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Programs & Resources
Engage with Tigard Public Library when and how itfits your life!
MEWS HiSEUM Stop bythe library tobrowse the shelves, oruse our no-contact
holds piokup, available any time the library is open
Visit the library's backyard and view the mobile axhibit. P/Sp/@�e
place through March 31. The exhibit shines light onthe widely unknown
connection between Ham/ai'iand the Pacific Northwest. Learn about
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the people coming from and through the Hawaiian Islands hmthe
Pacific Northwest and the impact they have made onthe culture
and industry ofboth locations starting aofar back au1787.
Crafters, news buffs, and hobbyists, mark your calendar for the
SojIVEAWAY annual Magazine Giveaway! Help unmake room for our new 2O22
magazine subscriptions byhauling away our 2O20magazines—read
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them, use them in crafting pnojedo, or add them toyour collection.
First come, first served beginning Thursday, March 3.
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Virtual Family Story ime
Tuesdays March 1, fL 15 & 29 110:30-11 AM
Thursdays March 3, 10, 17 & 31110:30-11 AM
Virtual program | Kids & Families
Gather the whole family for virtual story time! We will share stories,
sing songs, and have all sorts offun. Registration for each session
is required. We will email you a link to join the story time one hour
TIG R D before the program begins.
Register on the library website or call the children's desk at 503-
L I B R 718-2656.
Program presented through the generosity of Friends of the Tigard
Library.
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Curious About Dungeons and Dragons?
Wednesday, March 914:30-6 PM
Virtual Program I Ages 10 & up
You are the GM. Your players want to adopt the random NPC into
the party. What's worse, you didn't plan who this NPC was beyond
their name and profession. How do you tell the players "no?"Also,
what does NPC mean? Register now!
This is the second program in a series. Join us in April for more
D&D fun!
Program presented through the generosity of Friends of the Tigard
Library.
Teens
Rules of the Road: Legal Clinic for Bicyclists
and Pedestrians
Wednesday, March 91 noon-1 PM
Virtual Program I Teens & Adults
Learn everything you need to know about your rights and
responsibilities on the road while bicycling! The clinic will be led by
a lawyer from Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost who will share
insights on Oregon laws, how to stay safe on the road, and what to
do if you're in a crash. Hosted in partnership with Westside
Transportation Alliance and The Street Trust. This is a live Zoom
Webinar. Register now!
Program presented through the generosity of Friends of the Tigard
Library.
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Succulent Serenity_
Thursday, March 10 14:30-6 PM
Virtual Program I Teens in grades 6-12
Hey, we all need a break, and a serene little plant friend. Create a
succulent pot out of hand-stamped, oven-baked clay. Experiment
with various objects to produce pleasing effects on the pot's
surface. We'll provide a kit complete with clay and a tiny plant, and
then meet online to build the craft together! Spots are limited, so
register now.
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Adults
The Dogs of Chernobyl: 35 Years Later, a
Story of Hope and Resilience
Saturday, March 19 11:00-2:00 PM
Virtual Program I Adults
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* 35 years after the nuclear plant disaster of 1986, Stephen Quandt
went to Chernobyl to participate in a spay/neuter and research
campaign for the dogs that were descended from the pets left
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behind. With photographs and videos, Stephen shares his story of
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meeting the inhabitants, and how radiation and their environment
impacted their lives. This 60-minute presentation will conclude with
a Q&A. For the meeting invitation, register now.
Program presented through the generosity of Friends of the Tigard
Library.
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Writing Your Obsessions: Unlock the Secret
to Inspired Writing with Katherine Quevedo
Monday, March 2816:30-7:45 PM
Virtual program I Adults
Join local author Katherine Quevedo for a presentation on finding
inspiration to write in a time of tumult and uncertainty. Born near
Portland, Oregon, Katherine is a writer of poetry, science fiction,
and horror, and her works have appeared in a variety of
publications including Best Indie Speculative Fiction, Writer's
Digest, and the website of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers
of America. Registration is required. Register online.
Program presented through the generosity of Friends of the Tigard
Library.
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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
2022 ORCA Nominees
"During the month of March, students in grades 3-12 are welcome
to read at least 2 books from the 2022 Oregon Reader's Choice
Award Nominee list and then vote for their favorite within their
applicable grade division in which they are enrolled in. We'll have
voting stations available in the Children's Room and in the Teen
AW Room at the Tigard Public Library. Titles are presented below
� �� according to division. Be sure to vote March 1-31!"
-Janet, Youth Services Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Teens
Teen MinterReading 2022
"Here are some of the books among the thousands of pages Tigard
teens read in February 2022!"
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Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Adults
Remarkable Historical Women in Fiction
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"Celebrate Women's History Month with one of these novels that
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reimagine the lives of women from history."
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Ann-Marie, Adult Services Librarian
here to view the full list or place a hold.
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