Canyonville Community Library

January 2026 Updates

Happy January! As we welcome the new year, it's a time to slow down, reflect, and set intentions for the upcoming months. It’s a great time to explore new genres, authors, or revisit some of your favorite books. Adults can join us at the library for a relaxing puzzle activity or to chat over a warm cup of tea or coffee. Let’s embrace this month as an opportunity to recharge and find peace as we head into 2026 together.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed a year-end gift to the Library! Your generous support helps ensure that services remain accessible and vital programs thrive in our community. We genuinely value your contribution!

ANNUAL SURVEY

We invite you to participate in our annual survey to help us enhance your library experience. Your feedback is confidential and will take only a few minutes to complete.

Access the survey through the link below or pick up a paper copy at the library. A copy is also attached for your convenience.  You can fill it out and drop it off.  We appreciate your time and ask that you submit your responses by the end of the month. Your voice matters!

 SURVEY LINK:  https://bit.ly/4sc16Kx

JANUARY ACTIVITIES

Don’t miss the January programs and events, designed to ease into 2026. Join us for Lego and puzzle activities for kids and adults, along with a special event supporting our community. There’s something for everyone to enjoy while starting the new year on a positive note!

• Hey, young builders! Join us during open hours for Lego adventures! Let your imagination run wild and create amazing structures with Legos. 

• PuzzlePalooza! We're excited to be working on a 1,000-piece puzzle this month, and invite adults to join us in assembling it. It's a wonderful opportunity to escape the chilly weather, unwind, sip on a cozy coffee, and share some fun moments. Drop in during our open hours.

• Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 17th, when we’ll host an “Everyday Needs Clothing and More” giveaway from 11 am to 2 pm.  Details will be posted on our website.

All month long, kids can make their own winter hats and adorable polar bears to take home. Not only are these activities enjoyable, but they also support the development of fine motor skills, boost cognitive and creative growth, and encourage sensory exploration. 

UPDATES

Great news! With some help from the City of Canyonville, we’ve got a brand new directional sign on Main Street. So now there’s absolutely no excuse for not finding the library! If you get lost, you might just be trying too hard. Plus, it helps you locate City Hall—because we know navigation is a team effort!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s food drive in support of the South Umpqua Food Bank. Together, we collected hundreds of pounds of food, demonstrating the incredible impact we can make when we unite for a common cause. Your generosity transforms lives and inspires hope in our community. Please remember that we collect food year-round, so if you didn’t have a chance to donate, you can do so at any time.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Lilja Family Foundation for their generous support of the library. Their commitment to fostering community and promoting literacy is invaluable. Organizations like theirs play a vital role in keeping our library open and accessible to all, enabling us to provide essential resources and programs for our patrons. Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of so many!

LOOKING FORWARD

Looking ahead to next year, we plan to undertake special projects to improve and update our DVD movie collection. Over the past year, our efforts focused on our children's and young adult collections, with hundreds of new items added to our catalog. Additionally, we addressed our community's technology needs by upgrading our computer systems, upgrading our internet connection, and replacing six hard drives to ensure faster, more reliable service.

This year, we will start updating our selection of DVDs, Blu-ray movies, and adult fiction books, including some large-print titles, to make reading more accessible for everyone. We plan to expand our collection by adding your favorite authors and a variety of movies across different genres to cater to diverse tastes. Whether you enjoy heartwarming romances, thrilling mysteries, or enlightening documentaries, we want our offerings to reflect what you love. Please remember to complete the survey and indicate your favorite genres.

We also accept donations of new-release DVDs and Blu-rays (within the last five years) in new-to-good condition. If you have any lying around, please consider donating them to the library. 

Stay tuned for our upcoming annual meeting date announcement! This is your opportunity to connect with the Board of Directors to discuss our goals for the year ahead and review our accomplishments from the past year. 

EMPOWERING LEARNING, EXPLORATION, AND CREATIVITY TOGETHER!

We want to express our gratitude to our amazing staff, dedicated board, and all the volunteers who contributed 3.095 hous of their time and talent in 2025 - their hard work is what makes the magic happen! ​

​Every task, from selecting and purchasing materials to covering, cataloging, shelving, straightening, and cleaning, contributes to delivering the best experience for our patrons. 

But that’s just the beginning! Our team is here to help you navigate technology, find your next favorite read, and connect with the community through activities, programs, and events.  Without our volunteers, the library would not exist.  We are truly grateful to all of you!

In 2025, we proudly launched our website: www.canyonvillelibrary.org. We invite you to visit regularly to stay informed about our events, activities, and programs. Don't forget to check out our photo gallery to see the fun we have and the positive impact we make in the community!

Cheers to a fantastic New Year ahead! May it be filled with joy, good health, great reads, and endless fun for all of you! 

Linda Grace

Library Director