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March Happenings at the Library For Kids March 15, 4-5 p.m. Grades 1-5 with family. Join us for crafts and activities about your favorite graphic novels. March 19-March 22, 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 3-5 with family. Join us each day for a storytime in a different language. March 22-31 Programs vary by day. For Kids at Murray Scholls March 15, 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5 with family. Make a shamrock hat and other lucky charms crafts. March 19, 10:15-11 a.m. Ages 3-6 with adult. Join us as we make gems magically appear right before your very eyes! March 22-31 Programs vary by day. For Teens March 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. Toast some waffles and grab some toppings! Create an amazing, edible waffle creation. There will be a prize for the most creative. March 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Celebrate the recent Captain Marvel release with crafts, trivia and food. Superhero costumes welcome! March 30, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Grades 10-12 Take a practice SAT test proctored by Huntington Learning Center to prepare you for the real deal. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/librarymarchACT. Check out the rest of the teen events calendar! For Adults Rent Well Tenant Education ProgramMarch 2, 2019, 10:00AM-5:00PM THIS IS THE NEW DATE FOR THE FEBRUARY 9 PROGRAM THAT WAS POSTPONED. Get yourself on the road to stable housing! Rent Well is a free six-week series of courses led by housing specialists from Community Action. The classes are designed to help prospective renters who are having difficulty being accepted for rental units because of previous history or barriers such as evictions, criminal convictions, and negative credit history. The course will cover tenant rights and responsibilities, budgeting, housing laws, and more. Registration is required; to register, call 503-726-0821 and leave a message with your name and phone number. How We Grow Old: Stories of Aging in Oregon & Beyond March 2, 2019, 10:30AM-12:00PM THIS IS THE NEW DATE FOR THE FEBRUARY 9 PROGRAM THAT WAS POSTPONED. Join us for this Oregon Humanities Conversation Project. In this conversation, participants will consider questions about growing older. What are the stories that shape how we think about growing old? How do we acknowledge the unique differences among aging individuals and separate the true stories from the myths? How do we accept the wisdom of our elders experiences while also recognizing new ideas about what it means to age in America? Led by educator and writer Melissa Madenski. Startup 411March 4, 2019, 2:00PM-5:00PM Got an idea for a startup, but don't know where to start? This workshop, delivered by the Executive Director of the Oregon Technology Business Center (OTBC), will provide an overview of local resources for entrepreneurs, a review of common mistakes entrepreneurs make, and a checklist of steps to take as you build out your plan. An overview of startup funding options, including for tech startups, will also be provided. Registration required; register online at https://www.oen.org/calendar-events/oen-startup-411-march-2019. Explore! Interactive Program for Adults with DisabilitiesMarch 6, 2019, 3:00PM-4:30PM Join us for activities that explore themes related to science, technology and art. This program is for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Free and open to the public; no registration required. For more information, contact Beth Gilbert at 503-350-3618 or bgilbert@BeavertonOregon.gov. Book Speed Dating March 11, 2019, 6:00PM-7:30PM Attention, all book clubs and book-lovers! Please join us for an exciting evening of book speed dating. Let our friendly and knowledgeable staff introduce you to your next discussion-worthy book club pick or the great book love of your life. We will highlight new and old titles in all genres, fiction and non-fiction, and forthcoming books. Refresh yourself with tea and treats, and spend some time mingling with other book enthusiasts. Free and open to the public; no registration required. Starting Your Vegetable Garden March 12, 2019, 6:00PM-7:00PM Learn how to get started on your spring and summer veggie garden from an OSU extension Master Gardener. Beginner and master gardeners welcome! Free and open to the public; no registration required. Here On This Bridge: The -Ism Project March 17, 2019, 2:00PM-3:00PM Here On This Bridge: The -Ism Project is an original work by MediaRites' Theatre Diaspora. The performance is composed of short monologues exploring the intersections of race, gender, orientation and nationality, including stories with specifically Pacific Northwest perspectives. Writers Group March 19, 2019, 6:30PM-7:45PM Join us at Writers Group! We envision this group meeting as a space where writers can meet with a friendly, supportive community of fellow writers. For more information, contact Beth Gilbert at 503-350-3618 or bgilbert@BeavertonOregon.gov. Registration required. Trivia Night March 21, 2019, 7:00PM-8:30PM Join us for a lively night of trivia at BG Food Cartel, hosted by Beaverton City Library staff! Test your knowledge on a whole host of topics, from pop culture to sports, history to literature. Play in teams of up to six, or play by yourself. Come early to get a good seat. Win prizes! Match wits! Eat, drink and be merry! Free and open to the public; no registration required. Get a personalized reading list courtesy of your friendly library Book Squad! Visit www.BeavertonLibrary.org, click on Adults, and then Request a Personalized Reading List. Answer a few short questions, and you’ll receive an email with book suggestions tailored just for you! Book Discussion Groups for Adults
Book Club at Murray Scholls Reading ListMeets on the first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at BCL Murray Scholls
Recommended Reads Reading List Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at BCL Main
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Duck, duck, dinosaur : spring smiles
by K. George
Exuberant duck siblings Feather and Flap and their dinosaur brother, Spike, explore the flowers, leaves and seeds of a sunny springtime day that is complicated by Spike's dino-sized sneezes. By the author of the Heartwood Hotel series. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Hush, little bunny
by David Ezra Stein
An endearing adaptation of the classic lullaby finds a papa bunny sharing messages of nurturing protection and comfort to his baby in and around their springtime burrow. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Interrupting Chicken. 150,000 first printing
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PALs forever
by Stacia Deutsch
Going their separate ways during spring break, Pru helps her father in Miradero on the range, Abigail visits a fancy cousin and Lucky accompanies her dad and new stepmom on a family vacation that threatens to become permanent. 50,000 first printing. TV tie-in. Simultaneous eBook.
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Transformed : The Perils of the Frog Prince
by Megan Morrison
Return to the enthralling and always surprising world of Tyme, this time with a roguish frog prince and a secret plot, as Megan Morrison continues her acclaimed fantasy series.
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Defy Me
by Tahereh Mafi
uliette Ferrars isn't who she thinks she is. Nothing in her world is what it seemed. She thought she'd finally defeated the Reestablishment. She thought she'd finally taken control of her life, her power, and her pain. But Juliette has only just begun to unravel a lifetime of lies, and she finds herself faced with a familiar choice: Be a weapon. Or be a warrior.
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The electric war : Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse and the race to light the world
by Mike Winchell
A spellbinding, true account of the scientific competition that turned into a brutal battle to light the world with electricity in the mid-to-late-19th century between Thomas Alva Edison, the inventor of direct current (DC), and Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse, the inventors of alternating current (AC), is brimming with action, suspense and rich historical and biographical information about these brilliant inventors. Simultaneous eBook.
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Misogyny : the new activism
by Gail L. Ukockis
" New aspects of the misogyny that impacts girls and women worldwide continue to emerge every day. However, recent movements (e.g., #MeToo, Time's Up, the Women's March) indicate a strong hunger for a meaningful resource for thoughtful activists. Impassioned but practical, this book discusses the social contexts of misogyny, such as toxic masculinity and rape culture. It traces the history of misogyny and considers its meaning today-what is new and what is old. The author also proposes strategies for effective feminist action. Written for advocates of gender equality who are already aware of misogyny, the book includes Action Steps as tools for activism on both the individual and political levels. Misogyny is a timely text that offers concrete guidance as we strive for the egalitarian society that, despite all setbacks, we are capable of achieving. "
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