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11/01/2019 Library Newsletter - Books & Bits BOOKSANDBITS NEWS FROMTHETIGARD LIBRARY November 2019 The library will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11. The Library will close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, and will remain closed on Thursday, November 28. We will reopen on Friday, November 29, at 10 a.m. www.tigard-or.gov/library Click here for a calendar of events Subscribe! THE LATEST The Times They Are A-Changin'! Beginning Sunday, December 1, the Tigard Library will have new hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. LIBRARY IR Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. HOURS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 of 6 November 2019 The Ears Have It! Of the five senses, hearing is often associated with the library. While libraries have come a long way from the shushing days, many people come to the library to hear themselves think. With help from the Friends of the Tigard Library, we've got headphones to enhance your library experience even more. You can borrow headphones to use in the library or buy an inexpensive pair here to take with you wherever you go. LISTEN UPI Our Attitude Is Gratitude A public library is a"Pay it Forward" place. It provides the community with resources to improve their lives, whether it's information on choosing a career, discovering the joy of reading or finding social services assistance. The library is open to everyone. As library users take the knowledge they've gained and pay it forward, they enhance the entire community and broaden the library's reach. In this season of giving thanks, we are grateful for the community's ongoing support, for our many dedicated volunteers and staff and for those past and present who have helped make this a welcoming place. MORE THANKS... HAPPENINGS 2 of 6 November 2019 Holocaust Remembrance Program i Thursday, November 7 16:30-7:30 p.m. 1 Adults &Teens * Burgess Community Room Kristallnacht was a coordinated attack on the Jews of Germany and Austria on November 9 and 10, 1938. In observance of the 81st anniversary of this tragic event, Clarice Wilsey tells the story of her late father, a liberator of and a physician for the people at Dachau Concentration Camp. He was one of 27 physicians who treated survivors in extreme conditions for over a month. This event is recommended for adults and teens only, due to strong language involving violence and death. Presented in partnership with the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education and sponsored by Friends of the Tigard library Hamilton Club Thursday, November 14 15-7 p.m. 1 Teen Scene I Grades 6-12 Rise up and join other members of your fandom to watch clips from "•& Hamilton:An American Musical while discussing its impact on our culture and its historical influences. Don't give up your shot to become more informed and engaged through the power of music! 1 I%k ffibRETEEN PROGRAMS Who-o-o's Ready to Craft? Workshop I Sunday, November 17 12-3:30 p.m. Burgess Community Room 1 All Ages ' - Bring the entire family for some serious crafting fun! Explore fall- themed art supplies and create some fun tabletop decorations and votive candles to brighten the blustery days. 1 , Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library MORE KIDS PROGRAMS 3 of 6 November 2019 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. I "I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort, where we overlap_" -Ani DiFranco Indigenous Peoples' day has come and gone, but it's never too late to learn the facts about the first inhabitants of our country. November is a particularly appropriate time to discover and debunk myths about them. You don't need to dig very deep to uncover contradictory "facts" about the first Thanksgiving. Our staff has created reading lists for all ages that not only shine a light on our diverse backgrounds but also include tips on researching your own genealogy. Adults ......................................................................................................................................................................................... . . t Where Do You Come From? - i .4 r� The growth of ancestry resources on the Internet has made genealogy the second most popular hobby after gardening. This PLUGGING INTO YCUR PAS list provides specific resources to help you refine your genealogical searches, even a genealogical guide for kids. Teens ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Indigenous Peoples'Day_ H "� L Selections on this list(including a film on Kanopy_) range from IH41q examining misconceptions about Native American women both past and present to a story about Navajo Marines who used their native language to send messages in code during World War II. Kids 4of6 November 2019 "It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength." - Maya Angelou ............................................ .. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... PEALING WITH Every FEELINGS day DiversitThis Makes y_ These Easy Readers feature stories about families from different MeJealous cultures and beliefs and how they overcome their initial, often skeptical, impressions just by getting to know each other as individuals. i WHO ' S THAT? Christine Myers Chris works as a library aide in Technical Services doing the behind-the-scenes processing that needs to happen before materials can be checked out. The work requires considerable accuracy and an attention to detail. 1. Why did you seek a job in the library? I was at a point in my life where I wanted to work for a nonprofit organization. My library"career" began in the third grade, shelving books in my elementary school library during lunchtime. Later, as a teen I worked in the Technical Services department during the summer cataloging, preparing and shelving government pamphlets for circulation at my community public library. I also volunteered at my children's school libraries. Libraries have always been an important, integral part of my life. 2. What do you do at the library? In Technical Services, I preprocess (prepare materials for cataloging) rush items (e.g. dated materials such as travel books, 5 of 6 November 2019 best sellers, hold requests). I also preprocess CDs, BOCDs and DVDs, repair AN materials and mend books. I process items that have recently been added to the catalog, checking for accuracy, labeling them and placing the appropriate genre labels on the materials before taking them to the automated materials handling system in Circulation. I am also involved in processing new items in the library's collection, such as Binge Boxes and headphones. I truly enjoy the variety of responsibilities in Technical Services. 3. Describe a memorable moment on the job. Why did it have an effect on you? In 2018, 1 was chosen to create artwork representing Tigard Public Library to be displayed at former WCCLS Director Eva Calcagno's retirement party. I designed the art work to be bold, yet simple. The blue heron (a popular visitor to the library)was the central focus of - the painting. The open book's pages represented the flowing water TIGARa•PUBtIC LIBRARY]F1 Fanno Creek, which runs next to the library. The color palette was chosen to emulate the fused glass in the lobby, the background, the hue of the library's walls and the border, a representation of the brick pattern on the outside of the library's building. The white square the heron is holding is an RFID tag symbolizing Eva Calcagno's monumental achievement in implementing the automated materials handling system. I felt extremely honored to be involved in this project and enjoyed every minute of the creative process. Question or comments? Contact paula@!bgard-ongov Tigard Public Library Serving the public since 1963 © © 13500 SW Hall Blvd,Tigard,OR 97223 Washington County 503-684-6537-www.tigard-or.gov/1ibrary_php ���►► CeoperaHreli6rarp Services 6of6