03/01/2024 Library Newsletter - Books & BitsMarch 2024
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Kids
Spring Break at the Library!
Celebrate Spring Break in the Children's Room March 23-31 during
the Library's open hours.
Stick Together Community Poster: Paint by numbers, but with
pixel stickers! Help create a poster with this communal, analog
activity for all ages. The image starts as a mystery on a blank
canvas and builds as everyone ‘sticks together ’.
Puett Play: Who will you be today? Drop into the Puett Room
during Spring Break to imagine and play!
The Pigeon Has Gone Missing: Can you find where the Pigeon is
hiding from the bus driver? He loves hiding in a different spot in the
Children’s Room each day! Visit the Children’s Desk and tell us
where you found him to win a little prize. Oh, and remember: Don’t
Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Teens
Chess Afternoons
Saturday, March 16 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Burgess Community Room | Grades 1-12
Curious about chess? Interested in starting a chess club? New to
the game or experienced and looking for a challenge? This is the
event for you! Members of Tigard High School’s Chess Club will be
on hand to teach about the game, give pointers, and demonstrate
several variations. All skill levels welcome! Register to attend.
Adult
Mindfulness for a Good Night's Sleep
Saturday, March 16 | 2:00-3:30 PM
Library Technology Room & Virtual | Adults
Join us for this hybrid event focused on improving sleep through
mindfulness meditation. Explore ways to enhance concentration,
relaxation, and tap into the feelings of sleepiness before bedtime.
The session includes a guided meditation and a Q&A. Attend in-
person or online to delve into the art of restful sleep. For the virtual
version, register online.
Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard
Library.
Solar For All: Rooftop, Community, and Co-
Op Solar
Thursday, March 28 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Burgess Community Room | Adults
Are you considering solar for your home or business? Unsure of
how it works and where to start? You can go solar even if you rent
your home or your home isn’t ideal for traditional solar panels.
Solar Oregon and Oregon Clean Power Cooperative (OCPC) will
shine a light on your solar energy options.
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
Kids Like Murder Mysteries, Too!
"By popular demand, we've created this list of mostly realistic
murder mysteries with a few paranormal titles and even a sci-fi
thrown in for about 3rd through 6th graders."
-Holly, Youth Services Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Teens
Power Becomes Her
"Teen books about girls who take up space, stand their ground, and
generally rule."
-Lisa, Teen Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Adults
Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility
"International Transgender Day of Visibility is dedicated to
celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of
discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a
celebration of their contributions to society. The first International
Transgender Day of Visibility was held on March 31, 2009."
-Tess, Adult Services Senior Library Assistant
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
More from the City of Tigard
What's On Your Ballot? Voter Drive & Ballot
Measure Forum
Sunday, March 3 | 1-3 PM
Burgess Community Room
Come to register to vote, learn about voting rules and deadlines in
our area, and find out about the ballot measures that will be put to
City of Tigard voters at the May 21, 2024 Primary Election.
New voters, teens, frequent voters, once-in-a-while voters, and
people of all ages and interest levels encouraged to attend.
Learn more.
Upcoming Ballot Initiatives
In May 2024, the City of Tigard will have two measure on the
ballot…
The Public Safety Renewal Levy will, if passed, renew the
City's existing public safety levy.
The City Charter Update will, if passed, adopt a new Tigard
City Charter.
For more information about both ballot measures, how to register to
vote, and where to return your ballot visit tigard-or.gov/vote.
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