09/01/2023 Library Newsletter - Books & BitsSeptember 2023
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Learn something new this month at Tigard Public Library!
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Kids
Music & Movement in Mandarin / 儿童中文音乐律动课
Mondays, September 11, 18, 25 & October 2 | 1-1:30 PM
Puett Room | Ages 2-5 years
Sharon Gan, founder of Heart Strings Mandarin, will lead children
and their parents as they sing, move, play instruments, and tell
stories in Mandarin, English and American Sign Language. All
levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native
Mandarin speakers are welcome.
Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard
Library
Teens
Teen Library Council
Thursdays, September 7, October 5 & November 2 | 5-7 PM
Puett Room | Teens in grades 6-12
You know what the library needs? YOU! Be a leader. Join Teen
Library Council and help plan events for all ages and set the
direction for teen library services, all while earning volunteer credit.
For more information, contact Lisa at LisaE@tigard-or.gov or 503-
718-2654.
Adults
College Basics for Adult Learners
Tuesday, September 12 | 6-7:30 PM
Burgess Community Room | Adults
Are you an adult thinking about going to college for the first time or
going back to school to finish your degree? Join us for expert
advice from an admissions counselor on the application process,
financial aid and scholarships, and tips for a successful college
experience as an adult learner that will help you succeed at any
school. Q&A session to follow the presentation.
Program presented in partnership with Portland Community
College.
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
Playing with Languages
"Though these picture books are primarily written in English, they
all make use of words from languages other than English."
-Holly, Youth Services Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Teens
Now Read This! Find Your Voice Edition
Recommendations from 2023 teen summer readers!
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Adults
How to Survive: Earthquakes, Fires, and
Extreme Weather
"September is Disaster Preparedness Month, but every month is a
good month to stock up your emergency kit and update your
supplies. Here's a list of resources with strategies to help you
prepare to survive."
-Tess, Adult Services 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