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Old Bones They’re younger than the dinosaurs that starred in Jurassic Park, but a 66-million-year-old dinosaur isn’t exactly a youngster. A rare display of their bones is on exhibit at the library through February, thanks to paleontologist Dave Taylor. One, a duck-billed dinosaur, was the first dinosaur fossil found in Oregon.
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From the Readers, By the Readers, For the Readers Looking for your next great read? Who better to recommend books than library staff? Did you know that Tigard has a Staff Picks area, with brief staff write-ups on a wide range of books? You can check out any of the books on the table, located at the top of the stairs on the second floor. Want more? The new WCCLS catalog offers LOTS of reviews and recommendations from staff throughout Washington County, as well as fellow readers like you. Library staff picks in the catalog are usually prefaced by the name of the library. Take a look!
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You Say Kilowatt. I Say Kill A Watt. Ever look at your electric bill and experience sticker shock? Check out a Kill A Watt meter from the library and find out how much electricity your electric devices and appliances are consuming. You may be surprised. You can use the measurements to calculate how much your appliances are costing you each year. Reserve one of these handy monitors and see if you can save some money. They check out for two weeks and may be renewed if there aren’t holds on them. They must be checked out at and returned to the Tigard Public Library.
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Saturday, February 23 | 3-4:30 p.m. Adults and Teens If you could have a new skill, what would it be? If you said “art,” you’re in luck. At our Very Bad Art program, you can fake it and still have fun. The best piece of bad art will win a prize!
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Happy Little Paint-Along Tuesday, February 26 | 5-6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12 Show off your artistic skills. Good, bad or indifferent. Worried you won’t nail it? No pressure. In the words of painting guru Bob Ross, “We don’t make mistakes. We just have happy accidents.” Go for it!
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Dragon Theater Puppets Presents: The Friendly Little Unicorn Tuesday, February 5 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kids & Families A young dragon and unicorn become friends, but a mean old troll tries to ruin their friendship. Darn troll! Can the dragon and unicorn work together to save the day…and their friendship?
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Seeing Ourselves: Women's Self-Portraits by Frances BorzelloA beautifully written analysis of female self-portraiture from the 16th century through today. Borzello presents the reader with remarkable pieces of art that have long been ignored. Highly recommended for those interested in history.
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The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. PanLeigh is shattered the day she discovers her mother has committed suicide. When a vivid red bird appears and begins to bring her impossible gifts, Leigh is sure that the bird embodies her mother. She follows it to Taiwan where she meets her grandparents for the first time. While trying to process her grief as only an artist would, she describes her emotions as colors she could paint on a canvas. .
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Sewing the Rainbow: The Story of Gilbert Baker and the Rainbow Flag by Gayle E. Pitman (Picture Book Biography)Gilbert Baker’s family may not have appreciated his colorful, sparkly personality as a child, but as an adult he found a way to express himself. Although he made a name for himself creating costumes and banners, he is most famous for creating the rainbow flag which is now universally recognized as a symbol of the LGBTQ+ community.
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1. What are your main duties at the library? They include unpacking all new materials, such as books, DVDs, CDs and Books on CD. I also indicate when they need to be “rushed” (popular, new releases, seasonal) or when they require additional processing before they are catalogued. I also apply labels and stickers to our books and audio-visual items, such as call numbers and Mystery, Holiday and Bestsellers, etc. Once a week I process magazines and newspapers. We have a few wonderful volunteers who help us out. 2. What do you like most about working here? How has the library changed since you’ve been here? I truly enjoy working at the library because it is a healthy environment and quiet. There is camaraderie among the staff and sincere desire to serve the community. Supervisors and managers also show concern and appreciation for the work that we and the volunteers do. The biggest change will happen soon when our patrons will be allowed to use their audible phones for brief quiet calls. They will also be able to bring a small snack, and covered non-alcoholic drinks. I trust that patrons will welcome the change.
3. When you’re curled up on the couch at home (or in your favorite reading chair), what do you like to read? At home, I like to browse through the library’s non-fiction books and magazines. If I am interested in learning about a particular person or subject, I read one from our wonderful Juvenile collection. They are a short read and often satisfy my curiosity. I also enjoy watching documentaries and listening to books on CD, at home and while driving. The library has a nice collection of audio-visual material.
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