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03/01/2022 Library Newsletter - Books & Bits BOOKSANDBITS ' Tigard r' 11 14. L h ary NEWS PROGRAMS UPDATES March ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Subscribe! 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 | | 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 | them, use them in crafting pnojedo, or add them toyour collection. First come, first served beginning Thursday, March 3. /Kid 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. t Home Story T i z rl c ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 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. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 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. f} T.. ts AAa 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 r� * 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 f behind. With photographs and videos, Stephen shares his story of r 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. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 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. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ NEXT READS - a ANL 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!" k_ ' -Lisa, Teen Librarian Click here to view the full list or place a hold. Adults Remarkable Historical Women in Fiction MAW- EVE "Celebrate Women's History Month with one of these novels that lhf I4Y reimagine the lives of women from history." PClicr- 14"1 k Ann-Marie, Adult Services Librarian here to view the full list or place a hold. Off RI.4 75'f141 F'ti'< 1151ii:11 'I ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Tigard Public Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223 503-684-6537 tigard-or.gov/library