News:

Holiday Closures

The Scappoose Public Library will be closed:

• Wednesday–Thursday, December 24th–25th for Christmas.
• Thursday, January 1st for New Year's.
• Monday, January 19th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Additionally we are closing at 5 PM on Wednesday, December 31st for New Year's Eve.

New Monday Book Clubs

We are introducing new book clubs in 2026! These book clubs will meet on the first floor of the Library at 6:00 PM, after the library has closed. The Romance Book Club meets on the second Monday of each month and is starting with A Court of Thorns and Roses on January 12th. The Genre Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month and is starting with Mystery on January 26th.

Brand New Cultural Passes

Cultural Pass for the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education and a parking permit for ODFW Wildlife Areas which includes Sauvie Island.

Events:

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

First Monday of the Month, 6–8 PM.  On January 5th we are making shrinky dinks!

FOSPL Book Sales

The Friends of the Scappoose Public Library are holding three book sales in December!

• Wednesday, December 3rd, 3:30–7:30 PM
• Tuesday, December 9th, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
• Saturday, December 13th, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM 

The Writing Group

The Writing Group meets on the third Sunday of each month at the Scappoose Public Library!

December Board Meeting

The Scappoose Public Library Board is meeting on Thursday, December 18th, at 7 PM. Public input is always welcomed. This meeting is held simultaneously in person and online.

Romance Book Club

The first title for our new Romance Book Club is "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas! Romance Book Club meets on the second Monday of the month at 6:00 PM. Our first meeting will be on January 12, 2026.

January Book Club

To kick off 2026 we will be reading "No Ordinary Time" by Doris Kearns Goodwin. We will meet at 7 PM on Thursday, January 22, to discuss it. This meeting is held simultaneously in person and online.

Genre Book Club

Introducing the Genre Book Club! We each read a book of our choice in the selected genre, and then meet on the fourth Monday of the month to discuss our books and the genre itself. Our first genre is Mystery, and our first meeting is January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM.