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May 2021 BCL Grab & Go (holds pickup and browsing inside the building), BCL To Go (outdoor holds pickup), and Computer Lab are now available at both library locations. Hours for these services at the main library are Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Friday - Sunday, 1-6 p.m. (closed Thursday). These are also the hours for Ask the Library phone service. Service hours at the Murray Scholls branch are Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 1-6 p.m. (closed Monday, Thursday, and Sunday). The library continues to provide many services you can access at home - virtual events and recorded videos for all ages, eBooks and eAudiobooks, streaming video, language learning, and more - all for free. Learn about all the services being offered by the library at www.BeavertonLibrary.org/BCLNow.
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Memory jars
by Vera Brosgol
Freda uses jars to save everything from a chocolate chip cookie to the full moon, just as her grandmother saves summer blueberries. Includes a recipe for blueberry jam
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Jo Jo Makoons : The Used-to-be Best Friend
by Dawn Quigley
Even though Jo Jo loves her #1 best friend Mimi (who is a cat), she's worried that she needs to figure out how to make more friends. Because Fern, her best friend at school, may not want to be friends anymore...
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How to Apologize
by David LaRochelle
The creators of See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog present a smile-inducing and practical guide that explains how, and how not, to apologize, depicting characters ranging from a porcupine who accidentally pops a friend’s balloon to a snail who runs over a sloth’s toes. Illustrations.
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Misfit in Love
by S. K. Ali
Looking to reconnect with her mother and pursue a relationship of her own the summer before college, misfit Janna finds her efforts complicated by her brother’s wedding plans, her mother’s new love interest and two very different young men. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry
by Joya Goffney
With the help of some of her classmates, Quinn unpacks what it means to be Black and creates lasting relationships that help her flourish... This authentic look at the teen years will undoubtedly delight readers."
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A sitting in St. James
by Rita Williams-Garcia
In 1860 Louisiana, eighty-year-old Madame Sylvie decides to sit for a portrait, as horrific stories that span generations from the big house and the fields are revealed
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The night always comes : a novel
by Willy Vlautin
Working multiple jobs to buy a home that will give her family much-needed stability, Lynette is sidelined by a betrayal that forces her to consider dangerous options among the hustlers and wealthy elite controlling her booming city. 40,000 first printing.
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Mediocre : the dangerous legacy of white male America
by Ijeoma Oluo
A history of American white male identity by the best-selling author of So You Want to Talk About Race imagines a merit-based, non-discriminating model while exposing the actual costs of successes defined by racial and sexual dominance. 75,000 first printing.
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May Happenings For Kids at Main and Murray Scholls: May 1, 2021; 10:15-10:45 AM 2 a 8 años. Acompáñenos virtualmente a celebrar el día de los niños. Podrá recoger de la biblioteca un paquete con una actividad para llevar empezando una semana antes. Mientras celebramos virtualmente, puede disfrutar de algunos bocadillos tradicionales o que le encanten a su hijo. Leeremos un libro, cantaremos canciones, haremos actividades y tendremos tiempo para compartir con otros. Su hijo esta invitado a venir disfrazado con algo tradicional o con un tema de primavera o su personaje favorito de un libro. Se requiere registración: www.BeavertonLibrary.org/Register May 15-June 19, 2021,10:00-10:45 AM Ages 4-5 with adult. A special 6-session series for families! We'll help you get your child excited for kindergarten with music, stories, art, and play. Sessions will be held over Zoom, so a device and Internet connection are required. Registration required; register with an email address and we'll email the link prior to the event. del 15 de mayo al 19 de junio, 2021, 11:00-11:45 AM 4 a 5 años. ¡Una serie especial de seis sesiones para familias! Con música, historias, arte, y juegos practicaremos habilidades que emocionan a los niños con el aprender. Las sesiones se llevarán a cabo a través de Zoom por lo que se requiere una computadora o tableta y una conexión a Internet. Se requiere registración: www.BeavertonLibrary.org/Register For Teens at Main and Murray Scholls May 1-31, 2021 Grades 6-2 Beaverton City Library is assisting with a Girl Scouts Gold Award project by collecting writings from students in grades 6-12 about the pandemic. How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your life? Your writing can be in the form of an essay, a personal story, a poem, or any other form you choose. Writing can be submitted April 1 - June 30. Selected writing will be submitted to the Oregon Historical Society’s ‘Share Your Story’ project. The selected submissions will also be assembled into a booklet and added to Beaverton City Library’s local history collection. Some writing may also be published and can be kept anonymous if you choose. Submit at www.BeavertonLibrary.org/COVIDWriting. May 1-31,2021 Grades 6-12 Create a 3D sculpture out of whatever you want! Take a photo of your creation and send it to iduncanson@BeavertonOregon.gov. Entries are due no later than Monday, May 31. Entries will be judged on creativity and presentation. Two winners will receive a $10 gift card to Whole Bowl. Join us for a game of Among Us! Registration required; register with an email address and we'll email the link prior to the event. Check out the rest of the BCL calendar! For Adults at Main and Murray Scholls Check out all events for adults here. May 1, 2021, 9AM-12AM Esta sesión ofrece una descripción general de la investigación actual sobre el trabajo con niños que aprenden en dos idiomas. Ven a descubrir las realidades y los mitos del aprendizaje de un segundo idioma. El enfoque incluirá los beneficios del bilingüismo, cómo apoyar el desarrollo de la lengua materna y un examen de los datos de preparación escolar para los estudiantes que aprenden en dos idiomas. Entrenadora: Dawn Hendricks. Set 2, CKC: 3 hours (1.5 hours DIV & 1.5 hours HGD), Age Group: PS & SA. Presentadas por la Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Beaverton, las BibliotecasComunitarias de Cedar Mill y Bethany, Community Action Child Care Resource & Referral y los Servicios de BibliotecasCooperativas del Condado de Washington (WCCLS por sus siglaseninglés).
Inclusive Reading Group May 8, 2021, 3:30PM-4:00PM Join us for an inclusive reading practice group for disabled adults! We will provide the reading material. Registration required; register with an email address and we'll email the link prior to the event.
Manejando los Antojos de una Manera Sana May 16, 2021, 4:00PM-5:00PM Muchos de nosotros dependemos sobre la comida chatarra como una fuente de consuelo cuando nos sentimos estresados, ansiosos, tristes, solos o incluso aburridos. Desafortunadamente, las golosinas dulces y saladas quizá nos harán sentir mejor por el momento, pero son poco saludables y nos podrán causar más problemas al largo pasó. En esta sesión, exploraremos consejos sobre como equilibrar la necesidad de satisfacer los antojos con una dieta saludable. Este programa colaboración entre WIC y La Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Beaverton. Se requiere registración: www.BeavertonLibrary.org/Register
Entrepreneur Clinic / Business Recovery Center Info Sessions May 18, 2021, 12:00PM-1:00PM Referrals and speed coaching for small business. Presentation and Q&A available in Spanish/English via Zoom. / Referencias y coaching rápido para pequeñas empresas. La sesión y las preguntas y respuestas están disponibles en español / inglés via Zoom. (Presented by Washington County Business Recovery Center (BRC) and Beaverton City Library.) Registration is encouraged: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlce2hqj8tH9ykfQuIc65_aaTGw4-AWY5J. Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86864944758
Dare to Read: Improving Your Reading Speed & Skills May 21, 2021, 11:00AM-12:00PM Would you like to read better, faster? Do you sometimes read words but with no understanding? Join us for a presentation on a new strategy for improving your reading speed and skills. With a focus on making it fun, you will learn how you change your reading habits so that you can enjoy reading and discover the magic in the words. If English is not your first language, and you are already reading some books but not as easily as you would like, come give it a try. This event will take place at Beaverton City Library Main in the Cathy Stanton Conference Room. Registration required.
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