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COVID-19 Update
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Masks and Social Distancing Required Beginning August 3
Beginning Tuesday, August 3, face coverings are required while inside the library building, regardless
of vaccination status.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise throughout the country, including in Washington County. There is
broad concern about the spread of the delta variant, and about protecting those who are unable to get
vaccinated. The City of Tigard, including the Tigard Public Library, is following CDC, OHA, and
Washington County Public Health Department recommendations by requiring masks or face coverings
inside public spaces. So next time you come visit us at the library, please bring your mask! We
continue to offer curbside holds pick-up for those who are unable or prefer not to wear face coverings.
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New in August
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Tigard Public Library
STRATEGIC PLAN
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PLAN ESTRATEGICO
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A New Strategic Plan for Tigard Public Library!
We have a fresh direction! We appreciate the input you shared through surveys and conversations
with community organizations, and we got a great sense of what Tigard wants in a library right now.
We heard strong themes of access, equity, and community, and we are ready to put those ideas into
specific actions. Our new 2021-2026 Strategic Plan is now in progress, and it will guide our work in the
next five years. You can download a copy in English or Spanish, or pick up a printed version on your
next visit. Stay tuned as we highlight the projects and services detailed in the plan.
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It's our 17th Birthday!
Our current building opened in August 2004
How it started... How it's going...
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Thank you for 17 Years of Support!
We're grateful for the ways we've been able to serve the Tigard community since our new building
opened in 2004, and we're thrilled to take that service to new places through our new Strategic Plan
over the next five years. For more Tigard History, take a stroll down Main Street with a self-guided
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history tour.
Kids
Penny's Puppet Productions Presents: The
Magic Suitcase
Wednesday, August 11 110:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
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Penny showcases silly stories and songs with the assistance of her
puppets who are hiding away in her magical suitcase. Register now
to reserve your spot!
Teens
Retro Movie Night: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
TEEN METROFRSE Thursday, August 12 17:30-10 p.m.
MOVIE Ages 13-181 Library Backyard
NIGHT
Teens, spend a summer evening playing games and enjoying
,,ma outdoor`80s-themed entertainment with the Library and Parks &
Rec. This event is for teens only, and COVID safety measures will
be in place. As you speed toward a new school year and a new
normal, remember, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and
look around once in a while, you could miss it." Register now!
Adults
Craft Corner
Tuesdays, August 3, 10, 17, & 31 13:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
Adults) Library Courtyard
Join Librarian Mila in our outdoor courtyard during the month of
August to craft and socialize. You can bring your own independent
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craft. Space is limited, so register to attend.
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ONE-ON-ONE One-on-One Technology Help
ME_.pp Tuesdays, August 10, 17, & 31 110 a.m.—Noon
Adults I Technology Room
Have questions about managing your email account, accessing
social media, or downloading e-books? Sign up for 1:1 technology
4 help and get dedicated assistance from our resident tech
expert. Fill out this form to set up an appointment and tell us about
what you need help with. Walk-ins accepted pending availability;
scheduling in advance is encouraged.
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Volunteer Highlights
Yarrow, Sea Pink, and Oregon Stonecrop are Blooming!
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If you've been to the library within the last three months, you've probably noticed a big change to the
front grounds. Since April, a team of volunteers and city and library staff, including an Oregon State
University Master Gardener, have weeded, scraped, spread soil and mulch, placed rocks, dug holes,
planted, and watered plants in hopes of implementing a self sustaining native ecosystem for the front
of Tigard Public Library. The library is taking every precaution necessary, including ongoing
weeding, amending the soil, and covering specific plants from sunburn. The city is in the process of
installing an irrigation system. Until it is installed, library staff and volunteers will continue to water
every morning. If you are interested in watering, we'd love to have you! Volunteers 14 and over are
welcome, and volunteers 6 and older are welcome with an adult. Watering on average
takes 60-90 -minutes and can be done any time in the morning. Sign-up for a watering shift here.
For questions, contact Katie at KatherineN@Tigard-OR.gov.
NEXT READS
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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
you like here, and we'll pull a stack of items, then check them out to you.
Kids
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A Twist on an Another Old Tale
"There are many ways to tell the same story! Read Little Red
Riding Hood and fractured versions of the tale, as shared in our
Fostering Readers program for grades 1-4."
- Holly, Youth Services Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Teens
The Prize Cart
r "We're handing out free books for Summer Reading finishers
through the end of August! Here's a few of the many titles you may
find on the teen prize cart."
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-Lisa, Teen Librarian
' Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Adults
NMI Read a Romance Month 2021
hi0 "August is Read a Romance Month. Whether you think you don't
like romance novels, or you are a long time romance reader, this
list should include something for everyone. Share your Read a
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on social media."
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-Stephanie, Senior Librarian
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Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Tigard Public Library
13500 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, Oregon 97223
503-684-6537
tigard-or.gov/library
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