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Home My WebLink About10/01/2025 Library Newsletter Books & BitsOctober 2025 www.tigard-or.gov/library Subscribe! Measure 34-345 on Nov. 4, 2025 Ballot Proposed Levy for Countywide Library Services Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) is the primary source of funding for public library operations across the county. About 45% of WCCLS funding currently comes from a local option levy that will expire in June 2026. On Nov. 4, 2025, voters will have the opportunity to consider proposed Measure 34-345 that would fund public library services in Washington County. If passed, Measure 34-345 would fund: Reading and learning support for kids & teens Central services that efficiently link libraries together Open hours and access to books & materials Reading events for children If passed, how would Measure 34-345 affect taxpayers? If passed, the proposed measure would authorize an increase in property taxes. The proposed measure would cost property owners $0.37 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The tax would continue from July 2026 through June 2031. The owner of a home assessed at $348,600 would pay approximately $129 per year, or $10.75 per month. The measure would raise $188,915,688 between July 2026 and June 2031. What would happen if Measure 34-345 does not pass? If the proposed measure does not pass, library services would not be provided as proposed and property taxes would not be increased. To learn more, please visit wccls.org/levy. Expect Noise, Traffic September 29-30 As part of the Library’s HVAC upgrade project, the City of Tigard Public Works team will be removing the Douglas Fir trees on the east side of the library building near the new Fanno Creek Bridge. The work will begin in the early morning on Monday, September 29, and be complete by the end of the day on Tuesday. During this work, a portion of the Fanno Creek Trail between the bridge north of the library and the bridge east of the library building will be closed. Pedestrians will be directed to follow the sidewalk along Hall Boulevard during this time. Our partnership with Friends of Trees to plant 20 trees in the Library Backyard has proactively addressed this change while also creating a model of a climate-resilient urban forest that will thrive into the future. On Tuesday, September 30, a crane will be delivering roofing materials in the library parking lot. This work is expected to be complete before the library opens. Contractors will be on site to manage traffic safety. We expect further disruptions to our spaces and services in the coming months. We will share updates as the projects continue through Books & Bits, in-library signage, and on the library website. One More Month to Join the WCCLS League of Library Lovers WCCLS is running the library ambassador campaign for one more month! Tell even more of your friends and neighbors all the reasons you value the library and earn a limited-edition canvas tote bag (while supplies last). Here’s how to join: 1. Pick up a new punch card at the library. 2. Find 10 new people who don’t have a WCCLS library card and tell them how much you value the library. 3. Mark a spot on your punch card for every friend or neighbor you talk to. 4. Turn in your completed punch card at the library for a prize while supplies last. Limit 1 prize per patron (2 per household). Offer ends Oct. 31, 2025. You can redeem your tote bag at the library from Oct. 25 to Oct. 31, 2025, while supplies last. Check out the WCCLS website for the rules and have fun! Participants must live in Washington County, Oregon. Staff, board members, and their families are not eligible for prizes. Kids International Observe the Moon Night Saturday, October 4 | 6-8 PM Burgess Community Room & Library Entrance | All Ages Come by after library hours and observe our only natural satellite: the Moon! Set up with your telescope or binoculars (or use ours!) and chat together about what you see. When you need to warm up inside, enjoy a hot drink, watch the NASA livestream and enjoy night sky crafts. Teens The Worlds of Aiden Thomas Thursday, October 2 | 6-7:30 PM Burgess Community Room | All Ages Spend an evening with Aiden Thomas, the local bestselling author of young adult novels Cemetery Boys, The Sunbearer Trails, Lost in the Never Woods, and more! Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard Library. Adults New World Vultures: California Condor, Andean Condor, Turkey Vulture, & Black Vulture Monday, October 6 | 6-7:30 PM Burgess Community Room | Adults & Teens Vultures are often characterized as ugly, scary symbols of death, but these birds are beautiful up close and are smart, social, and playful! Marilyn Ellis, Oregon Master Naturalist and Certified Interpretive Guide, will uncover these magnificent beings, Oregon’s role in saving the California Condor, and how vultures are essential to the health of our planet. 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 If You Like Goosebumps... "Try these scary stories on for size!" Click here to view the full list or place a hold. Teens Tigard Reader's Advisory: KPOP Demon Hunters "Did you also watch KPOP Demon Hunters, and immediately found yourself wanting more? This list is full of titles that are rich in Korean culture, heritage, and mythology, are written by Korean and Korean-American authors, or just have that electric and dramatic KPOP buzz. Grab yourself a Soda Pop and Take Down a list of some of these Golden titles!" Click here to view the full list or place a hold. Adults 2025 NoveList Reading Challenge - October "This month's challenge encourages readers to look beyond text on a page and open up their other senses. Experience a story through the intimacy of an audiobook, or discover new dimensions to reading by grabbing a graphic novel!" Click here to view the full list or place a hold. More from the City of Tigard El Tigre Fest: October 4, 2025 El Tigre Fest is Tigard’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, honoring Latino culture, Filipino History Month, music, food, and community. This free, family-friendly festival brings together the heart of Tigard for a full day of connection, celebration, and cultural pride. Join us at Cook Family Park for: Over 70 vendors featuring Latino-owned businesses, artisanal crafts, and delicious food Kids activities including games, face painting, and character meet and greets Live performances with world-class acts and bands (lineup to be announced) Community booths and city resources A vibrant space open to everyone Sign up to Volunteer Here! There are over 30 shifts to choose from. Sign up using our volunteer platform and be in the know about other volunteer opportunities in the city, too. You're Invited: River Terrace 2.0 Online Open House! Did you miss the in-person Open House on September 16th? If so, there’s still time to get involved! The River Terrace 2.0 Online Open House is live now through October 7, and we want to hear from you. Explore draft plans and share your thoughts on housing, parks, trails, natural resources, streets, and businesses. Your voice matters! The online open house takes just 15–20 minutes and is a great opportunity to share your feedback and ideas for Tigard’s next great neighborhood. Please share this opportunity with friends, neighbors, or anyone who wants to help shape the future of River Terrace 2.0. Thanks for being part of the conversation! Click here to participate in the Online Open House. Haga clic aquí para participar en español. Tigard Police & Public Works Facility Preview Monday, November 17 | 5:30-8 PM | Tigard Public Library - Burgess Community Room You’re invited to the Tigard Police & Public Works Preview! This is a community event where you can learn about our new Tigard Police and Public Works Facility. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from project leaders, ask questions, explore the design, and provide input. Join the Building a Better Tigard Voices Panel! We are seeking 12 to 15 community members who represent our city, including individuals from local businesses to our youth, to advise City staff on communication efforts for the new Tigard Police and Public Works Facility. Learn More or Apply Online. Time Commitment: Three two-hour meetings for Project Orientation in November and December 2025. Monthly two-hour meetings January 2025 through May 2025. Quarterly 2-hour meetings through project ribbon-cutting in 2028. We also ask committee members to commit to sharing information about the project within the community. Tigard Public Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223 503-684-6537 tigard-or.gov/library