09/01/2019 Library Newsletter - Books & Bits September 2019
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NEWS FROMTHETIGARD LIBRARY
September 2019
The Library will be closed on Monday, September 2
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Got a camera? (cleverly disguised as a phone) Got a sense of
FROTOcuriosity? Want to have a library adventure? Then you've got what
you need to play our photo scavenger hunt throughout
September. It's Library Card Sign-up Month. Everyone gets to
celebrate this year and have a chance to win a fun prize while
exploring the library.
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You Saved...
~ You may already know that the library is one of the best bargains
around. Now you can find out just how much of a bargain it is,
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thanks to WCCLS. Whenever you check out any books, films or
other materials, your receipt now tells you how much you saved by
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R Get a Move On: Walk 'n' Roll
' September is traditionally a beautiful month in Portland. The
summer heat has subsided, yet the sun remains. A great time to
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get out and about before the you-know-what begins. One of the
best ways to exercise both your body and your brain is to stroll or
roll to the library. If you Walk 'n Roll here from Sunday, Sept. 15,
through Saturday, Oct. 5, we'll reward you with a special prize. The
library will be out and about, in September, too.
HAPPENINGS
Author Visit: Jane Kirkpatrick
, Sunday, September 8 1 3-4:30 p.m. I Adults
RTV �_ Award-winning author Jane Kirkpatrick will discuss her writing life
and latest release, One More River to Cross. The novel is based on
the true survival story of the Stevens-Murphy wagon train. Books
will be available for sale and signing.
Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library
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Marvel Movie Series: Arc of the Infinity Stones
Thursday, September 19 14:30-7 p.m.
Teen Scene I Grades 6-12
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Track the Infinity Stones across the Marvel Universe! We'll show
the relevant films in chronological order, so you can finally get this
complicated storyline straight. This is the first of the series. The
�. others will be shown in October and November. Get in on the
beginning! Enjoy snacks and comradery while you watch the world
implode.
MORE TEEN PROGRAMS
Pinturas de estambre Huichol
' Sabado, 21 de septiembre 2-3:30 p.m.
EI salon Puett I Para nifios y familias
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iVen y haz una obra de arte inspirada por el pueblo Huichol de
Mexico para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
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{ Huichol Yarn Painting
b Saturday, September 21 12-3:30 p.m.
Puett Room I Kids & Families
Come make an art piece inspired by the Huichol people of Mexico
to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library
MORE PROGRAMS
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Some
people call September the "Back to School" month. Others consider it back to work,
leaving vacations and beaches behind. No matter whether you are excited about our mild
Septembers or sad to leave summer behind, every month is a great month to read—for school
or escape. Check out our September suggestions.
Adults
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billThe first line of a book can reel you in, make you laugh out loud or
I,wy b C 0� put it back on the shelf. Writing that first line has caused a lot of
hand-wringing among authors or thrown them into instant writer's
" block. What ones grabbed you? Check out this list of well-known
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Kids
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sunday, September 15, to Tuesday, October 15. This year's
theme is "A History of Serving Our Nation"and celebrates the contributions that Hispanic Americans
have made to this country. In honor of this celebration, Books &Bits is offering both Spanish and
English booklists. While the books differ, the theme for both is loosely"diaries."
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WHO ' S THAT?
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Mayra Guerra
Mayra is an Adult Services reference librarian who has worked at Tigard for 31/2 years. She is a
bilingual librarian fluent in Spanish who selects materials for the library's philosophy,
psychology and pure science collections, as well as Spanish language fiction and
nonfiction. Mayra also selects DVDs and Blu-rays and plans some of the library programs.
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1. Why did you decide to become a librarian?
When I first started library school, I was interested in becoming an
archivist and the goal was to find a job at a museum or film archive.
That changed when I took two internships: one at a special library
in a museum and the other at a public library. I instantly fell in love
with public librarianship! I loved working and connecting with the
people of the community as well as the social work aspect of the
field. I then decided to focus my studies on public librarianship.
2. Why is it important for the Tigard Library to offer services
and programs for Spanish-speaking patrons?
One of the many wonderful things about public libraries is that
everyone is welcome. And that is especially true at the Tigard
Library. By offering services and programs to our Spanish-speaking
patrons, we are letting them know that we see them, we recognize
their needs and we acknowledge that they are a part of the Tigard
community.
3. What do you like most about working at Tigard Library?
Two things: the wonderful Tigard community and my colleagues!
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