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09/01/2018 Library Newsletter - Books & Bits LibraryAware September 2018 Page lof4 H BOOKS AND BITS SEPTEMBER 2018 The Library will be closed on Monday, September 3 Click here for acalendar ofevents Subscribe! Exercise Your Body to Exercise Your Brain n* Want tofeed your brain? Try aerobic exercise. In September, you can do both by scooting, skating, walking or rolling, on human- food uman- powered wheels, to the |ibrary, where you'll find a feast ofbrain food...andaoma|| prizoforuoingyourfeottoroduootheoarbon footprint. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exercise Your Mind with a Library Card ' ' wmCwumty Consider the library your personal trainer. Your library card ioyour C"Priolq*,mrA.,�mcm* protein shake. Chances are, ifyou're reading this, you already have �~�"°w��~W."Pqts alibrary card. But what about other members ofyour family or friends? September is National Library Card sign-up month... 31 SIGN-UP MONTH The Times, They Are a Changin' Fall children's story times begin Tuesday, Sept. 4. Yay! A few of the days and times have changed because of reductions in the library's budget. There will be fewer Toddler and Family story times, and our Spanish story time has changed days. SEE THE FULL SCHEDULF hthp://w`9`9.lUbr»rvuYvace.cou/l664/Ncvvele{1erluyuoy/ JicvvIyuue/458fllbd-8562-4cf]-86c... 10/30/2010 LibraryAware September 2018 Page 2 of 4 HAPPENINGS Meditation for Beginners Wednesday, September 26 1 6-7:30 p.m. Adults With 24-hour news cycles, 40-plus hour work weeks, constant ° social media posts and weekly To-Do lists that can't possibly get done in a week, did you ever want to turn off all the voices, noises and demands coming at you and cozy up to a little quiet time? Meditation has physical, mental and emotional benefits. Learn how it can help you. PRO-GRAMSMORE ADULT .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Match Book Thursday, September 20 1 5-6:30 p.m. Grades 6-Adults Let the library set you up with hot new reads at this slideshow of Young Adult books that will entice adults, too. Meet diverse i characters, sensational plotlines and complex worlds. Swipe right on your favorite and you may get to take it home. MORE TEEN PROGRAMS Cardboard, Cardboard Everywhere! S.T.E.A.M.-Powered Play: Global Cardboard Challenge Sunday, September 23 11:30-3 p.m. I Kids & Families Maker Challenge: Cardboard Arcade Thursday, September 27 14-5:30 p.m. Ages 8-14 only, please The simplest things can stimulate imagination. A cardboard box or tube can become a house, a racetrack or some amazing games with lights and stuff. Earn your cardboard creativity creds at these September programs. MORE KIDS PROGRAMS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... BRAIN AEROBICS The Library's September Walk'n' Roll activity is just one way you can help save the planet, reduce our carbon footprint and get healthy at the same time. Back in ancient Greece, the http://www.libraryaware.com/1664/Newsletterlssues/Viewlssue/458fl lbd-8562-4cfl-86c... 10/30/2018 LibraryAware September 2018 Page 3 of 4 philosopher Juvenal advanced the theory of"a sound mind in a healthy body." Turns out, he was way ahead of his time. The library can help with both, by providing books, films, Internet access and more to expand your mind and your world, as well as resources to obtain or maintain a healthy body. Here are some inspiring examples. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Adults The Portland Stairs Book Portland o by Laura O. Foster Stairs . II Are you looking for new places to explore,while getting your daily steps in? The Portland Stairs Book lists the number of steps you'll climb or descend at many public staircases in the Portland area. Use this guide to learn a bit of local history, as you reduce your carbon footprint and enjoy exercise both indoors and outdoors. Laura 0.FoAff .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Teens Wheels of Change: How Women Rode the Bicycle to Freedom (With a Few Flat Tires WHeeLs of Along the Way) by Sue Macy s r This lively look at women's history from aboard a bicycle is sure to entertain.You'll be amazed at how this simple mode of transportation had a life-changing impact for women all over the world, as it helped them pedal forward toward freedom and equality for all. Kids Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Mow Yeboah EMMANUEUS by Laurie Ann Thompson & Illustrated by Sean Qualls DREAM THE ME This is the inspiring true story of Emmanuel Yeboah, born with a EW�.r1F� rosu deformed leg,who was determined to show his country of Ghana and the world that disability is not inability. He learned to ride a bicycle and -- embarked on a remarkable journey around Ghana building awareness ,.,E.,,,,:�:, and inspiring change. e Sue pY�LL.i ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... WHO ' S THAT? http://www.libraryaware.com/1664/Newsletterlssues/Viewlssue/458fl lbd-8562-4cfl-86c... 10/30/2018 LibraryAware September 2018 Page 4 of 4 Chances are that if you've visited the Adult Reference Desk in the last decade or so, Joyce Niewendorp has helped you out. Joyce, the Senior Adult Services Librarian, possesses a critical quality for a librarian. Helping people is what makes her day. As she says, "How gratifying it is to know that what I do makes a difference for someone else." ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ — - 1.What do you like best about working here? v,��w Ti--1 The people that I have the privilege of assisting every day are the ' best part of my job. People of all ages and walks of life come to the library for a variety of reasons. Most just need a little bit of help finding something they need or want. They are thankful for staff's time and the resources provided by the library. What could be more satisfying than knowing that because of you, someone walked out �l of the library with just what they were after? 2.You've worked at Tigard for over 12 years. What are the biggest changes you've seen in both the library world in general and at Tigard specifically? I believe that the biggest changes that have taken place in libraries have to do with the rapid advances in technology. As patrons acquired personal devices, such as laptops, tablets and smartphones, the libraries have jumped on the bandwagon by offering ebooks, wifi and wireless printing.Tigard Library patrons can connect to Kanopy, a streaming video service that offers more than 30,000 films.Wow! Though new ways of accessing and viewing books and information have evolved, the constant is that people still look to libraries for information and great books to read... • Question or comments? Contact paula@tigard-or.gov Tigard Public Library Serving the public since 1963 Washington County 13500 SW Hall Blvd,Tigard,OR 97223 503-684-6537-www.tigard-or.gov/library.i)hp Cuvpeiatireli6rary Servives http://www.libraryaware.com/1664/Newsletterlssues/Viewlssue/458fl lbd-8562-4cfl-86c... 10/30/2018