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05/01/2020 Library Newsletter - Books & Bits M BOOKS AND BITS NEWS FROMTHETIGARD LIBRARY May 2020 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... www.tigard-or.gov/library Subscribe! t � From Halsted Bernard, •- Director of Library Services Dear patrons: C Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of all City of Tigard buildings, including the Tigard Public Library building, remains in �► effect until further notice. City leadership continually assesses the developing situation and provides updates on the City of Tigard website Despite our building being closed, the Library team is still working from home, and we are focusing on creative new ways that we can be here for you! I invite you to read this newsletter to discover some of the ways we continue to serve our community. We are answering your questions through voicemail and email, developing virtual programming, sharing resources via social media, providing access to electronic resources through WCCLS, and reaching out to you with individual emails to let you know about the status of your account 1 of 5 While we are so fortunate that our Library team has been able to learn new technology very quickly so that we can continue to serve you, we are all looking forward to the day when we can once again open our doors and see you in person. Be well, stay safe, and thank you. r � .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. L EVY I N F Xngt0ll C Proposed Levy for Countywide Library Services, Measure 34-297 on May 19, 2020 Ballot If approved, Measure 34-297 would renew a 5-year levy for July 2021-June 2026, which would provide 40% of WCCLS funding. I This would support public library operations, reading programs for children, book purchases, the countywide online catalog and book delivery between libraries. If approved, this levy would maintain a ��s$ . �� fixed rate of$0.22 per$1,000 of assessed value, which would be unchanged from the current rate. In 2021, typical homeowners with an assessed value of$300,000 would pay$66 per year. If the measure does not pass, reductions in service levels would likely occur, including reductions in hours, book purchases and events, as well as reductions in countywide services such as the countywide online catalog and book delivery; the tax would not be assessed. For more information, you can visit https://www.wccls.org/levy LEARN MORE .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2of5 T I G A R D Tigard Library at Home LIBRARY N Need a little story time, a burst of creativity, or some intellectual at Home stimulation to keep your brain moving?Try one of our new virtual programs! Families: Your favorite story time presenters have a A q lineup of songs, books, and rhymes made just for you. Adults: watch a recording of a library presentation you may have missed the first time around. Everyone: our neighborhood scavenger hunt starts now! Explore all these events and more on our website. MORE INFORMATION - We Appreciate You, Volunteers! ' Last week was National Volunteer Week, and while we were unable ' to celebrate our library volunteers in person, library staff put -r� together a video of appreciation. Over 180 volunteers contribute more than 1,200 hours a month doing various jobs around the library. The volunteer program remains closed for the time being, •• but we look forward to welcoming back our volunteers in the future. ' For now, we say a hearty thanks. Adults 3 of 5 Facts to Ponder While Staying Home New angles on history, culture, and science that will pique your curiosity. TI{F.f - -• PHANTOM ATLAS -Erik Carter, Adult Services Librarian ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Teens �.o Inspired by Poetry Still cherishing National Poetry Month? Want a modern take on a LIT classic poem? These teen reads are inspired by poetry! -Lisa Elliott, Teen Librarian I L Kids Story Time Picture a-Books Are you missing story time? Here's a selection of Family Story Time � Blc favorites, available as e-books. oonca � r � -Holly Campbell-Polivka, Youth Services Librarian or L ttie S 4of5 WCCLS Libraries Continue WCCLSWhile you're staying at home, discover all the resources and Libraries services available to you online. Download a book, watch a Continue streaming movie, learn a new skill, and so much more. These Oefivering vital, resources are easy to find and access on the updated WCCLS reliable information website. Washinoon County. 'Learn more! .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Get your questions answered! The library building may be closed, but we are ready to answer your questions! Give us a call at (503)718-2517. We'll help you with account information, research, reading ideas, troubleshooting, and anything else you might need to know. You can also send a note through our'Ask a Librarian'form, linked here. Question or comments? Contact TPLcomments@tigard-or.gov Tigard Public Library Serving the public since 1963 © © 13500 SW Hall Blvd,Tigard,OR 97223 1]I Washington County 503-684-6537-www.tigard-or.gov/1ibrary.php Gooperedreuhrary Services 5 of 5