|
Writers of all ages: Sherwood Public Library’s Six Word Story Contest returns March 1-22. Now in its sixth year, this contest has reached international audiences. The literary legend is that Ernest Hemingway, while having dinner with fellow writers of the famous Algonquin Round Table in New York City, bet he could write a story in just six words. They bet not. He grabbed a pen and napkin, and wrote: “For Sale: baby shoes, never worn.” They paid up and Hemingway called it his best work. Now it’s your turn! A panel of judges will choose winners, to be announced during National Library Week, April 7-13. Prizes include magnetic poetry sets, fame, and glory. See full set of rules at sherwoodoregon.gov/library. See you at the Library!
|
|
Looking to expand your language skills? English speakers can learn over 70 languages, from Arabic to Yiddish. Speakers of other languages can use English-language courses in over 20 languages, including Arabic, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Somali. Special units are available for business phrases, travel, medical, legal and more. Get started for free with this interactive resource at wccls.org/research, paid for by WCCLS.
|
|
|
Flying Lessons & Other Stories
by Ellen Oh
An anthology of short stories by such leading children's authors as Tim Federle, Grace Lin and Walter Dean Myers explores diverse themes ranging from basketball dreams and family fiascos to first crushes and new neighborhoods.
|
|
|
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America
by Ibi Zoboi
Edited by the National Book Award finalist and featuring contributions by a prestigious group of best-selling, award-winning and emerging African American young-adult authors, a timely literary collection shares modern insights into what it is like to be young and black in today's America.
|
|
|
More Deadly Than the Male: Masterpieces from the Queens of Horror
by Graeme Davis
An anthology of scary stories from renowned female authors ranging from the expected—like Mary Shelley, to the unexpected, including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Edith Wharton and Louisa May Alcott—includes background information on each writer's life and career.
|
|
READ TO THE DOGS / LEE A UN PERRO Brush up on your reading skills in a fun and non-judgmental environment while reading with a trained therapy dog for 20 minutes. Each participant gets a certificate and a photo with Jake. Designed for independent readers. Saturday, March 9, 1:00 p.m. Registration Required. Estudios muestran que leer a un perro puede mejorar la confianza y el entusiasmo por la lectura de los niños. 2o sábado de cada mes. Sábado, 9 de Marzo, de 1:00 p.m. a 3:00 p.m. Registre a su niño/a.
|
|
PAPERBACK PALSTalk about the books you love! All 14 kids who register receive a free copy of this month's book, Nightbird, by Alice Hoffman. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library. Snacks Provided. Thursday, March 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades 3-5.
|
|
AFTER HOURS FOR TEENS: ESCAPE ROOM IN A BOX Enjoy this timed event where clues must be solved to "break out." Saturday, March 2, 6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
|
|
FICTION FRIENDSFriends are easy to make at this book discussion group. All ten kids who register receive a free copy of Small as an Elephant by Jennifer Richard Jacobson. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library. Snacks provided. Thursday, March 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades 6-8.
|
|
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING
Learn how you can help support the library. New members welcome. Thursday, March 7, 5:00 p.m. |
|
|
PARENT EDUCATOR WORKSHOP: YOUR HAPPY HOME/CLASSROOM Learn to transform stress, challenges, and misbehavior in your home or classroom. Presented in partnership with Sherwood School District. Saturday, March 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Registration required at 503-825-5486 or rwagner@sherwood.k12.or.us.
|
|
ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: FORCE OF NATURE Read. Be inspired. Discuss. The first ten to register receive a free copy of Jane Harper's suspense novel set in the mountains of Australia. Additional copies and formats available for checkout. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library. Wednesday, March 13, 6:00 p.m. Registration required.
|
|
DIY CRAFTSHOP: MINI KOKEDAMAS Learn to make your own ornamental plant with the Japanese art of Kokedama. Wednesday, March 20, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Ages 12 and up. Registration required.
|
|
Interactive reading rhymes, music and movement for developing those early literacy skills, socialization, and play. Bonus skills your little one will gain: kindergarten readiness!- Baby Time (ages 0-1), Wednesdays 11:15 a.m.
- Fun for Ones (ages 1-2), Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.
- Twos Together (ages 2-3), Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.
- Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
- Family Inclusive Storytime (all ages and abilities), Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m.
- Play & Learn Family Storytime (all ages), Saturday, March 9, 10:30 a.m.
|
|
|
|
|
|