Summer Reading for Adults. July 2, 2020.
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We all scream for ice cream! This summer may be a hot one, so here's a list of some great resources to sweeten your summery experiences. A mix of cookbooks, novels, mysteries, and history all in the theme of Ice Cream! Happy summer reading, and happy summer eating!
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Detail from "Arthur and the Questing Beast" by Henry Justice Ford (1904)
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A summer sunset at the Tigard Public Library An old-fashioned 4th of July in Tigard includes family, friends, and homemade ice cream!
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The Tigard Public Library is a vibrant community gathering place that offers over 800 programs a year for people of all ages. The library is located on 14 acres that offer restful views of nature and wildlife. Since 1969 the library has been in two locations before opening a new 48,000 square foot library in 2004. The library celebrated its 55th anniversary in 2018 and continues to play a significant role in the Tigard community.
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"This is a fresh retelling of the Sherlock and Watson stories, set in an alternate Victorian world. Steampunk fans and those who love fascinating historical fantasy worlds will enjoy." - Ann-Marie A., Tigard Public Library
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"A sweet story about a love lost, then regained through the ageless appeal of ice cream... and abs." - Ross S., Tigard Public Library
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"When we last left Mary and Sherlock (in the previous installment in this series) they had traveled to Venice. This time we follow them west to the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo... hot on the trail of Mrs. Hudson who absconded from England the year prior." - Annie S., Tigard Public Library
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Online (YouTube) Visit Tigard Public Library's YouTube channel to take a virtual history tour of Tigard's Main Street. Learn about the Kalapuya tribe, and about the early entrepreneurs, businesses and events that have shaped downtown Tigard over the past century.
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Online (YouTube and Facebook) Tune in to the Tigard Library's YouTube channel or Facebook page each Monday afternoon in July and August to learn how to develop your skateboarding smarts, tune up your bike, and create delightful projects for you home or yard in these fun and simple videos. Miss an afternoon? You can watch them any time after they are posted!
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Craving a sweet treat? Learn how to make your own delicious ice cream in a jar with just a few ingredients! Watch the video >>
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*Every week through the end of August we will randomly draw a name from the list of people who sign up for adult summer reading. Even if you unsubscribe from the WCCLS Reads newsletter, you will remain eligible. Library staff, library board members, and their immediate families are not eligible for prize drawings.
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This newsletter was handcrafted by Maggie and the staff at your local library.
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