Get ready to power up your summer with Stayton Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program: Level Up!
We’re kicking things off with a Summer Reading Kick-Off Party on June 17 at 2:00 p.m., featuring games, crafts, and an exciting performance by magician Louie Foxx. It’s also your first chance to sign up for this year’s reading challenge!
How It Works:
Sign up at the library (beginning June 17th), track your reading minutes, and help build the fictional world of SimStayton—all while earning prizes for your progress.
But that’s not all! The summer is packed with special events, performances, and activities for all ages:
- Family Performances & Presentations
- Gaming & Challenges
- Trades & Swaps
- Crafts & Clubs
- Storytime in the Park
- End of Summer Celebration
All events are free thanks to the generous support of our community. Join the adventure, level up your reading, and make this summer unforgettable!
Join us for fun activities during the month of May at the Stayton Public Library!
On Saturday, April 12th, we hosted our 3rd Annual Teddy Bear Tea at the Stayton Public Library—and it was a tea-riffic success! Over 100 patrons (plus their beloved stuffed friends!) joined us for a magical afternoon filled with tea, treats, crafts, and cuddly fun.
Guests enjoyed:
- A charming tea room
- A fun photo booth
- Teacup crafts
- A delightful cake walk
- A cozy teddy bear reading area
Big thanks to our amazing staff and volunteers who helped make this event truly un-bear-lievable!
On Monday, March 25th, the Stayton Public Library chugged up to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland for a special train-themed storytime like no other!
A total of 209 children and adults joined in for a morning filled with reading, dancing, and singing, all surrounded by historic trains and railroad displays. But the fun didn’t stop there—everyone climbed aboard a real locomotive for a breathtaking ride along the Willamette River!
To top it all off, every child took home a free book and toy, making this an unforgettable day of learning and adventure.
A huge THANK YOU to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center for making this event so special! From the museum space and train ride to the snacks, books, and train toys—you truly made this a day to remember.
Join us for a delightful afternoon of tea, treats and teddy bear fun!
Get ready for a delightful afternoon of tea, treats, and teddy bear fun! The Stayton Public Library is excited to present the Teddy Bear Tea Party – a charming event perfect for children and their favorite stuffed friends.
- Date: April 12, 2025
- Time: 2:00 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Stayton Public Library
This special gathering invites young guests to bring their teddy bears (or any stuffed companion) and enjoy a cozy tea party.
Space is limited, so be sure to make your reservations early before spots fill up!
For more details or to RSVP, call (503) 769-3313 or email info@staytonlibrary.org.
We can’t wait to see you and your cuddly companions there!
Join us for fun activities during the month of April at the Stayton Public Library!
All aboard for a fun-filled morning!
Families, join us for Train Storytime at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland on March 24, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.!
We’re kicking off our weeklong "Making Tracks with the Library" theme with a FREE special story time, FREE books for the kiddos, and a FREE ride on a real train!
It's a day of adventure, stories, and fun for the whole family. Don’t miss out!
- When: March 24, 2025, 10:30 a.m.
- Where: Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Portland
- What: FREE story time, FREE books, and a train ride!
Mark your calendars, grab the kiddos, and get ready to make some tracks with us! ??
There are a lot of exciting events happening in March at the Stayton Public Library! Hope to see you there!
The Stayton Public Library will reopen today, February 14, at 12:00 p.m.
The Stayton Public Library will delay opening this morning in consideration of the safety of our employees and patrons. Watch here and our social media channels for further updates.
For the safety of our patrons and staff, City offices and facilities will remain closed to the public today. This includes the Stayton Public Library. All programming is cancelled for February 13th.
For the safety of our staff and patrons, the Library will have a delayed opening today (February 13th) due to the inclement weather. As the morning continues, we will reevaluate and share updates.
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the Library? Join us on Wednesday, February 19 at 5:00 p.m. for tours, presentations, and interactive displays and learn more about the Stayton Public Library!
Don't miss out! Check out events happening in February:
Library Events February 2025 by Stayton Public Library
The Stayton Public Library is excited to announce a call for art for its 6th Annual Art Show to be on display at the Library from February 6 – February 26, 2025. This art show is an annual opportunity for local artists of any age or level to display their work to the community.
Any artists that live or work in Stayton or its surrounding communities can submit a maximum of two works of 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional art. Please note, space for 3-dimensional art is limited. There is no submission fee.
To be included in the show, the artist needs to submit a registration form and release available at the Library or linked below. All art and registrations must be delivered to the library by Wednesday, February 5.
On Thursday, February 6 there will be an opening reception for the public to meet the artists at 5:00 p.m.
For more information please call 503-769-3313.
Art Show Guidelines and Registration Form
Have you checked out our all-ages Winter Reading Challenge yet? Visit the Library to pick up scrolls and complete activities to move the penguins along on their way to the Penguin Ball. It will take 30,000 minutes of collaborative reading and activities by January 31st to unlock our access to the Ball. Every minute you read counts!
Don't miss out! Here are our January events:
Library Events January 2025 by Stayton Public Library