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Fun and games at the Library this November
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Caspar Babypants is coming to Sherwood! Kids and their grown-ups will love to dance at this fun kindie-rock concert by Chris Ballew, renowned former lead singer and 'basitarist' of the alternative rock group The Presidents of the United States of America. Join us on Monday, November 13, 2:30 p.m. Sherwood Public Library joins thousands of libraries around the world to celebrate International Games Day on Saturday, November 4 with a day of gaming for the whole family. We want to hear from you. Share your opinion about Sherwood Public Library in our bi-annual user survey at sherwoodoregon.gov/library this November. Participants may enter to win $100, or one of five $5 coffee cards. Mark your calendars for the 15th Annual Food for Fines, December 4 through 10. Each non-perishable food item accepted is equal to $1 of overdue fees, up to $20. All donations go to local food pantries. See you at the library! Caspar Babypants, aka Chris Ballew. Copyright 2017
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The Wall
by Eve Bunting
A boy and his father come from far away to visit the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington and find the name of the boy's grandfather, who was killed in the conflict.
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Code Name Verity
by Elizabeth Wein
In 1943, a British fighter plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France and the survivor tells a tale of friendship, war, espionage, and great courage as she relates what she must to survive while keeping secret all that she can.
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Black Hawk Down
by Mark Bowden
Recounts a 1993 firefight in Mogadishu, Somalia, that resulted in the deaths of eighteen Americans and more than five hundred Somalis, examining the rationales behind the disastrous raid.
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All Library programs are free to attend and open to the public. Sherwood Public Library is located at 22560 SW Pine St., Sherwood, OR. askusSPL@wccls.org | 503-625-6688
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REPAIR FAIR An event where volunteers with "fixing" skills help fix broken items like small appliances (think blenders and coffee makers), jewelry, bikes or clothing that needs a new button or zipper fix. Find out more by visiting repairfair.org. Registration optional. To help prepare the volunteers, sign-up your items for repair in advance at http://bit.ly/repairfairsherwood. All items seen on first come, first serve basis. Saturday, November 4, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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VOICES FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS YOUTH ORCHESTRA A festive dress rehearsal from budding young musicians. For some youth, this is their first public performance. Wednesday, November 15, 4:30 p.m.
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CASPAR BABYPANTS Live kindie-rock concert with integrity, inventive lyrics, and just pure fun for the whole family. Monday, November 13, 2:30 p.m.
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Photo from babypantsmusic.com
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STUFFED FRIENDS SLEEPOVER Enjoy a storytime and craft with your stuffed friend, then let your stuff stay overnight in the library for an adventure! Pick up your lovable stuffy and memento the next day to find out how much fun was had during the sleepover. Friday, November 3, 3:30 p.m.
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READ TO THE DOGS Practice reading in a fun and non-judgmental environment with a trained therapy dog for 20 minutes. Registration required. Saturday, November 4, 1:00 p.m. & Friday, November 17, 2:00 p.m.
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BUILDERS ACADEMY AND LIL' BUILDERS Drop-in for creative building with LEGOS, magnetic tiles, the marble run, kid-sized drills, mystery supplies, and more. Duplo bricks and giant blocks for you lil' busy builders. Wednesday, November 8, 3:30 p.m. Grades K-5 (and ages 2+)
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HOMEWORK HELP Drop-in help from volunteer tutors for grades 3-8. Mondays, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
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FICTION FRIENDS Friends are easy to make at this book discussion group. The first 12 to register receive a free copy of Inkheart by Cornelia Funke. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Thursday, November 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades 6-8.
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ONLINE TUTORING FOR ALL AGES Online homework help, Writing Lab, and more.
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TRIVIA NIGHT @ 503 UNCORKED Test your knowledge of pop culture, current events, history, music, and of course, literature. Play in teams of up to six or by yourself for a chance to win prizes. 22578 SW Washington Street. Thursday, November 2, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
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BOOK DISCUSSION: THE STORIED LIFE OF A.J. FIKRY Read. Be inspired. Discuss. The first five to register get a free copy of this "funny, tender and moving" book by Gabrielle Zevin. Additional copies are available for checkout at registration. Registration required. Light snacks and beverages provided. Wednesday, November 8, 6:00 p.m.
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HOLIDAY CRAFT WITH SUSAN KENT Create unique holiday cards, gift tags and wrapping paper. All supplies provided. Registration required. Sunday, November 12, 2:30 p.m. Ages 16+
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Interactive reading rhymes, music and movement for developing those early literacy skills, socialization, and play.- 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
- Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Thursdays, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
- NEW! Family Inclusive Storytime (all ages), Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m.
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