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04/01/2021 Library Newsletter - Books & Bits April 2021 BOOKSANDBITS NFWSFROMTHETIGARD a : April 2021 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... wwwAigard-or.gov/library Subscribe! Expanded Services Begin April 26 We are thrilled to share that the library doors will open for limited in-person services on Monday, April 26. When you visit the Tigard Public Library, face coverings are required, stay at least 6 feet away from staff and other patrons, and follow all posted and verbal instructions. When you visit you will be able to: • Check out your own holds • Browse library materials • Access computers, internet, and printing • Use the restrooms • Check out materials through continued Library Takeout 1 of 6 April 2021 Our schedule will change to allow a balance between in-building and contact-free Library Takeout services. In-Building Services: • Monday-Thursday: 2-6 p.m. • Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No-Contact Library Takeout: • Monday-Thursday: noon-2 p.m. • Friday-Saturday: 2-5 p.m. When you visit the library, health and safety will be the top priority. Face coverings and physical distancing will be required, visits will have time limits, and additional safety measures will be in place. We're so excited to welcome you back into the building, and we appreciate your support over the past year. Programs & Resources for All Want to start your month with a laugh? See our special April 1 programming announcement here. You'll be smiling faster than you can say"librarian, librarian, librarian!" Throughout the month of April, you can enjoy nature and literature with our Poetry Walk behind the Library on the Fanno Creek Trail! Or register to learn more about our local ecology with "Springtime at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge" on Friday, April 30 at 1 p.m. Story Time continues on Facebook Live Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. Story Time on Thursday, April 8 will be presented bilingually in English and Spanish. Kids Fostering Readers: It's Raining! Sunday, April 18 12-3:30 p.m. Kids in Grades 1-4 Learn about the water cycle and experiment with making our own rainstorm in a cup! Register here by noon on April 15. Teens 2of6 April 2021 Week of Books & Roses April 19-24 1 noon-5 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 One day every year in the Catalonia region of Spain (April 23), people celebrate love by giving each other roses and books. That's an idea worth borrowing! Stop by during library during open pick-up C hours for a special edition teen Take& Make bag with a surprise wrapped book and supplies to make a duct tape rose. Adults The Light Shines from the West: Thoughts Light Shines on How We Got to Where We Are West Wednesday, April 7 17-8 p.m. Adults The history of the West has been often written, and rewritten, but * rarely seen from the point of view of those who made history. Robert Baron will talk about his book, The Light Shines From the West, and the ongoing interplay between the Myth and the reality of the West that persists to this day. Register here. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tigard Library N atloolal Voluoteer Week _ April 19-2k 2021 April 18-24 is this year's National Volunteer Week. The library's volunteer program was suspended on March 13, 2020 in order to halt the spread of COVID-19. Normally, the library would host an awards ceremony the Sunday of National Volunteer Week to celebrate volunteerism and honor volunteers who've reached certain milestones in their volunteer service. Additionally, the awards ceremony allows for library and staff to celebrate and honor volunteers who passed away throughout the previous year. The library has decided to wait to host the volunteer awards ceremony, but we'd like to honor our volunteers who've passed away within this past year. Read below about our wonderful volunteers who are greatly missed. In Memoriam 3 of 6 April 2021 Julie Blume Circulation volunteer Julie Blume began volunteering in 2013 as a Circulation Specialist. Throughout the years, Julie worked in Bin Sorting, Shelving, and Materials Check-In. From 2013 to March 2020, Julie provided the library with over 600 hours of service. A shift working with Julie meant there'd be great conversation and lots of jokes shared, as Julie was known for her wonderful sense of humor. Julie was a supreme volunteer, friend, and library enthusiast and is greatly missed. Janice Dorr Janice Dorr began volunteering at Tigard Public Library in 1997, but her love for libraries extended long before then. Years prior, she considered pursuing her Master's in Library Science, but instead decided to volunteer with the Peace Corps. A lifelong public servant, Janice was a phenomenal volunteer who's love for the library and its community was evident in the dedication and longevity of her work. Janice volunteered in the Circulation Division and provided the library nearly 1,000 hours of service. She is missed every day. Alex Zatarain Alex Zatarain began volunteering with the library in 2016. As an Entry Point Greeter for the Circulation Division, Alex's friendly face was often the first thing library patrons saw when they entered the building. His kind demeanor made everyone feel welcome, and his love for his community was evident in his dedication to the library and its services. Providing the library with over 650 hours of }- service, Alex was a wonderful volunteer whose service and kind demeanor will not be forgotten. Richard Stammer Richard Stammer welcomed all staff, patron, and volunteers with a — gentle smile and friendly conversation. During his time at the library, he volunteered with Material Check-In, Shelving, Shelf Reading, Newspaper Rotation, Unclaimed Holds Processing, ' Books Sales and Donations, and more. Richard gifted the library ; nearly 7,000 hours of service since 2007. Richard was a wonderful ' volunteer and library advocate and will be remembered, always. Is, W110 NEXT READS 4 of 6 April 2021 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 fow Poems for Two Or More Voices y, Read aloud together with these poems meant for a cast of two or more. `iiu iir` •o -' �_. -Lindsay, Youth Services Librarian Click here to view the full list or place a hold. Teens :+Iqf Full Spectrum Teens TATiluE Stories of teens living and thriving on the autism spectrum. Books tagged #OwnVoices were written by authors who are also openly on the spectrum. -Lisa, Teen Librarian 'Him& r44"'• Click here to view the full list or place a hold. Adults Science & Technology in the Library of Things *OOP "Choose from a metal detector, film converter, microphone, or much more to get started on your next adventure or project, whether at home or outdoors." -Ann-Marie, Adult Services Librarian Click here to view the full list or place a hold. 5 of 6 April 2021 Our libraries now NO M proudly offer OVERDUE FINES k .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Question or comments? 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