May 2021
A better West Slope is coming
News from the Director
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Kristen Thorp
West Slope Library Director
Hello!  
 
If you’ve passed by the library recently, you’ve seen a flurry of activity happening with our remodel. Everything is out of storage, power is being installed at our new service desk as I type, and we are getting ready to start unpacking boxes within the next week.   
 
 
We had great intentions of opening the first of June but we experienced a setback when our county moved to a higher risk level because of COVID. This change means that we cannot launch in-person services until June 16.  
 
The services we can offer when we re-open will be closely tied to COVID risks levels. The higher the risk, the more modifications we will need. Here is what we do know: masks are going to be required when you visit, and we are going to ask everyone to follow physical distancing throughout our spaces.  
 
With new science available, we’ve learned that we no longer need to quarantine items. When we start offering in-person services again our book return will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
 
We are currently developing the schedule of when we will offer in-person services. We know that we will be able to offer limited hours 5 days a week – including Sundays!  
In our June newsletter we will share all the specifics of our limited re-opening. Everyone on our library team is very excited to see you soon. Thanks for all your support. 
 
Take care, 
Kristen

Everything is back, time to unpack!
Remodel update picture: fiction
 
Remodel update picture: Library furniture is coming back
 
Remodel update picture: Holds locker installation
 
New service desk
Programs and more
Support for your job search!
 
In this series, Thea shares the WCCLS resources that will help in your job search.  
Sign up for Book Group

May 5, 2-3:30pm
Nomandland
by Jessica Bruder
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Book jacket of Nomadland
Storytime with Terisa
 
New day and time, still online. Every Monday at 10am
Teddy Bear reading a book
Fun books for Toddlers! 
 
Learn about great books to place on hold for your little ones.
 
Image of Terisa's Book Talk video from youtube. 
 
One-on-one help available!
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Learn how to Book a Librarian
 
Election Day: May 18, 2021
Have your vote counted!  

All ballots must be received by May 18, 2021 by 8:00pm.
 
For more information visit Washington County's      Election website
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Map of our ballot box location
Summer Reading begins June 1
Summer Reading banner "Reading Colors Your World"
  • Sign up by phone or on our website
  • Youth: Anyone up to age 18 gets a free book!
  • Book giveaways at Summer Meal Service
  • Take-and-Makes available every month
  • Virtual programs
  • Have fun with us all summer - and a reading role model!
 
Meet our Friends

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Friends of the West Slope Community Library is a nonprofit volunteer organization created to increase public interest and participation in our library and to provide support for our library’s collection, activities, and fiscal well-being.
 
With funds from memberships, donations, bequests, and fundraising events, the Friends help pay for books, programs, and special items and publish a quarterly newsletter. Join us! 
 
Until further notice, we are not collecting donated books for our in- house used book sale. To renew your membership, join, or make a donation via PayPal please visit our website www.FriendsofWSL.org

West Slope Community Library

3678 SW 78th Ave Portland, Oregon 97225503-846-6416

www.westslopelibrary.org