12/01/2024 Library Newsletter - Books & BitsDecember 2024
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Friends of the Tigard Library is dedicated to promoting, enhancing and expanding the services which
the Library provides to our Community. The group is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization which is
independent from the Library, and all donations are tax deductible.
Last year, Friends provided financial support for over 150 programs at Tigard Public Library, as well as
book giveaways during Summer Reading, El Tigre Fest, and more. If you would like to support the
library with year-end giving, you can do so by giving to Friends of the Tigard Library in a variety of
ways: making a monetary donation to Friends; becoming a member of Friends; or shopping in the
Friends Book Sale in the Library lobby or the Friends' Amazon storefront.
We are grateful for our Friends' year-round support of Tigard Public Library!
Join the Tigard Library Board
Applications are open now to join the Tigard Library Board! If you're
passionate about library services, consider applying for an open
four-year term.
The Library Board communicates with the city manager and
Council about library policies, budget, facilities and other needs of
the community to provide quality library service. The Library Board
consists of seven community members and two alternates
appointed by the City Council. Learn more and apply online.
Library Holiday Hours
Tigard Public Library will observe the following holiday hours:
Tuesday, December 24: Library closes at 4 PM
Wednesday, December 25: Library closed
Tuesday, December 31: Library closes at 4 PM
Wednesday, January 1: Library closed
Online resources are available 24/7.
Kids
Family Movie Sing-Along: Frozen
Saturday, December 28 | 2-4 PM
Burgess Community Room | Kids & Families
Let it go! Bring the whole family for this interactive version of the
feature film. Snuggle, sing and snack together! We’ll provide the
fun and the food.
Teens
Chess Afternoons
Saturday, December 14 | 2-4 PM
Puett Room | Kids & Teens in Grades 1-12
Whether you’re new to the game or an experienced player looking
for a challenge, this event is 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. Register by phone-
503-718-2656, in person at the Children’s Desk, or online.
Adult
Japanese Koto, Winter Sounds
Sunday, December 8 | 2-3 PM
Burgess Community Room | Adults
Revel in the sounds of winter brought to you by the SamaZama
Duo, a collaboration between the cello and Japanese Koto. The
Koto is a stringed instrument and is the national instrument of
Japan. At this program we welcome local musicians Masumi
Timson and Joseph Harchanko as they share the unique harmony
of their instruments.
Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard
Library.
Creating a Winter Wildlife Habitat Workshop
Sunday, December 15 | 2-3:30 PM
Burgess Community Room | Adults
Discover how to support winter wildlife at this workshop with Gina
from Vessel Kitchen Gardens! Learn eco-friendly, low-waste
strategies to provide food, water, and shelter, then enjoy a hands-
on activity making a bird feeder to take home. Perfect for
sustainable gardening enthusiasts! Register online or by calling the
Reference Desk at 503-684-6537 starting December 1.
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.
Kids
Best of 2024 - Juvenile Biographies
"Learn about the lives of notable people in history with this
collection of biographies published in 2024, intended for ages 4-
11."
-Sophia, Youth Services Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Teens
Cozy Cat Therapy
"Looking for something warm and nice and a little silly? Try one of
these cat-centric manga series!"
-Lisa, Teen Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Adults
Cozy Up with a Heartwarming Read
"Need a warm fuzzy read this winter? Make a cup of cocoa or tea,
and curl up with one of these heartwarming new novels for adults."
-Ann-Marie, Adult Services Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
More from the City of Tigard
Tigard to Release New Work-Request System
Starting January 28, Tigard residents will be able to submit
requests for a variety of services, including Abandoned/Stored
Vehicles, Park Maintenance, Trail Maintenance, Tree Issues,
Walk/Bike Improvements, Water Issues, and more! The new Tigard
Service Request (TSR) portal will serve as a one-stop shop for
submitting and managing service requests, while also providing
a convenient way to track active and completed requests
throughout the city.
To learn more and begin using this new tool, visit www.tigard-or.gov/servicerequest.
Tigard Public Library
13500 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, Oregon 97223
503-684-6537
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