12/01/2023 Library Newsletter - Books & BitsDecember 2023
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Coming Soon:
Fanno Creek Trail Connections Project
Thanks to a partnership between the Oregon Department of Transportation and the City of Tigard,
Fanno Creek Trail will be expanded with three new segments. As a part of this project, boardwalks and
a bridge will be added just east of the Library’s book drop loop. With a planned start of late December
2023 to early January 2024, you’ll notice changes in the drive-up book drop, Library parking lot, and
Fanno Creek Trail near the Library.
The book drop loop will be closed, and the book drop will be temporarily relocated to the covered area
across from its current location for the duration of the project. Fanno Creek Trail will be rerouted closer
to the Library and across the parking lot to avoid the construction area.
You’re encouraged to use the automatic book return during construction. Curbside service is available
during the Library’s open hours and can also be used for returning materials if needed. Park in the
spot labeled “Curbside Holds Pickup” and call the number on the sign.
Watch Books and Bits, the Library website, social media, or on-site signage for updates. Learn more
about the Fanno Creek Trail Connections Project.
Library Holiday Hours
Plan your visits in advance! There will be adjustments to Tigard
Public Library's hour in the coming month:
Sunday, December 24: library closes at 4 PM
Monday, December 25: library closed
Sunday, December 31: library closes at 4 PM
Monday, January 1: library closed
Online resources are available 24/7 at wccls.org.
Kids
OBOB for Beginners
Wednesday, December 13 | 6-7:30 PM
Burgess Community Room | Kids in Grades 3-8 and their
caregivers
Come learn about Oregon Battle of the Books. Kids will be given
time to read eight picture books and then have practice battles
based on what they read. Plenty of time for Q&A from caregivers.
Caregivers will be asked to help moderate. There will be door
prizes!
Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard Library
Kids & Teens
STEM Exploration with the Tigard High
School Tech Team
Saturday, December 16 | 2-4 PM
Burgess Community Room | Ages 4+
Drop in to meet a robot! The THS Tech Team constructs
engineering marvels for competition (and fun)! The Team will
demonstrate their creations and give you chance to take the
controls. Visit the free play area to build with LEGOS, design
robots, and try out some tech toys!
Teens & Adults
Paying for College
Thursday, December 14 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Burgess Community Room | Teens & Adults
Teens, do your future plans include college? Are you wondering
how you’re going to pay for it? Join us for an in-depth look at
options to pay for college with financial advisor Jamison McAndie.
From FAFSA forms to merit scholarships, take the first steps on the
path to fund your education.
Adults
Drop-In Writing Group
Every other Thursday: December 14 & 28, January 11 & 25,
February 8 & 22 | 6-7:30 PM
Houghton Room | Adults
Drop in for an hour of writing! Be it a book, blog, script, essay,
dissertation, resume, melody, poem, or just plain work stuff, you are
invited to write it with us. Hosted through Shut Up & Write,
attendees will: Show up, write quietly, then hang out or head out.
Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real
writing done. Plus, snacks!
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
Sounding Things Out: Learning to Read with
Phonics
"Here is a list of Early Readers that focus on phonics. Be sure to
click on the record because the call numbers may not be what you
expect based on the authors listed."
-Holly, Youth Services Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Teens
Beyond Romance
"There may be a little bit of romance in these books, but friendship
and platonic love drives the stories!"
-Lisa, Teen Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
Adults
Great New Cookbooks of 2023
"Need some cooking inspiration or gift ideas for food lovers?
Browse through these hot new cookbooks, all published in 2023.
Cook your way through recipes such as a galette with choy sum
and feta, Indonesian bumbus spice pastes, and Kuchen de
manzana, a buttery Chilean cake laden with cinnamon-spiced
apples."
-Ann-Marie, Adults Services Librarian
Click here to view the full list or place a hold.
More from the City of Tigard
Upcoming Ballot Initiatives
In May 2024, the City of Tigard will have two measure on the
ballot…
The Public Safety Renewal Levy will renew our
community's investments in public safety and maintain police
services.
The City Charter Update modernizes Tigard’s City
Government by updating Tigard’s City Charter to create a
more accessible city government for everyone.
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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503-684-6537
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