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The O’Brien Memorial Library is finally OPEN in our newly rebuilt location.
You can visit us at 51771 Blue River Dr, Blue River Oregon
Hours Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 11am-5pm Wednesdays 11am-7pm Closed Sunday, Monday
River Talk Series
Event: A Presentation of Artwork
Title: Painting the River
Time: August 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm
Place: O’Brien Memorial Library, 51771 Blue River Drive, Blue River, OR 97413
The O’Brien Memorial Library is delighted to host a presentation on river painting by master artist Margaret Coe. This will be the sixth, and next-to-last, of our monthly River Talks.
In the impressionist tradition, Margaret Coe’s paintings are represented in numerous major museums and collections. A teacher for many years at the University of Oregon and Lane
Community College, she is revered for her influence on generations of artists, as well as the direction of painting in the region.
Underwritten by a grant from Oregon Humanities, the event is free and open to the public.
Upcoming River Talk Series:
Sept. 20 JOE MOLL “Recovery After the Holiday Farm Fire.”
Jane and Cricket’s Art Talk
August 2nd 2025 at 2:00p
at O’Brien Memorial library, 51771 Blue River Drive, Blue River, OR 97413
Gallery Wall and Art Talk
On Saturday, August 2nd at 2pm, Jane Hammond and Cricket Clarke will lead an interactive talk and art workshop at the O'Brien Memorial Library.
With community building as a shared core value, this mother-daughter duo believes art is for everyone. They have spent endless hours contemplating art and imbue their day-to-day lives with it. Saturday's workshop will include a touch of poetry, creative exercises, group games and an introduction to neurographic design. Participants will leave with a few new tools to heighten their own creative engagement in their own lives.
A pre-workshop suggestion is to consider the statement: "The only requirement to be an artist is to live artfully."
📚🚀 Weekly Summer Story Time – Two Times, Twice the Fun!
Join us all summer long for story time adventures as part of our Level Up & Launch Summer Reading program!
🌟 Wednesdays at 6:00 PM – Evening Story Time with Miss Brittany
Perfect for older kids (and the young-at-heart)! Enjoy exciting read-alouds, discussions, and themed activities.
🌞 Saturdays at 11:00 AM – Morning Story Time with Miss Kristin
It’s the perfect way for little ones (and their grown-ups!) to explore the joy of reading together. this fun session features books, themed activities; a great start the weekend!
📅 All summer long | All ages welcome
Come to one or come to both—there’s something for every young reader!
Story Time
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The O’Brien Memorial Library is volunteer based and has been the heart of our community for over 90 years. We have the pleasure of serving local residents along with those vacationing in the area.
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Blue River Oregon, September 2020 after the Holiday Farm Fire ravaged our area.
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The O’Brien Memorial Library was completely devastated by The Holiday Farm Fire. We are now on the journey to rebuilding.
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