Welcome to Green Bean Books
Find out about our upcoming
in-person events here:
Tuesday, June 16th, 11am
Emilia Wishing
Story Time with Author Belen Medina
We are excited to welcome author Belen Medina and celebrate
her new book at this extra special Tuesday story time!
This heartfelt picture book teaches us to appreciate the loving people in our lives.
There will be a book signing after story time.
Saturday, June 20th, 2pm
Welcome to Our Classroom
Story Time with Illustrator
Suzanne Kaufman
From the bestselling duo of the All Are Welcome series comes
a joyful celebration of teachers and learning.
Illustrator Suzanne Kaufman will read from this newest picture book.
Stick around for book signing afterwards!
Sunday, June 21st, 1-2pm
Read to a Dog
Read to Clive the Therapy Dog
Sign-up for a 15-minute spot to read to Clive the sweet and joyful therapy dog.
This is a great opportunity for new-readers to build their confidence.
Clive and his owner Anna love all kinds of books
and never judge a reader for taking their time or stumbling.
Call or stop in to sign-up today!
Saturday, June 27th, 11am
Hello, Ocean!
Story Time and Craft
with author/illustrator
Corinna Luyken
Come for the story time of this gorgeous picture book about a day at the beach
and all the beauty it offers.
Stay around for a fun bottlecap fish art magnet craft afterwards!
July 9,16, 23
From 9:30-10:15
Lev El Lev (Heart to Heart),
Grandparents/ Grandfriends,
join us with your grandbabies (ages 0-5)
for a joyful intergenerational Jewish Music Program!
Lev El Lev brings generations together through Jewish song, movement, and hands-on music
- sparking connection, wonder, and joy.
Each 45-minute class features warm-up songs, finger plays, creative movement,
instrument exploration, and beautiful singing. From Hebrew rhymes and Yiddish tunes
to contemporary Jewish melodies and beloved classics, families will explore Jewish music and meaning
- together, heart to heart.
More info and registration here!
Saturday, July 11th, 11am
How to Draw a Zombie
Release Party
with co-creator
Zoey Abbott
Get ready for a hilarious drawing lesson with the best teacher you could hope for... a zombie!
We are so excited to have author/illustrator Zoey Abbott join us
to celebrate her newest book co-created with August Wagner.
This laugh-out-loud picture book is perfect for art lovers, zombie fans,
and everyone in-between. Stick around after for a book signing.
Sunday, July 12th, 11am
Una the Mermaid
Mermaid Story Time
Join us for a magical story time under the sea (or more like out on our deck)
with the amazing Una the Mermaid!
Meet a real life mermaid and enjoy a mermaid-themed story time
at this wonderfully summery event!
Tuesday, July 14th, 11am
Heronry
Story Time & Activity
with author
Barbara Herkert
Explore the life cycle of the great blue heron who returns to the same nesting
grounds year after year, in this poetic new picture book.
We are delighted to have author Barbara Herkert join us to share her new book.
Stick around after story time for a sticker activity, coloring pages, and author signing!
Saturday, July 18th, 11am
Go Spellfish Card Game
Activity with
Eye Write It
Meet the creators of this fun new card game and play a few rounds yourself!
Go Spellfish is like Go Fish but you create and collect words.
Great for practicing phonics and reading, this game is engineered for ages 4 and up.
Eye Write It is a northwest non-profit in early literacy.
Sunday, August 2nd, 11am
Bing's Cherries
Story Time
with author
Livia Blackburne
Join us for a reading of the wonderful new picture book Bing's Cherries,
with the author Livia Blackburne.
This tall-tale imagining of the origin of Oregon's beloved Bing Cherries
will immerse you in the past and leave you craving cherries.
Stick around after for an author book signing.
Summer Break
Read to a Dog
Read to Clive the Therapy Dog
Clive and his owner Anna will be taking a summer break for a few months.
Enjoy the sunshine and keep practicing your great reading.
We will let you know when Read to a Dog returns!
Thursday, September 17th, 11am
Monthly Spanish Story Time
with Adventures in Spanish
will return after a summer break!
Come sing, move, and explore stories in Spanish!
Perfect for little learners and their families.
Don't miss this fun-filled morning!
Find out about our upcoming
in-person events here:
Tuesday, June 16th, 11am
Emilia Wishing
Story Time with Author Belen Medina
We are excited to welcome author Belen Medina and celebrate
her new book at this extra special Tuesday story time!
This heartfelt picture book teaches us to appreciate the loving people in our lives.
There will be a book signing after story time.
Saturday, June 20th, 2pm
Welcome to Our Classroom
Story Time with Illustrator
Suzanne Kaufman
From the bestselling duo of the All Are Welcome series comes
a joyful celebration of teachers and learning.
Illustrator Suzanne Kaufman will read from this newest picture book.
Stick around for book signing afterwards!
Sunday, June 21st, 1-2pm
Read to a Dog
Read to Clive the Therapy Dog
Sign-up for a 15-minute spot to read to Clive the sweet and joyful therapy dog.
This is a great opportunity for new-readers to build their confidence.
Clive and his owner Anna love all kinds of books
and never judge a reader for taking their time or stumbling.
Call or stop in to sign-up today!
Saturday, June 27th, 11am
Hello, Ocean!
Story Time and Craft
with author/illustrator
Corinna Luyken
Come for the story time of this gorgeous picture book about a day at the beach
and all the beauty it offers.
Stay around for a fun bottlecap fish art magnet craft afterwards!
July 9,16, 23
From 9:30-10:15
Lev El Lev (Heart to Heart),
Grandparents/ Grandfriends,
join us with your grandbabies (ages 0-5)
for a joyful intergenerational Jewish Music Program!
Lev El Lev brings generations together through Jewish song, movement, and hands-on music
- sparking connection, wonder, and joy.
Each 45-minute class features warm-up songs, finger plays, creative movement,
instrument exploration, and beautiful singing. From Hebrew rhymes and Yiddish tunes
to contemporary Jewish melodies and beloved classics, families will explore Jewish music and meaning
- together, heart to heart.
More info and registration here!
Saturday, July 11th, 11am
How to Draw a Zombie
Release Party
with co-creator
Zoey Abbott
Get ready for a hilarious drawing lesson with the best teacher you could hope for... a zombie!
We are so excited to have author/illustrator Zoey Abbott join us
to celebrate her newest book co-created with August Wagner.
This laugh-out-loud picture book is perfect for art lovers, zombie fans,
and everyone in-between. Stick around after for a book signing.
Sunday, July 12th, 11am
Una the Mermaid
Mermaid Story Time
Join us for a magical story time under the sea (or more like out on our deck)
with the amazing Una the Mermaid!
Meet a real life mermaid and enjoy a mermaid-themed story time
at this wonderfully summery event!
Tuesday, July 14th, 11am
Heronry
Story Time & Activity
with author
Barbara Herkert
Explore the life cycle of the great blue heron who returns to the same nesting
grounds year after year, in this poetic new picture book.
We are delighted to have author Barbara Herkert join us to share her new book.
Stick around after story time for a sticker activity, coloring pages, and author signing!
Saturday, July 18th, 11am
Go Spellfish Card Game
Activity with
Eye Write It
Meet the creators of this fun new card game and play a few rounds yourself!
Go Spellfish is like Go Fish but you create and collect words.
Great for practicing phonics and reading, this game is engineered for ages 4 and up.
Eye Write It is a northwest non-profit in early literacy.
Sunday, August 2nd, 11am
Bing's Cherries
Story Time
with author
Livia Blackburne
Join us for a reading of the wonderful new picture book Bing's Cherries,
with the author Livia Blackburne.
This tall-tale imagining of the origin of Oregon's beloved Bing Cherries
will immerse you in the past and leave you craving cherries.
Stick around after for an author book signing.
Summer Break
Read to a Dog
Read to Clive the Therapy Dog
Clive and his owner Anna will be taking a summer break for a few months.
Enjoy the sunshine and keep practicing your great reading.
We will let you know when Read to a Dog returns!
Thursday, September 17th, 11am
Monthly Spanish Story Time
with Adventures in Spanish
will return after a summer break!
Come sing, move, and explore stories in Spanish!
Perfect for little learners and their families.
Don't miss this fun-filled morning!
Join us for our weekly Story Time every Tuesday at 11am!
Story leader, Matilda, leads kids in lively stories and silly songs each week!
You and your littles are sure to leave with big smiles!
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