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11/01/2020 Library Newsletter - Books & Bits BOOKSA NFWSFROMTHETIII D LIBRARY 1191-low" r November 2020 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... www.tigard-or.gov/library Subscribe! Help Us Celebrate Terri Smith l After 30 years of dedicated service to the Tigard Public Library, F Terri Smith is packing up her puppets and heading into a well- deserved retirement. According to Terri she has had "almost every 4 f job"at the library and her knowledge of all of the things certainly �{ bears that out. Though she has had held many roles, her dedication to working with Tigard's children and families is what shines brightest in her work. From making up silly songs about lady bugs, coordinating MEGA craft programs, collecting hats and mittens for families in need, and helping to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for young volunteers with disabilities, Terri has made deep contributions to the lives of countless kids and families throughout our community. Would you like to share a memory or well wishes with Terri?Visit the walk-up service desk to drop off a note, card, or drawing. For health and safety reasons we can't accept other items such as gifts or food. llowdftHOL " AYS Plan your library visit early to have plenty to read, watch, and do during the November Holidays. 1 of 5 November Books&Bits 2020 Veterans Day I Wednesday, November 11 1 Closed Thanksgiving Eve I Wednesday, November 25 1 Open noon to 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day I Thursday, November 26 1 Closed Online resources and digital materials are available 24/7 at tigard-or.gov/library. TIGARD � k I L I B R A RY at Home � � ;&. M 3� ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ................. Live & Virtual Programs in November! Fall into fun this November at Tigard Public Library! Tigard Library at Home offers virtual and Take & Make opportunities for kids, teens, and adults to learn, create, and interact! While you're visiting the Library to pick up holds or Take & Make kits, you can also browse the lobby windows to see and check out new fiction for adults and selections from our Library of Things for kids. The Library of Things lets your family experience learning tools, toys, games, and more with the convenience of pickup at Tigard Public Library. You can also browse and place holds on Tigard's Library of Things here. Family Story Time on Facebook Life T I G A R D Tuesdays • 10:30-11 a.m. IBRARYat Home Thursdays • 4:30-5 P•m. STORY TiNi�. Kids & Families Gather the whole family for story time on Facebook Live! We will share stories, sing songs, and have all sorts of fun! 0 Story time on Thursdays, November 5 and 19 will be presented bilingually in English and Spanish. Plan to participate in virtual story times regularly? Stop by our walk-up service desk during open hours to pick up a story time kit with supplies to help your little ones join in from home! One kit per child please. Available beginning Monday, November 9, while supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Public Library ..........................................................................................................................................................________..................................................______....................................................................______.......................................................................................................................................................... 2 of 5 Tweendom: Write On! I Thursday, November 19 • 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 10-13 _ Whether you're an experienced storyteller or a novice novelist, f 4 activate your creativity for National Novel Writing Month with writing prompts, exercises, and reader's theater. Register here. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... - Teen Library Council Every other Friday beginning November 6 M �-� 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 r Q .,�. - You know what the library needs?YOU! Be a leader. Join Teen Library Council and help plan virtual events for all ages and set the direction for teen library services, all while earning volunteer credit. For more information, contact Lisa at LisaE@tigard-or.gov or 503-718-2654. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Online Racial Justice Book Group r t,� M Thursday, November 19 • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. .777 io mo Teens & Adults MCI, Join us to read, think, and discuss how articles relate to current nf' , events while working together to better understand and work ,�THEME- against racism in our community and lives. All are welcome. �rfCli FEMINISM In November we'll discuss the articles "Until Black Women Are Free, None of Us Will Be Free: Barbara Smith and the Black feminist visionaries of the Combahee River Collective" and "The Combahee River Collective Statement" in this virtual book club. Register and find the articles here. am =% NEXT READS -C's 1.1LI Looking for something good to read? If you don't see the perfect selection in these lists, ask Your Personal Librarian! Fill out this simple form to tell us a little bit about what you like (or what you can't stand!) in books, movies, or music and we will email you a list of titles chosen just for you. We can also browse our shelves and select materials we think you might be interested in. Tell us what 3 of 5 you like here, and we'll pull a stack of items, then check them out to you. Adults 10 New Novels to Read by Native & Indigenous Authors "November is National Native American Heritage Month, so it's a .. great opportunity to read new novels by Native & Indigenous -st authors." © -Ann-Marie, Adult Services Librarian ® Click here to view the full list or place a hold. Kids --~~--- About Indigenous People, by Indigenous People li p .7' "Debbie Reese, the go-to expert when it comes to American UE Indians in Children's Literature, recommends this chronological list of#ownvoices historical fiction about Indigenous peoples, written by Native authors." r va ■ j -Holly, Youth Services Librarian W9' Click here to view the full list or place a hold. All Ages e7j Black Lives Matter at the Tigard Public ,. Library_ Mon "The idea that Black lives matter has been politicized, but it is actually a movement about achieving equity, which is right in line with the City's strategic vision for Tigard to become an equitable ' community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for " EVERYONE. I asked Tigard Library staff members to share their favorite books celebrating Black people created by Black authors and/or illustrators and here is our list! Contributors also decorated letters in our window display overlooking the Fanno Creek Trail behind the Library." -Holly, Youth Services Librarian Click here to view the full list or place a hold. 4of5 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Question or comments? Contact TPLcomments@tigard-or.gov Tigard Public Library Serving the public since 1963 Washington County © rq 13500 SW Hall Blvd,Tigard, OR 97223 : 503-684-6537-www.tigard-or.gov/library.php cnoperatlral3hrarp saws 5 of 5