Seed Program Preservation Class, Thurs Aug 10

Learn to preserve your garden bounty with 3 classes:

  • 3-4pm Blackberry Freezer Jam

    • (4-5pm intermission)

  • 5-6pm Fermentation Fun

  • 6-8pm Salsa Spaghetti Sauce

Take home a full jar and recipe from each class along with the knowledge you need to preserve all your summer harvest!

Materials donation $10 per person, maximum of 20 participants. Sign up at the library or Redbarn Garden Supply. To donate jars or food, contact Serena at 541.680.1700.

NOTE: This class is at the Community Center on 2nd Ave.

Free Teen Summer Field Trips

We at Friends of Myrtle Creek Library are promoting this wonderful teen activity program for Douglas County youth, ages 14 to 18. There are a dozen fun field trips planned, including the Hellgate Jet Boats! Trips are filling up quickly, so register soon!

Register and get more information at: tinyurl.com/yssummerregistration

Summer Safety Carnival, Sat June 10, 11am-3pm

Please join us for an EPIC summer kickoff !!!

Outside the Library:

  • Games and prizes

  • Hot dogs, popcorn, snow cones

  • Bicycle obstacle course

  • Fire truck, Smokey Bear

  • Drug awareness by Elks; Skin safety by Aviva Health

Inside the Library:

  • Summer Reading Program sign up

  • Books and Antiques for sale

  • LEGO Bridge Challenge

  • Read with Yuki

Sponsored by ADAPT and Friends of Myrtle Creek Library

Parking available at 235 NE Rice Street, as our parking lot will have the carnival events.

LEGO Bridge Challenge, Sat June 10 12-3pm

You or your team of up to 4 will have 90 minutes to design and build a bridge. It must span at least 8 inches. Scored categories include:

  • Longest open span

  • Most weight supported

  • Creativity and visual appeal

Use our huge Lego collection to get creative, build masterpieces and meet fellow enthusiasts!

Lego Builders Club meets every Saturday 12-3pm. All ages welcome.