Library

Can't find the car keys? Sorry... Can't find the scissors? Oops... Can't find a story idea? I can help with that! This workshop is all about finding stories - it's so much easier than hunting for keys or scissors! "Everybody walks past a thousand story ideas every day." (The Writing Cooperative). Led by local author Jana Mann.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Auditorium, Columbia Center, 375 S. 18th Street, St. Helens

Hosted by the Columbia County Authors Alliance

Writers Workshop: Kickstart Your Short Story (Registration Requested)

This hands-on workshop will teach you story structure, help you develop your idea, and provide time to start writing. Perfect for fiction writers working in any short form—whether you're aiming for 1,000 words or 5,000. Leave with an opening scene and a roadmap to finish your story. Led by local author Sharon Hughson. (Registration is requested)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Auditorium, Columbia Center, 375 S. 18th Street, St. Helens

Adult Arts and Crafts!

Handmade Journals

Adults and Crafts Handmade Journals

Wee Wigglers Storytime Collaboration with NWRSED
Ages 0-5
No Registration Required 

Join Miss Kristen and Miss Katie for a high-energy multisensory storytime to read stories, sing songs, and get the wiggles out! Besides being tons of fun, this supports attention, understanding, memory, and engagement while helping children learn through their whole bodies.

Wee Wigglers Storytime Collaboration with NWRSED
Ages 0-5
No Registration Required 

Join Miss Kristen and Miss Katie for a high-energy multisensory storytime to read stories, sing songs, and get the wiggles out! Besides being tons of fun, this supports attention, understanding, memory, and engagement while helping children learn through their whole bodies.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 12, 2026

Anthology Release Celebration

Join us in celebrating the release of the inaugural Lower Columbia County Writers Anthology, Hidden World.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Auditorium, Columbia Center, 375 S. 18th Street, St. Helens

Hosted by the Columbia County Authors Alliance

Local Author Book Sale

Meet local authors, buy some books, and get them signed!

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hallway, Columbia Center, 375 S. 18th Street, St. Helens

Hosted by the Columbia County Authors Alliance

Write-In

Connect with other writers informally, talk about your work in progress, and get some words down on the page. Led by local author Mike Exinger.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cathedral Coffee, 33555 E Columbia Ave, Scappoose

Hosted by the Columbia County Authors Alliance

Adult Arts and Crafts!

Coffee Filter Flowers

Adults and Crafts Coffee Filter Flowers