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Kristen Thorp West Slope Library Director |
The remodel is going so well! Every time I pop in I’m excited by how much has changed since the last time I was in. The crews – both our County Facilities team and the drywall contractors – are doing an amazing job of transforming the space. In addition to seeing the progress of covering up the wood panels I really loved seeing the tiny toilet for the brand new kids' bathroom. Even though the work done locally is coming together quickly we are experiencing COVID-related shipping delays on a few essential items, including our new carpet. Unfortunately, these delays will push back the time the team can get everything unpacked in order to start offering in-person services again. |
While we don’t have a firm time frame of when staff will be able to come back into the building, it is safe to assume that it won’t happen this month. We are just as excited as you are to be able to be back in the library and we will work hard to bring back in person services as soon as possible. The library team is also working with the County health officials to plan what Takeout 2.0 will be like when we are back. We want to hit the ground running as soon as possible. Thank you for your ongoing support to our library. |
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With the remodel we are switching to the County's phone system. This will reduce costs and provide us with a more robust phone system to help patrons. Starting March 1 you can contact us on the library's new phone number 503-846-6416 |
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 New computer tables |
 New chairs and benches |
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February 3, 2-3:30pm
The Round House by Louise Erdrich
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Virtual Author Talk with Adib Khorram February 10, 2021 at 6pm Join Zoom Meeting via any device with internet ADIB KHORRAM is the author of the young adult novels DARIUS THE GREAT IS NOT OKAY, which earned several major awards accolades, and DARIUS THE GREAT DESERVES BETTER, which received three starred reviews and was an instant Indie Bestseller. He is also the author of the picture book SEVEN SPECIAL SOMETHINGS: A NOWRUZ STORY. When he isn’t writing, you can find him learning to do a Lutz jump, practicing his handstands, or steeping a cup of oolong. |
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Digital copies available now! |
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The Library Advisory Board has a vacancy.
The Advisory Board upholds library values while championing the library within the community. They support a welcoming space that is working on diversity, equity, and inclusion and advise West Slope Library Director on a variety of matters.
If you live in Washington County and are interested in learning more, please email westslope@wccls.org
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Friends of the West Slope Community Library is a nonprofit volunteer organization created to increase public interest and participation in our library and to provide support for our library’s collection, activities, and fiscal well-being. With funds from memberships, donations, bequests, and fundraising events, the Friends help pay for books, programs, and special items and publish a quarterly newsletter. Join us! |
Please note that the library staff will not be available online or by phones on February 15. For more details or questions, please contact us! |
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