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Pay It Forward…with a Paperback Going on vacation and don’t want to risk losing a library book? Concerned about fines? No library card? No problem. Our browsing paperback collection offers variety, convenience and accessibility for everyone.
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The Early Birds Get the T-Shirts…and more! Is someone in your family going to be a kindergartner next fall? Exciting! Did you know you can sign up now at your neighborhood school and get a cool T-shirt? When your kinder kid shows off the T-shirt at the library, she or he will get fun rewards.
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Home Improvements Notice anything new at the library? Something that isn’t on the shelves. We’ve spiffed things up a little. Not really a facelift but a touch-up. The World Languages collection, which moved up to the second floor a few months ago, has come out of the dark with bright lighting.
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An Introduction to Drones Sunday, March 10 | 2-3:30 p.m. Adults and Teens Everything you always wanted to know about drones, but didn’t know what to ask. Maybe you’ve seen a drone in your neighborhood or in the park. Is it just out for a casual fly around the block or is it on a more serious mission? Learn just how multi-talented drones can be.
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Foodie Games Thursday, March 28 | 1-2:30 p.m. Grades 6-12 Did anyone ever tell you not to play with your food? Get over it. Make a foodie playdate with cheese puff battles, mystery food tasting and more!
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Nature's Ambassadors: Bird Eggs and Nests Saturday, March 9 | 1:30-3 p.m. Kids & Families A bird that lays an egg that looks like a rock? A bird that builds its nest out of spider webs and moss? Get some housekeeping tips from our feathered friends.
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If you liked Maisie Dobbs, You'll like these because... you like strong, sensitive detectives and a mystery that isn't too gruesome. These are all the first in a series and also happen to be wonderful audiobooks.
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In January, hordes of librarians met at the American Library Association’s Midwinter Conference and pronounced these teen books some of their favorite books published in 2018.
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Curious to read up on the most recent award-winning books for kids? Check out some Tigard Library Youth Services favorites from the 2019 Youth Media Awards.
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1. Why did you choose to become a librarian? I grew up in a time that most of the books were banned during the cultural revolution in China. Getting a good book to read became such an endeavor that required social networking by knowing someone who secretly kept books. Reading books brought me light and hope during that dark period. When I had a chance to go to library school in this country, I knew that was my calling. I can work with books and promote reading all day. 2. How do libraries in China differ from ones in the United States? One major difference is the scope of services. Our libraries, especially public libraries, are community-oriented. We not only provide books to readers, but also serve as a community center for families to learn, have fun and satisfy all kinds of information needs. On the other hand, public libraries in China are large in scale and well equipped with technologies. However, they are still focused on the traditional functions of libraries: providing a space for reading and lending collections. They lack programming and other social community services. 3. What do you like most about working at the Tigard Library? I enjoy the working environment at the library, especially the staff. They are such a nice group of people to work with. They are professional, knowledgeable and very cooperative with one another. It feels like home. Coming to work is fun and enjoyable.
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