Events

The Hillsboro Main Library will remain open during this year's airshow. Due to road closures in the surrounding area, access will be from the north along Dawson Creek and Brookwood Parkway only. Brookwood Parkway will be closed from Cornell to Airport Road, just south of the Main library.

Washington County Library Day 1 at Oaks Park

Oaks Park, from August 13, 2008 12:00 PM to August 13, 2008 09:00 PM

Summer readers who complete the program will receive a coupon for $3.75 admission this day! Join us for the festivities noon to 8!

Prince Caspian Night

Hillsboro Main Library, from May 07, 2008 06:00 PM to May 07, 2008 07:30 PM

Celebrate the release of the new Narnia movie "Prince Caspian". Listen to a reading from the book, participate in a Costume Contest and make some fun crafts. Due to limited space this program requires registration. All children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult so please be sure to register all those attending.

Bicycle Commuting for Adults and Teens

Main Library Meeting Room, from May 17, 2008 02:00 PM to May 17, 2008 03:30 PM

Getting there safely. Bicycle Safety for Adults How to ride as if your life depends on it...because it does. Come to this presentation to learn how to: equip your bike safely, improve visibility, avoid common errors of the road.

Security in Your Retirement

Main Library Meeting Room, from June 05, 2008 06:30 PM to June 05, 2008 08:00 PM

Financial planner Jeff Toews shares tips for financial security for retired people or those about to retire.

Heron Watch

Hillsboro Main Library, from June 01, 2008 08:00 AM to June 01, 2008 10:00 AM

Join volunteer naturalist Max Smith for a view of the heron colonly and other birds new to the new Hillsboro Library. Max will lead a m orning bird walk around the surrounding wetlands to obsere the behavior or herons and other water birds. We will also view hawks, and a variety of other birds.

My 5 Senses

Hillsboro Main Library, from June 20, 2008 10:00 AM to June 20, 2008 12:00 PM

Parents and their little ones are invited to drop in and spend some time exploring their 5 senses. We will have 5 different age-appropriate areas for the children to investigate-sight, sound, smell, touch and taste.

Hay Carumba

Hillsboro Main Library, from June 25, 2008 11:30 AM to June 25, 2008 12:30 PM

Summer reading program. Tickets required; ask for them at the Children's desk.

Magic Show

Hillsboro Main Library, from June 21, 2008 01:30 PM to June 21, 2008 02:15 PM

Join Bob Eaton for old-fashioned magic with lots of audience participation. Tickets required.

My 5 Senses

Shute Park Branch, from June 26, 2008 10:00 AM to June 26, 2008 12:00 PM

Parents and their little ones are invited to drop in and spend some time exploring their 5 senses. We will have 5 different age-appropriate areas for the children to investigate-sight, sound, smell, touch and taste.

Magic Show

Shute Park Meeting Room, from June 28, 2008 01:30 PM to June 28, 2008 02:15 PM

Join Bob Eaton for an old-fashioned magic show with lots of audience participation. Library: Hillsboro - Shute Park Branch.

Chris Leebrick

Main Library , from July 09, 2008 10:30 AM to July 09, 2008 11:30 AM

Summer reading program. Tickets required; ask for them at the Children's desk

Chris Leebrick

Main Library , from July 09, 2008 11:30 AM to July 09, 2008 12:30 PM

Summer reading program. Tickets required; ask for them at the Children's desk.

Pink Pig Puppet Theater

Main Library , from July 13, 2008 02:00 PM to July 13, 2008 03:00 PM

Summer Reading Puppet Show: The Great Bug Hunt.

Tom Question

Main Library, from July 23, 2008 10:30 AM to July 23, 2008 11:30 AM

Summer reading program. Tickets required; ask for them at the Children's desk.

Tom Question

Main Library, from July 23, 2008 11:30 AM to July 23, 2008 12:30 PM

Summer reading program. Tickets required; ask for them at the Children's desk.

Captain Abdul's Pirate Preschool

Main Library, from July 18, 2008 10:30 AM to July 18, 2008 12:00 PM

We'll be singin', craftin', sharin' pirate tales & eatin'a bit o' grub as we spend the morning playin' pirates together! Pirate attire encouraged.

Bug Me! OMSI classroom program

Main Library , from July 29, 2008 10:30 AM to July 29, 2008 11:30 AM

OMSI classroom program on insects for children entering kindergarten through 3rd grade. Registration required.

Summer Reading Kick-off Event

Main Library, from June 01, 2008 01:00 PM to June 01, 2008 04:00 PM

Folk music, refreshments, a puppet show and more.

Music for Young People

Hillsboro Main Library, from August 16, 2008 02:00 PM to August 16, 2008 03:00 PM

Learn about musical instruments and here some wonderful music from local musicians.

Captain Abdul's Pirate Preschool

Shute Park Branch, from July 31, 2008 10:30 AM to July 31, 2008 12:00 PM

We'll be singin', craftin', sharin' pirate tales & eatin' a bit o' grub as we spend the morning playin' pirates together! Pirate attire encouraged. Registration required.

Bug Me! OMSI Classroom Program

Shute Park Branch, from July 29, 2008 01:00 PM to July 29, 2008 02:00 PM

Bug Me! OMSI classroom program on insects for children entering kindergarten through third grade. Registration required.