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February 2019
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The Aloha Community Library will be closed all day Monday, February 18th in observance of Presidents' Day.
General Announcements
Save the date for our next book sale!
 
The Aloha Community Library Association’s BIG Book Sale returns Tuesday, March 19 – Saturday, March 23. We’ll fill our Community Room with books and movies for you to browse throughout all of the library’s regular open hours. All proceeds will support library operations. Stay tuned for more details next month, plus opportunities to volunteer to help!
Books
 
Winter Reading
There's still time! Children and teens are invited to participate in our first ever winter reading program! Game boards and reading bingo cards will continue to be available at the library through Saturday, February 9th. All finishing participants are invited to attend our Winter Wonderland party on Monday, February, 11th at 6-7:30pm, where you’ll get to pick out a free prize book and play a game of GIANT Candy Land!
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Children's and Family Programs
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Are you a caregiver interested in bringing a large group of children to the library? Unfortunately, due to staffing and space limitations, the library is not currently able to accommodate groups of 5 or more children at regularly scheduled programs without prior notice. Please contact the Youth Services Department at info@alohalibrary.org for more information and options for alternative programming.
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Toddler Storytime
Mondays at 10:30-11:00am (No Storytime February 18th)
 
For ages 18 to 36 months.
 
Toddler Storytime takes place every Monday at 10:30 am! Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, dances, and activities aimed at children between the ages of 18 and 36 months. Adults are expected to sit with children and participate.
Child reading a book
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30-11:00am
 
For ages 3 to 6 years.
 
An interactive storytime for children and their grown-ups filled with stories, songs, rhymes, and activities geared toward getting kids ready to read. Adults are expected to sit with children and participate.
 
 
 
Spanish Storytime
Tiempo de cuentos español
(Spanish Storytime)
Sáb 2 y 23 de feb a las 10:30-11:30am 
Saturdays February 2nd and 23rd from 10:30 to 11:30am
 
Para niños de 0 a 6 años (ages 0 to 6 years)
 
Ven a compartir con nosotros de una hora de cuentos, canciones, manualidades y mucha iversión! Escuchando cuentos, los niños desarrollan lenguaje y vocabulario. La lectura fomenta la imaginación y la creatividad en niños y adultos. Todos los niños deben estar acompañados de un adulto.
 
Come and share with us one hour of stories, songs, crafts and lots of fun! Listening to stories, children develop language and vocabulary. Reading fosters imagination and creativity in children and adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Messy Arts and Crafts
Messy Arts & Crafts
Tuesday, February 5th from 10:30 to 11:30am
 
For ages 0 to 6 years.
 
Let your little one’s creativity run wild with sensory arts and crafts every 1st Tuesday of the month. It’s okay to make a mess! All children must be accompanied by an adult (minimum 1 adult per 5 children).
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Nature Mobile
Wednesday, February 6th from 2:30 to 4:00pm

For all ages.
 
Drop in to learn about local flora and fauna from the knowledgeable nature experts of Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District. All ages welcome! All children must be accompanied by an adult (minimum 1 adult per 5 children).
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies
Mondays, February 11th and 25th from 5:00 to 6:00pm
 
For ages 5 to 13 years.
 
Need practice reading? Sign up for a session of Reading Buddies at the Aloha Community Library! Kids can improve their reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a trained therapy animal. Sessions are 15 minutes each between 5:00 and 6:00 pm.
 
Please contact the library at (503) 259-0185 to register.
Snowflake
 
Winter Reading Wonderland Party
Monday, February 11th from 6:00 to 7:30pm
 
 For all ages.
 
Did you take part in our winter reading program? All finishing participants are invited to attend our Winter Wonderland party. You’ll get to pick out a free prize book and play a game of GIANT Candy Land! All children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have not already submitted your reading logs, please bring them to the party for entry.
Gears
 
STEM Lab: Circuit Valentines
Wednesday, February 13th from 2:30 to 4:00pm
 
For children ages 5 to 13, with accompanying adults for kids younger than 9.
 
Let’s make a Valentine for someone special in your life! We’ll explore circuits and electricity while making a special card to give to a loved one for Valentine’s Day. All children must be accompanied by an adult (minimum 1 adult per 5 children).
Michael Moloi dancing
 
South African Dance with Michael Moloi
Tuesday, February 26, 6:30-7:30pm
 
For all ages.
 
Learn about the cultural dance traditions of Gumboot and pantsula with an interactive demonstration from South African native Michael Moloi! Bring your Gumboots (rain boots) and dance along with this lively and informative performance. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
 
 
 
 
"Build" spelled with LEGOs.
LEGO Free Play
Wednesday, February 27th from 2:30 to 4:00pm
 
For children ages 5 to 13, with accompanying adults for kids younger than 9. 
 
Come explore your creativity with LEGOs every 4th Wednesday of the month! Spend the afternoon creating masterpieces out of the legendary colorful building blocks. We’ll provide the LEGOs; you provide imagination! All children must be accompanied by an adult (minimum 1 adult per 5 children).
Adult Programs
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Tech Assistant Sessions
Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Tuesdays from 4:00 to 6:00pm

Need assistance with basic computer skills? We can help! Drop in during a regularly scheduled tech assistant session or call to reserve a longer appointment (limit 1 hour per person).
Basket of Yarn
Sit n Stitch
Thursdays, February 7 & 21 from 1:30 to 3:00pm
Mondays, February 11 & 25 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
 
Bring your knitting, crochet, or other yarn project, and come join the Sit n Stitch group! Trade tips or simply enjoy the company of fellow crafters while you work on your latest creation.
 
Crafternoons
Crafternoons – Greeting Cards
Tuesday, February 12th from 3:30 to 5:00pm
 
When you give someone a handmade greeting card, it shows just how much you care about them. Create your own special Valentine’s Day card at this Crafternoon! All materials provided. Ages 11+ welcome. Spaces are limited; please call or visit the library to register.
Typewriter
Writers Group
Saturday, February 16th from 12:30 to 3:00pm
 
Drop in for a quiet place away from home to hit your word count goal, or to socialize with other local writers. You bring the talent and we'll provide the tea, snacks, and quiet – not to mention a whole building full of research material and inspiration!
 
Cover art of The Big Burn by Timothy Egan
Book Club
Monday, February 25th at 6:30pm
 
Join us for our monthly book club! February’s selection is The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America by Timothy Egan.
 
Please note that this month's meeting will be held on the 4th Monday of the month due to Presidents' Day.
 
Narrates the struggles of the overmatched rangers against the implacable fire of August, 1910, and Teddy Roosevelt's pioneering conservation efforts that helped turn public opinion permanently in favor of the forests, though it changed the mission of the forest service with consequences felt in the fires of today.
Aloha Community Library
17455 SW Farmington Rd
Suite 26A
Aloha, Oregon 97078
503-259-0185

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