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Wow! You donated over $20,000 to Garden Home Community Library Association last fiscal year, July 2022 through June 2023!! This almost doubles each of the previous two fiscal years ($10,955 in 20-21 and $10,035 in 21-22). Our library board set a goal to inspire 40 new donors during our 40th birthday year. We met and exceeded that goal with 45 first-time donors. We so appreciate your generosity this year, and every year! Thank you!👏
Goodbyes & Hellos
This year we said goodbye to Jocelyn, a part-time library assistant since 2018, and Lyndon Beckner, a GHCLA board member since 2018. Jocelyn and Lyndon, thank you for being such great members of our team, and we're glad we still get to see you in the library! We were also thrilled to welcome Elaine Hirsch to the GHCLA board.
Out with the Old
The start of a new year is a good time to weed items that haven't been borrowed in a while. These music CDs and DVDs in our adult collections haven't circulated in one year or more. Items that haven't checked out from this list by January may get culled from GHCL's collection. Explore the list and find something new to listen to or watch.
Happy Holidays The library will be closed on Monday, December 25 and Monday, January 1. However you celebrate, we wish you good tidings and joy during this cozy season. Happy Channukah! Merry Christmas! Happy Festivus! Happy New Year! |
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Weekly** Storytime | Weds., Dec. 6
Weds., Dec. 13
10:00-10:45 am
Live & in-person
GeRoom (#7)
No registration required
**Please note: there will be no storytime on Dec. 20 and 27. We’ll be back in full force in January!**
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NEW!
Monthly Saturday
Storytime | Monthly on the 3rd Saturday December 16
10:00-10:45 am
Live & in-person
GeRoom (#7)
The entire family is welcome to join in the fun as we read, sing, talk, and play!
No registration required
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 | Saturday Take Home Crafts |
Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm Sewing or lacing project
Every Saturday in December, take home a tiny sewing or lacing project. Each project uses plastic needles so your fingers will be happy!
December 2: animal sewing kits
December 9: alphabet lacing
December 16: cross-stitch keyring
December 23: animal lacing
December 30: storybook-inspired lacing
Kits are available on a first come basis, while supplies last. |
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Nerd Night: Trivia for adultsTuesday, December 5
6:30 pm Virtual event
How much do you know? Each month we have four sets of themed questions. Play solo or with a team (recommended). Keep in mind that we include some hard questions.
Registration required.
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 | Tuesday Night Nourishment Book Group |
Tuesday, December 12
6:30-8:00 pm
In December we’ll choose selections for March 2024 onward. Attendees are asked to bring 2 titles to suggest that the group read. After discussing, we will vote. We have specific criteria for suggestions. Please see our website for full details.
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Bird Adaptations Alive!
Saturday, December 9 from 10:30-11:30 am
At this drop-in program, get up close and personal with real wild animal specimens, as you explore Portland Audubon's bird and mammal collection first-hand. Hold and touch feathers, wings, skulls, pelts and many other animal specimens while learning about adaptations each species uses to survive in the Pacific Northwest! Then use your newfound knowledge to design a new bird from different species' adaptations. Ideal for children ages 6-12 and their families, but all are welcome! |
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December Puzzle Exchange
Tuesday, December 19 from 6:30-7:30 pm and
Saturday, December 23 - 10 am - 3 pm
Bring your old jigsaw puzzles and swap them out for some new ones! Please make sure your puzzles are in good condition, in their original box, and have all their pieces. All ages and all sizes of puzzles welcome!
Don't want/need new ones? You can donate your puzzles to the exchange! Please drop them off at the library by December 16.
If you can't make the Tuesday Night exchange, drop-in anytime between 10 am and 2:30 pm on Saturday, where we'll have a selection of puzzles on a table in the hallway.
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Mark your 2024 calendars! |
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