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12/01/2018 Library Newsletter - Books & Bits LibraryAware Content Preview http://www.libraryaware.com/1664/Documents/DraftView/2172210 9 BOOKS AND BITS NEWS FROMTHETIGARD LIBRARY I DECEMBER 2018 Holiday Hours--The Library will be closed Tuesday, December 25. The Library will also close at 5 p.m. on Monday, December 24, and Monday, December 31. www.tigard-or.gov/library Click here for a calendar of events Subscribe! THE LATEST Catalog Love or Getting to know the new WCCLS catalog is like entering into a new ► relationship. It can be exciting or a bit intimidating. After years together, the catalog felt as comfortable as an old pair of slippers. Enter a few words in the search box and Voila! you were on your way to a new adventure. Now this new Dewey strolls into ',-- ay town.Attractive and charismatic, it's hard not to stare. In fact, it has so many eye-catching qualities, it's easy to become overwhelmed. We all approach new relationships differently. Some say"Bring it on."Others are more cautious, preferring to get to know a new acquaintance at a slower pace. Flexibility is the new catalog's middle name. You can either jump in with both feet or take your time. Whichever way you prefer, we hope you will get to know and love the new catalog and that it will take you places you never dreamed of going. 1 of 6 7/26/2019,9:10 AM LibraryAware Content Preview http://www.libraryaware.com/1664/Documents/DraftView/2172210 BRING IT ONI TAKE YOUR TIME Abe Start the Year with a Clean Slate Library users have told us they would like to be able to pay their fines online. You asked for it. You got it. Now, you can pay all or part of your fines online with no service charge to you. We just ask that you pay at least$1 each time. >.. .. Show It Off! Are you an artist or do you have a unique collection?Would ` you like to show it off to the community?The Library exhibits different displays each month in locked, lighted cases. We're always looking for new displays. Antique tin toys, dolls, vintage comics, aprons, knitted and crocheted items are just a few of our previous displays. We can also display small paintings or drawings. The display cases are available in the next few months. TELL ME MORE 2 of 6 7/26/2019,9:10 AM LibraryAware Content Preview http://www.libraryaware.com/1664/Documents/DraftView/2172210 r• Mitten Tree ' Saturday, December 1-Monday, December 31 At the library you can stay in the spirit of the season all month R M r` Celtic Winter Solstice with the Stomptowners Sunday, December 2 12-3 p.m. I All Ages The Winter Solstice is Friday, December 21, but you can beat the crowd and start celebrating on December 2. Enjoy traditional Irish instruments, music and Welsh carols, as well as some hot Irish dance steps that will eliminate the winter chills. Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library Marvel vs. DC t Thursday, December 20 15-7 p.m. I Grades 6-12 - Are you team Superman or Spiderman? Justice League or the Avengers? Batman or Deadpool? Even superheroes need a champion! Here's your chance to pledge your allegiance with �,. passionate, yet polite, debate. � inn 3 of 6 7/26/2019,9:10 AM LibraryAware Content Preview http://www.libraryaware.com/1664/Documents/DraftView/2172210 Make It& Take It Craft Workshop: Winter Edition Sunday, December 9 11:30-3 p.m. I All Ages i Feeling crafty? Bring the entire family for some serious crafting fun 4 or become a creative DIY-er. Get your creative groove on and make some crafts that put the"W' in winter. N "The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own."—Lao Tzu `Tis the season for giving. Our Mitten Tree is one way to help others. Our reading selections this month may inspire you to consider other ways of giving. Our Kids' book selection is a deftly told story that illustrates Lao Tzu's quote through a grandmother who gives to the entire community. Adults �v < �. The Second Sister by Marie Bostwick In a small town like Nilson's Bay,Wisconsin, it's not uncommon to find The neighbors performing small and large acts of kindness for one another. SCortd Sister Alice was a giver—friendship and pets top the list of her gifts. Before Alice passed away unexpectedly,Alice's sister Lucy had not been to Nilson's Bay in years. Will Lucy be able to recognize and accept Alice's final gift to her? BOSTWICK Teens 4 of 6 7/26/2019,9:10 AM LibraryAware Content Preview http://www.libraryaware.com/1664/Documents/DraftView/2172210 Be a Chan iemaker; Kids Thank You, Qmu! by Oge Mora (Picture Book) When the scrumptious scent of Omu's thick red stew wafts out the Omwindow, all kinds of people from the neighborhood come knocking at her door. She can't resist sharing, but when it comes time for her own nice evening meal,the pot is empty. She needn't worry, because everyone who knocked on her door brings her their own specialty to share,and she enjoys the best dinner she has ever had. WHO ' S THAT?, Connor Meldrum If you check out books at the front desk,you may already know Connor. As a circulation library assistant, he is one of the first people to greet you at the Welcome Desk and one of the last to send you on your way with your stack of books,films and music. Behind the scenes, Connor processes returned and reserved items, so they can get back on the shelves and back into other people's book bags. He also works with items that need special attention or mending. 5 of 6 7/26/2019,9:10 AM LibraryAware Content Preview http://www.libraryaware.com/1664/Documents/DraftView/2172210 1.What do you like best about working here? t Question or comments? Contact paula@tigard-or.gov Tigard Public Library Serving the public since 1963® Washington County CooperativeLlbraryservlees © 13500 SW Hall Blvd,Tigard,OR 97223 (� • 84-6537 -www.tigard-or.gov/library.php 503-6 6 of 6 7/26/2019,9:10 AM