02/01/2023 Library Newsletter - Books & BitsFebruary 2023
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Tigard Public Library Mourns the Loss of Kari Kunst
The Tigard Public Library has lost a beloved colleague and friend. In the early hours of January 9, Kari
Kunst passed away while sleeping, due to heart failure.
Kari first joined the team at the Tigard Public Library in 2015 as a librarian, and most recently served
as Youth Services Supervisor for the past three years. You may have met Kari at an outdoor or virtual
storytime, while giving book recommendations at the children’s desk, or serving lunch this past
summer. Kari was awarded Employee of the Month last fall for their hard work setting up a teen intern
program and hosting a summer free food site at the library, both programs that began for the first time
in 2022.
Kari’s work as a thoughtful librarian and a steady leader has made a mark, and will have a lasting
impact on the Tigard community. Even more so, however, Kari will be remembered as a personable,
irreverent colleague. Kari always had a friendly greeting, a dismissive approach to formalities, and a
wacky story to tell. Kari’s converse sneakers and dry sense of humor are seared into our hearts. Kari
will be greatly missed.
Library Closed Monday, February 20
Tigard Public Library will be closed Monday, February 20 in
observance of Presidents Day.
Online resources are available 24/7 at wccls.org. For more about
our services and hours, visit us online.
Kids
Super Readers Book Club
Monday, February 27 | 4-5 PM
Burgess Community Room | Kids in 3rd-5th grade
Calling all Super Readers! Are you a 3rd-5th grader who loves to
read, talk about books, and do fun activities? Join other like-minded
kids to talk about the book A Wish in the Dark by Christina
Soontornvat and enjoy an activity together.
All participants will receive a copy of the book to keep! Register
now, then receive an email when your book is available for pickup
from the library.
Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard
Library.
Teens
Manga Marathon
Thursday, February 23 | 5-8 PM
Burgess Community Room | Teens in grades 6-12
Celebrate the end of Winter Reading with an anime marathon,
cosplay contest, candy sushi, delicious ramen hacks, and manga
art studio!
Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard
Library.
Adults
Ask a Law Librarian
3rd Thursday of the month: February 16 | 3-7 PM
Library Technology Room | Adults
Drop in for legal research assistance from the Washington County
Law Library. Law Librarians can help locate legal information,
recommend resources, and make referrals to agencies and
organizations for additional help. Law Librarians cannot provide
legal advice. No appointment necessary.
Program presented in partnership with the Washington County Law
Library.
Dungeons & Dragons 101 for Adults
Three-part series on Tuesdays, February 21, February 28, & March
7 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Online Event | Adults
Are you interested in learning about Tabletop Roleplaying Games?
Join us to learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons, a fantasy
tabletop role-playing game! In this three-part introductory series,
participants will learn all about the character creation process,
playing in a campaign, and the tools you can use to help you on our
RPG journey.
Register now, and then tune in on each date for a different lesson.
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.
Find Book Club Help From Our Book Club
Clinic!
Do you need ideas for books that everyone will actually read? How
about questions that spark better discussions? Is your club stuck in
a rut? The Tigard Public Library staff is here to help with all of your
book club issues. Just fill out this short form and a librarian will
respond with recommendations in 5-7 business days.
Kids
Juvenile Fiction Featuring Black Authors and
Characters
"There is something for everyone in this list of juvenile fiction
featuring Black authors writing about the lives and adventures of
Black characters."
-Janet, Youth Services Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Teens
Best YA Books of 2022
"At the January 2023 Mock Printz Workshop, teens and teen
librarians from throughout Oregon assembled in Salem for a wild
afternoon of debate over the best books of 2022. Here's a list of the
books that triumphed in this ultimate showdown of reader vs.
reader!"
-Lisa, Teen Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Adults
New Black Lit for 2023
"Explore the wide breadth of Black voices with this collection of
recent books, spotlighting history, fantasy, friendship, love, culture,
social change, prosperity, hope, and the future!"
-Jack, Senior Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Tigard Public Library
13500 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, Oregon 97223
503-684-6537
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