Upcoming Events
Drag Queen Story Time!
Saturday, September 23rd, 1pm
Join Drag Queen Mars for a fun dress-up drag queen story time and craft at Green Bean Books! Drag Queen Story Time was created to inspire creativity, jump starts kids’ imagination, and encourage open and accepting minds. Our drag queen's sparkling presentation shows kids that dress up is for everyone and challenges strict gender definitions.
Hamsters Don't Fight Fires Story Time & Craft!
Sunday, September 24th, 11am
Join author Andrew Root for a fun story time and craft with his new hilarious picture book, Hamsters Don't Fight Fires!
Graphic Novel Superstars Ben Hatke and Lucy Bellwood Reading!
Monday, September 25th, 5pm
Join popular graphic novelists Ben Hatke and Lucy Bellwood for a reading featuring their new books Mighty Jack and the Goblin King and Baggywrinkles!
Free Rain Story Time and Craft with Jose Lucio
Thursday, September 28th, 3:30pm
Join author Jose Lucio for a story time staring his new picture book, Free Rain! A craft will follow the reading!
Author Visit with Kate Messner!
Wednesday, October 4th, 5pm
Author Kate Messner will share her new, wonderful middle grade chapter book, The Exact Location of Home! Signed copies of many of Kate Messner's books will be available for purchase.
Star Wars Coding Projects Activity Workshop!
Saturday, October 7th, 1pm
Kiki Prottsman will be here to introduce the new book, Star Wars Coding Projects and teach kids a thing or two about coding in this interactive coding workshop!
Join us! It's free! No equipment necessary.
Wake Story Time with Author Shawn Dougherty!
Sunday, October 8th, 11am
Join us for a special Wake Picture Book Story Time with author Shawn Dougherty. Wake is a quiet celebration of our bond with the natural world.
The Bad Seed Story Time with Author Jory John
Sunday, October 8th, 1pm
Join best selling author Jory John for a fun filled Story Time and Craft with his new hilarious book, The Bad Seed! Signed copies of Jory John's books will be available for purchase after the story time.
The Antlered Ship Story Time with Author Dashka Slater!
Tuesday, October 10th, 11am
Join author Dashka Slater for a Story Time with her new amazing book, The Antlered Ship, gorgeously illustrated by The Fan Brothers! An antler craft will follow the reading and signed copies will be available for purchase.
Think Big Story Time with Three Big authors!
Thursday, October 12th, 4:30pm
Join three amazing authors for a Think Big Story Time! The authors will be Michael Hall- Little i, Marcie Colleen- Love, Triangle, and Tom Sullivan- Blue vs. Yellow!
Signed copies of all of these books will be available for purchase after the story time!
Snow & Rose Launch Party with Author Emily Winfield Martin!
Saturday, October 14th, 1pm
Award winning and best selling author and artist Emily Winfield Martin will present her new, incredibly gorgeous illustrated chapter book, Snow & Rose! We will celebrate with treats and balloons aplenty! Signed copies will be available for purchase.
The Poky Little Puppy Story Time and Craft!
Sunday, October 15th, 11am
Meet the Poky Little Puppy himself at this fun character story time with us! A Little Golden Book craft will follow the story time! Get your picture taken with The Poky Little Puppy while you are here!
Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet Story Time with Author Sanae Ishida!
Thursday, October 19th, 4:30pm
Join us for a special story time with author Sanae Ishida as she presents her newest Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl story: Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet! Signed copies of Sanae's new book will be available for purchase after the reading.
Margarash Story Time with Author Mark Riddle
Sunday, October 22nd, 11am
Join author Mark Riddle for a special story time featuring his new beautiful book, Margarash! Signed copies will be available for purchase after the reading.
City Mouse, Country Mouse Story Time with Artist Maggie Rudy!
Saturday, October 28th, 1pm
Join artist Maggie Rudy as she shares her latest miniature masterpiece book, City Mouse, Country Mouse! Our October window will soon be filled with a miniature scene from Maggie's new book!!!
Not-Too-Spooky Halloween Story Time!
Tuesday, October 31st (Halloween!), 3pm
Kick-off your Trick-or-Treating on Alberta Street with a Not-Too-Spooky Story Time at Green Bean Books! The story time is at 3pm and the Trick-or-Treating starts at 3:30pm. Wear your costume!
Colin Meloy & Carson Ellis Present The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid!
Saturday, November 18th, 1pm
Local superstar author Colin Meloy and illustrator Carson Ellis will visit to talk about their new sensational middle reader, The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid! Come early to get a seat!
Saturday, September 23rd, 1pm
Join Drag Queen Mars for a fun dress-up drag queen story time and craft at Green Bean Books! Drag Queen Story Time was created to inspire creativity, jump starts kids’ imagination, and encourage open and accepting minds. Our drag queen's sparkling presentation shows kids that dress up is for everyone and challenges strict gender definitions.
Hamsters Don't Fight Fires Story Time & Craft!
Sunday, September 24th, 11am
Join author Andrew Root for a fun story time and craft with his new hilarious picture book, Hamsters Don't Fight Fires!
Graphic Novel Superstars Ben Hatke and Lucy Bellwood Reading!
Monday, September 25th, 5pm
Join popular graphic novelists Ben Hatke and Lucy Bellwood for a reading featuring their new books Mighty Jack and the Goblin King and Baggywrinkles!
Free Rain Story Time and Craft with Jose Lucio
Thursday, September 28th, 3:30pm
Join author Jose Lucio for a story time staring his new picture book, Free Rain! A craft will follow the reading!
Author Visit with Kate Messner!
Wednesday, October 4th, 5pm
Author Kate Messner will share her new, wonderful middle grade chapter book, The Exact Location of Home! Signed copies of many of Kate Messner's books will be available for purchase.
Star Wars Coding Projects Activity Workshop!
Saturday, October 7th, 1pm
Kiki Prottsman will be here to introduce the new book, Star Wars Coding Projects and teach kids a thing or two about coding in this interactive coding workshop!
Join us! It's free! No equipment necessary.
Wake Story Time with Author Shawn Dougherty!
Sunday, October 8th, 11am
Join us for a special Wake Picture Book Story Time with author Shawn Dougherty. Wake is a quiet celebration of our bond with the natural world.
The Bad Seed Story Time with Author Jory John
Sunday, October 8th, 1pm
Join best selling author Jory John for a fun filled Story Time and Craft with his new hilarious book, The Bad Seed! Signed copies of Jory John's books will be available for purchase after the story time.
The Antlered Ship Story Time with Author Dashka Slater!
Tuesday, October 10th, 11am
Join author Dashka Slater for a Story Time with her new amazing book, The Antlered Ship, gorgeously illustrated by The Fan Brothers! An antler craft will follow the reading and signed copies will be available for purchase.
Think Big Story Time with Three Big authors!
Thursday, October 12th, 4:30pm
Join three amazing authors for a Think Big Story Time! The authors will be Michael Hall- Little i, Marcie Colleen- Love, Triangle, and Tom Sullivan- Blue vs. Yellow!
Signed copies of all of these books will be available for purchase after the story time!
Snow & Rose Launch Party with Author Emily Winfield Martin!
Saturday, October 14th, 1pm
Award winning and best selling author and artist Emily Winfield Martin will present her new, incredibly gorgeous illustrated chapter book, Snow & Rose! We will celebrate with treats and balloons aplenty! Signed copies will be available for purchase.
The Poky Little Puppy Story Time and Craft!
Sunday, October 15th, 11am
Meet the Poky Little Puppy himself at this fun character story time with us! A Little Golden Book craft will follow the story time! Get your picture taken with The Poky Little Puppy while you are here!
Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet Story Time with Author Sanae Ishida!
Thursday, October 19th, 4:30pm
Join us for a special story time with author Sanae Ishida as she presents her newest Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl story: Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet! Signed copies of Sanae's new book will be available for purchase after the reading.
Margarash Story Time with Author Mark Riddle
Sunday, October 22nd, 11am
Join author Mark Riddle for a special story time featuring his new beautiful book, Margarash! Signed copies will be available for purchase after the reading.
City Mouse, Country Mouse Story Time with Artist Maggie Rudy!
Saturday, October 28th, 1pm
Join artist Maggie Rudy as she shares her latest miniature masterpiece book, City Mouse, Country Mouse! Our October window will soon be filled with a miniature scene from Maggie's new book!!!
Not-Too-Spooky Halloween Story Time!
Tuesday, October 31st (Halloween!), 3pm
Kick-off your Trick-or-Treating on Alberta Street with a Not-Too-Spooky Story Time at Green Bean Books! The story time is at 3pm and the Trick-or-Treating starts at 3:30pm. Wear your costume!
Colin Meloy & Carson Ellis Present The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid!
Saturday, November 18th, 1pm
Local superstar author Colin Meloy and illustrator Carson Ellis will visit to talk about their new sensational middle reader, The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid! Come early to get a seat!
Ongoing Events
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Weekly
Story Times Every Tuesday 11-11:30am and Every Thursday 3:30-4pm New Friday Baby Story Time 10:30am Fridays! Every Sunday 11-11:30am unless special event Free! |
Monthly
Monthly Puppet Show with Ms. Yvonne of Heart in Hand Preschool every third Thursday! Thursday, September 21st, 3:30pm Free! |
Monthly
Read to a Dog Sunday, October 29th, 12-1pm with Buddy Call 503-954-2354 to register Free! |
Monthly
Musical Spanish Story Time Saturday, September 23rd, 11am with Nathan Free! |
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HOURS
Mon-Thurs: 11–6pm Friday & Saturday: 10–6pm Sunday: 10–5pm |
