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Toddler Storytime
Mondays: 7/03, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 10:30 - 11AM Join us for a 30-minute storytime program for babies and toddlers ages 0-3 and their grown-ups. Come read, dance, and sing with us!
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Family StorytimeWednesdays: 7/05, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 10:30 - 11AM Weekly storytime for toddlers through early grade school kids. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun geared toward getting kids hooked on reading from an early age!
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Aloha Community Library Book Club Monday, July 3, 6:30-8:00pm Wolf Hall : a Novelby Hilary MantelAssuming the power recently lost by the disgraced Cardinal Wolsey, Thomas Cromwell counsels a mercurial Henry VIII on the latter's efforts to marry Anne Boleyn against the wishes of Rome, a successful endeavor that comes with a dangerous price. * * * * *
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Village 101 Saturday, July 8, 10:30am-12:00pm Learn more about Village Without Walls, a non-profit community group that provides the practical means, social and educational opportunities, and confidence for members to remain integral and vibrant residents of their neighborhoods as they age.
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Sidewalk Sale Saturday, July 8, 10:00am-12:00pm Aloha Community Library entrance
Stop by our tables and browse through fiction and non-fiction titles for adults, many in "like new" condition! We'll also have books for younger readers, dozens of books at half price, and DVDs for $1. (And stay tuned for other events this summer, too!)
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Second Saturday Board Games Saturday, July 8, 10:00am-5:00pm Drop in any time between 10:00am and 5:00pm at the library to enjoy a day of board game fun with your friends and family! Use the library’s selection of games (including Fluxx, Apples to Apples, Rummikub, Ticket to Ride, and more), or bring your own to share.
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Sit n Stitch Monday, July 10 and July 24, 6:00-7:45pm Wednesdays, July 5 and July 19, 1:30-3:30pm All ages Bring your knitting, crochet, or other yarn project, and join the Sit n Stitch group at Aloha Community Library! Trade tips or simply enjoy the company of fellow crafters while you work on your latest creation. No registration necessary.
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Habitat for Humanity, Willamette West Wednesday July 12, 6:30-7:30pm All ages
Learn how to Build a Better World - literally! Join us as Elena Uhing, Development and Community Outreach Manager for Willamette West Habitat for Humanity, speaks about Habitat's work to foster home ownership by building affordable housing with a neighborhood emphasis. Habitat has strong ties to Aloha, as well as the rest of Washington County. Learn about Habitat for Humanity volunteer opportunities and ask those questions you've been pondering!
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Lego Free Play Thursday, July 13 and July 27, 2:00-3:30pm Children and teens (kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult)
Spend the afternoon creating masterpieces out of the legendary, colorful building blocks. We’ll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination.
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Read to the Dogs July 17 and July 24, 5:00-6:00pm Ages 5-12 (reservation required) A perfect program to enhance your child's reading skills, Read to the Dogs creates a safe, non-judgmental space to read aloud to some ultra friendly canines and their trained handlers. Reservations are required and can be made in person with circulation staff or by calling our number at the bottom of the newsletter.
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Vikki Gasko Green Tuesday, July 25, 11:00am
Vikki Gasko Green has performed her one-woman ventriloquism show at libraries and schools all over the world. Her family-friendly show features puppets, stories, and fun!
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Using Water Wisely Wednesday, July 26, 6:30-7:00pm All ages Are you interested in learning how to use water wisely this summer? Conservation Technician Steve Carper from Tualatin Valley Water District will share tips on conserving indoor and outdoor water use at your home or business.
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DIY Bug Catchers Wednesday, July 26, 6:30-7:30pm All ages
Oh no! There are BUGS in the library! Build a bug catcher to help us get rid of the creepy crawly infestation. Using recycled material and objects from nature, create a temporary home to catch and observe bugs. Then try out your new catcher with a bug hunt in the library. How many bugs can you find?
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Daniel Finds a Poem by Micha ArcherThe illustrator of Lola's Fandango features painted cut-paper artwork in an invitation to discover poetry in nature that finds a young boy visiting the park and learning from new animal friends what they perceive as poetry.
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Flora and the Peacocks by Molly Idle
Befriending a pair of peacocks who inspire beautiful new dance movements and costumes, Flora encounters unexpected challenges when trying to dance in balanced, graceful ways as part of a trio. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Flora and the Flamingo.
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My Life in Dog Years by Gary Paulsen
Beloved author of Hatchett, Woodsong, and Dogsong (to name a few of his masterful stories) describes some of the dogs that have had special places in his life, including his first dog, Snowball, in the Phillippines; Dirk, who protected him from bullies; and Cookie, who saved his life. A heartwarming ode to our canine companions.
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When We Collided by Emery LordResigning himself to another summer of just getting by, a young man overwhelmed by family responsibilities meets a vibrant, beauty-loving girl whose zest for life turns dangerous when she pursues increasingly high-risk adventures.
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Kalahari by Jessica KhouryStranded in the desert during an educational safari gone wrong, zoologist's daughter Sarah and her classmates embark on a perilous journey to safety that is interrupted when they are attacked by a silver lion.
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Other-Wordly : Words Both Strange and Lovely From Around the Worldby Yee-Lum MakOther-Wordly shares definitions of words from many languages that describe very specific phenomena, including the sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees, the urge to look into other people's windows, and flirtatious talk that leads nowhere.
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Aloha Community Library 17455 SW Farmington Rd Suite 26A Aloha, Oregon 97078 503-259-0185alohalibrary.org/
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