Drop-In Tech Help

Whether you’re a beginner trying to navigate your first smartphone or a more experienced user looking to troubleshoot an issue with your computer or assemble a custom PC build, we’re here to help. Drop-in to ask questions and receive one-on-one assistance with a vari......More

Whether you’re a beginner trying to navigate your first smartphone or a more experienced user looking to troubleshoot an issue with your computer or assemble a custom PC build, we’re here to help. Drop-in to ask questions and receive one-on-one assistance with a variety of topics, including but not limited to: Basic computer skills (e.g. how to use a mouse, open and close programs, create and save documents) Setting up and using an email account Using search engines and the internet Transferring files and photos between devices Basic smartphone and tablet skills (e.g. how to make a call, send a text message, install and use an app) Plan a custom PC build (e.g. determine hardware compatibility, budget for components, tips for assembly) Optimize your gaming PC (e.g. enable XMP/DOCP RAM profiles, install latest graphics drivers) No matter your level of experience, we welcome you to join us! No registration required. Please bring your device with you if you have one, as this will allow us to better assist you with any specific issues you may be experiencing.

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Russian Storytime: Slavic Folktales

The magical world of fairy tales awaits you! Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Slavic fairy tales with a dramatic reading and performance of a Russian folktale. Complete with costumes, magical items, and more! This storytime is ideal for children who love to......More

The magical world of fairy tales awaits you! Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Slavic fairy tales with a dramatic reading and performance of a Russian folktale. Complete with costumes, magical items, and more! This storytime is ideal for children who love to fantasize while learning something new. For children aged 6-9 years old. Registration is required! Sign up here.

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Fundraiser Shopping Day at Farmington Gardens

Spring is here! Can you beleaf it? Have you botany plants yet this season? If you’re rooting for library services in Aloha, it might by thyme for a shopping trip to......More

Spring is here! Can you beleaf it? Have you botany plants yet this season? If you’re rooting for library services in Aloha, it might by thyme for a shopping trip to Farmington Gardens, who have generously agreed to host another fundraiser shopping day in support of library services this spring! Just download our flyer (or pick up a print copy in the library) to show at checkout on Sun 4/21, and 10% of the value of your purchase will be donated to the Aloha Community Library Association. The Aloha store is open 9am-6pm, and the Hillsboro store is open 10am-5pm. It’s kind of a big dill, so bring your friends, family, and fellow gardeners. Thank you so mulch for your support!

Preschool Playtime

An open free play program for preschoolers and their families to visit the library and enjoy time together while exploring all types of play beneficial to the development of young minds! Please note that while this program will be overseen by Aloha Library staff, car......More

An open free play program for preschoolers and their families to visit the library and enjoy time together while exploring all types of play beneficial to the development of young minds! Please note that while this program will be overseen by Aloha Library staff, caregivers will be expected to supervise and remain with their children at all times. 

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Family Storytime

Family Storytime is a fun filled early literacy program for all ages with stories, songs, and rhymes aimed at getting kids hooked on reading from an early age. Come, read, sing, dance, and play with us at the library!

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Teen Crafternoon: Drop-in Beading

Drop-in and join us for a crafternoon full of beaded fun! Make anything from friendship bracelets to colorful critters. The only limit to what you create is your imagination! We’ll have a variety of bead types and supplies for you to choose from. This program is for ......More

Drop-in and join us for a crafternoon full of beaded fun! Make anything from friendship bracelets to colorful critters. The only limit to what you create is your imagination! We’ll have a variety of bead types and supplies for you to choose from. This program is for tweens and teens ages 10 through 18.  

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Drop-In Tech Help

Whether you’re a beginner trying to navigate your first smartphone or a more experienced user looking to troubleshoot an issue with your computer or assemble a custom PC build, we’re here to help. Drop-in to ask questions and receive one-on-one assistance with a vari......More

Whether you’re a beginner trying to navigate your first smartphone or a more experienced user looking to troubleshoot an issue with your computer or assemble a custom PC build, we’re here to help. Drop-in to ask questions and receive one-on-one assistance with a variety of topics, including but not limited to: Basic computer skills (e.g. how to use a mouse, open and close programs, create and save documents) Setting up and using an email account Using search engines and the internet Transferring files and photos between devices Basic smartphone and tablet skills (e.g. how to make a call, send a text message, install and use an app) Plan a custom PC build (e.g. determine hardware compatibility, budget for components, tips for assembly) Optimize your gaming PC (e.g. enable XMP/DOCP RAM profiles, install latest graphics drivers) No matter your level of experience, we welcome you to join us! No registration required. Please bring your device with you if you have one, as this will allow us to better assist you with any specific issues you may be experiencing.

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SRBC: Hello Stranger

Our April read for the Shameless Romance Book Club is Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas. In this historical romance, Dr. Garrett Gibson is the only female physician in England. Between fighting against societal expectations and gaining professional recognition in a male......More

Our April read for the Shameless Romance Book Club is Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas. In this historical romance, Dr. Garrett Gibson is the only female physician in England. Between fighting against societal expectations and gaining professional recognition in a male dominated field, finding love is the last thing on her mind. That is, until she meets detective Ethan Ransom. When Garrett becomes involved in Ethan’s dangerous assignment, Ethan is determined to protect her at all costs. What happens when Ethan is the one who needs saving, and Garrett is the only person up to the task? Reserve it here. Also available in large print, eBook, downloadable audiobook, and audiobook CD. If you would like to read ahead, here is the schedule for the next three meetings: May 25th: Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert June 29th: Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston No meetings in July and August September 28th: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

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Preschool Playtime

An open free play program for preschoolers and their families to visit the library and enjoy time together while exploring all types of play beneficial to the development of young minds! Please note that while this program will be overseen by Aloha Library staff, car......More

An open free play program for preschoolers and their families to visit the library and enjoy time together while exploring all types of play beneficial to the development of young minds! Please note that while this program will be overseen by Aloha Library staff, caregivers will be expected to supervise and remain with their children at all times. 

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Last Tuesday Social Hour

Join us at the Aloha Community Library on the last Tuesday of each month for an hour of coffee and refreshments, and chat with others seeking conversation and connection. To ensure everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging at this community building event, ple......More

Join us at the Aloha Community Library on the last Tuesday of each month for an hour of coffee and refreshments, and chat with others seeking conversation and connection. To ensure everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging at this community building event, please save discussion of politics and religion for other venues.

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Fraud Watch Basics

Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? The AARP Fraud Watch Network is working to empower you in the fight, with proven resources and tools to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud. By taking a few practic......More

Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? The AARP Fraud Watch Network is working to empower you in the fight, with proven resources and tools to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud. By taking a few practical steps, you have the power to fight back against fraud. This session will arm you with the latest data on fraud trends and provide tips and resources to protect yourself and your family.

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Family Storytime

Family Storytime is a fun filled early literacy program for all ages with stories, songs, and rhymes aimed at getting kids hooked on reading from an early age. Come, read, sing, dance, and play with us at the library!

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Book Club: Astoria

Our next book club selection is Astoria by Peter Stark! This is a nonfiction account of Thomas Jefferson and John Jacob Astor’s now mostly forgotten attempt to establish a trading empire on the Oregon coast in 1810-1813. An immersive read filled with gripping descrip......More

Our next book club selection is Astoria by Peter Stark! This is a nonfiction account of Thomas Jefferson and John Jacob Astor’s now mostly forgotten attempt to establish a trading empire on the Oregon coast in 1810-1813. An immersive read filled with gripping descriptions of high adventure and grizzly hardship in familiar places! Reserve it here. Also available in large print, eBook, preloaded audiobook (Playaway), downloadable audiobook, and audiobook CD. Join online by clicking here: https://bit.ly/ACLbkclub Or call 253-215-8782 to join by phone. Meeting ID: 924 6989 8432 & Passcode: 037016 If you would like to read ahead, here is the book club’s schedule for the rest of the year: June 5 –  Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto July – BREAK August 7 – All Systems Red by Martha Wells September 4 – Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson October 2 – Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel November 6 – Anatomy by Dana Schwartz December 4 – Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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Build-a-Bird Workshop

Explore the Bird Alliance of Oregon’s bird specimen collection and learn about the many adaptations birds use to survive in the wild. Then use your newfound knowledge and imagination to design an amazing new bird! Recommended for children ages 5-12 and their families......More

Explore the Bird Alliance of Oregon’s bird specimen collection and learn about the many adaptations birds use to survive in the wild. Then use your newfound knowledge and imagination to design an amazing new bird! Recommended for children ages 5-12 and their families. No registration required.

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Drop-In Tech Help

Whether you’re a beginner trying to navigate your first smartphone or a more experienced user looking to troubleshoot an issue with your computer or assemble a custom PC build, we’re here to help. Drop-in to ask questions and receive one-on-one assistance with a vari......More

Whether you’re a beginner trying to navigate your first smartphone or a more experienced user looking to troubleshoot an issue with your computer or assemble a custom PC build, we’re here to help. Drop-in to ask questions and receive one-on-one assistance with a variety of topics, including but not limited to: Basic computer skills (e.g. how to use a mouse, open and close programs, create and save documents) Setting up and using an email account Using search engines and the internet Transferring files and photos between devices Basic smartphone and tablet skills (e.g. how to make a call, send a text message, install and use an app) Plan a custom PC build (e.g. determine hardware compatibility, budget for components, tips for assembly) Optimize your gaming PC (e.g. enable XMP/DOCP RAM profiles, install latest graphics drivers) No matter your level of experience, we welcome you to join us! No registration required. Please bring your device with you if you have one, as this will allow us to better assist you with any specific issues you may be experiencing.

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Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch returns to the Aloha Community Library! Join other fiber and textile crafters for a social gathering on the first Saturday of each month. Bring a project to work on and we’ll provide the coffee and tea! Crafters of all skills levels are encouraged to joi......More

Sit & Stitch returns to the Aloha Community Library! Join other fiber and textile crafters for a social gathering on the first Saturday of each month. Bring a project to work on and we’ll provide the coffee and tea! Crafters of all skills levels are encouraged to join. Limited supplies and access to online tutorials will be provided; however, instruction will not be available.

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Preschool Playtime

An open free play program for preschoolers and their families to visit the library and enjoy time together while exploring all types of play beneficial to the development of young minds! Please note that while this program will be overseen by Aloha Library staff, car......More

An open free play program for preschoolers and their families to visit the library and enjoy time together while exploring all types of play beneficial to the development of young minds! Please note that while this program will be overseen by Aloha Library staff, caregivers will be expected to supervise and remain with their children at all times. 

Aloha Community Library

Family Storytime

Family Storytime is a fun filled early literacy program for all ages with stories, songs, and rhymes aimed at getting kids hooked on reading from an early age. Come, read, sing, dance, and play with us at the library!

Aloha Community Library