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October 2019
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Book It!
The leaves are turning, the cider is chilling, the daylight is
waning. Autumn is in the air. If you are near the Tigard Library on
Oct. 4-6, you may notice something else in the air. That crisp, yet
cozy, feeling of saving money at the Friends of the Tigard Library
Autumn Book Sale.
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Record-Breaking Reading Riot Wrap-up
Summer Reading was a smashing success---as in smashing
records. No matter what your age, your ravenous reading racked
up some really remarkable numbers. You took the Universe of
Stories theme seriously and read your way into the stratosphere. A
record number of kids and teens (3,053) signed up this year and a
record number(1,588)finished. Adults took on the challenge, too,
and 741 gave themselves a summer full of reading. Another record
smashed to smithereens!
WINNING WORDS
lowEverybody's Talkin': Part 1
We asked. You answered. One of the most inspiring and
educational aspects of our 2019 patron survey is reading your
comments. We love your creative ideas and your feedback on the
services we offer you. In the next few issues of Books & Bits, we'll
share some of those comments, identify trends and let you know
what's in store for the future.
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HAPPENINGS
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A Troubadour Comes to Tigard:
Musician David G. Smith
Wednesday, October 30 i 7-8 p.m.
Songwriter and storyteller David G. Smith draws inspiration from
his life and the lives of those around him, capturing the ethos of
life's ups-and-downs. His music has been likened to Townes Van
Zandt, Kris Kristofferson and John Prine. A veteran of 20 years on
the road, Smith is bringing back his talent to Tigard. He rarely plays
libraries but is returning to Tigard to share songs from his 2019
release "Who Cares" because he had such a good time the last
time he was here! See for yourself why one critic said, "his live
performances command your attention, his songs are heartfelt and
honest."
Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library
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PROGRAMS
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Match Book
Friday, October 25 15:30-7 p.m.
Teen Scene I Grades 6-12
Swipe to the right for your next read! View a slideshow of new and
upcoming books, then get exclusive access to profiles of the books
you find most attractive. You may even get a chance to take one
home!
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PROGRAMS
Tualatin Valley Community Band
Songs of the Season
Sunday, October 20 12-3 p.m. I All Ages
'• The Tualatin Valley Community Band will share songs of the
season, some spooky and some sweet. The band is composed of
volunteer musicians who have played musical instruments in high
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school, college and with other groups. We encourage Halloween
costumes at this family-friendly event!
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EMI PI
Give me an "R!" Give me an "E!" Give me an "A!" Give me a "W" What's it spell? READ!
Reading is fundamental to the library's mission. Providing materials in many formats is also
fundamental to the library's mission. For example, the "E" in "Read" might stand for e-books.
Many of the comments in our survey requested more. Get started. Then check out some of our
fun and fascinating titles here.
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Adults
�. Nooks and Kindles @ the Library_
Did you know that you can check out an e-reader from the library
r- that is already loaded with bestselling titles?We have Best Seller
Kindles loaded with the top 20 most in-demand titles, and Hot Titles
"�+ Nooks and Kindles loaded with the next 20 most in-demand titles.
rd Kids can access the latest OBOB (Oregon Battle of the Books)and
ORCA(Oregon Readers Choice Awards)titles on our special
----- " '= OBOB & ORCA Nooks. Plus, Spanish readers can enjoy our Kindle
en espanol with up to 20 best-selling Spanish titles! Check them
out and return them to the Tigard Public Library.
Teens
E-books for Teens:
The ultimate in anachronistic irony: Historical fiction e-books for
teens set in the dark days before screens.
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Kids
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. fY- E-books for Kids
Can't get your kids off the screen? Compromise: Try an e-book.
.:.� Some oldies but goodies, brand new barely published and
1}]I everywhere in between for kids from about 3rd through 8th grade.
Here they are in e-book format!
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WHO ' S THAT?
Stephen Hughes
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1. What is your position and what do you do at the
library? How long have you worked at Tigard?
Senior Library Assistant
Primarily I act as a resource for the Circulation Staff. I assist them
with anything they need help with—especially with tricky issues or
situations. I help staff figure out how to accomplish tasks and
projects around the department, and then work along side them to
get things done. I keep the workflow moving, and I try to provide
the finest customer service I can. All-in-all I work hard to make this
t a place that people love to work at and the public love to visit. I do
my part in making sure the circulation meets its thematic goal of
having "Happy patrons with the materials they seek".
Nuts-and-bolts or day-to-day: I oversee the daily department tasks
to make sure they are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
I make sure all our service points are adequately staffed with
personnel that are well trained and informed. I direct the work of
our volunteers as well as making sure they know how important
they are to the library and the community at large. I compile and
maintain reports. I maintain the accuracy of the library database. I
sit on various committees and do associated committee work. I
manage or assist in a multitude of department projects. I pitch in to
get materials checked-in, materials shelved, and assist patrons at
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our service desk. I do all that in-between work that is hard to
articulate.
2. Why did you seek a job in the library?
Doesn't everyone want to work in the library? It is a place of
community. A place of learning and enrichment. A place of fun and
entertainment. Libraries are innovative. Libraries are progressive.
Libraries help everyone. Libraries are necessary. Who wouldn't
want to be part of something like that? I knew I did. Tigard Library
in particular excels in all these ways. Patrons comment on a regular
basis that they commute from other areas because our library is so
much better than the one near their home. I shared this sentiment,
and when there came an opportunity to join the TPL team— I
pounced!
3. What do you like most about working at the Tigard Library?
Easy- The positivity.
Everything that we take on, even though it can sometimes be
difficult, has an ultimate purpose of doing good in this world. There
is a spirit of grit too. To build up the community of Tigard, figurative
brick by brick. To advance a culture of inclusivity with every
interaction and every kind word. To bring cheer, with every
purchase and program. To make people's lives better, with every
person heard and every answer found. The staff of the Tigard
Library are the prototypical dedicated public servants who work
tirelessly to make lives of people entering this building better,
whether directly or indirectly, in any way we can. It is fulfilling, and
we still manage to have a lot of fun along the way too!
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