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Something's Coming. Something Good. What part of the library do you use most often? If you’re like most people, it’s probably the online catalog provided by Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS). Last year library users made 19.8 million searches on its online catalog. And now, a new catalog with all sorts of fun features is on the launching pad. Get a sneak preview before it blasts off later this month.
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Rock the Vote! Voting is not just a privilege. It’s your right. Many people in the world don’t have that right. Think globally. Vote locally. Who will represent us in Congress? What about statewide and legislative positions? And Tigard's City Council and mayoral races are hotly contested. Study up on the candidates and issues, pick up a pen and mark your ballot. Then drop it in the mail no later than Thursday, November 1, or take it to Tigard’s drop-off site at City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., no later than 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 6. The library is not a ballot drop site.
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On the Move Several areas of the library’s collection have found new homes in the library. Adult Graphic Novels, World Languages, the Browsing Paperback Collection and Staff Picks are the latest to move.
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Oregon's Poet Laureate Kim Stafford Wednesday, November 7 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Adults This year Governor Kate Brown named Kim Stafford Oregon’s ninth Poet Laureate since 1923. Author of at least 14 prose and poetry books, Stafford is the son of Oregon’s fourth Poet Laureate William Stafford. Join us for a poetry reading and conversation with Kim.
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Practice ACT Test Saturday, November 3 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 10-12 Are you getting the test-taking jitters? Do a dress rehearsal with this free mock exam to get ready for the real thing. Call 503-718-2656 to sign up.
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Make It & Take It Craft Workshop Sunday, November 18 | 1:30-3 p.m. | All ages Feeling crafty? Bring the entire family for some serious crafting fun or become a crafty DIY-er. Get your creative groove on and make some seasonal crafts. Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library
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Bad Stories: What the Hell Just Happened To Our Country By Steve AlmondA thorough, incisive and biting look at our country’s current political state. Almond’s previous books were not particularly political, but these essays cover 16 mistakes of thinking or “bad stories” that he says Americans fell for, with a little help from Russian Twitter bots. Late-stage capitalism, racism, the corrosive effect of social media on real community (or communication) and more all get called out as things we should re-think and disenthrall ourselves from and, perhaps, save our country.
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By Kristen Soltis Anderson
“I wish someone actually understood my life and what I’m going through.” The author is a millennial Republican pollster and political consultant who studies the views of young voters.That quote sums up their responses. Although Barack Obama captured the youth vote in 2008, she maintains that if the Republican Party truly understood the future that today’s millennials face and tailored policies accordingly, it might steal some important votes from what has traditionally been a Democratic base.
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March (Books One, Two and Three)By John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, art by Nate PowellThis award-winning graphic novel memoir follows the life of civil rights activist and Congressman John Lewis from his early years organizing non-violent protests at segregated lunch counters to his 31 years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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As 100-year-old Lillian walks up a hill to vote, she remembers and imagines the history of her family trying to do the same thing. It wasn’t always just a walk up a hill to exercise that right. The story is inspired by Lillian Allen, who at the age of 100, campaigned door-to-door to help elect President Barack Obama.
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1. What do you like best about working here? I love the library, and I love sharing it with people. I can’t choose one thing I like best, but I’ll tell you about one of my favorite small pleasures. When I order a new item that was requested by a patron, I place the patron’s hold on the item as soon as it’s ordered. That way, they’re first in line when the item comes in! It’s fun to think about how happy they’ll be when they get that shiny new book. 2. What have you learned while working here that has helped you do your job better? I’ve learned that I’m surrounded by passionate, knowledgeable people who want nothing more than to provide an amazing library for our community. Many of my coworkers have special skills and areas of expertise. If I need advice on anything, from collection development, to troubleshooting e-reader issues, to creatively adapting tricky items so they can circulate safely in and out of the library (sturdier cases! add pockets!), I know I have a vast pool of shared knowledge to draw from. I work with people who care deeply about the library and its patrons, and they’re always willing to lend a helping hand. 3. Describe a memorable moment you’ve experienced on this job. Why did it have an effect on you? I had the opportunity to work with a troop of Girl Scouts who were earning their bookmaking badge. I taught them some techniques we use in Technical Services when we’re mending damaged items and showed them some of the behind-the-scenes magic of the library. My passion was clearly contagious. I saw their faces light up, answered their thoughtful questions, and heard them making plans for what they would do with their next trip to the library. I feel so lucky to have shared some of my favorite things about the library with them and I’m hopeful that they will become lifelong learners and library users.
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