06/01/2023 Library Newsletter - Books & BitsJune 2023
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Summer Reading Begins June 1!
There’s summer fun for everyone at Tigard Public Library!
Kids: Kids can pick up a free book and reading log June 1
through July 31. When the log is complete, come back and
pick up a second free book July 15 through August 31!
Teens: Whether entering 6th grade in the fall or just
graduated high school, teens can pick up a free book and
reading log between June 1-July 31. When the log is
complete, come back and pick up a second free book
between July 15-August 31! Feeling a little extra? Follow the
instructions on the reading log for more chances to win prizes.
Adults: Adults 18+ can pick up a reading log and free book at
the second floor reference desk. Be entered to win more
prizes when you read, watch, and attend programs all
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summer long.
Get details and find fun things to do on our website.
Library Closed Monday, June 19
Tigard Public Library will be closed Monday, June 19.
Online resources are available 24/7 at wccls.org.
All Ages
Summer Reading Kickoff with Chicamarimba
Thursday, June 1 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Library Backyard | All Ages
Celebrate the start of summer and the Summer Reading Program
with an outdoor dance party featuring local favorites Chicamarimba!
This all-woman ensemble plays world music blending African and
Latin American rhythms as well as contemporary favorites.
Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard
Library.
Kids
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Saturday, June 3 | 2-3:30 PM
Burgess Community Room | Kids & Families
Bring a plush friend to a special storytime hosted by Teen Library
Council, with stuffie-themed crafts and activities. Leave your stuffed
animal behind for an overnight at the library and find out what
shenanigans they got into when you pick them up the next day.
Teens
Black Panther Movie Marathon
Saturday, June 24| Noon-5 PM
Burgess Community Room | Teens in grades 6-12
Drop in to a library double-feature. Munch on snacks while enjoying
two films set in the kingdom of Wakanda.
Adults
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Find Your Voice with LGBTQ+ Northwest
Independent Writers
Thursday, June 15 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Virtual | Adults & Teens
Join us for a panel discussion by LGBTQ+ writers for LGBTQ+
persons who want advice on how to get started writing and tell their
story or find their voice. Registration is required for this online
session.
Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard
Library.
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.
Teens
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Teen Summer Reading Book Talks!
"Here's a few books we shared when we were running around
visiting schools to promote summer reading!"
-Lisa, Teen Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
All Ages
Pride to Pride
"Fiction and non-fiction books for all ages featuring LGBTQ+
characters and/or authors published between June, 2022 and
June, 2023."
-Holly, Youth Services Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Adults
Natural Sciences for Summer Reading!
"Learn about historical and contemporary scientists who have used
their voice to help humans understand the natural world, from the
vastness of space to the microcosm of DNA."
-Stephanie, 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
tigard-or.gov/library
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