Summer Reading

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Excitement and fun await those who visit West Slope Library and participate in this year’s summer reading program: 

Stop by the library from June 1st to August 31st to participate.

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Kids ages 0-18 are eligible for one free book to keep. Patrons of ALL AGES can complete and return reading logs for the chance to win free OMSI passes, Portland Art Museum memberships, gift cards, and more! Completed logs can be turned in between July 16 and August 31st.

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Tiny Art Painting of 2 redcap mushrooms against a blue sky.
June Take and Make

Pick up a Tiny Art Painting kit in June and submit your work for the chance to be featured in a library-wide Tiny Art Show at the end of the summer. 

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Continue crafting by picking up an Embroidery kit in July, making Pressed Nature Bowls in August, and learning how to Solar Print (for teens only!)

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Teen Take and Make
Embroidery crafts
July Take and Make
clay dish with nature pressings
August Take and Make
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Share ways you practice conservation and care for the environment by contributing to our community art project!

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Girl reading in hammock, butterflies bursting out from book.

Find more in-person events happening this summer on our events calendar.

See you there!

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Special Thanks to OMSI, Portland Art Museum and the Friends of the West Slope Library for their contributions for our Summer Reading Program. 

OMSIE - Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Friends of the West Slope Library
Portland Art Museum