News & Events
News:
An Announcement on the Passing of Director Jeff Weiss
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our Library Director, Jeff Weiss. Jeff passed away Friday, July 24th from complications of a medical event.
Events:
SPLAF! 2026
The second annual SPLAF!—The Scappoose Public Library Authors Festival—is happening on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 am until 3 pm at the Scappoose Public Library’s meeting room. All day, local authors will read from their works, talk about their writing lives, and sell (and sign) their books for attendees.
Adult Crafting Class: Native Seed Bombs, Presented by the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council
Join us for an evening of seed bomb crafting. Monday, October 26, 2026, 6–8 PM.
Youth Events
We have a separate list of events for our youth! From toddlers to teenagers, there's something for every age range!
Weekly Adult Events
Fiber Friends
Bring your crafting project to the second floor of the Library every Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Produce Distribution
Wednesdays, 10 AM–Noon. Free and open to all.
Ukulele Jam
Thursdays, 10 AM–Noon. Bring your ukulele to this sing- and play-along.
Board Game Nights
Thursdays, from 6 PM to 8 PM. These events are free and open without registration. Intended for adults.
Monthly Adult Events
Adult Craft Night: Ghost Crafts
Come make ghost crafts and eat candy! Monday, October 5, 2026, 6–8 PM.
FOSPL Book Sales
The Friends of the Scappoose Public Library hold a book sale in the basement of the library from 10 AM to 2 PM on the second Saturday of every even month.
Romance Book Club: Dark Needs at Night's Edge
The Romance Book Club is reading "Dark Needs at Night's Edge" by Kresley Cole. We will meet on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 6 PM to discuss it.
The Writing Group
The Writing Group meets at 2 PM on the third Sunday of each month at the Scappoose Public Library!
True Crime Book Club: The Devil in the White City
The True Crime Book Club is reading "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson. We will meet on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6 PM to discuss it.
October Book Club: Pride and Prejudice
The Scappoose Library Book Club is reading "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. We will meet at 6:30 PM on Thursday, October 22, 2026.