public Library

04/22/2026

Be part of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day
with Master Suman

Tai Chi in the Park
11am-noon
at the Veneta City Park

History of Tai Chi Slideshow
2:00-3:00pm
Veneta Fern Ridge Library

04/22/2026

Lap Cat Chair Yoga with Adoptable Cats
Join us as we welcome Felines Fairygodmother Rescue for a bit of kitty chair yoga with the furry Felines from the Rescue. Come for the stretches, the purrs, or just hang out with lovable cats looking for a forever home. Thursday, April 23rd 11:00-12:30 in the Konnie Room

04/20/2026

Today, and every day, you've the right to read.

The right to read is under attack. On Right to Read Day, April 20, 2026, take action to support your library and protect your freedom to read.

04/01/2026

Read to a Dog!
April 28, 2026
3:30 - 4:30 PM

Read to a Dog is an Elementary Explorers program geared at kids in Kindergarten - 5th grade that focuses on reading confidence and fluency. At Read to a Dog children are invited to read to therapy and R.E.A.D. certified dogs! Reading to an animal is a great way for children to build reading confidence because animals don’t mind if you mispronounce a word, or miss a sentence; the dogs just love to hear kids read to them! Confident readers pick up more books, and the more a child reads the better their reading fluency and comprehension becomes!

This program runs for approximately 1 hr.

03/27/2026

Middle/High School
Crafternoon!
Friday, April 24th
4:00 - 6:00 PM

Join us as we get crafty and explore the library Makerspace! Drawing, painting, beads/jewelry, crochet, knit, button making, and so much more!

All supplies & snacks provided!

03/27/2026

Prom Movie Night
High School Program
Friday, April 10th
4:00 - 6:30 PM

Get Dressed Up and join us for a Prom Themed Movie Night! We will be watching a PG-13 prom themed movie to get us in the mood for the big dance! With snacks, crafts, and games while we watch the movie!

03/26/2026

Teen Advisory Board April Meeting
Friday, April 3rd
4:00 - 5:00 PM

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) accepts new applications from August through the end of November each school year. If you are interested in helping the library, getting involved in your community, and having fun with your friends, please fill out an application and return it to the Fern Ridge Library!

All prospective TAB applicants must be 13 -18 years old to apply.

What is TAB? TAB is a volunteer program where teens plan Middle School Meet-up & High School Scene events and help run teen programs!

Who can join TAB? TAB is open to teens 13 - 18 who attend public school, private school, or home school.

How often does TAB meet? TAB meets once a month for a planning session. Members also help set up & clean up on event days of the Middle School Meet-Ups and High School Scene programs.

How do I join TAB? TAB applications for the 2025-26 school year are currently closed. New applicants are welcome to apply for the 2026-27 school year beginning August 2026.

03/25/2026

LEGO Club
Tuesday, April 14th
3:30 - 5:30 PM
April Theme: Build a Secret Zoo Exhibit and see if you can guess other animal builds!

LEGO Club is an Elementary Explorers program for kids in Kindergarten - 5th grade that focuses on ingenuity and creativity. At LEGO Club children are challenged to build to a theme and work on developing the following skills:

- teamwork & communication - patience and organization -constructive problem solving & lateral thinking - fine motor control - spatial awareness - focus & concentration

This program runs for approximately 2 hr.

03/24/2026

Homeschool Game Club
Thursday 3/26
1:00 - 3:00 PM

Calling homeschool families with youths 8+ to join us! Games, supplies, and snacks provided!

What does a Game Club do for kids?

A game club for kids provides a fun, structured environment to build social skills, teamwork, and critical thinking through play, acting as a neutral space for kids to connect over shared interests like board games, learn sportsmanship, and develop problem-solving abilities while getting together with like-minded homeschool families!

03/24/2026

Join us on Saturday, April 4th @ 10:00 AM for Easter Themed Storytime with Ms. Nicole from the Fern Ridge Library at Veneta Elementary School before the Egg Hunt starts!

03/24/2026

Teen (ages 13+) Book Club
Friday, April 3rd
5:15 - 6:15 PM
*In the Teen Area

No required titles to read, just read to the theme and get a chance to discuss awesome books with your peers!

Since we weren't able to meet in March our theme for April is to read books 1 and 2 of a series! Or discuss 2 books you've read recently!

Snacks provided!